How To Upgrade Your Mountain Bike Fork (Every Detail To Consider)

00:00 Intro
01:27 Steer Tube Size
02:58 Travel
05:20 Wheel Size
06:01 Offset
08:12 Axle Type
10:26 Brake Mounts
12:39 How Much? & Air vs Coil

There are many things to consider when upgrading the suspension fork on your mountain bike. Steerer tube size, offset, travel, these are just a few of the important facts to know before making any MTB suspension upgrade. Suspension fork technology evolves quickly and a lot has changed since our original video on how to upgrade your mountain bike fork. In our latest version, Jeff simplifies the complexities of a front fork suspension upgrade. In this video, we cover everything you could ever want to know about upgrading the fork on your mountain bike including compatible steerer tube sizes, suspension travel, wheel sizes, modern offsets, brake mounts, as well as all the standard axle types. By the time you are finished with this video, you will be a suspension fork expert. Class is now in session.

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[WorldwideCyclery]

What fork do you have on your mountain bike?

[friohjd]

Bought my fork used for $380 in August. Just need to get the rest of the parts for my bike now 😂😂😂

[damiandavids]

Upgraded the fork on my Trek Fuel Ex from a 120mm to a 140mm pike. One of the best decisions I’ve made ever made

[Danny-dhsl]

I just upgraded to the new Fox Factory 38. As a 230lb rider I love the added stiffness. Actually made a significant difference.

[rupedog]

I get this is marketing, but actually a very well made, knowledgeable and accurate vid...especially the +/-20mm max rule....good job guys.👏👏👏

[gucass]

Again. I commented this on the last fork video. SO aggressive with those fork throws damn!

[TrailFeatures]

20mm travel limit is a hoax! I put a 200mm fork on my tricycle and was able to clear Crabapple hits in Whistler.

- Some guy on Reddit.

[CanonFirefly]

You can fit tapered fork to a semi integrated head tube (common on entry level frames) that came standard with straight steerer by replacing the bottom cup of the headset. Nukeproof do one called the EX44-40 - B5. This opens up a lot more options for replacement forks.

[erichbachman]

3:16, The manufacturer of my "frame", specifically decided that I can have 122 forks on average per meal. Thats why i have a 60" frame.

[torrey]

You should do one of these videos for all major components on a bike!

[pabloglg]

I don't know how to change parts of my bike, this video is really helpful !!!

[Asthbendriel]

Excellent video guys! I just went through this process a few weeks ago and this is very helpful for anyone in that process. Just as an extra tip: even if tapered is the current standard, there are different "tapered" measurements, so making sure you have the correct headset for the fork you wanna mount is also a must or it simply won't fit.

That just happened to me, turns out my previous fork was a straight tube with an adapter to run into my tapered frame and when I tried to get a new headset for the new fork which was tapered, they weren't fitting because my frame was "the shorter" tapered standard 😅 you guys helped me to get the right headset, so thank you very much 😁👌

[adamenglander]

If I want to upgrade my fork I'm going to Worldwide Cutlery and Kazoos...

[perfectzero]

I’m a huge supporter of The Stand! I literally subscribed just because I saw them in the background hahaha. All kidding aside, I really like the content being created. Keep up the good work.

[bobbylilly]

Solid Info as always. I’m a old school Sk8er that totally got obsessed with MTB so my knowledge is limited currently, I’m running Fox 36 performance f4 & Factory DPX 2 on my Devinci DJango. Sounds like I’m running to much travel on it. “ Engineers did plan for it🖖🏽”
Wouldn’t of know the Difference having to much FUN!!!
LETS GO!!✊🏼

[citizenmattify]

I upgraded budget forks to new budget forks and the difference is unreal. Got some RockShox recon silver on sale for just over £100. Riding trails is a joy again

[LeBoosLeisure]

You guys never disappoint! I’m looking into forks now for my new 2021 chisel chameleon frame!

[colbywishneski]

I watched the older version of this last night

[lirART-idcb]

Can u make a Video about Headets and measurements?
And angle headsets, so if u want to make ur geo up to Date u dont have to pay for a new longer fork or else.

[thStreet]

Excellent video as always! I love learning more about bikes 🤘