Bicycle Mechanics - 120mm Spacing on Cross Fork?

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Mr.Weatherby
08-26-07, 06:37 PM
hey all,

I'm attempting to find a 120mm cross fork in order to run a Surly 120mm rear fix/fix hub up front. Why, you ask? Well, I want to have a few more options for the long distance rides.

I found this (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600086&subcategory=60001182&brand=&sku=13283&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Road%20Forks) Nashbar cross fork a while back. Anybody know its spacing? No info on the site....

Other options? Thanks!

p4nh4ndle
08-26-07, 07:21 PM
forks are spaced at 100mm as are all front hubs that I know of. You could cold set a cromoly fork to 120mm.
nitropowered
08-26-07, 08:43 PM
You could get one custom made...

...or you can run gears

Re-Cycle
08-27-07, 08:47 AM
I wonder what fork spacing a surly pugsly uses
well biked
08-27-07, 09:00 AM
I wonder what fork spacing a surly pugsly uses

135mm, with the hub having a 17.5mm offset to match the rear hub-
dobber
08-27-07, 10:16 AM
hey all,

I'm attempting to find a 120mm cross fork in order to run a Surly 120mm rear fix/fix hub up front. Why, you ask? Well, I want to have a few more options for the long distance rides.

I found this (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600086&subcategory=60001182&brand=&sku=13283&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Road%20Forks) Nashbar cross fork a while back. Anybody know its spacing? No info on the site....

Other options? Thanks!

Wouldn't it be easier to just:

A) Have a Surly Dingle (fixed) or White Double Freewheel
B) Carry a chainwhip & spanner or the appropriate freewheel removal tool?
cavernmech
08-27-07, 10:37 AM
forks are spaced at 100mm as are all front hubs that I know of. You could cold set a cromoly fork to 120mm.

On top of the spacing issue you would also need a front drop-out that accepts a 10mm axle.
nitropowered
08-27-07, 09:35 PM
You could cold set a cromoly fork to 120mm.

i dont know if i would do that. if the fork breaks, you lose control big time.
jimmythefly
08-27-07, 10:48 PM
i dont know if i would do that. if the fork breaks, you lose control big time.

But the fork won't break, if it's ferrous. You can also re-rake forks to alter the handling.
FlatFender
08-28-07, 12:06 AM
I vote cold set the fork. its only 5mm on each side.
cavernmech
08-28-07, 07:52 AM
All this talk of respacing the fork is a moot point. A rear 10mm axle will not fit a front 8mm dropout.