Replacement Forks - Help!
 

I own a Scott YZ2 mountain bike and recently spent a year away travelling, upon my return i found my suspension forks had frozen and could not be fixed. I am just starting out in terms of maintenece for my own bike as i am tired of paying money to a shop when i know i have the ability to do most of the stuff myself, so i am looking for anyone who can suggest replacement forks as i am pretty clueless and do not want to end up buying ones that will not fit. The original forks were SR SUNTOUR XC60, i am not looking to spend a fortune as this is just to get me to work and back on public roads 2 or 3 times a week (depending on the weather!), so i guess i am looking to spend only around £30 / $42... but like i say id like the new ones to actually fit!

Here is a link to the spec of my old forks - http://www.bikemagic.com/review/revi...&v=1&rpn=18415

Any help or advice would be much appreciated, thanks guys :thumb:

If you don't get a good answer here, talk to your shop. Their advice is free. (And you may not have to replace them after all.)

Going off the link you provided, your bike needs a 1 1/8" threadless fork. If you look at a used replacement, preferably get one that the steerer hasn't been cut down. That way it will fit your frame size, whatever that may be and you can cut it yourself or leave it uncut if you want your handlebars up higher.

My understanding is the XC60 fork uses springs for shock absorption. You should be able to take them apart to clean, regrease, and rebuild. Just take note of how the parts come off so you put them back on in the right direction. There is an exploded view diagram at:

http://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/SID...tail&tnid=1005

Hope that helps.

-j

Thank you for the replies, i took it to my local shop which has a very good reputation but they said that they could not fix the problem.... however i may still attempt to take them apart for a poke around :) If not i will get looking for a 1 1/8" threadless fork i guess!

Thanks again.

Interesting. Did they tell you why they can't fix them?

If you don't have to have suspension and use the bike primarily for urban riding, go the cheap route and get a suspension corrected solid fork.

-Roger

A rigid will ride better than a suspension fork you could get for $42. Even off road.

I've seen new low-end 80mm travel forks on closeout for about $80 (Rockshox Dart 2 in this case: http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/171...ad=1768_ffc5c5). I don't think it has a lockout, though.

+1, and also fit smooth 1.5" tires.

+1, and also fit smooth 1.5" tires.

I can't recall if they gave a reason or not now it was last Summer, maybe they just didnt bother thinking id pay up for a new set, all i know is they are stuck fast and it feels horrible to ride especially in the wrists!

What on earth is a suspension corrected solid fork!? Forgive my innocence.

A rigid fork (i.e. no suspension) but taller than regular rigid forks, so that it fits on bikes that were designed for suspension without lowering the front. Here's an example:

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...+1X1+Fork.aspx

What size of bumps are you running across on road that are hurting your wrists? That is usually more related to fit problems -- too much distance from seat to bars making you lean forward and rest too much weight on hands, for example, or using handlebars that put your hands at a strained angle. I can't get along with flat handlebars personally.

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/pain.html#wrists