macribs
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I took the advices I got to heart and used a good quality DH fork rather then a motoX fork to keep the weight down and to avoid using m/c hubs and spokes in the front. I ended with FOx 40 RC2. Saved around 7 kilo on the fork alone. Then add in m/c spokes, brakes and hubs and there should be more then 10 kilos saved by using DH fork. And a lot of that extra weight from m/c parts will be unsprung to make it even worse.
Others thinking the same as I did and want to look for money savings deal or go real heavy duty by using m/c forks - rethink. One m/c component easily leave you in the need of choosing more m/c parts and you will suffer a big weight penalty. I have spoken to several members that did go for motoX or pitbike forks and no one is truly happy with their choice. And they would not go down that route one more time.
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I am currently looking for a motocross fork for use with the Vector frame. That way I can use motocross hub and wheel to in the front end. I know it will increase the weight but I see this option as the only durable and problem free route for a 300 lbs rider.
I know motocross forks on e-bikes have been done before. BlackArrow did at build. And a few others I think.
e-bike with CR 80 fork.
Looks good that bike - and the fork does not appear to be out of proportion.
So if you have any idea on what is needed to fit a motocross or motard fork to a bicycle pls let me know.
Others thinking the same as I did and want to look for money savings deal or go real heavy duty by using m/c forks - rethink. One m/c component easily leave you in the need of choosing more m/c parts and you will suffer a big weight penalty. I have spoken to several members that did go for motoX or pitbike forks and no one is truly happy with their choice. And they would not go down that route one more time.
Edited:
I am currently looking for a motocross fork for use with the Vector frame. That way I can use motocross hub and wheel to in the front end. I know it will increase the weight but I see this option as the only durable and problem free route for a 300 lbs rider.
I know motocross forks on e-bikes have been done before. BlackArrow did at build. And a few others I think.
e-bike with CR 80 fork.
Looks good that bike - and the fork does not appear to be out of proportion.
So if you have any idea on what is needed to fit a motocross or motard fork to a bicycle pls let me know.