[Closed] 27.5 Straight Steerer Forks

Some options here - RST ones for 80 quid?

https://www.bike24.com/mtb-suspension-forks.html?menu=1000%2C2%2C121&sort=price_asc&__qf_form-filter=&pgc%5B87%5D%5B518%5D=1&pgc%5B100%5D%5B589%5D=1&pgc%5B72%5D%5B475%5D=1

What frame is it for?

The Manitou Markhor is probably your best bet-

https://www.bike24.com/p2251322.html

Was going to suggest the RST Air...

https://www.bike24.com/p2188053.html?menu=1000,2,121
The RST's have changable steerer tubes should you wish to reuse later.

or Manitou Markhour

https://www.bike24.com/p2251322.html?menu=1000,2,121

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SR-SUNTOUR-Federgabel-Epixon-9-Ausf%C3%BChrung/dp/B01N1N3TV2/?th=1&psc=1

https://www.starbike.com/en/sr-suntour-epixon9-27.5-650b-suspension-fork-120mm/#

I've had a look at this too as a potential upgrade for a Whyte 604 with it horrid Suntour coil fork but another possible alternative is to replace the lower headset cup with something like (you'll need to measure up / do your homework - understand whether you have a straight head tube or tapered) a Hope Type H ec44/40 which should open you up to world of tapered forks.

See p3 of

HOPETECH.COM "https://www.hopetech.com/_repository/1/documents/HOPEHEADSETS2011Web.pdf"

to get a better understanding of the options.

Thanks for all of the suggestions, the Manitou Markhors look good but not in stock for a few weeks.

I should have added that I am after alu stantions

@munrobiker - it is a Specialized Pitch

@scuttler - that is interesting I'll take a look but would prefer a straight forward replacement if possible.

you can get a straight tube pressed in if you can get a cheapish tapered fork

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F1rst air is 6-10d delivery ... we had a 24" one and it was a good if basic airfork.

What A/C are you looking for?

I would have to check, it is for my nephew

I've just put a Markhor on my 2015 Pitch. The Suntour XC? fork it came with was rusty, heavy and collecting orange water. The Markhor is much lighter and actually compresses over small bumps. I bought mine from Rose and it was delayed being delivered. I think Rose may have stopped shipping forks to the UK now.

If you can find a Suntour Epixon in the U.K. they sometimes do straight steerer forks. They’ve got alloy stanchions and are fairly light / have some damping unlike the cheapie Suntour xcm / xct etc.