Boost fork with a non boost wheel

[ishaw]

Not ideal, but I'm looking at upgrading a set of forks for my son's new to him build. I'm looking at a set of 27.5 forks which are boost, but wheels are not. I've looked into it and can see an adapter is needed to space the disc out, and a couple of spacers that make up the 3mm gap each side of the hub.

Any reason not to go down this route as I'm struggling to find a decent non-boost fork.

If I could find a black CSU (ideally black stanchions) for a Reba or revs I could build a fork and save me the hassle.

I'm thinking that at some point he'll outgrow the frame so having a boost fork will mean I can get a boost frame and wheels in the future, but will 27.5 still be a thing in a few years and would I be better off at that point going 29er?

 

[d8mok]

I ran one for a year or so on my Evil. No issues at all.

 

[jimo746]

I'm thinking that at some point he'll outgrow the frame so having a boost fork will mean I can get a boost frame and wheels in the future...

Makes sense. Not used the adapters myself but no reason it wouldn't be a simple solution to your problem, and leaves the fork compatible with boost wheels/frame in the future.
I think 27.5 will still be around, so no worries there.

 

[stevet1]

I'd go boost fork with an adapter for sure, I used the wolftooth one with a set of forks I had with no problems.

 

[ishaw]

Thanks all. The fork fell through, shame as was just the right one for the job with an adapter. Will keep looking.

 

[scant]

the 27.5 fork market is dying. ongoing modern bikes will either be 29er front & rear. or mullet 27.5 rear, 29er front. so yes you'd be better off going 29er