Fork question ...

ti-fat-man · January 29th, 2018, 2:23 PM

Hiya folks,

really struggling to get the right fork for the bike in front. It should be an early SID. I can't get one with a decent steerer tube. (217 mm +) the frame is a ML with a long headtube. I had a spare Judy XC knocking around and test fitted that. It's an early Judy with I think circa 63mm travel. I reckon it's too short for this frame. Is there a way to get the Judy up to 80mm? kits etc. What is the correct axle>crown length fork for this frame please. Might go down the ingleheart route again.
Cheers Alan

Stingercut · January 29th, 2018, 7:18 PM

I have used a Magura Durin SL 80 with A-C 440mm, so around 425mm with sag. Its fitted with a Morati rigid Ti 425mm A-C now and rides amazingly, perfect for that frame geometry. Mine is a 97 NY built frame.

Retro Dude · January 29th, 2018, 9:52 PM

I've got a '98 Ti with the original BOI, it measures 425mm A-C. These were designed for the early Sids which had 63mm (2.5") of travel.

Hope this helps.

ti-fat-man · January 30th, 2018, 2:32 PM

Cheers guys,

The Judy is about 425mm unloaded. The fork is mint, however the damper is shot.
I've loaded up both stacks with hard rubbers and the plastic insert jobbies. Fork isn't likely to budge at all. Pretty much like when it was fresh out of the box really ;-)
This bike only going to see garage duties as its to big for me.
If it fits 'period' I'll keep it on. Wiki states Judy(28mm legs) ran from 95 through 2001.
What do you think?
Al

Stingercut · January 30th, 2018, 8:01 PM

If i didnt already have one in that size, M\L, i’d snap yours up in a heartbeat. Such a joy to ride. No wonder Chris Chance rides a 97 Ti too. If its too big best to sell it on and let another Fatcog enjoy it. Share the love

YANDO · February 17th, 2018, 12:29 PM

Hi,
I have converted a few over the years for different projects. It is nice to run a lockout and modern features on you vintage ride and comes in handy to recycle that odd short steerer fork collecting dust. Cut & paste your Judy crown on to the SID or use it on a different vintage project.

-John Y.

http://forums.mtbr.com/vintage-retro-classic/dremel-tool-anything-possible-86466.html

January 29th, 2018, 2:23 PM	#1
ti-fat-man Member Join Date: August 4th, 2005 Location: bedford, uk Posts: 73	Fork question ... Hiya folks, really struggling to get the right fork for the bike in front. It should be an early SID. I can't get one with a decent steerer tube. (217 mm +) the frame is a ML with a long headtube. I had a spare Judy XC knocking around and test fitted that. It's an early Judy with I think circa 63mm travel. I reckon it's too short for this frame. Is there a way to get the Judy up to 80mm? kits etc. What is the correct axle>crown length fork for this frame please. Might go down the ingleheart route again. Cheers Alan

January 29th, 2018, 9:52 PM	#3
Retro Dude Senior Member Join Date: September 5th, 2011 Location: Clay Posts: 512	I've got a '98 Ti with the original BOI, it measures 425mm A-C. These were designed for the early Sids which had 63mm (2.5") of travel. Hope this helps. __________________ inFATuated

February 17th, 2018, 12:29 PM	#6
YANDO Member Join Date: May 7th, 2012 Location: PA Posts: 22	Vinatge R/S Hi, I have converted a few over the years for different projects. It is nice to run a lockout and modern features on you vintage ride and comes in handy to recycle that odd short steerer fork collecting dust. Cut & paste your Judy crown on to the SID or use it on a different vintage project. -John Y. http://forums.mtbr.com/vintage-retro-classic/dremel-tool-anything-possible-86466.html

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January 29th, 2018, 7:18 PM	#2
Stingercut Senior Member Join Date: July 2nd, 2013 Location: London Posts: 606	I have used a Magura Durin SL 80 with A-C 440mm, so around 425mm with sag. Its fitted with a Morati rigid Ti 425mm A-C now and rides amazingly, perfect for that frame geometry. Mine is a 97 NY built frame.

January 30th, 2018, 2:32 PM	#4
ti-fat-man Member Join Date: August 4th, 2005 Location: bedford, uk Posts: 73	Cheers guys, The Judy is about 425mm unloaded. The fork is mint, however the damper is shot. I've loaded up both stacks with hard rubbers and the plastic insert jobbies. Fork isn't likely to budge at all. Pretty much like when it was fresh out of the box really ;-) This bike only going to see garage duties as its to big for me. If it fits 'period' I'll keep it on. Wiki states Judy(28mm legs) ran from 95 through 2001. What do you think? Al

January 30th, 2018, 8:01 PM	#5
Stingercut Senior Member Join Date: July 2nd, 2013 Location: London Posts: 606	If i didnt already have one in that size, M\L, i’d snap yours up in a heartbeat. Such a joy to ride. No wonder Chris Chance rides a 97 Ti too. If its too big best to sell it on and let another Fatcog enjoy it. Share the love

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