Ride 415 VGM FAQs

 

Will the Ride 415 VGM work with my frame?
The Ride 415 VGM 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 new fork.
Can I fit Hope or Paul Klamper brakes?
The Ride 415 VGM has been designed to accept a wide variety of Flat Mount brake calipers, including Hope RX4+. For maximum compatibility, please use the standard RX4+ caliper with this fork (not the front-specific caliper).
However, due to the specific cable entry angle on the Paul Klamper brakes, there's a very high risk the cable housing will interfere with the fork leg.
Can I run a rack?
You sure can! The Ride 415 VGM was 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.

We can not keep a database of all the racks on the market and their compatibility with our forks. Please refer to the "General Dimensions & Cargo Mount Specs" entry in the "Tech Info & Manuals" section above to help you determine compatibility.
Can I run a "Lowrider" Rack?
Not likely. We did not design this fork with such racks in mind, so the location of the leg mounts in relation to each other and the axle will likely not line up with the mounting points on the rack. 

Please refer to the "General Dimensions & Cargo Mount Specs" entry in the "Tech Info & Manuals" section above to help you determine compatibility.
Can I run a Fred Bar?
No, the Fred Bar is not safe to use on a carbon steerer.
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?
The Ride 415 VGM fork has been tested beyond ISO 4210 standards for MTB/off-road riding. Our extended tests were performed with extra weights attached to each fork leg to account for carrying gear. As such, our max recommended system weight (rider, bike + gear) 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 DOES 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.
Are the leg mounts removable?
No, the mounts are bonded to the fork and are not user-removable. Should a mount become damaged, please do not try to remove it yourself. Please contact us instead.
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.
What do the Flip-Chips do?
The Flip-Chips allow you to change the fork offset between 46 and 52mm to tune the ride feel and steering characteristics.
Have a read in our blog HERE for a more in-depth explanation of what to expect in the 46 vs. 52mm offset mode.