Fork with lockout
Frank the tank
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Aye up you lot, I'm a roadie but I own a Diamondback DBR1 hard tail. One reason I don't ride it much (about 150mile in 4 years) is 'cos the fork has no lockout.
Could any of you fine fellows recommend a XC fork with lockout that's air sprung with 75-100mill of travel please. Don't want to spend too much if that's possible.
Could any of you fine fellows recommend a XC fork with lockout that's air sprung with 75-100mill of travel please. Don't want to spend too much if that's possible.
Tail end Charlie
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Thta's not a great reason. I don't know many people who actually use lockout off road.
How much is too much?I don't do smileys.
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What brakes do you run, and also what axle type? (probably 9mm QR).0
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cooldad wrote:Thta's not a great reason. I don't know many people who actually use lockout off road.
How much is too much?
£200ish would be as much as I'd be prepared to spend. If this is not enough is there any others that you would reccomend?Tail end Charlie
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We need to know what fittings your fork has. Also what steerer type too.0
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supersonic wrote:We need to know what fittings your fork has. Also what steerer type too.
Been an had a look, the current fork is a rock shock recon xc, the brakes are quad QHD-1 sting pro. The hub is LX.
An alloy steerer would be fine.
If my buget is silly (too small) just say I really have no idea on MTB stuff.Tail end Charlie
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What diameter steerer, what type of brake mount to the forks? Not what brands they are!
Why do you (think) you want a lockout so much and will ride it more with?
A well controlled fork really doesn't need lockout, that is a cheap fork with lockout is worse than a decent fork without even on road.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.0 -
Which model though - I think they were either coil or air?
By fittings SS meant disc or caliper brakes, and steerer size, eg 1 and 1/18"
Decent forks, I go back to my original question, why?
Personally I wouldn't spend anything just to get lockout.I don't do smileys.
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Having read the comments I'm thinking now I perhaps ought to play about with the current forks rather than "invest" in something possibly not so good but with lockout.
The reason I wanted lockout was for when riding on tarmac sections between off-road rides. To do away with the bounce on the smooth stuff which is energy sapping.Tail end Charlie
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It is possible to fit a lockout cartridge to the fork. Do they have the gold coloured stanchions?
http://www.fisheroutdoor.co.uk//product ... sc=turnkey
The lockout is not 100% though, they are designed to still move 20mm.0 -
Thanks for the replies folks,most helpful.
You're not a bad lot really you mud pups.
Tail end Charlie
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Yeah, we like bikes, not tight, lycra clad butts.I don't do smileys.
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