?? Possible to convert from 1" quill stem to Ahead type

Hadagan

Hi guys
I would like to convert my old 1994 mountain bike to suspension forks from rigid forks

I just love my bike and if I could upgrade the forks it would make such a difference

The current rigid forks are a 1" diameter, 127mm long, 40mm thread length steerer tube and the handlebars fit into the forks via a quill system

Is it possible to put suspension threadless steerer forks in or are there limitations due to the frame

If poss what happens to the top ball race crown bit, which at the moment screws down and tightens up the forks in to the frame

Any advice is most appreciated and if possible could links to shops be provided so I know where to buy them?

26 to Life

You'll need a fork with a 1" steerer. I think that'll be hard to come by. Additionally you'll probably find most forks you can get hold of are longer from hub to crown so they'll throw the handling, more so than putting sus forks on a newer frame.

Sorry for the voice of doom, but good luck.

forcutty

You can get the forks!!!!
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=47611
http://www.tripimp.co.uk/2584510-marzocchi-mx-pro-lo-1-inch-fork-2010
But honestly keep it as it is and get another bike it only makes sense.You could spend £300 on swapping it over with new headset, stem, bars, spacers and brake cables. This would be better spent on something newer

26 to Life

forcutty wrote:

You can get the forks!

Good work dude.

nicklouse

dont bother unless the old forks are suspension corrected or the bike will feel very different.

but new fork,new headset, new stem and maybe new front brakes.