Need help finding a new fork
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Need help finding a new fork
Hi,
I have a pretty tall order. I'm looking for a new fork and it's a replacement for my suspension fork. I'v looked alot on the web but since i'm new to cycling i probably don't know where or how to look.
Since my frame is designed for a suspension fork it makes it hard to find a fork that would fit since it would need to be either suspension corrected or at least 420mm ATC, my current fork has 450mm. Also it needs to be light, perhaps alu or carbon.? and built for a 28"/700C, 37 tire.
so where can i find a fork that would fit? Again, steerer 1 1/8, ATC 420mm+, alu/carbon and within 150€. I would order from anywhere within europe.
I have a pretty tall order. I'm looking for a new fork and it's a replacement for my suspension fork. I'v looked alot on the web but since i'm new to cycling i probably don't know where or how to look.
Since my frame is designed for a suspension fork it makes it hard to find a fork that would fit since it would need to be either suspension corrected or at least 420mm ATC, my current fork has 450mm. Also it needs to be light, perhaps alu or carbon.? and built for a 28"/700C, 37 tire.
so where can i find a fork that would fit? Again, steerer 1 1/8, ATC 420mm+, alu/carbon and within 150€. I would order from anywhere within europe.
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Suspension corrected forks have Longer fork Blades so the head tube angle does not change for the steeper ..
axle to crown race seat . and the offset_"rake" are what you need to match for data ..
150€. Is not offering Much in this era, may have to settle for Steel and made in Asia. [Taiwan is good at making bike stuff]
Back to work.
axle to crown race seat . and the offset_"rake" are what you need to match for data ..
150€. Is not offering Much in this era, may have to settle for Steel and made in Asia. [Taiwan is good at making bike stuff]
Back to work.
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Wow,
I though i'd gotten the hang of this, but there are so much i still need to learn. I tried googling before asking these question but, what's the difference between "Axle to Crown" and "Axle to Crown race seat"? And "Fork Offset" is basically how much the fork blades bend at the end?
Thank you,
Sebastian
I though i'd gotten the hang of this, but there are so much i still need to learn. I tried googling before asking these question but, what's the difference between "Axle to Crown" and "Axle to Crown race seat"? And "Fork Offset" is basically how much the fork blades bend at the end?
Thank you,
Sebastian
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Sorry,
I forgot to add, i have Disk brakes. Also my current suspension is a SR Suntour NCX D Lite, here's it's specs.
Model Year2016
Travel50mm, 63mm
Right SideRL, LO
Left SideAir spring / Coil with Preload adjuster
CrownAC4C
Stanchion tube28mm, 30mm / STKM
LowerMagnesium
BrakePostmount or V+Postmount
Steerer tube1.1/8", Al Alloy / 1.1/8", STKM / 1.5" taperd / Al Alloy (CTS)
Weightstarting from: 1995g
Axle15QLC32 / 9mm
I forgot to add, i have Disk brakes. Also my current suspension is a SR Suntour NCX D Lite, here's it's specs.
Model Year2016
Travel50mm, 63mm
Right SideRL, LO
Left SideAir spring / Coil with Preload adjuster
CrownAC4C
Stanchion tube28mm, 30mm / STKM
LowerMagnesium
BrakePostmount or V+Postmount
Steerer tube1.1/8", Al Alloy / 1.1/8", STKM / 1.5" taperd / Al Alloy (CTS)
Weightstarting from: 1995g
Axle15QLC32 / 9mm
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Straight line down thru the steering axis to the ground is 1 Point, a second line straight down to the ground is the other
thats Trail.. that is the basics of your steering geometry Trail, the distance between those 2 points.
If cut and paste something you read, is all you can do.. Go to a Bike shop. they will help you figure it out.
what the fork bearings sit against on the fork, the crown race, is supported by the machined face of the crown race seat.
crown race is part of the Headset bearings.
tapered steerer, 9/8" at the top and 1.5 at the bottom , Anything is definitely going to be way over the dream cost ceiling..
even retail to replace what you have with another one.
thats Trail.. that is the basics of your steering geometry Trail, the distance between those 2 points.
If cut and paste something you read, is all you can do.. Go to a Bike shop. they will help you figure it out.
what the fork bearings sit against on the fork, the crown race, is supported by the machined face of the crown race seat.
crown race is part of the Headset bearings.
tapered steerer, 9/8" at the top and 1.5 at the bottom , Anything is definitely going to be way over the dream cost ceiling..
even retail to replace what you have with another one.
Last edited by fietsbob; 06-16-16 at 01:32 PM.
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Straight line down thru the steering axis to the ground is 1 Point, a second line straight down to the ground is the other
thats Trail.. that is the basics of your steering geometry Trail, the distance between those 2 points.
If cut and paste something you read, is all you can do.. Go to a Bike shop. they will help you figure it out.
what the fork bearings sit against on the fork, the crown race, is supported by the machined face of the crown race seat.
crown race is part of the Headset bearings.
tapered steerer, 9/8" at the top and 1.5 at the bottom , Anything is definitely going to be way over the dream cost ceiling..
even retail to replace what you have with another one.
thats Trail.. that is the basics of your steering geometry Trail, the distance between those 2 points.
If cut and paste something you read, is all you can do.. Go to a Bike shop. they will help you figure it out.
what the fork bearings sit against on the fork, the crown race, is supported by the machined face of the crown race seat.
crown race is part of the Headset bearings.
tapered steerer, 9/8" at the top and 1.5 at the bottom , Anything is definitely going to be way over the dream cost ceiling..
even retail to replace what you have with another one.





