In search of a fork
07-13-19, 02:55 PM
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In search of a fork
I'd like to replace the fork I currently have, and while I'm at it, update to a few new standards. What I'm looking for is:
Alternatively, if there's a cromoly fork that checks all these boxes, I might go that direction.
- Carbon fiber, preferably ALL carbon (steering tube included)
- Relatively strong (no rack, but I'll have a light touring load)
- 1 1/8" steering tube (not tapered)
- ~400 mm crown-to-axle length
- Clearance for up to ~40 mm tires
- Boost spacing (110 mm hub width)
- Mounts for bottle cages
- Disc brake mount
- Thru-axle (12 or 15 mm, don't care)
Alternatively, if there's a cromoly fork that checks all these boxes, I might go that direction.
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07-13-19, 04:00 PM
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Closest thing I see is the Soma fork designed for the Wolverine.
No water bottle mounts though and an aluminum steerer.
https://www.somafab.com/archives/pro...el-carbon-fork
No water bottle mounts though and an aluminum steerer.
https://www.somafab.com/archives/pro...el-carbon-fork
07-13-19, 04:40 PM
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I hope you're not considering the through axle and 110mm spacing as new standards, and are depending on them being a "standard" for a long. This sort of stuff seems to be constantly changing now that we live in a profit driven corporate world. I'm sure it'll be a 1 1/2" headtube, 20mm axle, and 125mm spacing in a few years.
I think the best bet for finding what you want will be to start with a search for all carbon forks with a 400mm axle to crown length. Then spend hours digging and wading through until you find the one that suits your preferences best.
I think the best bet for finding what you want will be to start with a search for all carbon forks with a 400mm axle to crown length. Then spend hours digging and wading through until you find the one that suits your preferences best.
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Bikepacking.com has a list of utility forks.
https://bikepacking.com/index/forks-...e-cage-mounts/
I know of the Niner Boost RDO MTB fork. I'm not sure about axle to crown distance but you could give Niner a call @ 877-646-3792. I think this fork is on the list noted above.
https://ninerbikes.com/collections/c...t-rdo-mtb-fork
Also try Carver.
https://carverbikes.com/parts/forks/
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Edit: Axle to crown is 400 on the Niner fork.
https://bikepacking.com/index/forks-...e-cage-mounts/
I know of the Niner Boost RDO MTB fork. I'm not sure about axle to crown distance but you could give Niner a call @ 877-646-3792. I think this fork is on the list noted above.
https://ninerbikes.com/collections/c...t-rdo-mtb-fork
Also try Carver.
https://carverbikes.com/parts/forks/
-Tim-
Edit: Axle to crown is 400 on the Niner fork.
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07-13-19, 09:07 PM
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Do not forget fork rake or offset, that is associated with handling.
And it is probably simpler to order a new fork crown headset race when you order the fork, if you find one.
And it is probably simpler to order a new fork crown headset race when you order the fork, if you find one.
07-13-19, 09:16 PM
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Spork 1.2 or 2.0. Rodeo Labs.
Might fit the bill
https://www.rodeo-labs.com/rodeo-spork-2-0/
But i am worried that the steering tube isn't what you want.
Enve Road forks?
Might fit the bill
https://www.rodeo-labs.com/rodeo-spork-2-0/
But i am worried that the steering tube isn't what you want.
Enve Road forks?
07-15-19, 01:45 PM
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A lot of the new standards I'd like to have, they appear to come with few drawbacks, at least from a touring perspective. Thru-axles and boost spacing, from what I understand, make your wheels stronger with minimal weight penalty. Sounds like a good deal.
The old standards I'm keeping (like 1 1/8" steering tube instead of tapered) have to do with compatibility with my current bike.
