Anyone using Pace forks (MTB) on their Road bike?

Posted on Sat 25th, April 2009

• #1

aserota

Hi all.

Have a set of Pace Carbon Forks with V Brake Mounts for 26" wheels from my MTB laying around. Has anyone used thesed on a lo-pro frame?

I know it would look daft, but i imagine the ride comfort would be excellent
• #2

tynan

Hi all.

Have a set of Pace Carbon Forks with V Brake Mounts for 26" wheels from my MTB laying around. Has anyone used thesed on a lo-pro frame?

I know it would look daft, but i imagine the ride comfort would be excellent

The geometry will likely straighten the lo-pro up (raise the front), give you slightly odd handling - as even though the forks (RC31s ?) are for 26" wheels the space between the top of the wheel and the crown is massive compared to a road fork.

I also don't imagine the comfort would be any better than a standard road fork.

26" Front / RC31 / 700c rear Lo-Pro melange. on Vimeo
• #3

31trum

doesn't OOL use them on his bike?
• #4

aserota

Hmm there the exact forks i have....i'll have a play at some point if i can get hold of a lo pro frame
• #5

jammy

Those pace forks come in 2 lengths. If they're the short ones (non suspension corrected) you could well get away with it without messing up geom.
If they are the short ones, I might be interested in buying 'em from you!

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