Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - length (MM) of fork

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mikeee
09-21-09, 11:45 PM
hi guys, im about to buy a threaded carbon fork for my vintage fixed gear, and i was wondering. how do i determine the length of my fork? the options say " 175MM, 200MM,220MM,240MM " how do i know which steerer length (MM) is the right one for my fixed gear??


CaptainCool
09-22-09, 12:08 AM
frame head tube length + headset stack height

Or measure your the steerer on your current fork.

mikeee
09-22-09, 12:39 AM
where should i start the measuring, from top of the headset to the top of the fork crown right?


CaptainCool
09-22-09, 10:52 AM
Top of the headset to the bottom of the headset might be a tiny bit closer.