Suspension fork help....

Mojo Troll · March 1st, 2005, 8:45 PM

Hello all,

Spring is in the air and Im thinking about putting a new suspension fork on my '93 Buckshaver.

I ran across a Zokes MX Comp with a 1" steer tube. The problem is, its an 85 mm travel fork. If I remember correctly, the '93's were only suspension corrected for 2.5" (65mm) max. I've been running a '98 Zokes Z3 lite (65mm), with a flat bar for years and love the feel, geometry, ride.

My concern is will the extra travel throw off the geometry very much? I really like the razor sharp handling of this frame and don't want to compromise it. Anyone out there got any input?

forest warrior · March 2nd, 2005, 7:36 AM

over 65mm of travel for old frames is too much imo. chk ebay for old forks, if u got luck u ll find a nos.

ride on

Wm. L. · March 20th, 2005, 9:22 AM

My '99 Yo has a SID set to 80mm vs. 63, and it works for me. It's a 1 1/8 size though, and clearly seems suspension corrected compared to my 92 Fat. It (80mm) may seem fine to me because I do most of my trail riding on a bike with more slack head tubbe and 5 inch travel front and back.

ozfat · March 23rd, 2005, 5:42 AM

I just could find any forks with a 1 inch steerer... and I got the FAT before I actually got into the bay.... so I got a local guy to graft on a 1 1/8 head tube onto it... he did an excellent job... seemless... yes the purists will hate me for changing an original team fat... but you got to believe me guys.. there was nothing here in oz... and I would rather breath life into it that hang it on the wall like a trophy wife.... anyhow - I put a set of Noleen Mega Airs on it - sweet - but mooved them across to the ritchey and whacked a set of white bros SL72's on it now.. the mega airs where set at 80mm and rode so sweet... its fun showing up on an old skool single speed fat and whipping ass....

March 1st, 2005, 8:45 PM	#1
Mojo Troll Member Join Date: July 18th, 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 38	Suspension fork help.... Hello all, Spring is in the air and Im thinking about putting a new suspension fork on my '93 Buckshaver. I ran across a Zokes MX Comp with a 1" steer tube. The problem is, its an 85 mm travel fork. If I remember correctly, the '93's were only suspension corrected for 2.5" (65mm) max. I've been running a '98 Zokes Z3 lite (65mm), with a flat bar for years and love the feel, geometry, ride. My concern is will the extra travel throw off the geometry very much? I really like the razor sharp handling of this frame and don't want to compromise it. Anyone out there got any input? __________________ "We are a mirror of how we are treated. If we face or believe we face indifference, we will return indifference. On the other hand, if we are the object of genuine interest, we will respond with the same"- Mike Kazeef

March 23rd, 2005, 5:42 AM	#4
ozfat New Member Join Date: March 20th, 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 2	good head I just could find any forks with a 1 inch steerer... and I got the FAT before I actually got into the bay.... so I got a local guy to graft on a 1 1/8 head tube onto it... he did an excellent job... seemless... yes the purists will hate me for changing an original team fat... but you got to believe me guys.. there was nothing here in oz... and I would rather breath life into it that hang it on the wall like a trophy wife.... anyhow - I put a set of Noleen Mega Airs on it - sweet - but mooved them across to the ritchey and whacked a set of white bros SL72's on it now.. the mega airs where set at 80mm and rode so sweet... its fun showing up on an old skool single speed fat and whipping ass....

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March 2nd, 2005, 7:36 AM	#2
forest warrior Member Join Date: August 4th, 2004 Location: zurich ( switzerland ) Posts: 38	over 65mm of travel for old frames is too much imo. chk ebay for old forks, if u got luck u ll find a nos. ride on

March 20th, 2005, 9:22 AM	#3
Wm. L. New Member Join Date: August 3rd, 2004 Posts: 3	My '99 Yo has a SID set to 80mm vs. 63, and it works for me. It's a 1 1/8 size though, and clearly seems suspension corrected compared to my 92 Fat. It (80mm) may seem fine to me because I do most of my trail riding on a bike with more slack head tubbe and 5 inch travel front and back.

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