Mountain Bike Forks
Mountain Bike Forks are usually selected for better control of the bike. They are used to help the overall feel of the bike for a smoother handling on the bike when you are on a tough trail.
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There are various types of forks, including, the most popular; suspension, as well as other types of forks. Mountain bike forks were really popular ten years ago, as they were not installed on the bikes during the mountain bike craze.
Today, mountain bike forks are virtually used on all bikes including inexpensive types that you see in your local large box retailer. However, they are still being sold separate on specialty bike shops as well as online retailers. If you are ready to buy or are just thinking about it, here are a few of the more popular Mountain Bike Forks for you to consider:
Rock Shox Boxxer WC Mountain Bike Fork
Features magnesium lower legs that incorporate powerbulges to reduce weight and maximize bushing placement. Constructed using a forged trussed crown design that reduces weight and maximizes stiffness.
It is direct stem mount compatible, made with anodized 7000 series low-friction uppertubes with sag gradients and a 20mm Maxle Lite DH thru-axle to further reduce weight. It has a tandard post-mount disc brake mount that accepts 6″ rotors without adapters. It retails for around $1400.
Marzocchi Bomber 55 ATA Micro Mountain Bike Fork
This is your fork for uphills, downhills and even light freeride. Just point it and it will go. The 55 ATA Micro features air travel adjust from 125mm to 165mm via a dual air spring, and TST Micro technology for Lock Out, Micro Compression adjust, Compression and Rebound. Beefy 35mm nickel coated alloy tapered stanchions and a 20mm QR Torque Axle provide the needed stiffness for more demanding riding. Available for around $650.
Nashbar Rigid Mountain Bike Fork
Features 31.8mm fork legs tapered for a superb ride quality, IS disc mount and removable V-brake studs that allow you to build it up however you want, extra clearance for 3.0 tires with room for mud, and single eyelets at the dropout for full fenders. 280mm long 1 1/8″ steer tube. 45mm offset. 453mm axle to crown. Retails for about $80.