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I have a 1990s Saracen PowerTrax. Is there a way I can install a suspension fork, or will that muck up the bike somehow? I'm actually interested in ways to raise the bars with respect to the seat, so that wouldn't be a problem. My toes rubbing in the wheel, in the other hand, would definitely be a problem.
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I have a 1990s Saracen PowerTrax. Is there a way I can install a suspension fork, or will that muck up the bike somehow? I'm actually interested in ways to raise the bars with respect to the seat, so that wouldn't be a problem. My toes rubbing in the wheel, in the other hand, would definitely be a problem.
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A 30 year old bike might not be ideal. Consider N+1 and find a second bike that is a bit newer to compliment your existing bike.
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I have a 1990s Saracen PowerTrax. Is there a way I can install a suspension fork, or will that muck up the bike somehow? I'm actually interested in ways to raise the bars with respect to the seat, so that wouldn't be a problem. My toes rubbing in the wheel, in the other hand, would definitely be a problem.
frames suspension geometry
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I have a 1990s Saracen PowerTrax. Is there a way I can install a suspension fork, or will that muck up the bike somehow? I'm actually interested in ways to raise the bars with respect to the seat, so that wouldn't be a problem. My toes rubbing in the wheel, in the other hand, would definitely be a problem.
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A 30 year old bike might not be ideal. Consider N+1 and find a second bike that is a bit newer to compliment your existing bike.
– Criggie♦
19 mins ago
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A 30 year old bike might not be ideal. Consider N+1 and find a second bike that is a bit newer to compliment your existing bike.
– Criggie♦
19 mins ago
A 30 year old bike might not be ideal. Consider N+1 and find a second bike that is a bit newer to compliment your existing bike.
– Criggie♦
19 mins ago
A 30 year old bike might not be ideal. Consider N+1 and find a second bike that is a bit newer to compliment your existing bike.
– Criggie♦
19 mins ago
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You might be able to fit a suspension fork on your bike, depending on frame geometry, but I think it’s likely you will not be able to.
Frames designed for suspension forks locate the head tube higher to allow for the extra length of a suspension fork, and to provide somewhere for the top of the wheel to go when the suspension compresses.
In the early-mid 90’s rigid bike’s either had no provision for suspension forks or a ‘suspension corrected’ frame and longer rigid fork that would allow for swapping in a suspension fork.
If you have the former you obviously can’t fit a suspension fork. If the latter, there is still a problem because even a suspension corrected frame only allowed for a contemporary fork with something like 50mm of travel. Modern forks have twice to three times that amount. If you fit a fork that is is
too long you raise the head tube but also change its angle which may negatively affect how the bike steers.
Some very inexpensive forks have low travel and may fit, but they are not very functional and mainly add mass.
You absolutely do not want to try to raise the handlebars by installing a longer fork. Get a riser stem or steerer tub extension to do that.
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You might be able to fit a suspension fork on your bike, depending on frame geometry, but I think it’s likely you will not be able to.
Frames designed for suspension forks locate the head tube higher to allow for the extra length of a suspension fork, and to provide somewhere for the top of the wheel to go when the suspension compresses.
In the early-mid 90’s rigid bike’s either had no provision for suspension forks or a ‘suspension corrected’ frame and longer rigid fork that would allow for swapping in a suspension fork.
If you have the former you obviously can’t fit a suspension fork. If the latter, there is still a problem because even a suspension corrected frame only allowed for a contemporary fork with something like 50mm of travel. Modern forks have twice to three times that amount. If you fit a fork that is is
too long you raise the head tube but also change its angle which may negatively affect how the bike steers.
Some very inexpensive forks have low travel and may fit, but they are not very functional and mainly add mass.
You absolutely do not want to try to raise the handlebars by installing a longer fork. Get a riser stem or steerer tub extension to do that.
answered 8 hours ago
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You might be able to fit a suspension fork on your bike, depending on frame geometry, but I think it’s likely you will not be able to.
Frames designed for suspension forks locate the head tube higher to allow for the extra length of a suspension fork, and to provide somewhere for the top of the wheel to go when the suspension compresses.
In the early-mid 90’s rigid bike’s either had no provision for suspension forks or a ‘suspension corrected’ frame and longer rigid fork that would allow for swapping in a suspension fork.
If you have the former you obviously can’t fit a suspension fork. If the latter, there is still a problem because even a suspension corrected frame only allowed for a contemporary fork with something like 50mm of travel. Modern forks have twice to three times that amount. If you fit a fork that is is
too long you raise the head tube but also change its angle which may negatively affect how the bike steers.
Some very inexpensive forks have low travel and may fit, but they are not very functional and mainly add mass.
You absolutely do not want to try to raise the handlebars by installing a longer fork. Get a riser stem or steerer tub extension to do that.
answered 8 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
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You might be able to fit a suspension fork on your bike, depending on frame geometry, but I think it’s likely you will not be able to.
Frames designed for suspension forks locate the head tube higher to allow for the extra length of a suspension fork, and to provide somewhere for the top of the wheel to go when the suspension compresses.
In the early-mid 90’s rigid bike’s either had no provision for suspension forks or a ‘suspension corrected’ frame and longer rigid fork that would allow for swapping in a suspension fork.
If you have the former you obviously can’t fit a suspension fork. If the latter, there is still a problem because even a suspension corrected frame only allowed for a contemporary fork with something like 50mm of travel. Modern forks have twice to three times that amount. If you fit a fork that is is
too long you raise the head tube but also change its angle which may negatively affect how the bike steers.
Some very inexpensive forks have low travel and may fit, but they are not very functional and mainly add mass.
You absolutely do not want to try to raise the handlebars by installing a longer fork. Get a riser stem or steerer tub extension to do that.
answered 8 hours ago
Argenti ApparatusArgenti Apparatus
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You might be able to fit a suspension fork on your bike, depending on frame geometry, but I think it’s likely you will not be able to.
Frames designed for suspension forks locate the head tube higher to allow for the extra length of a suspension fork, and to provide somewhere for the top of the wheel to go when the suspension compresses.
In the early-mid 90’s rigid bike’s either had no provision for suspension forks or a ‘suspension corrected’ frame and longer rigid fork that would allow for swapping in a suspension fork.
If you have the former you obviously can’t fit a suspension fork. If the latter, there is still a problem because even a suspension corrected frame only allowed for a contemporary fork with something like 50mm of travel. Modern forks have twice to three times that amount. If you fit a fork that is is
too long you raise the head tube but also change its angle which may negatively affect how the bike steers.
Some very inexpensive forks have low travel and may fit, but they are not very functional and mainly add mass.
You absolutely do not want to try to raise the handlebars by installing a longer fork. Get a riser stem or steerer tub extension to do that.
answered 8 hours ago
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A 30 year old bike might not be ideal. Consider N+1 and find a second bike that is a bit newer to compliment your existing bike.
– Criggie♦
19 mins ago