Replace Shox

dboden

Hello all, I have a trek 6700 with RockShox Pilot,
The forks seem to have alot of flex under braking recently, which needs addressing. As I only really ride on road and trails, I am thinking of replacing the forks for rigid ones.
Has anybody got suggestions for a cheap rigid fork replacement.
It currently measures around 460 from axle to crown, this is what I,m unsure about.
And am I likely to have to buy anything else?
How do you replace the star bolt?
I don't really know much about the front end?

(apart from take it to a shop)
Any advice appreciated, I would like a bash myself, only use the bike now and again, as I am a roadie!!!!

Thanks

cooldad

Have a look at www.carboncycles.cc for Exotic forks, good value.
You don't replace the starnut - just fit a new one.

supersonic

You'd need less that 460 - 425 would be ideal, or 445 for a more relaxed feel.

jairaj

you will also have to remove the crown race from the old forks to the new forks.

There is a guide in the FAQs and a few videos on you tube on how to do this without special tools. All relatively simple to do.

dboden

Thanks for advice folks..
Regards forks, I,ve found out that Onza are local to me.
They are a reasonable price.
So, Onza FlyGuy for me I reckon.

Check em out.

jairaj

Im not sure about the specific fork you are talking about but isn't Onza predominately a Trails and Jump bike manufacturer?

While the fork may be the correct size and fit the frame fine, it might be very stiff. The exotic carbon fork may offer a bit more compliance or reduce buzz a bit more.