Fork size for 700c bike
 

I have a 700c hybrid bike with suspension forks (threadless) which I want to replace with a rigid one but I'm not sure about the size. The bike is a 2006 claud butler:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/...13804#features

Would something like this fit the bike (700C 1 1/8" racing fork):

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00718WAY8/ref=pe_208761_36745021_email_1p_0_ti

Would likely fit, but for the lack of brake studs, so you'd need new brakes.

But the geometry might improve or detract from the bike's geometry due to different fork rake and length, so it's a bit of a crap-shoot unless you do some research on the two forks and on the bike's dimensions.

You'll also need a different brake lever for the new fork's needed caliper brake.

Hi,

Your brakes won't fit. A-head threadless style is 1 1/8".
The steerer length has to be long enough, too long can be cut.
Racing forks can be very tight on the maximum tyre size.

700c hybrid forks with studs will suit your brakes and your tyres will fit.

What is wrong with the current forks ? Can they be locked ?
Modded to be a lot more damped ? Modded to be locked ?

rgds, sreten.

Thanks, I forgot road bike forks would use caliper brakes. I don' really want to change anything else other than the forks. How do I know if it's a 1 inch or 1 1/18 inch fork I need?

A disc only Suspension corrected longer blade length fork for MTB's
can also work with a 700c 35 wide hybrid wheel
because you no longer use the rim for braking..


crown race seat to axle , is the blade length comparison,

stated is : CROWN-AXLE LENGTH: 370mm approx

Offset from steerer tube center line to axle center line is the other important dimension.
that is not said,
Take Measurements ... you should compare to what you have, now.
& ask for those dimensions from the selling source.

Hi, there's nothing wrong with them, I just don't like riding on suspension forks anymore - they were all the rave years ago with mountain bikes but these days I find the ride too squishy especially when climbing hills where they absorb a lot of the power/energy when pedalling. Can you provide a link to to something that would fit my bike with v brakes and 700c x 35 tyres? Thanks.

Hi, thanks for the advice. I think I will take it to the LBS to see what they have.

Rider weight compresses the suspension a bit , so a bit shorter
than the unloaded suspension length , so a bit shorter will not drop the head angle, much.

Fit - as in can it be mounted to the bike - yes.

Fit - as will it be a good choice - no. Even a CX(cyclocross) fork would be a better option than that.
But still not good, unless you want to change the handling of the bike.

Measure the axle-to-crown of your current bike, with you in the saddle. Then go shopping for a rigid fork as close to that as you can find. This'll minimize the amount of impact the fork swap will have on the bike's handling.

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to take it to a bike shop to get advice. It's a bit more complicated than I thought it would be.

Hi,

Its not as simple as keeping a certain length with the geometry of a bent solid
fork versus a straight suspension fork. Get the right forks, hybrid 700C and
everything will pan out, it is very unlikely you'll end up with bad geometry.

Your problem is most hybrid 700C forks will be described as 29" MTB forks
and identifying a relatively narrow version for smaller tyres is very difficult.

Though its likely your suspension forks are MTB, with loads of tyre
clearance, if not its also possible that they are in fact 26" MTB forks.

rgds, sreten.