Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Mountain Biking
Reload this Page >

will these forks fit my bike

Search
Notices
Mountain Biking Mountain biking is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Check out this forum to discuss the latest tips, tricks, gear and equipment in the world of mountain biking.

will these forks fit my bike

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-24-04 | 09:20 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
will these forks fit my bike

i got some 2001 rock shox boxxers as a present but im not sure they will fit on my bike. i right now i have judy sl u turns on my bike and is there any why to get the boxxers thru axle to fit in my current quick release hubs?
Slayer is offline  
Reply
Old 08-24-04 | 09:32 PM
  #2  
Dannihilator's Avatar
Still kicking.
Sheldon Brown Memorial - Registered
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey

Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.

I'm guessing no because of the judy sl.
__________________
Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
Dannihilator is offline  
Reply
Old 08-24-04 | 09:33 PM
  #3  
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
its a giant warp ds1
Slayer is offline  
Reply
Old 08-24-04 | 09:36 PM
  #4  
Dannihilator's Avatar
Still kicking.
Sheldon Brown Memorial - Registered
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey

Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.

You'll bust the bike in half, the most the warp can handle is about 5 inches.
__________________
Appreciate the old bikes more than the new.
Dannihilator is offline  
Reply
Old 08-24-04 | 09:48 PM
  #5  
seely's Avatar
The Rabbi
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 5,123
Likes: 3
You're joking, right? A Boxxer on a Warp??? This forum NEVER ceases to amaze me. This is even better than the kids putting a DJIII on a 4300...
seely is offline  
Reply
Old 08-24-04 | 10:27 PM
  #6  
Raiyn's Avatar
I drink your MILKSHAKE
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 15,061
Likes: 3
From: St. Petersburg, FL

Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity

Originally Posted by seely
You're joking, right? A Boxxer on a Warp??? This forum NEVER ceases to amaze me. This is even better than the kids putting a DJIII on a 4300...
Wow that's all I can say.
__________________
Raiyn is offline  
Reply
Old 08-25-04 | 07:20 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
25 Anniversary
 
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 7,963
Likes: 1
From: Parrish, FL

Bikes: Lots

First of all, the fork should fit your frame. The question you have to ask is, "Is this fork appropriate for my bike?". The answer to that is, "No".

The reason, your frame was designed to work within a small range of travel for the suspension fork. Moving outside that range will greatly affect the geometry of your bike. You may or may not like it. However, it CAN be done.

Also realize that your frame was not designed to withstand the forces applied to the headtube/top tube/bottom tube intersection and this may become a point of failure of the frame.

However, a free fork is a free fork. I wouldn't advise it, but go ahead if you want.

I will add that I've seen a lot of people put triple clamp fork on bikes not designed for them and have ridden them for years without incident. I've also seen frames fail in 1 month of riding.

Your other question regarding converting a standard hub to a 20mm through axle. Can't be done, you need a new hub/wheel with a 20mm hub.

There are some hubs that have converters to allow a 20mm hub to be used as a standard hub, but not the other way around.

L8R
__________________
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger
a2psyklnut is offline  
Reply
Old 08-25-04 | 08:28 AM
  #8  
hooligan's Avatar
Just give'er.
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,899
Likes: 0
From: SF Bay Area

Bikes: 04 Scrap

Will a shred or a stuff be able to handle a boxxer? If it does not or if it does, can you list a few bikes that CAN? Namely in the brands of mountain cycle, kona and marin.
hooligan is offline  
Reply
Old 08-25-04 | 11:27 AM
  #9  
Maelstrom's Avatar
Wood Licker
Titanium Club Membership
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 16,966
Likes: 2
From: Whistler,BC

Bikes: Trek Fuel EX 8 27.5 +, 2002 Transition Dirtbag, Kona Roast 2002

Originally Posted by hooligan
Will a shred or a stuff be able to handle a boxxer? If it does not or if it does, can you list a few bikes that CAN? Namely in the brands of mountain cycle, kona and marin.
Easily...very easily...

I wouldn't say much from marin could...

Mountain cycle rumble should but check the warranty to be sure.
Maelstrom is offline  
Reply
Old 08-25-04 | 08:57 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
25 Anniversary
 
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 7,963
Likes: 1
From: Parrish, FL

Bikes: Lots

get a Banshee or a Morphine!

L8R
__________________
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger
a2psyklnut is offline  
Reply
Old 08-25-04 | 10:23 PM
  #11  
Maelstrom's Avatar
Wood Licker
Titanium Club Membership
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 16,966
Likes: 2
From: Whistler,BC

Bikes: Trek Fuel EX 8 27.5 +, 2002 Transition Dirtbag, Kona Roast 2002

ummm...ahhhh....the morphine IS a banshee...
Maelstrom is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.