new fork needed for Specialized stumpjumper fsr
02-28-17, 12:55 PM
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new fork needed for Specialized stumpjumper fsr
Hi everyone,
just picked up a 1995 specialized stumpjumper fsr that had the front fork replaced with a static fork. Recommendations of suspension fork replacement within reasonable budget appreciated!
just picked up a 1995 specialized stumpjumper fsr that had the front fork replaced with a static fork. Recommendations of suspension fork replacement within reasonable budget appreciated!
02-28-17, 02:05 PM
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Maybe you can get a fork from one of the many folks here who have inquired about replacing their suspension forks with rigid ones.
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The stock fork was a Rock Shox Mag21... a great fork in it's day... travel was a short 60mm or so... if you go with a more modern fork, don't get greedy by adding more travel past about 100mm, or the bike will steer slowly. It is a 1" threaded steerer tube type, if i recall, so obtaining the correct length steerer tube will be important, also... the fork that is currently in the bike will serve as an example of correct steerer tube length. Post a pic of the bike, if possible.
02-28-17, 02:40 PM
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V-brake or disc brake?
For V-brake, your options are going to be very limited, and a static (rigid) fork is likely preferable to most of the available options.
Suntour XCR is a decent fork. Beyond that you're looking at whatever you can find and rehab on CL/ebay.
For V-brake, your options are going to be very limited, and a static (rigid) fork is likely preferable to most of the available options.
Suntour XCR is a decent fork. Beyond that you're looking at whatever you can find and rehab on CL/ebay.
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The stock fork was a Rock Shox Mag21... a great fork in it's day... travel was a short 60mm or so... if you go with a more modern fork, don't get greedy by adding more travel past about 100mm, or the bike will steer slowly. It is a 1" threaded steerer tube type, if i recall, so obtaining the correct length steerer tube will be important, also... the fork that is currently in the bike will serve as an example of correct steerer tube length. Post a pic of the bike, if possible.
As noted, by 1995, almost all manufactures (Marin being the big exception) were using the Aheadset system, including Specialized, by 1995, 1 1/8" was standard as well (Bontrager & Univega being the only major exceptions) .
For a replacement fork, the biggest issue will be if you want to stay with rim brakes, of stick a disc on the front, rim brake forks are available, although will need to be searched for, anything with upto 100mm travel will work fine with the frame, although if you looking to go upto 100mm, you will probably want to get a shorter stem to go with this.
03-01-17, 08:42 AM
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AKHIker, Howdy;
Last summer I bought this one;
https://www.bikeforums.net/18839872-post5000.html
This what yours looks like???
It has the original front fork which I have replaced with a Surley Ogre front fork
that is suspension corrected and works fine
The Mag-21 is in need of repair but ... I could send it to you for the cost of postage
if you truly think you might want the headache of finding a rebuild kit for it plus the
tools and air pump etc. PM me and we can work out the details.
hank
Last summer I bought this one;
https://www.bikeforums.net/18839872-post5000.html
This what yours looks like???
It has the original front fork which I have replaced with a Surley Ogre front fork
that is suspension corrected and works fine
The Mag-21 is in need of repair but ... I could send it to you for the cost of postage
if you truly think you might want the headache of finding a rebuild kit for it plus the
tools and air pump etc. PM me and we can work out the details.
hank
03-02-17, 08:10 AM
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For a replacement fork, the biggest issue will be if you want to stay with rim brakes, of stick a disc on the front, rim brake forks are available, although will need to be searched for, anything with upto 100mm travel will work fine with the frame, although if you looking to go upto 100mm, you will probably want to get a shorter stem to go with this.
I don't agree on needing a shorter stem however. Raising the front of the bike with a longer travel fork doesn't change the saddle to handlebar distance.
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03-05-17, 08:32 PM
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AKHIker, Howdy;
Last summer I bought this one;
https://www.bikeforums.net/18839872-post5000.html
This what yours looks like???
It has the original front fork which I have replaced with a Surley Ogre front fork
that is suspension corrected and works fine
The Mag-21 is in need of repair but ... I could send it to you for the cost of postage
if you truly think you might want the headache of finding a rebuild kit for it plus the
tools and air pump etc. PM me and we can work out the details.
hank
Last summer I bought this one;
https://www.bikeforums.net/18839872-post5000.html
This what yours looks like???
It has the original front fork which I have replaced with a Surley Ogre front fork
that is suspension corrected and works fine
The Mag-21 is in need of repair but ... I could send it to you for the cost of postage
if you truly think you might want the headache of finding a rebuild kit for it plus the
tools and air pump etc. PM me and we can work out the details.
hank
No mine has the rear shock on it. thought it was a 95. Thanks for the offer on the old fork but not sure I want to go through the rebuild. I might be crazy enough to do it if I had the parts all here...
03-05-17, 08:39 PM
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v brakes with rear shock. Is static really preferable when you have the rear fox shock?
03-05-17, 11:25 PM
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AKHIker, Howdy;
Oh, well ... I don't have any plans to pitch it out any time soon.
Let me know if you change your mind.
hank
Oh, well ... I don't have any plans to pitch it out any time soon.
Let me know if you change your mind.
hank
03-06-17, 08:29 AM
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Basically, all of the options cost more than the bike is worth. Trolling eBay for a used fork is probably your best bet.
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The rear, on the other hand, doesn't do anything for control but it does help with climbing.
On the other hand, there's no problem running mechanical disc front and rim rear. I have a bike set up and there is no difference in the way the brakes work. A hydraulic front might be problematic...the "feel" is too different.
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03-06-17, 11:50 AM
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This would probably fit, and it's a quality fork.
RockShox Recon Silver, 26, 100mm travel, Solo Air with 9-QR and bosses for V-brakes.
RockShox Recon Silver TK MTB Fork 26" 100mm Solo Air 9mm QR 1-1/8" Rim / Disc | eBay
At $190, it's a decent buy. Your only cheaper options are going to be used or things that aren't good. Cycommute's offer of a Fox isn't a bad option.
RockShox Recon Silver, 26, 100mm travel, Solo Air with 9-QR and bosses for V-brakes.
RockShox Recon Silver TK MTB Fork 26" 100mm Solo Air 9mm QR 1-1/8" Rim / Disc | eBay
At $190, it's a decent buy. Your only cheaper options are going to be used or things that aren't good. Cycommute's offer of a Fox isn't a bad option.
