Comments on: An Experiment In Front End Geometry: The Baseline

By: Dirt McGirt

Dirt McGirt — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:00:45 +0000

I didn’t see the atmospheric conditions listed during the measuring process…

We need to be thorough, GT.
Come on, now.

By: Cloxxki

Cloxxki — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:58:35 +0000

Surly and Zion have forks in that range too. Don’t be put off by 26″ V-brake studs, they won’t get in the way.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:19:36 +0000

Also check out Vicious (438) and Salsa CroMoto 445.

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:19:12 +0000

Mike: Thanks!

Willie: I’ll get that up soon for all to see.

Desert9r: Have you checked the Origin 8 one? It might be what you are looking for. I think the 26″er fork clears a 29″er tire just fine, but it is a bit shorter axle to crown than what you are thinking, if memory serves correct. Anyway, there are also some on flea-bay from the same factory as the White brothers forks. Might be worth a looksee.

By: Desert9r

Desert9r — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:59:20 +0000

Does anyone know where to get a 440/445 a-c fork for less $ than the WB Rock Solid?

By: Willie

Willie — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:31:56 +0000

GT: Could you please include “trail” figures for your different set ups. This would make quick comparisions between the different set ups easier. Thanks.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:04:30 +0000

GT – I can’t find your e-mail address, drop me a line and I’ll send you a spread sheet that will calculate trail that I found on-line.

By: Willie

Willie — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:47:17 +0000

GT-I would find it helpful if you would include the “trail” figures for each set-up. This would make the multiple fork set-up easier to compare. Thanks.

By: FJ

FJ — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:24:52 +0000

Walt of Waltworks fame had a steel fork early on that had slotted dropouts, like a singlespeed dropout, so offset could be changed very easily. Perhaps such a fork would be extremely valuable in today’s 29er market?

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:58:09 +0000

Steve: That has been done on a 29″er already. Walt Wehner of Waltworks bicycles did just what you are talking about. His conclusions were that the current range of offsets were most ideal for a wide range of riders/.conditions. Although there were some interesting points that he made concerning “getting used to” a bike set up that I will also bring up.

Mike: Yes, I have made a point to keep my saddle relationship to the bottom bracket constant as well as my saddle to bar relationship. I will divulge changes in regards to this with each fork swap.

jeremy uk: See my response to Mike above.

Dan: I also am aware of the Chris King crowns and I have a 5mm one that I am going to make use of on a fork swap soon.