Hi folks, i'm new to the world of mountain biking and new to the forums. I've done a couple of searches on this subject and need a bit of a clarification/lesson.
I have a '93 Specialized Hard Rock, it's a sport, if that makes a difference. I've inherited this bike from my dad and we're discussing putting a suspension fork on it. I've consulted my LBS and was told the Judy tt is a good buy.
I've done a little research, and have speculated that its probably a threaded fork/ headset. Now i'm not exactly sure what the headset is, and what all the different components that connect the fork to the rest of the bike. Can anyone explain, or direct me to a site with pictures that can explain this to me?
Also, I have a few questions:
What kind of measurements do I need to be aware of when purchasing a new fork?
Is the cheapest route to purchase a threaded fork rather than a threadless fork?
Thanks
Andrew
I have a '93 Specialized Hard Rock, it's a sport, if that makes a difference. I've inherited this bike from my dad and we're discussing putting a suspension fork on it. I've consulted my LBS and was told the Judy tt is a good buy.
I've done a little research, and have speculated that its probably a threaded fork/ headset. Now i'm not exactly sure what the headset is, and what all the different components that connect the fork to the rest of the bike. Can anyone explain, or direct me to a site with pictures that can explain this to me?
Also, I have a few questions:
What kind of measurements do I need to be aware of when purchasing a new fork?
Is the cheapest route to purchase a threaded fork rather than a threadless fork?
Thanks
Andrew