Stanchion lenght 26 vs 29

[JTK]

I havent had both apart. Was wondering if the various fox forks have the same length stanchions for same travel length? Looking for a set of stanchions for a f29. Straight steerer... Was in nutshell wondering if a 26 stanchion would work...

[Skylark]

Interesting question that, If the internals are the same there is a chance that similar model stanchions from different wheel size forks will be compatible, essentially it's the the lowers that define the wheel size, the amount of stanchion needed for say 100mm fork would remain the same no matter the wheel size.

[JTK]

that is my theory. dont know though....

 

I think the rockshox are... When I look at the recon I have at the bottom you see the controls are recessed. Making me thing they just extended the lowers for a 29 wheel. But the fox 29 looks different... Havent opened it up though.

Edited August 3, 2014 by JTK

[johanpre44]

I know someone who successfully swapped the stanchions on a 29er brain fork (which had a way too short carbon steerer) with the stanchions from a 26er Reba. Let me know if you want his contact details, pretty sure he will know if this can also be done on Fox forks (he owns an LBS).

 

I agree with Skylark, the stanchion/steerer part of the forks for different wheel sizes are probably the same with only the lowers that are a bit longer (by 40mm max comparing 26 and 29 inch wheels)

[LOSMEICHERIE]

very interesting.

[droo]

Nope. 29er stanchion tubes are longer - at least on Fox forks. Never had any reason to do the comparison for RS.

 

I can check availability if you like, pretty sure there are still some straight CSUs in stock locally. What colour?