The Guy in Pink Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) I am looking to get a new MTB for home as I intend to bring my current one with me to the DRC after my next R&R rotation. The equipment selection process was fairly easy until I got to the forks. As my road bike has a Kinesis frame and i have enjoyed it I thought to go for the Kiness Maxlight KM810 frame. The brakes I fancy are Avid Code which are IS mount, and I prefer the 9mm Quick release on my wheels. a Bonus for the forks would be white finish but that I can sort out with a bit of spray paint if needed. So a 26" fork with 100mm or 120mm travel IS Mount pref dual air, for 9mm Quick release, with lockout .Which one? Edited February 13, 2011 by The Guy in Pink
EtienneB Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 Fox F32 RL with remote, otherwise one of the Rebas with remote.
PhilipV Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 Reba Rlt and a post mount adapter for the brakes. IMO Best value for money high performance fork.
wapad Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 I am looking to get a new MTB for home as I intend to bring my current one with me to the DRC after my next R&R rotation. The equipment selection process was fairly easy until I got to the forks. As my road bike has a Kinesis frame and i have enjoyed it I thought to go for the Kiness Maxlight KM810 frame. The brakes I fancy are Avid Code which are IS mount, and I prefer the 9mm Quick release on my wheels. a Bonus for the forks would be white finish but that I can sort out with a bit of spray paint if needed. So a 26" fork with 100mm or 120mm travel IS Mount pref dual air, for 9mm Quick release, with lockout .Which one? I'm out in Nigeria will be home in about two weeks I have a Reba team dual air with remote lockout in white bought in Aug last year excellent condition adjustable 100mm-120mm its currently at cape cycle systems getting a service with a view to selling as am going 29er route Its a great shock with all the adjustments you could want not sure but the steerer is at 245 mm and a 1 1/8 thickness which is usually a standard thickness Contact me on airsup6176@gmail.com
The Guy in Pink Posted February 13, 2011 Author Posted February 13, 2011 Fox F32 RL with remote, otherwise one of the Rebas with remote. Again I see it has a post mount on the brakes. Looks like I will have to get an adapter as I cannot find forks with IS mount
Guest Big H Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Look here....... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=613 Where else!!!!!!!! .......... All adapters are there as well..... Do study at the LBS and then order. Marzocchi is good. Edited February 13, 2011 by Big H
The Guy in Pink Posted February 13, 2011 Author Posted February 13, 2011 Look here....... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=613 Where else!!!!!!!! .......... All adapters are there as well..... Do study at the LBS and then order. Marzocchi is good. Been looking there all day, why are all the decent forks post mount, all the decent brakes IS mount and the adapters are for IS forks to Post mount calipers !
EtienneB Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 Been looking there all day, why are all the decent forks post mount, all the decent brakes IS mount and the adapters are for IS forks to Post mount calipers !So the guys who sell forks can sell forks, the guys who sell brakes can sell brakes and the guys who sell adaptors can sell adaptors.
Guest Big H Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 Been looking there all day, why are all the decent forks post mount, all the decent brakes IS mount and the adapters are for IS forks to Post mount calipers ! A tip..... The disk manufacturer adaptors of post to IS and other way around will fit on Hope, Formula and any other type, you are not type dependant. Go and look for the correct one at your or a LBS. Small premium to pay but you will get the correct one. Had to do that on my new Matzocchi fork with the Hope disks.
MoreTrails Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 Disk brake calipers should be standard in how they look and mount - no? They all mount the same way....this being said then, it doesn't matter if the fork is post mount as the caliper then mounts directly to the fork leg without a IS adapter. You may need a couple spacers to make it work, but if it is an XC fork (as you have mentioned you are looking for) and you are using a 160mm rotor it should just bolt straight on. I would suggest you steer clear of the Codes, rather use Elixirs or Juicy range as they offer better braking power and far better feel. If you own the Codes then se le vie. Forks, can only win with Reba's, Fox F series. parts are easy to get and they are a doddle to service. Hope all this helps.
The Guy in Pink Posted February 14, 2011 Author Posted February 14, 2011 Forks, can only win with Reba's, Fox F series. parts are easy to get and they are a doddle to service. Hope all this helps.Thanks , it does. will get the Reba, but with a 180mm disc.
AndreZA Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Thanks , it does. will get the Reba, but with a 180mm disc. If you want to use a post fork with IS calipers you will need an adapter that requires you to increase you disc size by 20mm. you you will have to use a 180mm front. There is no other way around it. A2Z and Magura makes adapters.
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