Fork for 29r
11-05-20, 07:03 AM
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Fork for 29r
i have a Giant Revel here in Cambodia. I have upgraded it to 10 speed Deore XT with a 13 to 42 rear cassette
looking for a nicer fork that will work.
looking for a nicer fork that will work.
11-05-20, 07:08 AM
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I don't really have an answer for your question but wow! What's it like riding in Cambodia?
11-05-20, 11:18 AM
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I don't have a specific recommendation, but it looks like you're looking for something that has a "straight steerer tube" and not a "tapered" one. you'll need to confirm the internal diameter of your head tube. if the ID at the bottom of is is 44mm, you can put an external cup for a tapered fork and use a more modern fork. forks still manufactured with straight steerers are harder to find because that's old technology.
I can't tell what kind of axle your bike uses from the photo, but it's likely a 9mm quick-release. that means you do NOT want a "boost" fork, nor one with with a 15mm thru axle. doing that would require a new front wheel (or at least a front hub if you're willing to build a new wheel from the rim down).
I can't tell what kind of axle your bike uses from the photo, but it's likely a 9mm quick-release. that means you do NOT want a "boost" fork, nor one with with a 15mm thru axle. doing that would require a new front wheel (or at least a front hub if you're willing to build a new wheel from the rim down).
11-05-20, 11:36 AM
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I'm not sure if you have access to it, but SR Suntour has an excellent upgrade program. Something like an XCR32 Air or Epicon can probably be found with a straight steerer and QR.
11-05-20, 08:50 PM
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Rainy season can lead to some real clay mud.
11-09-20, 03:09 PM
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Wow! hahahah yeah that is some mud there. I've been reading a lot about Cambodia lately I'm glad to see how far they have come.
