Kona Four forks

grubby
grubby Posts: 214
edited December 2009 in MTB beginners
Hello,
Can anyone help with some advice on forks for Kona Four. I have a set of Marzocchi 44 TST2 140mm and wanted to put them onto the Kona. Will this work?
Thanks.

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  • nonnac85
    nonnac85 Posts: 1,608
    You need to measure the steerer tube to see if it is the same (or very similar length) and see of the brake mounts are the same size / distance apart.
    Also you should check that the travel of the new forks is within the manufacturers recommendations.
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  • krazykayaker
    krazykayaker Posts: 109
    I'm no bike building expert but would probably need a bit more info on the forks/bike before committing to an answer

    Eg. have you checked the fork diameter/steerer length

    Also will it affect the geometry of the bike ? what is on it now?
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  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    the kona four is a 100mm travel bike, so i wouldnt put any more than 120mm max on there, so no, its not a good idea, the forks will slacken the headangle, and probably brake the frame.
    I like bikes and stuff
  • grubby
    grubby Posts: 214
    Thanks for the answers. Geometry looks like it will be the main issue. 100mm now 140mm on my suggested.
    Thanks again.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    top tip read the rules.

    thanks.

    also give more info like what the current forks are!

    and as it is a 100mm XC bike 140 is too much but 120mm at a squeeze.

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