"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
07/27/2019 at 14:50 • Filed to: None
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"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
07/27/2019 at 14:50 • Filed to: None | 1
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If so, what would fit?
bob and john
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07/27/2019 at 14:56 |
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you can make anything fit eith enough time, money, and stubbornness
415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
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07/27/2019 at 15:01 |
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Most likely, I doubt that it’s a strange size head tube to receive it.
Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
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07/27/2019 at 15:03 |
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You would want to measure the axle to crown length. Then look for forks that fit that brake style, wheel and tire size with a similar axle to crown length.
Very likely a fork with a 60mm suspension would fit.
Ssfancyfresh
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07/27/2019 at 15:08 |
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Maybe. I’m guessing the steerer tube on the exiting fork is 1 1/8” thread-less, no taper . Finding something with v-brake posts with that wheel size may be tricky. If it’s a 26” wheel, you may get lucky, especially if you’re ok with used stuff. Pinkbike.com has a decent classified section. I’ve also had success finding weird parts and deals on Facebook marketplace.
I don’t know what kinda squishy forks are available for touring bikes, but i would start my research with those
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Not likely gonna find an mtb fork that fits all the requirements.
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Ssfancyfresh
> Ssfancyfresh
07/27/2019 at 15:11 |
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Maybe this
PyroHoltz f@h Oppo 261120
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07/27/2019 at 15:11 |
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Sh ort answer is yes, but it depe nds how much the bike is worth to you to modify and how much time you want to spend, getting it to work. My experience is modifying anything beyond 10 years old is seldom worth the effort unless you have something super awesome to begin with or are strapped for cash.
facw
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07/27/2019 at 15:12 |
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What are you hoping to accomplish by adding suspension? I’d say if you want a mountain bike, just get a mountain bike, a fork won’t make this one. If you are just looking for a more comfortable ride, you might try a suspension seatpost or a different saddle first, it would likely be easier and cheaper.
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> bob and john
07/27/2019 at 15:28 |
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I wouldn’t know where to begin. Missus can’t ride the bike because too bumpy.
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> 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
07/27/2019 at 15:29 |
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I would not know where to begin.
wafflesnfalafel
> Ssfancyfresh
07/27/2019 at 15:30 |
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yeah - a used fork and brake set that fits the fork might be the easiest/cheapest option..
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> Ssfancyfresh
07/27/2019 at 15:32 |
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Maybe just looking for a different bike makes more sense. But used would be my preference if I knew what specs I needed.
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> PyroHoltz f@h Oppo 261120
07/27/2019 at 15:32 |
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Yeah. It might make more sense to find a different bicycle.
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> facw
07/27/2019 at 15:33 |
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There are also suspension stems, I’ve been told.
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> facw
07/27/2019 at 15:34 |
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But to your question, not a mountain bike; comfortable touring, or riding on a groomed trail or path.
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415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
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07/27/2019 at 15:36 |
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Well bigger rims/ tires and a softer seat would help. It looks set up for fast commuting and it’s not going to soak up much.
TheRealBicycleBuck
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07/27/2019 at 16:22 |
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It could, but the travel would be very small and it probably wouldn’t be worth it. I’m not directly opposed to suspension stems and seatposts, but the ones I’ve tried just felt weird and not in a good way. Moving the seatpost in relation to t he pedals jacks with your cadence. Suspension stems make the front end feel vague.
As others have said, it would probably be cheaper and give better results if you just start with a newer bike that already has the bouncy bits installed.
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> TheRealBicycleBuck
07/27/2019 at 17:01 |
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I’ve suggested this as well.