I don't know the proper name??

[Nvreloader]

Guys,
I am attempting to mount a long gun carrying rack (gun case) to the front forks of both my E bikes,
the Wart Hog bike poses no problems,
BUT,
the Juggs 4 bike won't work because the way the front fork operates/compresses.

In simple terms,
the WH forks compress at the bottom, with the bottom ends going up inside the fork arms,
all the compression action is at the bottom of the fork arms,
BUT
the Juggs bike is just the opposite, the forks compress into the fork legs from the top,
then goes into the fork arms, all the compression action is at the top of the forks.

I have clamps that can be attached to the top/middle of the forks, that will hold the rifle securely.
I do not want to mount the rifle to the handle bar or carry on my back, been that route and don't like it.

What is the correct name/terminology of the 2 different types/style of Forks?
Thoughts or suggestions...
Tia

 

[twy]

Conventional and inverted.

On inverted forks, the stanchion (tube) is on the bottom. Not sure if this is correct "bicycle" terminology.

 

[PCeBiker]

Inverted forks
I personally think it's a better design because any dirt stuck on the stanchion will be pushed down and fall off.
Crap on top of the stanchion with a normal fork, can work it's way into and wreck the seals and sealing surface.

Also, the outer tube of the fork has a larger diameter than the inner stanchion tube, so the outer tube would be more rigid, and better to be attached to the frame than the wheel.
A smaller diameter inner stanchion should weigh less too, so less moving mass.

I actually bought double shoulder downhill inverted air forks with a thru axle for my new ebike before the ebike arrived thinking they would fit, but the steering stem was too short.

I needed at least a 260mm steerer tube.
I also bought new 29" front wheel, Shwalbe Hurricane tire, and tube to go with it, but it's All been sitting for more than a year, brand new and unused,..

I ended up with SR Suntour downhill forks with 160mm of travel but they aren't double shoulder and they aren't inverted.

I do like the Suntour forks, but I still like the idea of inverted and double shoulder.

I can look down the stanchions as I'm riding and see the stanchions wobbling front to back on my Suntour forks.


They do have a pretty cool quick release front axle, but I haven't removed my wheel very often.
I don’t need to remove my front wheel in 4 seconds flat.