Alpinum wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:22 pm Own travels to remote places. Friends travels to remote places.
Just about any region you can think of.

You wouldn't believe where you even would get fatbike tyres nowadays...

So you can find them as easily as 26ers?
You can’t even do that here!

Alpinum wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:29 pm

Rasta wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:45 pm Big trips abroad, especially 3rd/Developing World, only 26er. A huge gamble (foolish) with anything else.

It's not 1980 anymore.

Very observant!
What’s your point?
Anything other than 26” or 700c (maybe), is unheard of in these parts.

After much deliberation, I’ve plumped for the Exotic carbon forks.
I’ll order some this weekend.
Thanks very much for all your advice.
It was very much appreciated

Rasta wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:45 pm Big trips abroad, especially 3rd/Developing World, only 26er. A huge gamble (foolish) with anything else.

Excellent point!

jay91 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 6:30 pm Heading out on my 26' inbred tonight for a blast around the woods
It's my main bike and it's bloody ace

Excellent!!!

I had some great trips riding an old 26" inbred. Built the thing from whatever bits I had or found cheap and painted it matt black - kind of mad max, apocalyptic rat bike. The brakes were dire, the gears kind of worked and it was probably 2" too big but it was great and never once detract...

Absolutely (why are you not in the least bit surprised :wink: ). 13 year old P7. Still love it to bits and it does the job. Had a momentary flap when someone decided that an inch makes the remotest bit of difference to the fun, and bought eight tyres to see me out. Not used any of them yet and the ...

Ok, when I was asking about 26ers, I wasn’t really referring to fat bikes.
Just “normal” sized tyres. Sorry, I should have made that clear

I’ve been a bit of a fan of 26” wheels since my first Muddy Fox Courier, back in the ‘80s.
I still have a 26” Thorn Sterling and love it!
Does anyone else still use a bike with 26” wheels?

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:55 pm You don't need suspension corrected forks especially - you just need something the same length as what's already on there once you've factored in sag.

I’ll bear that in mind.
That could make things simpler!

Would they be ok for 26ers? No reason why not. The Surly fork is 420mm A to C and the Exotic is 425mm and there's 1mm difference in offset. What's the axle to crown length of the fork you have now - assuming it handles okay? That’s very true. The A-C length without sag is 473mm and with sag it’s ab...

Surly Troll fork: simple and satisfactory, with V-brake & disc fittings and eyelets for a variety of racks. Acceptable commuter bike comfort with a slick 2" tyre set to "slightly squishy" :ugeek: . For off-road, at a similar cost I'd be inclined to stick with a simple air fork, a...

MuddyPete wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2019 6:08 pm This one, 100mm suspension-corrected...

https://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/frames-f ... d-fork-p48

That would be great, but they don’t seem to have the suspension corrected option in stock.
Maybe someone else will have it?

Someone has recommended Surly Bridge Club forks. They’re designed around a 27.5” wheel size. Would they be ok for 26ers?
Here’s a link:

https://surlybikes.com/parts/bridge_club_fork

Surly Troll fork: simple and satisfactory, with V-brake & disc fittings and eyelets for a variety of racks. Acceptable commuter bike comfort with a slick 2" tyre set to "slightly squishy" :ugeek: . For off-road, at a similar cost I'd be inclined to stick with a simple air fork, a...

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 5:36 pm https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3285719623

These any good to you

Thanks for your in depth reply and your link.
Unfortunately the fork isn’t the right size and it’s also in Poland!
Thanks anyway. Much appreciated

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:14 am They do 'flutter' under heavy braking but it's nothing to worry about and you don't notice unless you look at them while braking and why would you be doing that ... although you won't be able to help yourself now

Oooo errr!
As long as they don’t judder. That’s pretty annoying!

I've got two sets and really like them. Still got a set with a 1" steerer on my 26" commuter. Not-so-stealth ad: I'm selling my 29er ones, but I ran them on a 26" frame for years. 465mm a-c so they might fit your requirements? Pic/details in the classifieds: https://bearbonesbikepack...

Ooh I had some Bonty ones too. If you removed the stickers I'm not sure you'd tell them apart from the Exotic's. Me too, aside from the 3x price tag absolutely no difference. Worked a treat on my ECR, enough flex to be comfortable as long as you don’t look down while braking hard. :-bd That sounds ...

Thanks for the replies.
I was thinking about Exotic forks but I don’t know anyone who’s tried them.
Anyone know what they’re like?

I’m after some recommendations for rigid forks.
Must fit QR 26” wheels, have a 1 1/8” non-tapered steerer tube, be 100mm suspension corrected and be made from either steel or carbon.
Any ideas???
Thanks in advance for the help

Thanks for the offer but I’ve got a Deore 10 speed rear mech, so it won’t work with that.
Thanks again

I’m after a right-handed 10 speed thumbshifter. Has to be Shimano compatible.
Do you happen to have an unwanted one lying about, that you fancy selling?
Cheers