WILDE BICYCLE Future Proof Fork - Sparkle Black

Adventure Rigid Fork for Continued Suspension MTB Use

WILDE BICYCLE CO. / Wilde Bicycle's ideal is to have everyone who buys a Dark Star or other hardtail frame also get this Future Proof Fork. It would solve the consumption-oriented idea that MTB standards change so quickly that new MTBs will be "obsolete" in 5 years.

Combined with a rigid fork, you can continue to use your existing bike as a useful tool for daily transportation and bikepacking. These days, you see hardtail MTBs with 26-inch wheels that are more than 30 years old being rebuilt and ridden around town with vigor, don't you? The rigid fork combination is just like that, and with the evolution of modern MTB geometry and technology, it can be a much more fun and playful tool.

The axle-to-crown length of the Future Proof Fork is "501mm," a figure derived by subtracting 25% (30mm) sag from a 120mm travel suspension fork (531mm ATC). 501mm" is the ideal baseline for optimal bike control, and it is also Wilde's idea of the optimal length for a rigid fork.

However, for some reason, many rigid fork manufacturers still use an axle-to-crown length of 483-490mm. Wilde and others believe this is a remnant of past standards designed to accommodate 100mm or 80mm suspensions. Since most hardtail MTBs used by most riders have at least 120mm of travel, they feel that the 501mm length is more practical and the best choice for modern frames.

[FEATURE]

• Matching paint job with WILDE Dark Star
• Compatible with 120mm or 130mm travel suspension forks
• Stylish segmental style
• Complete with 3-pack mount and mid-blade mount
• Rack and fender eyelets on fork ends
• Maximum tire clearance is 29x2.8"

[SPEC]

Material : Chromoly Tubing
Color : Sparkle Black
Column Size : Straight 1-1/8"
Brake Mount : IS Mount
Fork End : Boost 110x15mm Thru Axle
Tire Clearance : 29x2.8"
Fork Length (Axle to Crown): 501mm
Rake: 44mm
Estimated Travel: 120-130mm
Eyelets: 3-pack mount, mid blade mount, fender rack mount

This product is a stand-alone fork.