Early Vector fork compatability with ULM Vector forks

[red855]

Can anyone tell me if the later Vector forks with the upper link mount (ULM) are exactly same as the original 855 Vectors apart from the steerer length and ULM.  I currently have 1" steerer Vectors with a Risse Genesis shock and am looking to get a set of the later forks to remove the steerer tube and ULM to refit on my forks.  Will this work?

I don't want to end up with a Risse shock I can't use if the shock lengths are different.  I was going to check the CVI site but doesn't seem to be there anymore (are they still around?)

Thanks

[orange]

CVI went bust april '06 unfortunately. May get chance to measure shock lengths tomorrow if nobody else answers here.

[kiwi]

i have a later vector fork right here,,,literally 2 metres away,the elastomers are toast so dont know if i can give you a original shock length or not...I am pretty sure the fork will be exactly the same save the ulm related changes...If you are getting a later model fork why worry about tthe compatibility.If you get a risse make sure you tell them its for the vector fork not the Crosslink.I think there is a length difference

[red855]

Shame about CVI, I'll need to find someone else in UK should it need servicing at some point..

I too was assuming Proflex would have just re-engineered the top mount and left all other dimensions as was, otherwise the redesign/remanufacturing costs would have been huge and possibly prohibitive at the time.

kiwi - Risse is already on the bike hence my need to try and check shock lengths if possible before picking up a secondhand fork.