160 mm dual crown fork

[pablo]

HI Hubbers

 

I have a all mountain bike that takes a 160mm fork. The current one I have flexes a lot. Will I be able to get a 160mm dual crown fork to sort out this flex?

[dirtrider]

20mm axle ?

[pablo]

that could help as well. but then I'll have to upgrade the fork as well. Just want to make sure that I dont have to upgrade it twice

[Pappa Bear]

get a fox 36

[Nikolais]

The question is what fork you have at the moment. There are very few (if any) 160mm dual crown forks available that are worth the money. Also, slapping a dual crown fork on to a frame that is not designed for it causes major stress at the head tube area and could cause a crack or break.

Single crown 160mm forks, however, are much more readily available and are super stiff thanks to tech advancements.

 

Fox Talas 36 being sold here on the hub - awesome fork.

http://www.thehubsa...._1#entry1342492

 

http://www.buycycle....m-rockshox.html

http://www.buycycle....e-rockshox.html

http://www.buycycle....r-rockshox.html

The Domain is a tried and trusted Freeride fork with a super stiff 20mm axle.

The Sektor is quite a new fork and is an 'entry level pricepoint' all mountain/freeride fork, but with a Rock Shox pedigree you cant go wrong - also has a 20mm axle.

 

Also have a look at Johan Bornman (on the Hub) he has some ex-stock Marzocchi forks including 55's and 66's at ridiculous prices.

The 66's and 55's are awesome Freeride forks and at the price they are going for - they are a steal. The 66 is a longer travel fork boasting 180mm of travel whilst the 55 has 160mm (both have 20mm through axles)

http://www.thehubsa...._1#entry1337928

Marzocchi are absolutely bombproof.

Edited March 1, 2011 by Nikolais

[Nikolais]

If you choose a Fox 36, Marzocchi 55 or Rock Shox Domain/Lyrik you will not have to worry about having to upgrade again.

These forks are built super strong and stiff - Riders use these for Freeride and even some DH, so they should be more fork than you will ever need.

 

Your next upgrade would have to be a Full DH/Freeride bike!!! HAHAHA

[Johan Bornman]

How do you know there is flex? Where do you feel the said flex?