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Best 650b conversion fork?
Is this the best fork to convert to 650b? Any other forks I should consider? I have a road bike I really like, but don't ride anymore because it will barely take a 700x27mm tire.
Crust Spark Rando fork: https://crustbikes.com/collections/f...blrFsdePyOtA8Q Requirements: - 1" steerer tube - Lugged steel strongly preferred - Cantilever or centerpull brake braze-ons for 650b rim - High rake for low trail - As light/flexible as possible The only other one that seems to fit the bill is the Soma Champs Élysées, but it's been out of stock forever. |
Looks like the Crust fork checks your boxes. I won't go into what's "best"... Andy (who makes his own forks too)
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Originally Posted by FastJake
(Post 23340732)
Is this the best fork to convert to 650b? Any other forks I should consider? I have a road bike I really like, but don't ride anymore because it will barely take a 700x27mm tire.
Crust Spark Rando fork: https://crustbikes.com/collections/f...blrFsdePyOtA8Q Requirements: - 1" steerer tube - Lugged steel strongly preferred - Cantilever or centerpull brake braze-ons for 650b rim - High rake for low trail - As light/flexible as possible The only other one that seems to fit the bill is the Soma Champs Élysées, but it's been out of stock forever. |
Originally Posted by Andrew R Stewart
(Post 23340788)
Looks like the Crust fork checks your boxes. I won't go into what's "best"... Andy (who makes his own forks too)
Originally Posted by etherhuffer
(Post 23340825)
OK, front tire clearance would go up. What about the rear clearances?
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"Well, yeah, a custom fork would be better. But also lot more expensive. I guess I should've said "best production fork." " FastJake
My focus wasn't on custom VS production. Instead a poor attempt to question how one decides what's best. Most expensive? Lightest? Pretty? joining methods? Presence of lug like shorelines? Strongest? Stiffest or most shock absorbing? I suggest there is no one fork that we all would agree on in just about every listed category. Andy |
Originally Posted by Andrew R Stewart
(Post 23341167)
My focus wasn't on custom VS production. Instead a poor attempt to question how one decides what's best. Most expensive? Lightest? Pretty? joining methods? Presence of lug like shorelines? Strongest? Stiffest or most shock absorbing? I suggest there is no one fork that we all would agree on in just about every listed category. Andy
Let me try again... I have only identified ONE fork currently available that meets my basic criteria: 1" steerer with canti or centerpull posts for 650b wheels. Are there any others? I will make my own decision on which to purchase. |
Why not use your current fork with an appropriate double pivot brake?
I don't have any alternative forks for you. 650b with cantis and 1" is not a common set up. |
Originally Posted by Kontact
(Post 23341377)
Why not use your current fork with an appropriate double pivot brake?
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