Possible options for 26in rim brake 1 1/8 threadless forks?

[bikeworkshop]

"Description:​

Ideal for non-suspension adjusted frames,
ideal for converting a frame with a rubbish suspension fork back to normal."


At least its what you're after.

 

[highlandsflyer]

2000g though..

 

[Rod_Saetan]

"Description:​

Ideal for non-suspension adjusted frames,
ideal for converting a frame with a rubbish suspension fork back to normal."


At least its what you're after.

It’s clunky I’ll admit, but you know what I mean!

2000g though..

Wrapped in bubble wrap and cardboard to post, I’d always recommend you remove that stuff when fitting it to a bike though.

 

[ishaw]

I've had a look today and found the rockstar fork. It is 395 axle to crown, measured from top of crown race seat. Steerer is 175mm.

 

[grantoury]

M-Gineering.nl in the Netherlands still have some steel 1 1/8 26" forks. Probably not super light but not that expensive either. It is 395mm long and costs 55 euros.

https://www.m-gineering.nl/shoprest.htm

 

[bikeworkshop]

M-Gineering.nl in the Netherlands still have some steel 1 1/8 26" forks. Probably not super light but not that expensive either. It is 395mm long and costs 55 euros.

https://www.m-gineering.nl/shoprest.htm

Those look pretty basic judging by the dropouts, and you ought to be hit by vat and customs making €55 around £70... you could buy some project 2s for that.

 

[grantoury]

Those look pretty basic judging by the dropouts, and you ought to be hit by vat and customs making €55 around £70... you could buy some project 2s for that.

Maybe, but one of the few 26" forks still available so seemed relevant to me.

 

[bikeworkshop]

There's not much left out there at specific lengths and under £120, but used ought to turn something up.
Those Dutch forks used to be £35.

 

[tweedi]

Thank you all. The Zenith could work, or the Oxfords, they weigh about the same.

@ishaw Thanks however I will need a steerer north of 220m.

Also did not have much luck used. There are some tange big fork but the steerer is 1 inch and I am unsure I could convert easily.

What about using a 650b or 700c touring cromo fork. I run slim tyres (pasela 1.75). Would I be able to correctly set the v brakes? There is a LOT of choice for 700c with matching measurements (~ 400 a/c and 45mm rake)...

 

[Rod_Saetan]

Both the 650B and 700c fork obviously put the brake studs higher than a 26” rim so won’t work with adjustment on the brake. There are converters that do this and the distance is fairly minimal, you can get round it easily with a disc too but it is much easier to get the right size or convert up (with cantis/Vs anyway).