Salsa
Firestarter Steel Bikepacking Fork

Question 1

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Will this fit on niner mcr 9 frame

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canteau · Answer

If you have the older steel MCR that used a 100mm suspension fork, this Salsa fork will work.

Question 2

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I have a 2013 Jamis Dragon 650B frame that I believe requires a wider crown than this fork. If I were to use a different headset could it work?

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jackivey · Answer

Sure, assuming the axle to crown length is close enough to your existing fork.

Question 3

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Will you able to put a 180mm rotor on this fork?

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mhutch · Answer

Sorry, Salsa lists the max rotor size at 160mm.

Question 4

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I want to use this on a 2011 Kona unit. The factory fork is 462 axle to crown, 45voffset. Is this fork a suitable replacement having a longer A to C measurement? Wondering how to ride. My reason for replacing is I want a fork with bottle mounts. Thanks

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mhutch · Answer

You would need to check with Kona about the extended Axle to Crown measurement. Frames are often designed around a particular length fork and a longer fork could exert forces on the headtube beyond what the frame is designed for.

Question 5

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Will this fork work on a 2015 Specialized Rockhopper 29er? How much does the Fire Starter weigh?

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jackivey · Answer

If the axle to crown length on your current fork is the same or very close to this fork, it could work as a replacement. It's weight is stated at 1190g. Thanks

Question 6

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Will this work with a Trek Superfly 5 ?

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canteau · Answer

If the axle to crown length on your current fork is the same or very close to this fork, it could work as a replacement.

Question 7

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Will this work with the g2 geometry on a Trek Marlin?

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canteau · Answer

If the axle to crown length on your current fork is the same or very close to this fork, it could work as a replacement. The offset of the Salsa Firestarter fork is 45mm which could change the handling if your bike has a 51mm offset.

Question 8

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I can't find a photo of the backside of this fork. Is there only one set of anything cage mounts facing forward, or is there an additional set of anything cage mounts facing back, for a total of four cage mounts?

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canteau · Answer

The Salsa Firtestarter fork has 1 set of 3-pack mounts on each leg.

Question 9

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Will this work for 2019 Cannondale Trail 7?

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canteau · Answer

If the axle to crown length on your current fork is the same or very close to this fork, it could work as a replacement. The offset of the Salsa Firestarter fork is 45mm which could change the handling if your bike has a 51mm offset.

Question 10

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Will this work on a redline monocog flight 29er?

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canteau · Answer

If the axle to crown length on your current fork is the same or very close to this fork, it could work as a replacement. The offset of the Salsa Firestarter fork is 45mm which could change the handling if your bike has a 51mm offset.

Question 11

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Can you use bolt on hubs with this fork?

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canteau · Answer

Sure as long as they are using a 9mm axle.

Question 12

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will 2011 promax hornet hydraulic disc brakes w/160 rotors fit on these forks?

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canteau · Answer

They should would as long as you have a 51mm IS adaptor.

Question 13

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Hi there, what's the tire clearance on this fork? Thanks!

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canteau · Answer

The Salsa Firestarter fork will clear 29x2.6" or 27.5x3.0" tires.

Question 14

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Do you ship to Chile?

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canteau · Answer

The axle to crown of the Salsa Firestarter fork is 483mm, you would want to compare that to your stock suspension fork.

You will also want to factor in the amount of sag which is typically 15-25% of the travel.

canteau · Answer

The Salsa Firestarter has a shorter axle to crown measurement than what the TimberJack is designed for, also the Firestarter is not designed for Boost hubs or 27.5 wheels

canteau · Answer

Yes, if the GT mountain bike is designed for 29" wheels, disc brakes, a suspension fork with 100mm of travel and an 1-1/8" threadless steerer tube.

canteau · Answer

The Firestarter fork would be a great option for running rigid on the Trek, you will just want to make sure to match up the axle to crown lengths to make sure you preserve the geometry.

canteau · Answer

The Firestarter fork would be too tall for the Masi Giramondo. You might be able to use a Vaya fork depending the rake of the stock fork vs the Vaya fork.