[mattmatt86]

So I'm building up a SS DS/4x/DJ bike on the cheap and I already have a 8track wheelset that is brand new but has been collecting dust for over a year. I wanna put it to use, but the problem is it's QR. I'm trying to build a complete bike for less than 600 so I'd say I have about 200 or so for a fork. I'm open to all suggestions...theres a stance static for sale in the classifieds, but I don't think i've ever heard a good thing about a stance fork.

Thanks guys!

 

[ctrailfreak]

My DJ3'S working fine for me so far. I'm 6'7" 239lbs and put it through a tough workout! I've done drops to flat, up to about 7 or 8 ft drops to tranny, and lots of urban stuff on it, and never once had a problem, or thought I'd need a better fork. Mine's the 07 by the way, and yes it's qr also. Came stock on my 07 STP.

 

[mattmatt86]

wanna sell it? I've been looking for a QR gold label, but I can't find any.

 

[Bicyclist]

Convert your axle to a bolt on. That'll make it way stiffer and safer.

 

[mattmatt86]

Convert your axle to a bolt on. That'll make it way stiffer and safer.

Does that require me to get a different hub?

Also, is there any company that makes a SS chain tensioner for 9mm axles?

 

[ctrailfreak]

DMR STS works perfect. I have one and they work great. Just can't use a half link chain or anything else larger than 8spd.
http://search.ebay.com/dmr-sts_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQmaxrecordsreturnedZ300
Here's a 07 DJ3 for sale. Not quite ready to sell mine off just yet.
http://cgi.ebay.com/2007-Marzocchi-Dirt-Jumper-3_W0QQitemZ120134907183QQihZ002QQcategoryZ58085QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

 

[mattmatt86]

yea, I used to have one of those. I was thinking more along the lines of a BMX style chain tensioner for Horizontal drop outs and a 9mm axle.

 

[MC peepants]

and i bought it from you, still on my bike and it works great. I found a pike 426 a few months ago for 200 on mtbr, if you look around you may get lucky.

 

[DCRAC3R]

Crupi is one of the best BMX chain tenioners out there.
just go to your LBS and ask for a chain tensioner. they all do the same thing and are cheap.

 

[Tetreault]

get a older fox fork, ebay will be your best friend right now if you want to use it, you can find 03 vanilla rlc's on there for $100 sometimes

 

[mattmatt86]

get a older fox fork, ebay will be your best friend right now if you want to use it, you can find 03 vanilla rlc's on there for $100 sometimes

Yea, Im watching an auction for a RLC right now. Does anyone know if the axle to crown height shrinks when you lower the travel on them?

 

[ctrailfreak]

All forks axle to crown heights will shrink when you lower the travel, since the sliders are going further into the lowers.

 

[mattmatt86]

All forks axle to crown heights will shrink when you lower the travel, since the sliders are going further into the lowers.

Thats what I thought, thanks!