Originally Posted by
Will Wheeler
I think the 413 fork is actually 10mm too short. If you don't mind a slightly more forward leaning position with the same height adjustments of your handlebars, it's probably OK.
Something like a 425mm fork would be more correct in my opinion.
http://www.carboncycles.cc/?s=0&t=12&&q=fork_selector&
I actually swapped my susp. fork out with a rigid one the previous weekend and have been riding my "exotic" 465mm for a week now. I just hope it holds up since it seems a bit fragile with it's thin alu. tubes glued to a rather sleek crown. I am probably worrying too much.
Probably these guys are too weak for me, especially with the load
Originally Posted by
gsa103
Forks are generally designed for 25% sag. So, for 450mm currently, subtract 20mm you're looking at a 430 axle crown to match the original geometry.
Thanks! I am looking for a steel fork as I am a heavy rider and I want to use the bike for loaded touring. All I was able to find so far are the 413mm (Surly 1x1 80mm) and 453mm (Nashbar or Surly 1x1 100mm) forks. In between them are Kona Project Two (440mm) and a 430mm Origin 8 fork (actually a 29-er fork, will not work with the rim brakes on 26 inch wheels). Will keep looking.