Stupid Question #2
Downhill Trail Rider
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Will a 2014 fox float 34 150mm tappered steerer fit my 2012 medium Santa Cruz heckler?
*tappered cut to 7 1/8 inches.
*27.5 or 650B
Sorry, I can't find the US version of this forum.
*tappered cut to 7 1/8 inches.
*27.5 or 650B
Sorry, I can't find the US version of this forum.
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Not if its for a 27.5/650b wheel as your bike is a 26" wheel, plus the 2012 Heckler didn't have a tapered headset. Its an all round fail for me.Closet jockey wheel pimp whore.0
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paul.skibum wrote:Not if its for a 27.5/650b wheel as your bike is a 26" wheel, plus the 2012 Heckler didn't have a tapered headset. Its an all round fail for me.
Wow, I really screwed that one up.
If those forks won't fit, do you know which fox forks will?0 -
Any 26" wheel, 150mm fork with a 1 1/8 non tapered steerer and an axle type that fits your wheel - You can get a Fox Float 34 that will fit for sure.Closet jockey wheel pimp whore.0
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How do I know if the axle type fits my wheel? Is that the equivalent of them noting the 26" in the product details?paul.skibum wrote:Any 26" wheel, 150mm fork with a 1 1/8 non tapered steerer and an axle type that fits your wheel - You can get a Fox Float 34 that will fit for sure.
I know that I need to look for: "150mm", "fox float 34", "1 1/8 steerer" (non tapered), "26 inch"
Is there anything else I should look at?
My wheels are 26x2.35 Highroller0 -
If you're buying a used fork you also need to make sure the steerer is long enough for (the headtube of) your frame."Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
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Look at wheel, determine axle type, buy appropriate fork......Downhill Trail Rider wrote:How do I know if the axle type fits my wheel?
9mm QR, 9mm through axle, 15mm through axle or 20mm through axle are the main options....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 -
I'm ok with buying new. Though I'm having a lot of trouble finding 26" non tapered fox shox.felix.london wrote:If you're buying a used fork you also need to make sure the steerer is long enough for (the headtube of) your frame.
Here are my heckler's specs (scroll to bottom):
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/santa-cruz-bicycles-heckler-mountain-bike-x9-am-build-kit0 -
I can't find that in the specs for the bike. Wheel says 26x2.35 (in inches).The Rookie wrote:
Look at wheel, determine axle type, buy appropriate fork......Downhill Trail Rider wrote:How do I know if the axle type fits my wheel?
9mm QR, 9mm through axle, 15mm through axle or 20mm through axle are the main options....
The specs are here (scroll down):
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/santa-cruz-bicycles-heckler-mountain-bike-x9-am-build-kit0 -
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Read what I wrote, emphasis added. However an M525 hub will be 9mm QRDownhill Trail Rider wrote:
I can't find that in the specs for the bike. Wheel says 26x2.35 (in inches).The Rookie wrote:
Look at wheel, determine axle type, buy appropriate fork......Downhill Trail Rider wrote:How do I know if the axle type fits my wheel?
9mm QR, 9mm through axle, 15mm through axle or 20mm through axle are the main options....
The specs are here (scroll down):
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/santa-cruz-bicycles-heckler-mountain-bike-x9-am-build-kitCurrently 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 -
Your tyre is 26x2.35, not the wheel.
Key details of wheel are size (26"), and axle type (9mm qr according to rookie)0 -
Do the sensible thing and fit Rockshox.I don't do smileys.
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2012 Fox forks are rubbish. Unreliable, flexy and badly damped.
Get a set of Rockshox Revelations or Sektors.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
yep, get rock shox.0
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Would these work:
http://www.ridefox.com/product.php?m=bike&t=forks&p=32132&ref=filter0 -
NopeThe Rookie wrote:
Read what I wrote, emphasis added. However an M525 hub will be 9mm QRDownhill Trail Rider wrote:
I can't find that in the specs for the bike. Wheel says 26x2.35 (in inches).The Rookie wrote:
Look at wheel, determine axle type, buy appropriate fork......Downhill Trail Rider wrote:How do I know if the axle type fits my wheel?
9mm QR, 9mm through axle, 15mm through axle or 20mm through axle are the main options....
The specs are here (scroll down):
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/santa-cruz-bicycles-heckler-mountain-bike-x9-am-build-kitI don't do smileys.
There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda
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Unless it's not QR.I don't do smileys.
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That has a 15mm through axle, when you remove your front wheel do you remove a 15mm thick axle like that to get it out?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
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I have 9mmQR (M525 hub), but can't I just swap out the front wheel for a 15mm compatible one?The Rookie wrote:That has a 15mm through axle, when you remove your front wheel do you remove a 15mm thick axle like that to get it out?0 -
Yes, but at no point have you said you're prepared to swap the wheel if necessary.0
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Downhill Trail Rider wrote:Would these work:
http://www.ridefox.com/product.php?m=bike&t=forks&p=32132&ref=filter
If you change the front wheel then yes they will. They flex like a wet noodle though and are very expensive for what they are. A Rockshox Revelation or Pike will be much better (stiffer, better damped, more reliable) for less money.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
Why are you obsessed with Fox forks?
If you are willing to swap your front wheel out (not too cheap but a decent idea) you have a huge array of forks available to you. I have always been a Rockshox fan and having just got a bike with Fox (albeit low OEM ones) on a bike I havent changed my view.
A 150mm Revelation or Sektor would be a better option and cheaper.Closet jockey wheel pimp whore.0 -
paul.skibum wrote:Why are you obsessed with Fox forks?
If you are willing to swap your front wheel out (not too cheap but a decent idea) you have a huge array of forks available to you. I have always been a Rockshox fan and having just got a bike with Fox (albeit low OEM ones) on a bike I havent changed my view.
A 150mm Revelation or Sektor would be a better option and cheaper.
Two questions:
1) what is an example of a decent (middle of the road) 15QR wheel that I could throw on there? I don't know much about the wheel brands.
2) If I did switch out the front wheel, would these fit:
http://bit.ly/1p1SFNe0 -
Yes, but you never mentioned being willing to buy a new front wheel as well!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
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Downhill Trail Rider wrote:paul.skibum wrote:Why are you obsessed with Fox forks?
If you are willing to swap your front wheel out (not too cheap but a decent idea) you have a huge array of forks available to you. I have always been a Rockshox fan and having just got a bike with Fox (albeit low OEM ones) on a bike I havent changed my view.
A 150mm Revelation or Sektor would be a better option and cheaper.
Two questions:
1) what is an example of a decent (middle of the road) 15QR wheel that I could throw on there? I don't know much about the wheel brands.
2) If I did switch out the front wheel, would these fit:
http://bit.ly/1p1SFNe
They will fit (if the steerer is long enough) but **** me they're expensive! As mentioned before they are horrible flexy things and 2013/2014 models are very unreliable and badly made. For that price you should be able to get much better Rockshox Revelations newTransition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
