I need some advice ref rigid forks. At the moment i have a normal 26" wheeled Kinesis mountain bike. For some time i've run an On-one rigid fork which i prefer but i realised it's not quite the correct length (nose down and reduced crank clearance). I think the a to c is about 400 mm. I'm looking to replace them but budget is limited.

I have 2 questions:
I think the correct size is about the 440 (On-one) to 453 (Surly Troll). I originally ran 100 mm Suspension forks and it felt spot on. Does this sound correct ?
Is is feasable to run a 29er rigid fork (Surly Ogre at 468). Reason is i want to look around for a 29er frame this year. Funds permitting.


Any advice welcome. And be gentle...

You should be fine fitting a 'short'* 29er fork. Those extra mm will make a difference to head angle but not in a bad way ... consider the On-One 456, same frame designed to run either 4", 5" or 6" travel forks, a potential difference of over 50mm.

*I say short because things like Charge 29er forks are massive.

I just added a Surly ECR fork to the front end of my OO Inbred 26er. Best buy I could find was Triton Cycles (linky below)

The A2C is 468mm with a 47mm offset so it's not as slack as the 120mm Rebas it replaced. A quick up and down the street test was very promising - very neutral feel to it. Im going to try it with a 29er wheel too - never ridden a 69er before so interested to see how it goes but I don't want it steering like a boat so suspect will stick with 26 wheels both ends.

http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/frames-fo ... oCL2Tw_wcB

I am pretty sure the onone forks are 440 a to c

l wouldnt go too far either way from what is Reccomended or what you Know works for you

Remember that you can account for the lossof sag from a suss fork too though

offsetcan affect things too but it will be fine as long as its close to spec.

Not wishing to hijack the thread....
I'm looking for either a 468mm AC carbon fork with enabler bolts fitted. I've searched high and low and can't find one...
OR
the best way to attach anything cages to carbon forks? Currently running white bros which I'd like to keep.
Any recommendations either way????
Cheers !

the best way to attach anything cages to carbon forks?

If you use Monkii / Gorilla cages you can also use the Monkii clips ... very neat, very secure. Actually, I suppose you could use the clips with Anything cages too, as the bolt centres are the same.

Thanks, I was looking at them having seen your review.
Would the cage be secure enough with one clip per fork or would I be better off using one "and a half" each side? It would mean cutting one down but given the extra security cheaper than new forks.

Would the cage be secure enough with one clip per fork or would I be better off using one "and a half" each side? It would mean cutting one down but given the extra security cheaper than new forks.

Should be fine with 2 as long as you don't go mad ... think bulk, not weight.

The Gorilla cages can be fitted using 2 or 3 mounts, if 2, there's the option of a straight QR attachment or a V QR attachment which is more secure as it requires you to twist the cage as you fit it, which locks it in position ... it's not a different cage, the same one does both. Monkii cages are available as either fitment.

Thanks for the advice, off shopping !!!

Thanks for all the advice. I'd been looking at the ECR forks also. Triton seem to do the full selection!

I'd been looking at the ECR forks also

Just remember the ECR fork has a bigger offset than the majority of 'normal' 29er forks. However, TheBrownDog seems to be doing okay with his.

Just remember the ECR fork has a bigger offset than the majority of 'normal' 29er forks. However, TheBrownDog seems to be doing okay with his.

Yep. Been for a few rides on it now and its very stable without being a boat. I tried it with a 29er wheel but it slowed the steering too much for my liking. It'd be fine as a proper 29er but on a 69er the head angle is a bit too slack for a traveling bike.

Tim

I've always found 69ers work much better with 26" forks.

s8tannorm wrote:

I'd been looking at the ECR forks also

Just remember the ECR fork has a bigger offset than the majority of 'normal' 29er forks. However, TheBrownDog seems to be doing okay with his.

Yes i realised after checking again, they have more offset. Thanks for the heads up. Budget approval obtained , so will be ordered this week.