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Scooter Forks for Every Configuration
We supply robust and lightweight scooter forks suitable for any kind of scooter. Whether your pro scooter is fine-tuned for park, street, or anything in between, you will discover a fork that aligns with your setup and personal taste.
Below, we’ll address fundamental questions you might encounter when replacing your scooter fork. For an in-depth exploration, consider this: Scooter Forks Purchasing Guide.
Scooter Forks: An Informal Guide
If you’re uncertain about selecting a scooter fork, adhere to these straightforward guidelines:
- Choose a fork that accommodates both the diameter and core width of your wheels
- Ensure the fork is compatible with your compression system
Phew! Continue reading to shed light on the insights behind these guidelines.
Wheel Compatibility – Diameter and Width
Wheel Diameter
Verify the maximum wheel diameter your fork supports before purchasing. Most forks suit 110 mm wheels, though some can handle up to 120 mm or 125 mm. Installing overly large wheels on your fork is not an option. The maximum wheel diameter supported is specified in the fork's details.
Wheel Core Width
The standard width for scooter wheels is 24 mm, but wider wheels are gaining popularity. Some forks designed for wide wheels come with spacers, enabling you to fit narrower wheels as well. However, a wide wheel won’t fit in a fork designed solely for narrow wheels.
Forks & Compression
If you select a fork compatible with your existing compression system, installation should be hassle-free.
SCS and HIC forks are generally interchangeable, and many forks are denoted by the manufacturer to function with both systems. Some forks are specifically optimised for SCS or HIC, which primarily pertains to how much of the fork extends above the headset. HIC forks might be slightly longer than SCS forks, requiring a spacer to function with an SCS clamp if using an HIC-optimised fork.
IHC fork tubes are slimmer than other variants and are best used solely with an IHC compression setup. If you have a valid reason to deviate from this rule, explore our selection of IHC-to-HIC conversion shims in the scooter compression parts section.
12-Standard Scooter Forks Divulge a Different Breed
12STD scooter forks adapt to larger axles and bearings and also support larger wheels.
While using spacers and fittings allows you to mount standard-sized axles and bearings on a 12STD fork, you’ll only enjoy the full advantages if your deck and wheels are compatible with 12STD.
If you’re changing your 12STD fork or transitioning to a 12STD setup, be sure to ascertain whether you’re choosing an SCS or HIC 12STD fork. Select the same as your current setup to avoid compatibility issues between your bar, clamp and compression system.
Wheel Offset – Balance vs Nimbleness
Offset alters your scooter’s control. Greater offset provides enhanced stability and smoother steering. Zero-offset forks position the wheel right under the bar – rendering the scooter nimbler and facilitating nose wheelies, but they offer less stability at high speeds.
- 10 mm offset: Widely popular, the favoured choice among most scooter riders
- Zero offset: Quick, reactive, suitable for technical tricks
