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Measure from the top of the Fork Crown (the bit where the headtube (the bit the fork tube (aka steerer tube) goes through) sits on the top of the fork) to the top of the stem (the bit that clamps on the top of the fork tube to hold the handlebars on).
Don't worry if I confused you - I got confused writing that :D

Have a look here: http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=111 Under "Threadless Sizing Examples" for a picture of the assembly I described (tried too) above :)

Also; http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=14724753 has some pics of what you should be measuring :)

PS: there is no better way to measure the steerer tube than taking the fork off the bike and measuring it that way - but don't worry about that.
 
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DH season starts in two weeks, itching for my V2's to arrive from wiggle so I can get them fitted and a quick test before I hit the lifts.
 
IceAx said:
I was comprismising @ 120mm :cool: hopefully it should take them.

Andy
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Have you checked it'll be ok with the increase? Even 20mm is going to have an affect on the geometry of the bike, you might end up ruining the ride for the sake of 20mm more travel. Also worth checking the warranty as its a 2010 bike.
 
IceAx - you need to decide what type of fork you want :

Travel : 100, 120 or 140mm.
then
Damping : Air or coil spring



If I were you I would get some Rockshox Reba Race, 100mm air forks for £278. They are the best mid range XC fork and are tough enough for some trail abuse.

Merlin Cycles is the cheapest place in the UK to buy Rockshox forks
 
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Planning on getting myself a nice Specialized Rockhopper SL Expertin a few days.

Any one used one? recommend one? Going to be using it for keeping healty, daily commute and also doing some cross county (live right in the north of scotland.. plenty of fields and tracks :D)

Cheers
 
Thanks for that, i'm really excited to get a bike again. It's been years.. did a bit of cross country when i was in Aus and i loved it. Great way to spend a day and get my much needed exercise.
 
I'm looking at replacing the Specialized E150 forks on my Enduro SL to something smoother and with damping that lasts longer than a couple of months.

I’m currently drawn towards a Rockshox Lyrik solo air with 170mm travel.

Anything else worth looking at?
My only criteria is at least 160mm travel and weight under 2.3kg.
 
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I'm looking at replacing the Specialized E150 forks on my Enduro SL to something smoother and with damping that lasts longer than a couple of months.

I’m currently drawn towards a Rockshox Lyrik solo air with 170mm travel.

Anything else worth looking at?
My only criteria is at least 160mm travel and weight under 2.3kg.
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The Lyrik air supposedly is not as plush as it's coil counterpart and is quite 'juddery'.

Also, wouldn't the Lyrik's be too heavy for your nice and light enduro?
 
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quick question about brake adaptors, i want to change the rotor size on the rear from 160mm to 203mm for greater force with minimal input.
the brakes are only tektro io jobbies so mechanical (wanted to try upping the rotor size before possibly going to hydraulic brakes as its cheaper :p )
anyhoo when it mentions post to is adaptor does this mean that its directional? i.e. fits to the post and the caliper fits to the is part?
because at the moment mine are is on the frame with an adaptor taking them to post mount for the caliper (hope this is making sense)

should i be looking for an IS to Post mount adaptor? or can i use the Post to IS :confused:
 
Post and IS are standards, you need to know if your frame is IS or post and if your caliper is IS or Post mount and then pick the right one.

203 on the rear is massively overkill though, thats a big ass disc for the front, let alone the back.
 
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