Originally Posted by
CrimsonEclipse
I have an older Schwinn Mesa LTD that came with a Rock Shox J1 (Judy?)
It's long since worn out and was replace with an ebay cheapie and intended to be use only on the local MUP and light gravel.
Due to circumstances, this is my backup MTB and the cheap front shock is WAY to harsh.
1. What are my options for front suspension for an older bike with 26" wheel set?
2. I think the J1 was a 100mm travel fork, is it ok to use a fork with 120mm travel or is there something I should take into consideration?
Note 1 1/8 Threadless not tapered disc
Thanks!
RockShox Fork 30 Silver TK - Coil 100
I know this exists, I also know there are many types of non-tapered forks out there in 1 1/8. From about the mid 2000's to early 2010's 1 1/8 forks were the standard, besides dual crown DH forks. So you can look for used fox f100's, f120's, talas, marzocchi's, rockshox's, etc.
Looks like aliexpress has some options too.
120mm fork would be fine.