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26″ forks
Jakester
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Are there any companies that still do decent 26″ forks?

I have a Mk2 Soul, love riding it, but the forks on it are pretty shagged. I enquired with a couple of the tuning co’s about refurbs and they suggested that it may be difficult to get the parts needed.

I already have another set of forks on a different bike it’s impossible to get spares for (some Marz 66’s bought new in 2007).

My concern is that if I buy second-hand I might run into the same problems down the line.

So are there any decent new 26″ straight steerer forks out there, or am I resigned to buying second hand and crossing my fingers?

Edit: oh, and a new bike, desirable as that might be, isn’t on the cards!

Posted 3 years ago

Onzadog
Free Member

I don’t know of any new, but I have used van36 and float36 looking for new homes.

Posted 3 years ago

Jakester
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Posted 3 years ago

akira
Full Member

You’re on second hand unfortunately, the bonus is there are lots and they’ll be cheap. Like the Revelations I have kicking about, or the Lyriks in the loft. Spares for most forks still reasonably easy to get.

Posted 3 years ago

mehr
Free Member

RSF can press a straight steerer into tapered forks, no idea much but give him a ring to get
an idea of budget

Posted 3 years ago

Jakester
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Onzadog
Member

I don’t know of any new, but I have used van36 and float36 looking for new homes.

I *think* I’ve sent you a message…

mehr
Subscriber

RSF can press a straight steerer into tapered forks, no idea much but give him a ring to get
an idea of budget

Is that this lot?

I presume I’d need a model fork which had a straight steerer offered as an option? I may well give him a bell, thanks!

Posted 3 years ago

trumpton
Free Member

Rockshox still do forks as does suntour and manitou.think they are low end ones though.do a forum search on here as there was a chinese and German retailer.

Posted 3 years ago

tomhoward
Full Member

Bit spendy, but how about a 2021 Fox 36 Grip2?

Really.

Otherwise, Manitou Markhor, comes in every configuration you can imagine, for not much money.

Posted 3 years ago

scuttler
Full Member

Are Markhors available in the UK? Seem hard to get. If not what are anyone’s experiences ordering from HK/Taiwan?

Posted 3 years ago

mehr
Free Member

@jakester that’s him, he just takes out the tapered steerer then puts a straight one in

Posted 3 years ago

Jakester
Free Member

tomhoward
Subscriber

Bit spendy, but how about a 2021 Fox 36 Grip2?

Really.

Eeek!

Posted 3 years ago

tomhoward
Full Member

Only did a very quick google, but looks like CRC, decathlon and some german sites have them? (Markhors)

Posted 3 years ago

epicsteve
Free Member

I was thinking about getting new forks for my Soul as I wanted a more XC build so was looking for something lighter than the Pikes that were on it. There didn’t seem to be much about new so I did look at 2nd hand however decided in the end to just stick an ancient set of 85-125 Fox Talas from my spares bin onto it. God knows how old the are, but they still seem to be working fine.

If I needed another set I think I’d be going down the 2nd hand route, however some of the better condition 26″ stuff on Ebay does look quite pricey now.

Posted 3 years ago

5lab
Full Member

why not just run a 26″ wheel in a 650b fork? Admittedly you’re still limited with the straight steerer, but it should open options a little

Posted 3 years ago