Suspension Corrected Rigid Forks
CLCT
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I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction on the topic of replacing suspension forks with rigid forks.
I've been commuting on my trusty Saracen Mantra VX for about 7 weeks and I've been absolutely loving it. On the advice of others, I've gotten rid of the knobbly tyres and my 14 mile commute takes me about 1 hr 10 mins over fairly rough tracks and London streets.
It was suggested that I might consider changing my suspension forks to rigid forks, and this is what I now intend to do. I'm not sure, though, what forks would be suitable.
My current Suntour suspension forks have 120mm of travel and the wheel size is 26". My current setup is V brakes but I may look at upgrading to discs in the near future.
Most of the rigid forks I have seen are suspension corrected for between 80 and 100mm of tavel and I'm concerned about altering the geometry of the bike too drastically. I really like the look of the Kenesis Maxlight XLT forks ( http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kinesis-maxlight-xlt-fork/ ). Would these be suitable or can anyone suggest any alternatives?
Thanks!
I've been commuting on my trusty Saracen Mantra VX for about 7 weeks and I've been absolutely loving it. On the advice of others, I've gotten rid of the knobbly tyres and my 14 mile commute takes me about 1 hr 10 mins over fairly rough tracks and London streets.
It was suggested that I might consider changing my suspension forks to rigid forks, and this is what I now intend to do. I'm not sure, though, what forks would be suitable.
My current Suntour suspension forks have 120mm of travel and the wheel size is 26". My current setup is V brakes but I may look at upgrading to discs in the near future.
Most of the rigid forks I have seen are suspension corrected for between 80 and 100mm of tavel and I'm concerned about altering the geometry of the bike too drastically. I really like the look of the Kenesis Maxlight XLT forks ( http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kinesis-maxlight-xlt-fork/ ). Would these be suitable or can anyone suggest any alternatives?
Thanks!
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Measure your current crown to axle height
That is all you are concerned with0 -
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Basically - you need to measure the inside of the fork leg - Axle to crown.
Then match up as close as you can with a rigid fork. You *may* find that a 29'er fork fits best!
I think the difference is 45cm (26") vs 47cm (29'er) on rigid forks.
However, if you buy the forks you have linked: Altering the geometry 20mm drop on the front will change the riding position, but not too much, with some adjstments and possibly a stem change the drop can be mitigated. The steering may be a little sharper or duller, again, mitigated by stem length.
I don't think that you will seriously impact the bikes handling.
Try www.on-one.com - the forum on there is very good for builds.0 -
I know nothing about suspension forks and their rigid replacements, but I will say welcome.
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barry_kellett99 wrote:Measure your current crown to axle height
That is all you are concerned with
Thanks, but do you suggest that I measure with the suspension under load or with no weight on it at all?0 -
walkingbootweather wrote:
Thanks very much!0 -
CLCT wrote:barry_kellett99 wrote:Measure your current crown to axle height
That is all you are concerned with
Thanks, but do you suggest that I measure with the suspension under load or with no weight on it at all?
No weight on it.0 -
I'm considering doing this for my hybrid.
Looking at the 29er version of these
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FOOOCAR/on_one_carbon_fork0
Thanks!! 
