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Fitting A Suspension fork (need help)
NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.
Hi MountainBiker hear. I'm probably going to buy this fork on eBay the seller said it fits a 26" wheels i'm just wondering if this fork will fit my diamondback Zetec x4 (size small) i have no idea how to tell if it will fit so if anyone could tell me if it will fit that would be great!!!!!
THE FORK
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&it...
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MountainBiker
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As someone else said on your other thread, reckon you'd be better off selling your bike (or running it into the ground) while saving up for a complete upgrade.
Don't forget $345US (even if you can get 'em posted for $50) will be over $500 aussie all up.
If what I read from your other thread is correct, the problem you are having is that the spring is too hard for your weight, yeah? Just wait a while, train hard and pack on the muscle and am sure you'll stop noticing it soon enough
You will also be up for a new headset, you may get away with your old one but not for long so add another $60 to $90 for a decent semi sealed set, and buy new.
headsets don't like new forks they bed in and when you change them over they are prone to failing.
i don't have the money to buy a whole new bike tho and i love my bike everything is awesome just the fork is not right for me, I just need to know if it fits. I know the steering tube thing fits but the wheels and brake caliper i don't know. well the guy said it takes 26" wheels.
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MountainBiker
my head set is fine why would i need a new one
I bought my son's Mongoose Otero dually for less than $500 through BikeExchange... don't say you can't afford a whole new bike, there are other options.
While that bike's only 24-speed, and while the shifters and forks aren't quite what I'd be happy with as we discussed, it came with hydraulic disc brakes, performs quite well and was in quite decent condition. Knowing what I do now, I'd not change anything about the purchase and I don't think my son would eihter. My son loves the bike.
My concern is that you'd be overcapitalising putting that fork on your bike. There is also a bike shop servicing regime you need to follow, which will not be cheap. Thirdly, they're not nearly as abuse-proof as the ones you currently have, you need to pay a lot more attention to looking after them (ie, cleaning).
Remember that you'll be growing quite rapidly over the next couple of years - you;ll be needing a bigger frame soon (from a paren'ts perspective - I know when you're 12-13 a year seems like absolutely ages!) - probably a medium. And as the others have said, you'll be bulking up.
I'd suggest that you hang onto your money for the moment and when it's time to get the bigger frame you toss it on top of what mum and dad are spending to get the nicer gear then. For now, focus on improving your bike skills and fitness.
BTW, I've spoken to my son on the other matter and he's keen.
You wont need a new head set. just make sure you get the bottom bearing race off your old forks and put it on the new ones
The head set on my DH bike has lasted through 3 or 4 sets of forks so who ever told you that was telling you a furphy