Decent 26" rigid forks?

[Tootyred]

Yes. It seems that getting 425mm a to c for 80mm suspension correction is slightly easier, especially if you want carbon.

I suppose its a sign of how 26" is now viewed, that nobody obviously has a quality 26" wheeled bike they might want parts for!

@oaklec i know you dont want to sell but any idea of what they are, might help the search. 420mm is a bit too much, but if beggars cant be choosers......

 

[Imlach]

Seems your biggest obstacle is finding one that is decent quality WITH a long enough steerer. Some of the cheapo steel forks I buy here in Denmark for projects comes with a steerer at 270mm from the factory, like this:

Forgaffel Mtb 26 x 1 1/8 til V-bremse - 399,00

Forgaffel Mtb 26 1 1/8 Ahead Sort med lige ben Med studser til v-bremser Stilk 27 cm 390 mm fra aksel til krone.

www.cykelgear.dk

I reckon the there might still be US stock of the Carver forks? They're about 410mm.

 

[Imlach]

And about the Surly forks, @grantoury is correct. Their specifications are always on the modest side and they often take fenders into account. I have a Cross Check and the fork can easily accommodate 2.3"

 

[Imlach]

LHT fork should definitely handle 2.1 to 2.2 with no issues.

 

[Takingabreak]

Yes. It seems that getting 425mm a to c for 80mm suspension correction is slightly easier, especially if you want carbon.

I suppose its a sign of how 26" is now viewed, that nobody obviously has a quality 26" wheeled bike they might want parts for!

@oaklec i know you dont want to sell but any idea of what they are, might help the search. 420mm is a bit too much, but if beggars cant be choosers......

they are kona P2's

 

[Tootyred]

Ok. Cheers. Will have keep my eyes open.

If anybody has anything interesting, im happy to swap for some 26" x 11/8", Ahead, cantilever, Interloc Racing Design forks, that are too tall a to c wise....they are 440mm annoyingly. Fantastic rigid forks, just too tall for the frames geometry, but would suit a later 90s or early 2000s bike a treat.

As long as a certain person doesn't want them!

 

[ob1kadrobe]

I found these rigid forks for canti/V-brake @ 410mm in both 1inch and 1 1/8 inch sizes and long steering tubes. I bought one in each size.

Carver Bikes Steel Rigid Mountain Fork, 1-1/8'' Threadless 410mm

Check out the deal on Carver Bikes Steel Rigid Mountain Fork, 1-1/8'' Threadless 410mm at Bikeman

www.bikeman.com

 

[Imlach]

I found these rigid forks for canti/V-brake @ 410mm in both 1inch and 1 1/8 inch sizes and long steering tubes. I bought one in each size.

Carver Bikes Steel Rigid Mountain Fork, 1-1/8'' Threadless 410mm

Check out the deal on Carver Bikes Steel Rigid Mountain Fork, 1-1/8'' Threadless 410mm at Bikeman

www.bikeman.com

Yeah I mentioned those earlier, good forks but unfortunately with shipping it'll be very costly

 

[ob1kadrobe]

Thanks for the update. It is difficult to recall everything that is read.

 

[greencat]

One option maybe to approach to a seller of forks similar to what you need on aliexpress etc. Chinese suppliers are often very accommodating to custom requests.