Ride 415 FAQs

 

Will the Ride 415 work with my frame?
The Ride 415 fork has a tapered 1 1/8"-1.5" (28.6-39mm) steerer with a 350 mm length. We use this steerer type on all of our forks. It may work with your frame, but you may have to change your headset or headset bearings to make it work. Please have a professional bicycle mechanic fit your Ride 415 fork.
Can I fit Hope RX4+ Brakes
Yes, but you must use the "Standard" variant, not the front-specific, or the rear +20mm
Can I fit Paul Klamper Brakes
Sadly, No.
Due to the bulky form of the caliper and way the cable entry is angled on the caliper, it will interefre with the fork leg.
What is the maximum rotor size I can run? 
180mm using a special adapter (contact us)
Can I run a rack?
You sure can! The Ride 415 is designed with a crown tru-hole, so all you need is an M5 bolt long enough to extend through the crown, plus the rack hardware and leave enough room to fit a washer and nut on the back. 
I prefer a very upright riding position, how many spacers can I put under my stem?
As with most carbon steerer forks on the market, we do not recommend running more than 30 mm of spacers below the stem (40mm can be approved in certain cases). We also suggest putting a 3-5 mm spacer above the stem to ensure precise compression and ample clearance of your stem cap.
What's the weight limit?
Our Ride 415 fork has been tested to ISO 4210 standards for MTB/offroad riding, so the maximum allowed system weight (bike, rider & luggage) is 120 kg. 
How do I fit the steerer expander plug?
The full length of the steerer expander plug should extend past the stack of the stem, so do not leave excess steerer above the stem other than for light riding while dialling in your fit.

The expanding feature of the plug consists of 3 wedges - it is extremely important that the gap between the wedges DO NOT line up with the gap at the back of the stem clamp. Failure to follow this advice can lead to damage to the steerer.
How much can I carry on the fork legs?
The M5 rivnuts can carry 3kg across all three mounts. Please use a mounting cage that utilises all three mounts. If attaching something to only two of the mounts, the weight limit is reduced to less than 1kg.

We do not recommend attaching water bottles to the fork.
What torque should I use for the leg mounts?
Generally, you don't need to add a lot of torque to the M5 bolts to secure a mounting cage. The maximum recommended torque to attach a cage is 5Nm.

DO NOT use locking washers, apply threadlocker or use bolts with threadlocker already applied.

NOTE: If you're just putting bolts in the mounts to plug the holes - DO NOT torque the bolts. Only do them up finger tight.