Front suspension for a 24" wheel

alexander flint
alexander flint Posts: 20
edited June 2011 in MTB buying advice
A few weeks ago i bought a specialized Hot Rock mtb for my son.It was second hand and apart from a stiff suspension its a great bike. The suspension has got worse so Im looking at buying a new suspension for him.
My problem is I have no idea what will fit for a 24 " wheel bike.

Suntour CR-8V 700c Forks From £11.98
These have 50mm to 166mm threaded steerer .....If that helps

A great price but would they fit and are they any good

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    no it will not fit. it is for a hybrid fork with 700c wheels.


    sounds more like you need to swap out the springs in the current fork talk to the shop that supplied the bike.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Measure the dropout to crown race distance, you need to get similar, 700c forks will be a waste of time, but a shorter travel 26" fork will probably get close.

    For example my Daughter's old Suntour XCP75's (alloy lower) are 470mm from centre of axle to lower face of crown race, compare that to the 24's you have.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • getonyourbike
    getonyourbike Posts: 2,648
    But if the bike uses Vs then how are you meant to fit the brakes when you're using a 26" fork?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Use discs......the OP doesn't mention what brakes it has.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • getonyourbike
    getonyourbike Posts: 2,648
    A quick google reveals that the hot rock uses Vs
  • alexander flint
    alexander flint Posts: 20
    Thanks for that.

    But does anyone have any suggestions as to what to buy to replace them
  • getonyourbike
    getonyourbike Posts: 2,648
    as already mentioned, have a chat with the place where you got the bike from.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    alexander flint wrote:
    Thanks for that.

    But does anyone have any suggestions as to what to buy to replace them

    nope as they are all basically the same at that level.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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