New Front Suspension Fork - K2 ZED 3.0
04-24-12, 11:36 PM
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New Front Suspension Fork - K2 ZED 3.0
Hello there guys. Noob here.
I'm thinking of replacing my front suspension fork on a 2008 K2 3.0, but I don't know what my options are.
The current frame is a RockShox Dart 2 front suspension fork / 100mm of travel. That is all the information I was able to find.
I have no idea what fork I can use or what measurements I would need to find the an appropriate fork. I wouldn't like to spend more than $200, but I don't want to replace my bike.
I use it around town as a spare bike. I sometimes use it to go to work (8 miles round trip) and occasionally I let my friends borrow it so they can come to me to the xc trail.
I hope I can get some suggestions from this forum. I've been visiting pages and it looks like greek to me.
I would also help to know if is relativley simple to replace the fork once a new one is purchased. I'm mechanically inclined, so I think it would be able to do it, but I don't know what tools I might need. It might be cheaper to take it my LBS.
Thanks.
The bike is very similar to this one.
https://www.dorba.org/sites/default/f...2013.05.31.jpg
I'm thinking of replacing my front suspension fork on a 2008 K2 3.0, but I don't know what my options are.
The current frame is a RockShox Dart 2 front suspension fork / 100mm of travel. That is all the information I was able to find.
I have no idea what fork I can use or what measurements I would need to find the an appropriate fork. I wouldn't like to spend more than $200, but I don't want to replace my bike.
I use it around town as a spare bike. I sometimes use it to go to work (8 miles round trip) and occasionally I let my friends borrow it so they can come to me to the xc trail.
I hope I can get some suggestions from this forum. I've been visiting pages and it looks like greek to me.
I would also help to know if is relativley simple to replace the fork once a new one is purchased. I'm mechanically inclined, so I think it would be able to do it, but I don't know what tools I might need. It might be cheaper to take it my LBS.
Thanks.
The bike is very similar to this one.
https://www.dorba.org/sites/default/f...2013.05.31.jpg
04-25-12, 06:50 AM
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Hi Fusero -
It doesn't sound like you, personally, use the bike for trail riding. What are you looking for in an upgrade?
With a $200 budget, you won't get much of an improvement with a new fork. At that price, I would check the classifieds here at Bikeforums, Mtbr.com classifieds, or Ebay for used forks. You'll need to look for a 100mm suspension fork with a 1 1/8" threadless steer tube and disc brake mount. You'll also need to verify the length of steer tube you will need, if you go the used route - you can get a ball park measurement by placing a ruler on top of the fork crown and measuring to the top of the steer tube/stem.
Since you're letting friends borrow it, I'd recommend a fork with air preload(or dual air). This way it is much easier to change the spring setting for different weight riders.
It doesn't sound like you, personally, use the bike for trail riding. What are you looking for in an upgrade?
With a $200 budget, you won't get much of an improvement with a new fork. At that price, I would check the classifieds here at Bikeforums, Mtbr.com classifieds, or Ebay for used forks. You'll need to look for a 100mm suspension fork with a 1 1/8" threadless steer tube and disc brake mount. You'll also need to verify the length of steer tube you will need, if you go the used route - you can get a ball park measurement by placing a ruler on top of the fork crown and measuring to the top of the steer tube/stem.
Since you're letting friends borrow it, I'd recommend a fork with air preload(or dual air). This way it is much easier to change the spring setting for different weight riders.
