1 inch Steerer.

[rienster]

How about non-suspension?

 

[development_cycle]

Yep, I hear you, good call compadre. I love the look of RC-35s, I was just thinking it might be worth trying to get some air / oil forks that would fit. Purely from a performance perspective. Elastomers just seem so... out of date now, I wasn't sure if it would keep up with newer bikes? For sure I'd look the coolest, but I don't wanna always be at the back (other than due to my fitness!)

What you reckon? Stop whineing and fix the RC-35s, right?

The problem with modern forks is that your frame won't have been designed with the extra travel in mind, and may screw up the geometry, meaning that it rides like sh*t.

There's no reason why you should be always at the back other than your fitness, unless the kind of riding you do warrents a different type of bike. In which case, well, erm, get a different type of bike.

 

[adambooth]

I've always ridden rigid up until buying this bike (Giant and GT) and I just fancy trying out suspension, thats probably why I'm hung up on having some newer forks, so I can really get a feel for them. But if every one thinks the 35s are my best bet, i'll no doubt go with the masses on this one.

It would be a real shame to defile the RC200 with some lesser forks just because they are oil / air I suppose.

Any ideas where I can get the original spec or manual for the frame and forks? It's my 2nd honeymoon with riding since I was 17 so I'm a bit out of touch, I've already contacted Pace.

 

[cherrybomb]

If you want newer forks then go for an RC36. Coil springs and oil damped.
Possibly the nicest fork Pace have ever made. A bit of fetteling and the sale of your MDs should cover the cost. You may even find someone prepared to do a swap.

As has been said, have a chat with Tim (justbackdated).

 

[adambooth]

Nice, they made RC-36s with 1 inch steerer? In that case, let me know if anyone is selling.

 

[cherrybomb]

The steerer's are interchangeable.

So you can take the 1" steerer in the forks you have and swap it with any other RC30, 35 or 36 fork that has a bolted steerer. The later RC36 evo 2 forks have pressed in steerers, they won't work.

 

[adambooth]

Damn fine to know. I really do need a refresher course.