[KanzaKrūzer]

What is the difference between a 9mm Open QR or QR15 Thru axle system?

I am thinking of ordering this fork for my 2011 Kona Unit, but don't know which model to order.

Fox 32 F29 100 Forks 2011
Specifically designed for 29er platform
Weight (including axle): 3.92lb/ 1.78kg
Travel: 3.9 Inches/ 100mm
Adjustments
RLC - Low-speed Compression, Lever actuated lockout, Lockout Force adjust, Air Spring pressure, Rebound
Damper: FIT
Stanchions: NEW Kashima coat
9mm Open QR or QR15 Thru axle system
74mm Post style disc brake mounting
Steerer: 1 1/8 or 1.5 Taper
Spring: Air
Color: White
Intended use: XC

 

[Shark]

What type of front hub do you have on the wheel currently?

 

[KanzaKrūzer]

This is all I can find on the Kona web site.

Frame Material Kona Cromoly Butted
Sizes 16", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Fork P2 29er
Crankarms FSA Comet
Chainrings 32T/Guard
B/B FSA MegaExo
Pedals Kona Jackshit
Chain KMC Z610
Freewheel Formula 18T
F/D N/A
R/D N/A
Shifters N/A
Brake Calipers Avid BB-7 MTB Disc
Front Brake Rotor Avid G2 Clean Sweep 185mm
Rear Brake Rotor Avid G2 Clean Sweep 160mm
Brake Levers Avid FR-5
Headset FSA
Handlebar Kona Energy
Stem Kona XC/Road
Seatpost Kona Double Clamp w/offset
Seat Clamp Kona SeatClamp
Grips Kona Race Light LOG
Saddle WTB Valcon Comp
Front Hub Formula Disc
Rear Hub Formula Disc
Spokes Sandvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr
Rims Alex EN-24
Front Tire Maxxis Ignitor 29x2.1
Rear Tire Maxxis Ignitor 29x2.1
Paint Color White

http://www.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=unit

 

[DBY]

Get the 9mm open qr. To use the 15mm thru axle you'll need a 15mm thru axle hub. The hub currently on your Unit is 9mm qr and I'm not sure if Formula has conversion end caps for 15mm compatibility. Pretty sure they don't.

 

[KanzaKrūzer]

Get the 9mm open qr. To use the 15mm thru axle you'll need a 15mm thru axle hub. The hub currently on your Unit is 9mm qr and I'm not sure if Formula has conversion end caps for 15mm compatibility. Pretty sure they don't.

Thanks for the info!

 

[KanzaKrūzer]

The Rockshox Reba XX 100mm 29" Fork '11 looks like it would also fit.

Reba XX Motion Control damping with external Floodgate, low-speed compression and beginning stroke rebound adjustments | XLoc hydraulic remote lockout is designed to work with Matchmaker X and Avid Disc Brake Levers (XX, X0, CR Mag) | Dual Flow rebound damping allows separate return speeds for large and small impacts | Forged, Hollow AL-66 TV Crown. 32mm 7000 series aluminum upper tubes | Magnesium lower legs | Power Bulge reinforces the lower bushing for increased stiffness and durability | 29er Quick release forks are adjustable to 80mm by installing the included All-Travel spacer | All control knobs are machined aluminum and feature detents | Standard post-mount disc brake mounts accept 6" rotors without adapters; larger rotors accepted with correct adapters | Shock pump included | Intended application: XC and Trail

Fork Travel: 100 mm
Spring: Air
Brake Type: Disc
Lockout: Handlebar Remote
Front Axle Type: 9x1
Front Hub Spacing: 100 mm
Wheel Size: 29er/700c
Wheel Mount Center Offset: 0 mm
Steerer Tube: 1-1/8" Threadless
Steerer Tube Length: 265.0 mm
Crown Race: 30.0
Weight: 3.7 lbs

I assume they are both good suspension forks, but I don't really know which would be better for light singletrack and dirt roads.