Bicycle Mechanics - Rigid fork for 05 Trek 820

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jkbenn02
10-15-07, 08:47 PM
I have a worn out and heavy suspension fork that I would like to change to a rigid fork. I am not sure where to locate a fork for my bike or if most forks are universal (threaded works with all threaded, and threadless works with all threadless) Any help would be great, I am primarily using this bike on the road and would like to lighten up the front end quite a bit. Thanks in advance

erader
10-16-07, 01:33 AM
I have a worn out and heavy suspension fork that I would like to change to a rigid fork. I am not sure where to locate a fork for my bike or if most forks are universal (threaded works with all threaded, and threadless works with all threadless) Any help would be great, I am primarily using this bike on the road and would like to lighten up the front end quite a bit. Thanks in advance

if you are serious about that this is what i use on my litespeed.............:eek:

http://www.winwoodbike.com/purist.html

ed rader
gosmsgo
10-16-07, 02:08 AM
You will have to buy a fork that is designed to replace a suspension fork that way the length will be correct etc.

My wife traded her suspension fork on her mountain bike for one made by surley. I forgot how much it was but its much better now for commuting and we were able to put good fenders on it.

gosmsgo
10-16-07, 02:49 AM
Here it is.

68 bucks and it looks great.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FK409C01-Surly+1X1+Fork.aspx
ang1sgt
10-16-07, 06:44 AM
+1 on the Surley fork!

You might also want to look at a Carbon fork too. I am using one that I got from Nashbar.
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600086&subcategory=60001183&brand=&sku=15883&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20ATB%20Forks

I have this on one of the Nashbar ATB frames and it's served me well this summer since I built the bike. Just remember, when you replace a fork to measure twice, have someone else check it before you make your final cut.

Good Luck