Fork Upgrade Advice Please
ginguskahn
Posts: 3
Hello all, long time rider first time poster 
I have a 2008 Giant Yukon (as reviewed here: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... -08-28703/) that I bought new in 2009 and love to bits, however the Giant website no longer lists any detail (just a picture for the bike) and while I have basic knowlage of bike maintanece and can do most upkeep myself, I've not attempted any upgrades (well, I swapped the pedals) myself.
Recently I had brown gunk leaking from my fork (Suntour XCM 100mm) and long story short I took it all apart, cleaned it up (some slight rust on the steerer tube), greased and all is well again. I was quite proud of myself and since then have been looking into a front fork upgrade. However the lack of detailed info on the bike has left me slightly confused, also I don't have a huge amount of money to invest.
With that in mind would anyone be able to tell me if this fork would be compatible with my bike? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mani ... -prod90497
Seems to be a good combination of cheap and light that appeals to me. I mainly ride trails and roads, no big jumps
The Suntour is apparently quite heavy and basic.
Also any other advice for a first time fork upgrader like myself? I believe I may have to cut the steerer tube to size but that shouldn't be a problem, I'm decent enough at metal work.
Many thanks for reading!!
I have a 2008 Giant Yukon (as reviewed here: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... -08-28703/) that I bought new in 2009 and love to bits, however the Giant website no longer lists any detail (just a picture for the bike) and while I have basic knowlage of bike maintanece and can do most upkeep myself, I've not attempted any upgrades (well, I swapped the pedals) myself.
Recently I had brown gunk leaking from my fork (Suntour XCM 100mm) and long story short I took it all apart, cleaned it up (some slight rust on the steerer tube), greased and all is well again. I was quite proud of myself and since then have been looking into a front fork upgrade. However the lack of detailed info on the bike has left me slightly confused, also I don't have a huge amount of money to invest.
With that in mind would anyone be able to tell me if this fork would be compatible with my bike? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mani ... -prod90497
Seems to be a good combination of cheap and light that appeals to me. I mainly ride trails and roads, no big jumps
The Suntour is apparently quite heavy and basic.Also any other advice for a first time fork upgrader like myself? I believe I may have to cut the steerer tube to size but that shouldn't be a problem, I'm decent enough at metal work.
Many thanks for reading!!
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It will not fit I am afraid. You need a non tapered steerer, and standard dropouts for quick release. These are a good option:
http://www.merlincycles.com/rockshox-re ... 66021.html
These are possibly even better, certainly lighter:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-15-SR-SU ... 338fcb70050 -
I thought the taper may be an issue, had not considered the dropouts would be different though!
Many thanks, I like the look/weight on those Suntours, I will consider them
Thanks again!0
