Forks.... Please forgive a novice
02-07-11, 09:23 AM
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Forks.... Please forgive a novice
Hi there
I have just acquired a Leader frame without forks. Apparently I need to get 1" forks. I've looked at the website and googled it a bit. Am I right in assuming that I need to buy carbon forks or what kind can I get?
Thanks
I have just acquired a Leader frame without forks. Apparently I need to get 1" forks. I've looked at the website and googled it a bit. Am I right in assuming that I need to buy carbon forks or what kind can I get?
Thanks
02-07-11, 09:29 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
What frame do you have? I'm pretty sure all Leaders take 1 1/8" forks.
02-07-11, 09:29 AM
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Material is based on preference....
Steel, Alu, Carbon all have different properties.
Steel, Alu, Carbon all have different properties.
02-07-11, 10:05 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
Pretty sure the 715R takes a 1 1/8" fork.
So you know, that frame isn't a very good candidate for fixed gear because of the very short, vertical dropouts.
So you know, that frame isn't a very good candidate for fixed gear because of the very short, vertical dropouts.
02-07-11, 10:14 AM
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Yeah i know.. sadly. Don't rub it in!!! Single speed maybe with a tensioner. I don't think I've got the balls to try fixed cough cough!
02-08-11, 08:44 AM
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you need to know the rake of the stock fork, and match your new fork to that rake +/- a few mm. Naturally you need to answer the stem size question too. I ended up gettting a $50 carbon fork from Bike Nashbar. It changed the handling a little, but its OK for commuting.
If you don't want to get the stock fork, you need to do your homework.
If you don't want to get the stock fork, you need to do your homework.
02-09-11, 07:15 AM
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Hi it's definitely 1" required. I'm trying to cut costs down. I spoke to the guy I bought the frame who confirmed it was 1" - can I ask a stupid question?
Are cyclocross forks compatible with this particular frame?
Thanks
Are cyclocross forks compatible with this particular frame?
Thanks
02-09-11, 07:27 PM
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is that picture the bike you bought? if so thats NOT a leader
02-09-11, 08:21 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Yeah dude...what are we looking at here and why did you randomly post it if it has nothing to do with the Leader frame in question?
02-10-11, 03:32 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Then why did you post it in this thread?
02-10-11, 03:40 PM
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