Steerer tube 160mm

chorus of ruin
chorus of ruin Posts: 12
edited July 2008 in MTB buying advice
I’m upgrading my suspension from Dart 2s to something better, I've found a set of Air sprung Rock Shox Tora 318s that are at a bargain price. They have a steerer tube that has been cut to 160mm, basically what I need to know is is this long enough for a standard large mountain bike? I have a Pinnacle peak 3.0 in large. I'd just like to get a rough idea before I start taking my suspension off to measure it.

Are these a good fork to invest in?

Many thanks
:D

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    have you measured your current steerer?

    sounds a bit short to me.

    and there is no standard size for a large frame as there are too many variables.
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  • mellex
    mellex Posts: 214
    As nicklouse said, measure your current steer tube. I've just experienced a similar problem with a set of FOX RLCs. The tube was ready cut and as a consequence was nearly two centimeters too short.
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  • Splasher
    Splasher Posts: 1,528
    Measure from the bottom of the headtube on your frame, to the top of the cap on your stem. If it's less than 160mm, the fork will work.
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  • chorus of ruin
    chorus of ruin Posts: 12
    great thanks for the swit response guys. Sorry I know it s abit of a nooby and obvious question!
  • ferkov
    ferkov Posts: 1
    I have the same problem...I bought a Marzocchi fork and it's steer tube is shorter with 1 cm. What do you think, can I use it? Or can I solve this problem?
  • Splasher
    Splasher Posts: 1,528
    Which fork is it and what is the serial number (etched onto the crown).

    If the serial number starts with a number, and not the letter T, Windwave can replace the steerer for you.
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