[Closed] Ti rigid forks

Black sheep cycles make some great ones. They do it pretty much custom so you can order what you like.. They take a lttle time to produce but James will produce them eventually .. He's a small outfit but they are very nice forks.

I think Steve potts does some too... But you might need a big wallet!!!

Be prepared to do a bit of self hair pulling if dealing with james at blacksheep.....

Used to be Ti Project 2. That was many years ago. Try fleabay or Retrobike. No chance of 20mm though, and I don't they'll be new enough to have disc mounts.

if Morati still make them they'd be worth a look - or get a Eastern factory to knock you up a copy

http://morati.extra.hu

i got an old fork of theirs thats the nuts, these are the guys that made the original Sunn Ti frames which came complete with x-rays of the welds

thanks again people, is james a very slow worker?

About five years back I used to have a pair of the On-One TI forks on my Singlespeed. Not 20mm bolt thru but dammed stiff and with disc mounts, only problem with them I suppose is that they had an axle to crown measurement based on the bikes of the time. Again try Ebay or Retrobike I guess.

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black sheep 29er fork. a very nice fork , but not 20mm

Thats a cracking pic sofaking. What is the bike?

My singlespeed has a set of the on-one ti forks. Suit the bike perfectly

About five years back I used to have a pair of the On-One TI forks on my Singlespeed. Not 20mm bolt thru but dammed stiff and with disc mounts, only problem with them I suppose is that they had an axle to crown measurement based on the bikes of the time. Again try Ebay or Retrobike I guess.

I might investigate (though I have been drinking, and you'd be best to email me about this).

I might investigate (though I have been drinking, and you'd be best to email me about this).

ooh can it look something like this but with a maxle. I'll email you over the xmas period. Enjoy your drink 😀

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If you keep drinking (I can send you another bottle) how about a 29er Ti fork 🙂

I've an original Jones fork spare now I've upgraded to a fat fork somehwere in storage (moving house)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25655510@N02/3395722599/in/set-72157616383874831/

But would this gap fit your frame

John I guess your asking epicyclo as they are 29er forks, right?

would the jones fit normal headtubes? interested but i dont have the cash (plus not sure how itd go on a G2 offset bike)

tails - Member
John I guess your asking epicyclo as they are 29er forks, right?

Yes that's right 😉

Stop picking me I didn't get to bed until 2 this morning after many many beers.....

tails - that fork in your pic looks like it'd be stiff/harsh as ****, even if it was made of cheese. I that's what you want, why titanium ?

Would they be I don't know much about fork construction. Why would they be any harsher than sofakings?

Brant,
Had a pair of those forks a few years back and sold them on the obvious bay, really wish I'd kept them for my Inbred, however I would be very interested in a pair of bolt through rigid Ti forks if they became avail.

tails, its a phil wood piss off

john, can you email me about the Jones forks ( i dont have your email addy..) to rockstarracingAThotmailDOTcoDOTuk, id be interested to hear how much you want for them......and im sure they will fit the array of frames im considering....

Saracen used to make Ti forks for their Kili Ultra - I was offered £400 for the forks alone a little while back!
I declined the offer though, they're still on my bike. Very short though (suspension corrected for about 65mm) and non-disc.

They're unbelievably bonkers light and surprisingly comfortable but also a tad flexy when pushed hard!

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26" Black Sheep ti forks on the Rigor.

I have some One one ti forks in the garage, think they're 420 a to c.

tails - Member
Would they be I don't know much about fork construction. Why would they be any harsher than sofakings?

well, if that's a 20mm axle, the legs must be about double that, or at least 35 or so (so somewhere arond a fox 36 stanchion?) - sounds ****in stiff to me !

sofaking's look about half that

Wolfhound make a 20mm raked rigid fork (in steel though) looks the don though
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JohnClimber,

I am interested in your Jones forks, what is the minimal headtube length needed to be able to install it?

Joop

joop - Member
JohnClimber,

I am interested in your Jones forks, what is the minimal headtube length needed to be able to install it?

Joop

Here you go Joop, any use?
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Stevek

Wouldn't be interested in selling your On One Ti forks would you?
Missed Brant's forks on ebay but have been looking for some for my original Tinbred for ages...

Thanks

JohnClimber,

That's very helpful, my headtube is 120 so that should go, don't you think?

Can you mail me a few pics and your price?

Thanks,

Joop

johanneswegewijs@hotmail.com

joop. Out of interest what frame would you try and fit the Jones fork to?

sibex but not 20mm

joop - Member
JohnClimber,

That's very helpful, my headtube is 120 so that should go, don't you think?

Can you mail me a few pics and your price?

Thanks,

Joop

Sent, YGM

Joop

I had a bounce back email to this address

johanneswegewijs@hotmail.com

Can you empty your inbox as the pictures may have over loaded you box.

Explosion In a Spaghetti Factory

A Moots Mooto X

JohnClimber

I will

Joop

You do know that the truss fork is designed for a none suspension corrected frame I take it?

Explosion In a Spaghetti Factory

You think it won't work cause the Moots is sus corrected? I thought if the ac length is the same as for example a Reba it could work..?

I thought if the ac length is the same as for example a Reba it could work..?

I wouldn't imagine the AC length is the same as a Reba though...

You could try it but I'd imagine the truss fork would be way too short and also has too much offset.

I fear you are right and I will have to make up my mind about keep on riding my beloved moots/bs setup or choose the whole jones frameset..

or choose the whole jones frameset..

I think they've all gone now and Merlin aren't making any more.

Joop

I've just sent you the measurement of approx 606mm but let Brant and Explosion have their say if it will suit.

606mm sounds very long. Where are you measuring to?

Typical 29er "suspension adjusted" forks are 470-490mm.

I'd have thought Jones would be around 430-440mm.

JohnClimber - Member

Joop

I've just sent you the measurement of approx 606mm

There's something wrong with your tape measure. 🙄 😉

AtoC is between 430 and 435. Can't be assed to dig the bike out the pile to measure accurately.

EDIT. good estimate there Brant.

I had the last one 🙂

Just measured it - Jones truss fork from the center of the QR to the bottom edge of the headset is 330mm give or take a few mm, headset is 20mm then the headtube start. Good guess Brant. 606mm includes the top section of the truss fork.

Interesting to see what you want for it - they cost $1000 new, but then Jeff wont make you one without the frameset...... and you can't buy one anyway since merlin no longer make them!

futon river crossing - Member

Just measured it - Jones truss fork from the center of the QR to the bottom edge of the headset is 330mm give or take a few mm,

Running 20" wheels there? 😉

Haha yes 430mm my bad!

Sorry I measured from the axle to the bottom of the top head set, I thought that's what you asked me to measure.
I've never heard of the AC length 😳

The measurement you want is aprrox 440mm I hope
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Is this the correct place to measure on the updated shot above?

Too bad, it is not going to work with (any) my sus corrected 29er, I need 470mm at least to not mess with my steering; it would work with a 26er and sus uncorrected 29ers though.

But I can always by your whole Jones can't I?
😉

You could build a 69er from that spare fork...... Might be worth advertising it on MTBR classified section. I'm sure there's somebody out there who would want to build up a custom frame based around the fork.