Fork Summary
A bicycle fork is the portion of a bicycle that holds the front wheel and allows the rider to steer. A fork consists of two dropouts that hold the front wheel axle, two blades that join at a fork crown, and a steerer or steering tube to which the handlebars attach allowing the user to steer the bicycle. The steerer of the fork connects with the frame via a set of bearings known as a headset.

There are three main types of forks:
Aero Forks- Best for time trials and triathlons
Cyclcross Forks- Used for riding off road and touring
Road Forks- General road riding

Each fork specializes in different tasks so it's very important to match the fork you need to the riding that you want to do.

Be aware of compatibility issues between wheels, headsets and the headtube on your bike (all of which need to compatible with any future fork).
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