[haroman666]

Could i put these forks (http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s125p1981) on the Haro Backtrail X24 (http://harobikes.com/bmx/bikes/backtrail_x24.php)??? Its just i'm getting that bike but the forks are a bit crap. (they twist after about 2 weeks of riding.) If those forks fit then theyre mine but if not then... i'll do some more searching. The bike has 24" rims and i wanna know if the 26" capability on these forks are going to change the bike to disrupt riding...

 

[Chip Henderson]

It won't work. Although the Identiti fork is about the shortest axle to crown fork out there, it's still too long for a Backtrail x24 (it's what's called suspension corrected). Just use any good BMX cruiser fork like a S&M Pitchfork 24. They are made for the geometry of a BMX cruiser (which the Haro is). You should be able to pick something good up for cheap from eBay or your LBS.

Chip

 

[cruiserflatland]

It won't work. Although the Identiti fork is about the shortest axle to crown fork out there, it's still too long for a Backtrail x24 (it's what's called suspension corrected).

Chip's right. Suspension corrected rigids are based on different measurements of travel (from Funn, DMR and 24 Sankukai) @ typically 100mm. The backtrail obviously doesn't run a suspension fork so it will make the front end a little less responsive, but I don't forsee a problem unless you are running a front V brake. I haven't found alot of manufacturers that make an exclusive 24" fork and I have only heard the Funn Stiffy does V's in 24" [ 20mm axle].

But you'd look like this: (funn stiffy @ 440mm on a banshee)

Are you running a front brake?

I have been experimenting with a 24" 2007 Kuwahara I just bought and I am now running an Echo Urban Fork (Axle to Crown 420mm) with front & back 26" wheels with no problems. All 26" forks are compatible with both wheel sizes, so have a look around on the numerous companies that make rigid forks and give it a go.