What does offset mean on a fork?

It's how far forward or backward your wheel is. Some like it closer to them for more response, some prefer a further out wheel for mellow feel good for jumps and flowing.

36mm fork means the slot where the wheel sits to the center of the fork leg. a 36mm fork will be harder to nose manual that a 33mm. But for me, that 3mm difference doesnt do much. I think for either to make a difference it has to be atleast 5-7mm difference for the fork to be super different.

This also depends on your headtube. If you have a 75 ht with a 25mm offset fork itll be similar to 74 ht with like 10mm offset forks. If you have a 75.5 with a 35mm offset fork, it is the same for NOSE MANUALS. Personally, even though i dont run it because i cant afford to buy new forks all the time and such, a 75 headtube with 25mm forks SPINS the best for BARSPINS. Another thing that contributes to nose manuals is the length of your stem. If you have a 55mm reach stem you can put your weight over the bars more and over the offset of the forks, giving you much more leverage.

So if you want a relaxed feel, get a 74 headtube with 35mm forks. For a super responsive feel, get a 75.5 headtube and 25mm forks with a SHORT 48mm stem. Anthing in between is great. Personally, i run 32mm offset forks with a 74.5 headtube. It is just fine but i kinda wish i had some Odyssey R25s on it.

For the simplest answer, 36mm will be more stable and 33mm (which really isnt much of a difference) will be a little more responsive. Hope this helps!

I just picked up a pair of fast pitch forks with a 13 mm offset and I ride 75 headtube should be an interesting change from regular pitchforks

ok thanks well said

MaximusBikes wrote:

36mm fork means the slot where the wheel sits to the center of the fork leg. a 36mm fork will be harder to nose manual that a ...more

MaximusBikes wrote:

36mm fork means the slot where the wheel sits to the center of the fork leg. a 36mm fork will be harder to nose manual that a 33mm. But for me, that 3mm difference doesnt do much. I think for either to make a difference it has to be atleast 5-7mm difference for the fork to be super different.

This also depends on your headtube. If you have a 75 ht with a 25mm offset fork itll be similar to 74 ht with like 10mm offset forks. If you have a 75.5 with a 35mm offset fork, it is the same for NOSE MANUALS. Personally, even though i dont run it because i cant afford to buy new forks all the time and such, a 75 headtube with 25mm forks SPINS the best for BARSPINS. Another thing that contributes to nose manuals is the length of your stem. If you have a 55mm reach stem you can put your weight over the bars more and over the offset of the forks, giving you much more leverage.

So if you want a relaxed feel, get a 74 headtube with 35mm forks. For a super responsive feel, get a 75.5 headtube and 25mm forks with a SHORT 48mm stem. Anthing in between is great. Personally, i run 32mm offset forks with a 74.5 headtube. It is just fine but i kinda wish i had some Odyssey R25s on it.

For the simplest answer, 36mm will be more stable and 33mm (which really isnt much of a difference) will be a little more responsive. Hope this helps!

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I run 75.5°, 25mm offset with 52mm reach super responsive.

T-rider wrote:

I run 75.5, 25mm offset with 52mm reach super responsive.

T-rider wrote:

I run 75.5°, 25mm offset with 52mm reach super responsive.

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I would die haha I like 75 headtube with 32 offset. Too bad i dont have it haha

MaximusBikes wrote:

I would die haha I like 75 headtube with 32 offset. Too bad i dont have it haha

MaximusBikes wrote:

I would die haha I like 75 headtube with 32 offset. Too bad i dont have it haha

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i don't know my head tube angle but i run a sunday freeze on some r32s

Soo i can make my bike feel shorter? More responsive with less offset?

RxKing wrote:

Soo i can make my bike feel shorter? More responsive with less offset?

RxKing wrote:

Soo i can make my bike feel shorter? More responsive with less offset?

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if the offset is bigger the bike feels bigger… simple as that

75 headtube, 13 offset forks
shits cash, fine for trails aswell

I'm pretty psyched to get riding them in the spring I don't think ill have any problems adjusting

I didn't know they made 36mm forks. I thought the majority of forks were only 32mm and 25mm.

MaximusBikes wrote:

36mm fork means the slot where the wheel sits to the center of the fork leg. a 36mm fork will be harder to nose manual that a ...more

MaximusBikes wrote:

36mm fork means the slot where the wheel sits to the center of the fork leg. a 36mm fork will be harder to nose manual that a 33mm. But for me, that 3mm difference doesnt do much. I think for either to make a difference it has to be atleast 5-7mm difference for the fork to be super different.

This also depends on your headtube. If you have a 75 ht with a 25mm offset fork itll be similar to 74 ht with like 10mm offset forks. If you have a 75.5 with a 35mm offset fork, it is the same for NOSE MANUALS. Personally, even though i dont run it because i cant afford to buy new forks all the time and such, a 75 headtube with 25mm forks SPINS the best for BARSPINS. Another thing that contributes to nose manuals is the length of your stem. If you have a 55mm reach stem you can put your weight over the bars more and over the offset of the forks, giving you much more leverage.

So if you want a relaxed feel, get a 74 headtube with 35mm forks. For a super responsive feel, get a 75.5 headtube and 25mm forks with a SHORT 48mm stem. Anthing in between is great. Personally, i run 32mm offset forks with a 74.5 headtube. It is just fine but i kinda wish i had some Odyssey R25s on it.

For the simplest answer, 36mm will be more stable and 33mm (which really isnt much of a difference) will be a little more responsive. Hope this helps!

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so can any offset fit on any frame? I have the totalbmx kilabee frame and im thinking on getting some forks with 26mm offset. would that fit?

MaximusBikes wrote:

36mm fork means the slot where the wheel sits to the center of the fork leg. a 36mm fork will be harder to nose manual that a ...more

MaximusBikes wrote:

36mm fork means the slot where the wheel sits to the center of the fork leg. a 36mm fork will be harder to nose manual that a 33mm. But for me, that 3mm difference doesnt do much. I think for either to make a difference it has to be atleast 5-7mm difference for the fork to be super different.

This also depends on your headtube. If you have a 75 ht with a 25mm offset fork itll be similar to 74 ht with like 10mm offset forks. If you have a 75.5 with a 35mm offset fork, it is the same for NOSE MANUALS. Personally, even though i dont run it because i cant afford to buy new forks all the time and such, a 75 headtube with 25mm forks SPINS the best for BARSPINS. Another thing that contributes to nose manuals is the length of your stem. If you have a 55mm reach stem you can put your weight over the bars more and over the offset of the forks, giving you much more leverage.

So if you want a relaxed feel, get a 74 headtube with 35mm forks. For a super responsive feel, get a 75.5 headtube and 25mm forks with a SHORT 48mm stem. Anthing in between is great. Personally, i run 32mm offset forks with a 74.5 headtube. It is just fine but i kinda wish i had some Odyssey R25s on it.

For the simplest answer, 36mm will be more stable and 33mm (which really isnt much of a difference) will be a little more responsive. Hope this helps!

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That_BmxKid wrote:

so can any offset fit on any frame? I have the totalbmx kilabee frame and im thinking on getting some forks with 26mm offset. ...more

That_BmxKid wrote:

so can any offset fit on any frame? I have the totalbmx kilabee frame and im thinking on getting some forks with 26mm offset. would that fit?

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Any offset on any frame correct..

Just comes down to personal preference.. I run 32mm offset Sunday forks.. 32 or 36 not 100% with a S&M BTM 75HT.. I struggle to get into nose manuals but I can pop nollies no problem.. high enough to nollie feeble ledges and shit.. might just be a commitment thing for me really..

Just get what you like.. if you want your front end to be as responsive as your back.. get the 26mm offset.. if you want a mellow front end then get the 36 or 32s..

In the end its personal preference.. but to answer your question yes any offset fits any frame..

BLVCK wrote:

Any offset on any frame correct..

Just comes down to personal preference.. I run 32mm offset Sunday forks.. 32 or 36 not 100% ...more

BLVCK wrote:

Any offset on any frame correct..

Just comes down to personal preference.. I run 32mm offset Sunday forks.. 32 or 36 not 100% with a S&M BTM 75HT.. I struggle to get into nose manuals but I can pop nollies no problem.. high enough to nollie feeble ledges and shit.. might just be a commitment thing for me really..

Just get what you like.. if you want your front end to be as responsive as your back.. get the 26mm offset.. if you want a mellow front end then get the 36 or 32s..

In the end its personal preference.. but to answer your question yes any offset fits any frame..

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thanks man I appreciate it!

That_BmxKid wrote:

so can any offset fit on any frame? I have the totalbmx kilabee frame and im thinking on getting some forks with 26mm offset. ...more

That_BmxKid wrote:

so can any offset fit on any frame? I have the totalbmx kilabee frame and im thinking on getting some forks with 26mm offset. would that fit?

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BLVCK wrote:

Any offset on any frame correct..

Just comes down to personal preference.. I run 32mm offset Sunday forks.. 32 or 36 not 100% ...more

BLVCK wrote:

Any offset on any frame correct..

Just comes down to personal preference.. I run 32mm offset Sunday forks.. 32 or 36 not 100% with a S&M BTM 75HT.. I struggle to get into nose manuals but I can pop nollies no problem.. high enough to nollie feeble ledges and shit.. might just be a commitment thing for me really..

Just get what you like.. if you want your front end to be as responsive as your back.. get the 26mm offset.. if you want a mellow front end then get the 36 or 32s..

In the end its personal preference.. but to answer your question yes any offset fits any frame..

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That_BmxKid wrote:

thanks man I appreciate it!

That_BmxKid wrote:

thanks man I appreciate it!

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Dude. I don't know what BLVCK is smoking, but it won't always work. Especially with Total frames. My friend had a Total and anything under 30 caused his headset to stop spinning well at all.

BLVCK wrote:

Any offset on any frame correct..

Just comes down to personal preference.. I run 32mm offset Sunday forks.. 32 or 36 not 100% ...more

BLVCK wrote:

Any offset on any frame correct..

Just comes down to personal preference.. I run 32mm offset Sunday forks.. 32 or 36 not 100% with a S&M BTM 75HT.. I struggle to get into nose manuals but I can pop nollies no problem.. high enough to nollie feeble ledges and shit.. might just be a commitment thing for me really..

Just get what you like.. if you want your front end to be as responsive as your back.. get the 26mm offset.. if you want a mellow front end then get the 36 or 32s..

In the end its personal preference.. but to answer your question yes any offset fits any frame..

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That_BmxKid wrote:

thanks man I appreciate it!

That_BmxKid wrote:

thanks man I appreciate it!

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Collin_McClenahan wrote:

Dude. I don't know what BLVCK is smoking, but it won't always work. Especially with Total frames. My friend had a Total and ...more

Collin_McClenahan wrote:

Dude. I don't know what BLVCK is smoking, but it won't always work. Especially with Total frames. My friend had a Total and anything under 30 caused his headset to stop spinning well at all.

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This makes sense.Collin knows watsup