Help finding the right suspension corrected rigid fork
cajharris200
Posts: 10
Hi all...
I am trying to replace the terrible suntour suspension fork on my genesis latitude with a rigid fork and need some help because I am a Bit of a newby tinkerer!
So the forks that are currently on the bike have a 1-1/8 tapered steerer and 120mm travel. The wheels are 650b. Can anyone a suspension corrected rigid steel fork?? Or at least expalin how I measure the fork to make sure I get the right replacement.
Many thanks..
I am trying to replace the terrible suntour suspension fork on my genesis latitude with a rigid fork and need some help because I am a Bit of a newby tinkerer!
So the forks that are currently on the bike have a 1-1/8 tapered steerer and 120mm travel. The wheels are 650b. Can anyone a suspension corrected rigid steel fork?? Or at least expalin how I measure the fork to make sure I get the right replacement.
Many thanks..
0
Comments
-
You measure the A to C (Axle centreline to the bottom of the steerer on the fork where the crown race sits) and get a rigid fork with a similar A to C (go shorter rather than longer as usually your fork will be sagged).
I found the A to C for the X-fusion fitted to higher level Latitudes and its 500mm unsagged, so you need to aim for somewhere in the 470 to 500mm range, 450mm minimum if you don't mind/want to steepen it up a bit.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 -
Thanks for the info. I've checked out X fusion but they don't seem to do a rigid fork? Unless I am looking in the wrong place?0
-
Rookie is saying that the Xfusion suspension fork (found on higher Latitude models) has an AC or 500mm, and hence advises a 470 -500 mm AC for any rigid fork replacement you find.cajharris200 said:Thanks for the info. I've checked out X fusion but they don't seem to do a rigid fork? Unless I am looking in the wrong place?
Quite often sellers don't tell you the AC (especially on fleabay) so you may have to ask.
0 -
Ah ok...I get it now...Mad_Malx said:
Rookie is saying that the Xfusion suspension fork (found on higher Latitude models) has an AC or 500mm, and hence advises a 470 -500 mm AC for any rigid fork replacement you find.cajharris200 said:Thanks for the info. I've checked out X fusion but they don't seem to do a rigid fork? Unless I am looking in the wrong place?
Quite often sellers don't tell you the AC (especially on fleabay) so you may have to ask.
Jeez this is confusing...I thought I had found the right fork but I am not sure how if it's possible to adjust it to fit?
https://www.modernbike.com/surly-karate-monkey--fork---27.5-110x15mm-thru-axle-1-1-8-straight-steerer-steel-toxic-tangerine
0 -
For that fork you'll need something like this...cajharris200 said:I thought I had found the right fork but I am not sure how if it's possible to adjust it to fit?
https://www.modernbike.com/surly-karate-monkey--fork---27.5-110x15mm-thru-axle-1-1-8-straight-steerer-steel-toxic-tangerine
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/hope-tapered-1-5-headset-reducer-crown/rp-prod71609
0 -
That's a boost width and your bike is not boost. Fixing the headset doesn't fix that issue, you would need a new front wheel.
This will fit with a headset reducer if your's is tapered fit
https://www.biketart.com/components-c4/m-part-rigid-mtb-fork-p13995
Likewise
https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/components/forks/rigid-forks/identiti-rebate-xl-jump-forks
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 -
483mm Axle-to-Crown, tapered steering tube, 100mm hub spacing, 15mm thru axle.....
https://salsacycles.com/components/category/forks/cromoto_grande_ta_tapered0
