Boost advice needed.

[gummibear]

I'm looking at purchasing a boost mtb frame.

 

Problem is that i have a non-boost 15X100mm fork.Can it be used or do i need a 15X110mm?

 

Tia

[BikeisLife]

Non-boost fork will work, no problem.

You'll need to get a boost rear hub though. You can run a regular crankset as well but you will need boost cranks for optimal chainline.

[fanievb]

just convert your rear hub

need the correct offset chainring for boost frame

https://www.oneupcomponents.com/pages/understanding-chainline-for-optimal-1x-conversions-boost-and-non-boost

 

front wheel not affected if you using std fork

[dirtypot]

I've just done the same thing.  I got the Hope boost adapter kit for my rear wheel and used my existing fork and crank.  No issues at all.

[gummibear]

Thanks guys 

[gummibear]

I've just done the same thing.  I got the Hope boost adapter kit for my rear wheel and used my existing fork and crank.  No issues at all.

You didn't need to dish the wheel?

[MORNE]

you can get "boost" cranks for the most part just by using spacers that get the chainring spacing from 48-50mm non-boost range to 51-53mm Boost range. i guess if a crank says "boost" it already compensates for that extra 3mm. 

 

see here:

https://www.oneupcomponents.com/pages/understanding-chainline-for-optimal-1x-conversions-boost-and-non-boost

 

EDIT: easiest way if you have a "non Boost" crank would be to just use an extra spacer on the BB-drive side imo lol.

Edited November 30, 2018 by morneS555