Which rigid fork to fit. Axle to Crown length question

Graydawg

Hi everyone.

So I got this boardman comp 2013 frame at a bargain and have pretty much decided I'm going to turn it in to a singlespeed hack bike with a rigid fork.

So my first find online is the Mosso Disc fork for about £50 once you pay VAT and importing from China.

My question is, if I were to get this fork, would the axle to crown difference impact on the handling on the bike significantly?

I note that the A2C measurements of the Mosso is 413mm and the Epicon Air (off the boardman) is 496mm? Thats quite a big difference of 83mm? That's 3 inches! :shock:

Will this go? or would it be wiser looking for something else?
:?:

Chunkers1980

Get 3 inches under back wheel and see for your self!

Giraffoto

There are plenty of other rigid forks available - Exotic, On-One and Kinesis to name but a few. On-One's monocoque fork is superb for the money!

Graydawg

actually looking at the 2013 Mosso's on ebay, they say their A2C measurement is 435mm ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bicycle-2013- ... 1c2cb005b9

For 26'' Wheel size
Brand:2013 Mosso M3
Model:Disc Brake Only
Material:Aluminum 7005
Length:43.5cm(Axle-Crown)
Top tube:23cm
Diameter:1-1/8''
Weight:About 750g

which works out to 6.1cm (2.5") comapred to the Epicons (from Suntours website: http://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/bike/d ... odeID=3976 (I note this is the 2014 model so if anyone has any information about the epicon A2C measurements....?))

I'm not wanting to spend a fortune on the fork to be honest, but definitely want it to work lol!
This is my first full build so there will no doubt be a LOT of n00b questions coming your way! :P

Graydawg

Giraffoto wrote:

There are plenty of other rigid forks available - Exotic, On-One and Kinesis to name but a few. On-One's monocoque fork is superb for the money!

Just looking at the eXotic's on ebay... they might be more what I need:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/eXotic-Rigid- ... 20d2d330cd

And they're in England, which means I have no extra delivery charges :P

WindyG

I fitted a Mosso to mine, got it from China for £38, it was about 50mm shorter than the original Suntour forks, I have only cut a about 30mm off the steerer for now to see how it rides and will cut down if needed, this is only a winter road/commuter bike so not too fussed about it. So far handling seems ok.

Ouija

Graydawg wrote:

Giraffoto wrote:

There are plenty of other rigid forks available - Exotic, On-One and Kinesis to name but a few. On-One's monocoque fork is superb for the money!

Just looking at the eXotic's on ebay... they might be more what I need:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/eXotic-Rigid- ... 20d2d330cd

And they're in England, which means I have no extra delivery charges :P

If going with the Exotics don't go with the 44.5's unless you want a load of spacers above your headset or see a serious drop in handle bar height. Better going for the next size up. Have both versions and definately regretted getting the 44.5's.