How do I know what suspension forks will fit my bike?
The main thing you need to look for is the steerer size. Most Mtb headtube is 1.1/8″, a few are 1.5″ or the combo of the two, tapered steerer. So as long as the fork is 1.1/8″ you are good to go.
How is suspension fork length measured?
The length of a fork is measured from the center of the axle to the base of the crown race seat, where the fork and headset meet. This measurement can vary by a few millimeters across different brands. A fork of a longer length will decrease the head tube angle, and a fork of a shorter length will increase it.
Can any fork fit on any bike?
Will any fork fit my bike? No. Many modern bikes use a 1 1/8” head tube standard (taking a threadless 1 1/8” steerer tube), but the tapered head tube (with a lower diameter of 1.5” and an upper diameter of 1 1/8”) is also growing in popularity, and calls for a steerer tube to match.
What size fork do I need road bike?
The traditional standard has long been 1 1/8” but some modern bikes feature larger 1.5” head tubes or even tapered versions, where the diameter of the tube at the bottom (1.5”) is larger than at the top (1 1/8”) , so you’ll need a fork with a tapered steerer tube to match.
What is fork length?
: the length of a fish measured from the most anterior part of the head to the deepest point of the notch in the tail fin.
Can you put 29 Wheels on a 27.5 fork?
Registered. You can run a 27.5 Plus fork and then swap between 29 and 27+ wheels no problem. Most 29er forks will not fit a 27.5+ tire, not because of the diameter, but because of the width.
Can I put 27.5 wheels on a 29 fork?
Condensed Answer: If the bike and the wheelset are designed for disc brakes, a 27.5” wheel will fit on a 29” frame and fork. Since 27.5” wheels are smaller, their diameter will change the geometry of the bicycle in a manner that the rider may not appreciate.
Can you put a 27.5 fork on a 29 frame?