Vado SL 4.0 with a suspension fork?

[Allan47.7339]

A normal steerer tube.

I don't think that is a precise enough answer if it referencing a Vado SL. The steerer tube is customized for the future shock system. As far as I know it's not a standard diameter.
Example is to delete the future shock, you need a custom part.

FSD Kit (Future Shock Delete) | The Bike Sauce

Note: Orders placed outside of the United States must provide valid phone number at checkout in order to be processed. Eliminate your Future Shock 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, or newer 3.0 series cartridge and retain a completely factory look. This custom rigid insert has been engineered and lab tested, and...

www.thebikesauce.com

 

[Stefan Mikes]

The steerer tube is customized for the future shock system

Not in Vado SL 1 4.0. Only in 5.0: it is a carbon fork. I use Redshift on my Vado SL 1 4.0; it's a normal steerer.

 

[Allan47.7339]

OK. I thought you were referring to the steerer tube which is part of the fork assembly not the handlebar stem.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Yes I meant the steerer tube. Vado SL 4 and 5 have different forks.

 

[sandyman44]

collecting a 2nd hand vado 4.0 Sl this weekend. I'll frankenbike it with a suspension fork from an old hardtail mtb just to prove the concept, then work out what to actually fit.

 

[Rás Cnoic]

collecting a 2nd hand vado 4.0 Sl this weekend. I'll frankenbike it with a suspension fork from an old hardtail mtb just to prove the concept, then work out what to actually fit.

Good stuff! Was it via ebay or a local shop? Good deal?!

 

[sandyman44]

Good stuff! Was it via ebay or a local shop? Good deal?!

ebay. £1k, which is about right. My understanding to-date is that its will take a 1-1/8" straight tube fork. hoping that one of whats in the garage will fit that, for the test purpose.

 

[Rás Cnoic]

ebay. £1k, which is about right. My understanding to-date is that its will take a 1-1/8" straight tube fork. hoping that one of whats in the garage will fit that, for the test purpose.

Thats a very good price. Fingers crossed on the conversion. Really interested to see the result.