Looking for rigid 27.5 v brake fork
05-04-22, 02:59 PM
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Looking for rigid 27.5 v brake fork
I must be looking for a rare thing as everything seems to be disc, suspension or cheapest 26” fork.
I’d like to replace the front fork on a State Klunker coaster brake bike with a a v brake fork, preferably curved blades but not necessary. Maybe custom is necessary. Anyway if folks know of a 420 mm axle to crown, 1 1 1/8” steerer, w v brake posts for 27.5/650B w room for 2.8” tire I’d appreciate it. Or a builder who can make one.
I’d like to replace the front fork on a State Klunker coaster brake bike with a a v brake fork, preferably curved blades but not necessary. Maybe custom is necessary. Anyway if folks know of a 420 mm axle to crown, 1 1 1/8” steerer, w v brake posts for 27.5/650B w room for 2.8” tire I’d appreciate it. Or a builder who can make one.
05-04-22, 04:03 PM
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That's gonna be tough. I assume quick release?
Keep in mind that at 2.8" you're dealing with a "27.5-plus" tire, so a standard 27.5" fork may not work, even if you find one.
Waltworks can make whatever you want for $500.
Keep in mind that at 2.8" you're dealing with a "27.5-plus" tire, so a standard 27.5" fork may not work, even if you find one.
Waltworks can make whatever you want for $500.
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05-05-22, 01:55 AM
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I think you need to go full custom if you want exactly what you want. Most framebuilders could sort this out. They might also offer to braze on canti bosses onto the stock fork and repaint--may or may not be cheaper. You could also buy something with appropriate dimensions but with bosses for 26" wheels and use Paul Motolite brakes--but they're so expensive the custom fork might actually be cheaper.
If you want a good solution at a sane price, just get a 26" fork with appropriate dimensions and a disc.
If you want a good solution at a sane price, just get a 26" fork with appropriate dimensions and a disc.
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I think you need to go full custom if you want exactly what you want. Most framebuilders could sort this out. They might also offer to braze on canti bosses onto the stock fork and repaint--may or may not be cheaper. You could also buy something with appropriate dimensions but with bosses for 26" wheels and use Paul Motolite brakes--but they're so expensive the custom fork might actually be cheaper.
If you want a good solution at a sane price, just get a 26" fork with appropriate dimensions and a disc.
If you want a good solution at a sane price, just get a 26" fork with appropriate dimensions and a disc.
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Remember if you go with a disc fork, you don't need to worry about wheel size so much. Just proper steerer, dropouts to go with axle, desired tire clearance and approximate ATC.
