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Hi,

Sorry if this is a silly question, can I use 26" designed forks with 650b wheels?

i.e.

I want to get these for my Shan 27" frame

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/rockshox-sektor-gold-rl-dual-position-coil-15mm-2016/rp-prod109678

Or what forks would you guys recommend?

Thanks


 
Posted : 31/12/2015 12:08 pm
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Some will and some won't. Depends on how tight the bridge clearance is. For example, my 2011 Magura Thors work with 650b tyres, but i wouldn't use bigger than a 2.25 in them.


 
Posted : 31/12/2015 12:19 pm
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ah ok, so it'd be a case of testing it 1st. Might stick with looking for 650b specific then. 🙂

I've always gone coil forks, are air ones any good? How easy/hard to look after?


 
Posted : 31/12/2015 12:22 pm
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Look on merlin as they have some good deals on 27.5 forks. Air is good imho. Normally light and easier to adjust to body weight etc.


 
Posted : 31/12/2015 12:28 pm
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I just ordered some 650b Sektors off Merlin. 🙂

Forks have gone crazy prices these days! No way am I paying 600£ upwards for some forks


 
Posted : 31/12/2015 1:08 pm
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although the frame is for 150 - 160 mm forks. I've ordered 140mm. does that matter? The fork length won't be different and mess the bike up?


 
Posted : 31/12/2015 1:29 pm