Forks!

[Roadrider48]

Hi all. Can anyone tell me if it's possible to change an MTB suspension fork for a normal rigid one? Thanks guys in advance....

 

[mcshroom]

Yes it is. You will need to check what size forks you need as MTB forks need to correct for the suspension.

 

[Roadrider48]

Thankyou. Sorry to be a pain, but how would I go about measuring or knowing what size I would need to buy?

 

[Globalti]

Tell us what bike and forks you have, post a pic on here and we'll tell you what fork to buy from eXotic Carbon: http://www.carboncycles.cc/?s=0&t=2&c=43&

Here's my Global titanium with a rigid carbon fork:

You'll be pleased to know that the bike is quite improved by this fork; it's lighter and faster up hills and I only miss the suspension on big hits like kerbs and flights of steps. The carbon fork is as strong as a strong thing and nice and smooth riding. I fitted it when my Rebas were away for repair yet again and never took it off.

 

[ColinJ]

Why is your saddle pointing up in the air?

Your road saddle doesn't!

 

[Globalti]

Ah, that's because on the roadie I'm bent over the bars in a streamlined aero tuck whereas on the mountain bike I'm cruising along surveying the beauty of the landscape.

(PM sent Colin)

 

[Finnjävel]

I changed my mtb's fork to a rigid one last winter, and it sure made it a nicer ride on my commute. Looks more like a workhorse that it is, as well.

 

[Roadrider48]

Thanks for the responses everyone. I've already changed the tyres for a slick type (schwalbe 26x1.50) from 26x2.1. I've also changed the factory bars to a flat bar. I also locked out the front fork to stiffen it up but I was just thinking if I could lose the heavy front suspension fork it would be weight and handling beneficial. I will put a pic here soon of the whole bike. Thanks again guys, it is much appreciated.

 

[Roadrider48]

this the front forks. I tried a pic of the whole bike but the pixel size was too big. I'll try another way, but this is the fork in the meantime.

 

[Globalti]

Looks like a bog standard 80mm travel fork. Can you measure the range of movement?

 

[Roadrider48]

Here we go. Sorry it's not a full pic, but I had to crop it to fit. Thanks.

 

[Roadrider48]

Looks like a bog standard 80mm travel fork. Can you measure the range of movement?

How do you mean measure?

 

[fossyant]

Oh I fancy a bit of suspension. But me olde bike won't take it. Ah well, its still too quick down hill for me.

 

[Globalti]

Just hold a ruler alongside the fork, compess fully and release and measure the travel. If you want to be accurate, fix a zip tie around the stanchion and allow the slider to push it up to the travel limit. You could also find those forks on the web and check the spec.

Once you've done that give eXotic Carbon a ring and ask what they recommend. The idea is to get a rigid fork of the appropriate length to replace the old suspension fork, which is necessary because the frame has been designed to ride at that height.

 

[Roadrider48]

Thanks a lot Globalti. I will measure it then start to check out some forks on that site.