29er fork issues/options

[ishaw]

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What size is the headtube ? Taper or non taper.

Designed to be able to run either.

How modern is the frame. Is it designed to run a external cup?

2017/18 I think. Yes.

Is the fork tapered ?

No.

 

[d8mok]

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What size is the headtube ? Taper or non taper.

Designed to be able to run either.

How modern is the frame. Is it designed to run a external cup?

2017/18 I think. Yes.

Is the fork tapered ?

No.

So it’s a straight 1/18th headtube ?

Some modern frames people assume can run non tapered forks as they are 1/18 but they are actually made for a external taper headset only and tapered forks. The reason that they are non tapered is because that’s cheaper to produce than the fancy tapered headtube.

A good example of this is the kingdom vendetta which comes in 2 versions with the X2 model being cheaper due to no cnc bits and normal headtube. However I was advised that it can only run tapered forks with the correct headset. I assume it’s for reasons that you are experiencing but I may be wrong.

 

[ishaw]

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Yup, straight head tube.

 

[d8mok]

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Maybe get some tapered forks and headset and go it a go?

 

[ishaw]

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That is the plan now I think. I can get by with the current set up, but get the correct parts and fit when I can.

Keen to get the build done so I can thin the collection of bikes I wont need.

 

[ishaw]

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Ok,so have my eye on a couple of forks. Some fox 32 fit 4 or some rebas I'm used to rebas but not used fox in anger. Which are better for xc and also longevity.