The new orange rx9
 

[Closed] The new orange rx9

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Anyone know if the rigid fork of orange rx9
Will fit the orange clockwork 29er??

I'm looking to get a rigid fork for my basic model clockwork

Or anyone know of a rigid fork that'll fit it??


 
Posted : 16/01/2014 7:25 pm
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Don't forget the frame is designed for a 100mm travel fork too.

Just give them a ring in the morning and ask.


 
Posted : 16/01/2014 7:39 pm
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Didn't think you could contact orange

Dealers only? Will check the website now.

It won't be used on trails only to commute on
Ill be fire roads and woodland I know it might **** up the geometry

But not that bothered as ill never be used on the trials


 
Posted : 16/01/2014 7:47 pm
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Here's the link.. [url= http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/contact/ ]Phone number[/url]

I have called them a few times for advice, got my bike direct, they are really good.. (I'm local though so put a yorkshire accent on!!)


 
Posted : 16/01/2014 7:56 pm
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I know it might **** up the geometry

There's no might about it. It [b]will[/b] bugger up the geometry; how does a 76 deg head angle and 100mm BB drop grab you?

Any reason why not a 490mm MRP Rock Solid or something?


 
Posted : 16/01/2014 7:59 pm
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Would the on one monocoque carbon fork work?


 
Posted : 16/01/2014 9:28 pm
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Rx9 fork wouldn't fit. The tyre clearance would be piss poor. I bought [url=http:// http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/them-there-cheap-chinese-fk-008-29er-carbon-forks ]these[/url] for my clockwork, paid $100 shipped and they've been great without cocking up the geometry.

Quality is spot on, I've also got a set of their cyclocross forks for my rx9, no problems either massive improvement over the stock forks.


 
Posted : 16/01/2014 10:29 pm
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Thanks for the info dude

What do I need to look out for when buying a rigid fork ??

That one on no ones site will that work or not?


 
Posted : 16/01/2014 10:32 pm
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Sales@orangebikes.co.uk


 
Posted : 16/01/2014 10:35 pm
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Check the axle to Crown height and offset. My clockwork was the pro so it had the external lower headset cup. That Chinese carbon fork had a tapered steerer. I'm not sure what the basic clockwork has as the lower cup.


 
Posted : 16/01/2014 10:48 pm