Fork advice for basic Mtb

xand_xand

My gf has just taken delivery of a new Mtb .. It's only a basic bike but she loves it as it does look fab and it gets her out on the xc trails I use.
http://www.bikesdirect365.com/products/ ... dies-.html

Was wondering as the forks on this Mtb are really just a gimmick could I buy say a cheap rockshox like a dart or something from ebay for this bike just to give it some confidence????

The bike is disk front.

What do I need to consider before doing so?
I.e. Steerer length, travel,

steelie600

Reasonable yet cheap forks

supersonic

It's an horrific fork - made from cheap welded steel.

xand_xand

Sonic .. So can I do what I said in the original post and wat things do I need to determine first before buying?
Thanks in anticipation

steelie600

supersonic wrote:

It's an horrific fork - made from cheap welded steel.

MEH, better than XCM or XCT! AND its the 2012 improved version........ But hey im still a noob with low fundage

supersonic

Not that, on the bike!!!

xand_xand

Guys I know hence my thread... Just after some help pls at changing the 'fork'?

supersonic

Well you asked if it was a gimmick or not! The fork is a gimmick, and should be changed if you can. That XCR is fine for the money and will make a big difference.

xand_xand

I wasn't asking if it was a gimmick I was trying to state that it is a gimmick lol. Ok to put another way ... The fork sterile has linked too .. Will that go straight on as a simple replacement ? Do I need to buy anything else in order for it to fit?
Thanks

supersonic

Should do - if the steerer on the bike is 1 1/8th. Then you have to cut down the steerer, add star nut, change crown race, swap disc brake over.

steelie600

xand_xand wrote:

The fork sterile has linked too ..

OII who told you I was a Jaffa?? You been talking to my ex again?? Be careful of that court order she's a right one!! LOL

cooldad

Steerer tube length and dropout to crown length, but TBH once you start upgrading where do you stop?
They should be done under Trade Descriptions for calling it a mountain bike.

steelie600

supersonic wrote:

Not that, on the bike!!!

Sorry! :oops: , I mis interpreted you. Accept my humble apologies and beat me with a big stick if we meet up.

al2098

Ok, so the fork are $hit.
I would let her believe they are ok considering that the tyres on this bike are massive 2.35's and will provide alot of small bump sus for her.
In the future she may want a decent fork and upgrading would probably entail the whole bike as lets be honest, its a starter bike to be nice to it.
I personally would not bother upgrading, just lie and tell her it's the biz.. When she gets good at this lark, drop some coin and get her a decent ride.

blister pus

That's 160 quid down the pan that could have gone toward something infinitely better for not much more. See if she can send the bike back.

supersonic

Might as well fit a rigid than leave that fork on, they weigh about 3kg! And flex like mad.

I actually don't think it is all that bad, bar the fork. Frame looks fine, has a Aheadset, EZ fire gears are fine.

blister pus

yeh but by the time you've added the cost of a half decent fork and maybe payed for fitting you're dangerously close to snagging a half decent bargain at Halfords or somewhere.