rigid forks

[Povi]

what would you recomend for my zoo pitbull frame? i was thinkin of a surly instigator

 

[Thom_H]

why didn't you just post in your build up topic ? anywho instigators are too long it'll throw off your geometry. Try looking at the echo line of forks. www.biketrialsaustralia.com

 

[Rush]

Seconded.

 

[Povi]

sorry, now that i think of it, i dont know why.......
but what length would you reccomend (sp?)

 

[Rush]

I think the general consensus is around 410mm?

 

[Povi]

aykay said that 400mm would be best

 

[jda]

Yes but what would aykay know







no seriously, 400 - 410 is perfect. You don't want suspension corrected forks.

 

[Macbeth]

Yes, AK qualified for the UCI worlds, he knows nothing of the particulars of trials bike set up....

I run 400mm forks on my Koxx Marc Vinco.... Most modern trials bikes are designed around a 400mm fork (or there abouts) I wouldn't go any longer than 420mm..... Ever

 

[Povi]

sorry to ressurrect (sp?) but.........

what if i can get brand new TUFFGUY forks for 50 bucks??
would they be alright for a newbie like me???

 

[donkay]

yes/no

Yes, cause they're really tough, like Cromo steerer and alloy leg tough

No, because they're short, i believe 380-390? short, kills the geometry of the Bike

 

[Rush]

$50 is great. Do it and see how they go. Maybe post a pic or give us some idea on how they feel and we can help.

 

[Povi]

alright hopefully ill be able to get them in the next few weeks
yeah i was just thinking CMON! ITS ONLY $50!!!!
i think 1 or 2 cm off of perfect geo mightn't make a big difference

 

[Macbeth]

If you get stuck I still have a set of Cannondale Fattys that I'll do you fo cheap.... They are tough as nails, though a bit short for me at 390...

 

[Povi]

how cheap???? what colour??

im justing lookin for the cheapest parts i can buy

 

[Macbeth]

$80. Black. I may end up running them on my bike in which case i'll have my current forks for sale for say.... $20

 

[Povi]

..............................
$20 ey? are they broken

 

[Macbeth]

Not broken, just old.... and i got them for super cheapness

 

[Povi]

naw thanks ill be rite, rather spend 30 more and be safe with brand new

 

[Rush]

If you can get a set of forks for $20, do it. No matter their age. Thats less than a tyre.

Sell them to me Macbeth, everyone knows youre a skinny beatch that wont hurt them.


Well not as much as i would anyway.

 

[Povi]

actually wait...... sounds good!
what are they, what length n what are the drop out specs???