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UnatcoAgent

UnatcoAgent

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I don't know much about bikes, I am trying to learn however. I have an entry-level Specialized mountain bike I put flats on and use in the city.

It has front suspension I want to get rid of for a static fork.

I'm also missing a washer or some kind of component in the headset (I remember if fell out moving between cities) and there's a pretty noticable creaking when I put a lot of pressure on the bars. I asked the local bike shop about this and they put a washer (or something similar) in the headset to tighten it up, but I still don't think it's very safe.

My question: For a straight forward / entry level hybrid city bike, is there a specific type of front fork I should look for? And will it come with a new headset? Or is that part of the bars? I am more concerned with replacing the headset entirely.

Thanks!
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LS21

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go to bike nashbar (online) and buy a cheap fixed fork. you should b e able to get it for 50$. make sure diameter and type (threaded or non threaded) are similar. if so, wont need new headset. get an mtb-specific fixed fork (for 26") so the geometry of bike wont change too much
 
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chorb

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All my info is based on BMX riding, so YRMV.

I'm pretty sure the fork will not come with headseat hardware. It's not part of the bars either, the headset is its own entity which is usually purchased separately.
 
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2canSAM

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What year model is the bike/fork? Like FleshLight said, your fork might have a "lockout" mode on it.
 
TridenT

TridenT

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Bikeforums.net seriously... If you want to ask people who know their stuff, that would be the place ;)
 
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