Source for suspension corrected rigid fork with 1 inch steerer?
08-10-05, 12:01 AM
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Source for suspension corrected rigid fork with 1 inch steerer?
Anyone know of a source for suspension corrected rigid fork (steel) w/1 inch steerer tube? I'm looking for one with ~ 410-415mm axle to crown lenght. Will consider custom builds if price is reasonable.
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Originally Posted by tonyt
Anyone know of a source for suspension corrected rigid fork (steel) w/1 inch steerer tube? I'm looking for one with ~ 410-415mm axle to crown lenght. Will consider custom builds if price is reasonable.
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I don't know what a reasonable price is in your book but vicious cycles site says they have their 413mm fork available with 1'' steerer.
Their forks are beautiful to look at and ride.
Their forks are beautiful to look at and ride.
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
Are you measuring that with rider or without?
Will try to track down the viscious cycles fork mentioned, thanks for the info.
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Originally Posted by unsuspended
I don't know what a reasonable price is in your book but vicious cycles site says they have their 413mm fork available with 1'' steerer.
Their forks are beautiful to look at and ride.
Their forks are beautiful to look at and ride.
The rep (Jim) stated that they are adding more corrected forks w/1" steerers with longer axle to crown lenghts suitable to replace 80 and 100mm travel suspension forks.
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Originally Posted by tonyt
This is measured without rider. Current ancient fork (pogo stick) has ca. 50mm travel (NOT a 63mm travel fork) and does not seem to compress at all until being ridden and bumps obstacles are encountered, i.e. sit on it and the fork stays put (it is not binding either). The geometry of the frame seems great with the fork uncompressed (measured axle to crown 418mm) so I'm thinking slightly less than full uncompressed lenght will be what I'm looking for. As soon as you compress the fork greater than ca. 25mm starts to feel like you are doing a nose dive, so a standard lenght fork (390mm) will not work.
Will try to track down the viscious cycles fork mentioned, thanks for the info.
Will try to track down the viscious cycles fork mentioned, thanks for the info.
Originally Posted by tonyt
I contacted vicious cycles. THANKS!!! Yes indeed they have a 413mm 1 " steerer fork, price is $225.00.
The rep (Jim) stated that they are adding more corrected forks w/1" steerers with longer axle to crown lenghts suitable to replace 80 and 100mm travel suspension forks.
The rep (Jim) stated that they are adding more corrected forks w/1" steerers with longer axle to crown lenghts suitable to replace 80 and 100mm travel suspension forks.
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
$225 for a rigid fork? No way I'd pay that.
First of all, it is the best fork available and it will just about last forever. While people are on there 3rd different suspension fork, you will still be on your vicious. Usage over time is the number one variable when it comes to value. It does ride quite differently than a surly fork or a tange (or other cheap rigid forks) on the trails. More compliant, less harsh, lighter to name a few points.
And like chris king and other products they are actually made in the USA by employees who get paid a LIVING WAGE. That makes the products cost a bit more in the longrun but in my experience the quality and craftsmanship is worth it .
Originally Posted by tonyt
contacted vicious cycles. THANKS!!! Yes indeed they have a 413mm 1 " steerer fork, price is $225.00.
Good luck with the fork and post some pics when you have it up and running.
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Originally Posted by unsuspended
You can get a rigid fork for less certainly but it is money well spent.
First of all, it is the best fork available and it will just about last forever. While people are on there 3rd different suspension fork, you will still be on your vicious. Usage over time is the number one variable when it comes to value. It does ride quite differently than a surly fork or a tange (or other cheap rigid forks) on the trails. More compliant, less harsh, lighter to name a few points.
And like chris king and other products they are actually made in the USA by employees who get paid a LIVING WAGE. That makes the products cost a bit more in the longrun but in my experience the quality and craftsmanship is worth it .
If you are paying top retail for it I hope they can have one painted to match your bike. They have a great paint shop there and are great to deal with from my experience.
Good luck with the fork and post some pics when you have it up and running.
First of all, it is the best fork available and it will just about last forever. While people are on there 3rd different suspension fork, you will still be on your vicious. Usage over time is the number one variable when it comes to value. It does ride quite differently than a surly fork or a tange (or other cheap rigid forks) on the trails. More compliant, less harsh, lighter to name a few points.
And like chris king and other products they are actually made in the USA by employees who get paid a LIVING WAGE. That makes the products cost a bit more in the longrun but in my experience the quality and craftsmanship is worth it .
If you are paying top retail for it I hope they can have one painted to match your bike. They have a great paint shop there and are great to deal with from my experience.
Good luck with the fork and post some pics when you have it up and running.
Unfortunately, matching the paint is extra.........
Still I agree quality is worth paying for. The finished bike should be very light, frame is lugged Columbus EL tubing and components will be NOS 8 spd. XTR I got on ebay, I belive the fork is ca. 900 g. My thinking is 9 spd. just adds more things to go wrong, the newest stuff is marginally lighter than 8 spd., and if so not much more durable. When finished w/build will try to get pics if I can borrow a digital
I also agree with the living wage, it's sad all the rich execs. and politicians have sold our country down the river......
