Hey Guys,
I'm interested in building an ebike with an enduro frame (those fake bomber ones that everyone order from China).
The reason for a dirt bike fork is first of all for the fact the it enables me to have a motorcycle front brake without any adapters.
The wheels in the build are 18" x 2.15" dirt bike wheels anyway so instead of having an mtb hub I will just get a complete front wheel for dirt bike with a dirt bike hub that fits a dirt bike brake disc.
Also I noticed that new dirt bike forks are very inexpensive.
I also look for the front weight increase since once you go with an 80A+ for 20S you are going wheely all day, especially when going towards 100A or 24S (or both).
A few questions on my mind:
1. Will the fork be soft enough for a 45-50kg ride?
2. Will I need special adapters for mounting it on the frame?
3. Can I use an mtb handlebar with it or do I have to use a dirt bike handlebar? and if I have to use a dirk bike handlebar, will a rear regular mtb brake lever fit on it? and will mtb lock on grips fit on it?
4. Are there sizes to the forks? like for length and such? are there sizes for width which change the width of the hub or is it all one standard?
5. Is there an option to have a fork for double sided discs for a dirtbike? (yeah I know, overkill, but may look killer)
I'm interested in building an ebike with an enduro frame (those fake bomber ones that everyone order from China).
The reason for a dirt bike fork is first of all for the fact the it enables me to have a motorcycle front brake without any adapters.
The wheels in the build are 18" x 2.15" dirt bike wheels anyway so instead of having an mtb hub I will just get a complete front wheel for dirt bike with a dirt bike hub that fits a dirt bike brake disc.
Also I noticed that new dirt bike forks are very inexpensive.
I also look for the front weight increase since once you go with an 80A+ for 20S you are going wheely all day, especially when going towards 100A or 24S (or both).
A few questions on my mind:
1. Will the fork be soft enough for a 45-50kg ride?
2. Will I need special adapters for mounting it on the frame?
3. Can I use an mtb handlebar with it or do I have to use a dirt bike handlebar? and if I have to use a dirk bike handlebar, will a rear regular mtb brake lever fit on it? and will mtb lock on grips fit on it?
4. Are there sizes to the forks? like for length and such? are there sizes for width which change the width of the hub or is it all one standard?
5. Is there an option to have a fork for double sided discs for a dirtbike? (yeah I know, overkill, but may look killer)