Fork for Raven Enduro?

[Mikkel]

I recently acquired a Thorn Raven Enduro MTB frame, size 589L.

I am now looking for a suitable rigid fork for an all-year city commuter build.

Any good suggestions? Carbon or steel?

Also, would it be possible to fit 27.5" wheels on the frame?

Best wishes and happy trails
Mikkel from Denmark

[Danneaux]

Hi Mikkel!

This steel fork might suit your needs, but I would suggest checking with Thorn (SJS Cycles) before purchase...

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/forks/26-inch-thorn-mt-tura-1-18-inch-ahead-80-100-mm-suspension-corrected-fork-matted-black/?geoc=US

The Enduro frame was equipped with an ISO mount for a rear disc brake. You might well be able to run a 27.5in/650B wheel on the rear depending on tire size (larger in diameter). I don't think you'll have any tire clearance issues at the seatstays, but the converging chainstays could be problematic as the tire gets closer to the bottom bracket.

The Thorn My Tura fork I linked to above is *not* disc-capable. It uses canti/v-brake studs (on the rear of the blades) sized for 26in wheels. If 650B wheels are important, you might wish to look at another fork *or* check out v-brakes with longer than usual pad slots.

Best, Dan.

[EDIT: If you wish to see a nice example of an Enduro build, see...
https://thorncyclesforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=12227.0 ]

[UKTony]

I’m sure Thorn would also be able to advise on a suitable disc fork. They might suggest this one which is fitted to two Thorn Stirlings (a similar MTB style successor to the Enduro) currently for sale on the SJSC/Thorn website.

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/forks/the-light-blue-darwin-mt-700c-disc-fork-1-18-inch-black-50mm-offset/

or the more expensive

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/forks/soma-jawbone-btype-fork-black/