Which forks & grips to buy?
nick_1871
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I've got a Kona Lana'i which i'm thinking of changing the forks and adding some new grips.
I really don't know much about which ones I need apart from wanting some that will lockout. The bike has got V brakes , will this make any difference?
I'll be picking some up from ebay probably along with some new grips, is there a make of grips which stands out above the rest? I'll use the bike for cycle lanes and maybe the odd light off road ride.
Any help much appreciated
Nick
I really don't know much about which ones I need apart from wanting some that will lockout. The bike has got V brakes , will this make any difference?
I'll be picking some up from ebay probably along with some new grips, is there a make of grips which stands out above the rest? I'll use the bike for cycle lanes and maybe the odd light off road ride.
Any help much appreciated
Nick
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You will need a fork with mounts for the V brakes. Also make sure the steerer is of the correct type and dimensions.0
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Cheers, the fork travel is 63mm , will I be able to swap them for 80mm travel without ruining the ride? Would these do the job - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT
When you say types of steerer, what types are there?0 -
Theaded, Threadless, 1&1/8", 1", 1.5"...
1&1/8" threadless is the most common nowadays, but 1" (threaded & threadless) was widely used. (1.5" is on big beefy bikes)
The forks in your link are pretty poor & not worth buying.
What's your budget?
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nick_1871 wrote:Would these do the job - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT
The Lanai comes with Suntours fitted doesn't it?0 -
Cheers guys,
Yes it has got Suntours but they are 63mm without lockout and they make a wheezy sound when compressed!
My budget is small, i'm not after anything special just some that will lockout , not wheeze and smarten up the front a little.
Thanks for your help so far anyway 0
