Changing Forks..

forbez
forbez Posts: 62
edited June 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi Guys, i'm looking to possibly replace my current forks, if I cant fix my current ones, for a reasonable price.

I have a Giant Yukon Fx2, with Dart 2 forks, but I was speaking to a mate the other day who said he had bought some forks, that were the wrong fitment. (He may of said they were tapered?)

How do i identify whether my forks are tapered or not (if not, what are they known as?)
I've tried googling the bike and forks, but i'm unsure.

Hopefully you guys can assist me.

Thanks Tom
My Bikeradar status is : Riding a Giant Yukon FX2

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  • warpcow
    warpcow Posts: 1,448
    Yours aren't tapered. They'll be ordinary 1.1/8".
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  • forbez
    forbez Posts: 62
    Thank you very much for your speedy response.
    My Bikeradar status is : Riding a Giant Yukon FX2
  • salsarider79
    salsarider79 Posts: 828
    Tapered mean that the lower part of the steerer tube (The part that goes into the frame and you clamp the handlebars and stem to) will be larger at the bottom than the top.

    You'll need forks that are 1.125" (also know as 1 1/8")
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    salsarider79 wrote:
    Tapered mean that the lower part of the steerer tube (The part that goes into the frame and you clamp the handlebars and stem to) will be larger at the bottom than the top.

    not very well said as all fork steerers are wider at the base than at the top :wink:
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