{"product_id":"stridsland-barnacle-lite-fork","title":"Stridsland Barnacle Lite Fork","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the new “Lite” version of the original Barnacle Fork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-butted tubing and lighter construction (weights about 200g less)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFewer mounts, slimmed down to 1 set of triple cage mounts per side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw finish. Tig welded, brazed, sandblasted, polished, then clear powder coated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill it rust? Abso-forking-lutely. – Yes, yes it will, and it will look sick!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for 80’s and 90’s 26″ mountain bikes, ideally replacing the original rigid fork or a short travel (max 80mm) suspension fork. Will make most \/ cross \/ hybrid \/ gravel \/ ATB bikes pretty siiick too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe axle to crown measurement is 400mm. This is a critical element of it’s design, as running a fork thats even just 20mm too long will do all kinds of terrible things to a bike’s handling and self-esteem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has 43mm offset which is similar to what most retro mtb forks had. Results in a mid to high trail number on frames with a 70-73 degree head angle. Loaded or not, fast or slow, it just friggin works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steerer is 350mm long which should be plenty for most folks out there, even if your headtube is over the 200mm mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s got all the mounts so you can make any old bike a bike camping bike. Almost any rack out there will fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearance for maximum 26×3″ 27.5×2.6″ or 700x48mm!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassed the gnarliest lab test (ISO 4210 at MTB level) and definitely lived up to expectations in real life riding as well!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe QR version is disc and rim brake compatible (ETRTO 559 \/ 26″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware included: 22pcs M5x12 black stainless T25 bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable brake studs included on the QR version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your frame has a 1″ headtube, consider grabbing a 1″ headset + spacers and stem shim! Or tap some threads onto the steerer to run a quill stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stridsland","offers":[{"title":"Raw 1\" Steerer","offer_id":44453785763909,"sku":"210000023735","price":400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Raw 1-1\/8\" Steerer","offer_id":44910547894341,"sku":"210000023736","price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black 1\" Steerer","offer_id":44969952411717,"sku":"210000024265","price":400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black 1-1\/8\" Steerer","offer_id":44969954541637,"sku":"210000024266","price":400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/1865\/7605\/files\/strids-18.jpg?v=1773706847","url":"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/products\/stridsland-barnacle-lite-fork","provider":"C\u0026L Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}