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Briarquest
Briarquest Posts: 93
edited July 2014 in The workshop
Hi,
I am very heavy at the moment so have just dusted off my Trek 7200FX and building back up my distance. I have put new and better commuter tyres on. I am getting a little chain slippage so ordered a new chain and cassette. I have put a Brooks B17 on for more comfort. But I want to get rid of the crap suspension forks.They are RST CT Free T4's.

How do I know what size to get when buying new? I have considered just getting a second hand road bike but at my current weight and fitness I will crush it so want to get into condition with my old bike which is capable of decent speeds being a hybrid before I move on to something a little faster and more flimsy.

Thanks

Ian

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  • Ouija
    Ouija Posts: 1,386
    Your probably going to want to look for forks that have a Axle to Crown (A2C) of around 42cm, a 1-1/8 steerer (possibly threaded) and mount points for cantilever/v-brakes. It's vital to get one designed for 700c wheels or the mount points for the brakes won't be in the right position on the stanchions.

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