Picking up where the classic Kona Project 2 steel fork left off, we now offer an affordable rigid steel mountain bike fork for 26" bikes! The fork is available with an 1-1/8" steerer in 410mm (1100g) and 440mm (1120g) axle-to-crown lengths, with the 410mm also available in a 1" steerer tube (1060g). Features include 3" of tire clearance, fender mounts, and mid-blade eyelets. 45mm rake, 300mm steerer tube length.
What fork should I pick, the 410mm or the 440mm?
The best way to determine which fork you need is to take an axle-to-crown measurement of the fork you’re replacing. If it’s a suspension fork, be sure to deduct the sag, which is commonly about 15-35% of the travel.
- Example #1: you have a Rockshox Judy DH with an axle to crown measurement of 430mm and 80mm of travel. 430 – (25% x 80) = 410mm, so go with the 410.
- Example #2: you have a Marzocchi Bomber Z1 with an axle to crown measurement of 470mm and 100mm of travel. 470 – (25% x 100) = 445mm, so go with the 440.
- When in doubt, we usually recommend going with the 440mm. This will slacken your head angle, which on older bikes is usually steep by today’s standards.