The world of BMX forks sure is a confusing one, where the hundreds of types, colours and designs can leave you feeling extremely disorientated and in need of a much required lie down. When reading over the details of a particular type of BMX fork you would be forgiven if you admitted you didn’t understand what they were on about therefore, be sure to do your homework before you hit the stores, and indeed your pockets, to purchase your BMX forks.
The best place to start your research is the world of the internet. There are literally hundreds of sites all geared up for BMX owners with listings of all types of BMX models, accessories and most importantly BMX forks.
The United squad fork V2 are BMX forks that are made from 4130 Japanese sanko tubing, with butted fork legs. They come with a lifetime warranty and are available in black.
The Blank Buddy 16-Inch forks are the ideal BMX forks for anyone riding a 16 inch wheeled BMX. These BMX forks feature a one inch Threaded Steerer, 10mm Dropouts and no Brake Mounts and are available in black only.
The Blank Expression forks are the BMX forks of choice for those out there searching for a new pair of 14mm forks but, are trying to do so on a small and unforgiving budget. They are fantastic value for money and are made out of 100% 4130 Cro-mo Tubing. They weigh 2.96lbs and are available in colours Gloss Black, Green, Pure White and Purple.
BMX owners looking for the right replacement for your 18 inch wheeled BMX need look no further than the Blank Hustla 18-Inch BMX forks. They feature an Aheadset Steerer, 10mm Dropouts and no Brake Mounts and are available in black.
Chris Doyle’s has just launched a new signature fork called the Demolition Concorde forks which are made from a full 100% 4130 Heat-Treated Cro-mo and have tapered Legs. They also feature a one-piece steerer and have tapers at the crown. The offset is 32mm, the steerer tube length is167mm and the height is 317mm. They have a fork leg slot for peg clearance and a dropout that is 4mm thick with cut-outs. They come complete with aluminium compression bolt and weigh 899g as well as being available in colours Black, Teal, White, Brown or Cyan Blue.
The latest design to hit the BMX Forks market is the UltraLite Forks. These BMX forks have the highest strength-to-weight ratio on the market. They are 100% heat-treated with butted tubing and come in a range of colours to suit everyone’s taste. Their design ensures they have a huge strength-to-weight ratio, they have CNC machined dropouts and you can choose either 10mm or 14mm dropouts. They feature a 7005 aluminium top cap (8mm to 6mm), weigh 2 lbs 1oz and are available in colours Gloss Black, Pearlescent Purple, Cranberry or Green.
There are thousands of designs of BMX forks on the market with new cutting edge technology improving them season to season. Therefore, before purchasing your new BMX forks be sure to look at all the options out there to get the best deal for you and your bike.
