700c Disc Forks
julesbrown71
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Hello there!
I would like to fit some 700c size disc brake compatible forks to my Trek 7.6 FX Hyibrid bike. Can anyone recommend any – and also where I can get them?
I live in Helsinki and I use this bike for commuting through the winter – when the roads are covered with salt and grit. The bike was originally fitted with rim brakes which work OK, but now both the rims are badly worn and the rear rim has actually split, after hitting an obstacle. So I want to change to disc brakes. The frame has mounts for a rear disc, but the forks don’t.
I use large tyres (40 or 42-622) and a mudguard so there is a need for plenty of clearance (say at least 385mm axle to crown) and eylets. I don’t want to use suspension forks, so rigid would be preferred. The current forks have a 1 1/8” steerer diameter.
Thanks a lot for any help!!!
I would like to fit some 700c size disc brake compatible forks to my Trek 7.6 FX Hyibrid bike. Can anyone recommend any – and also where I can get them?
I live in Helsinki and I use this bike for commuting through the winter – when the roads are covered with salt and grit. The bike was originally fitted with rim brakes which work OK, but now both the rims are badly worn and the rear rim has actually split, after hitting an obstacle. So I want to change to disc brakes. The frame has mounts for a rear disc, but the forks don’t.
I use large tyres (40 or 42-622) and a mudguard so there is a need for plenty of clearance (say at least 385mm axle to crown) and eylets. I don’t want to use suspension forks, so rigid would be preferred. The current forks have a 1 1/8” steerer diameter.
Thanks a lot for any help!!!
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The Edinburgh Bikes Country Explorer has the 700cc forks, with disc brakes
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLq ... 155c002912
You could try asking them? I don't know if they'd sell you just the forks...0 -
The A-C on my Cannondale Fatty's is 394mm, assumiing A-C is measured from axle to where the crown race sits. might be woth looking at some rigid mtb forks.I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.0
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These might be the answer, great forks, currently only £39.99 but only 2 Pairs of the disc only versions (not illustrated) left!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360008403&n=Kona%20Project%202%20Fork0 -
Thanks for all the advice. The import costs for the Kona's seemed quite high, so I ended up taking a bit of advice from Tardie and asking the LBS to find me a pair of forks from one of the brands that was better supported in Sccandinavia (Nishiki - Danish or Swedish, I think).
The result is that I have disc brakes (Hayes MX2) and room for big winter tyres, up to 42mm. Ready for the next season!0
