2011 Heckler - 130mm forks? - Singletrack World Magazine October 22, 2010

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2011 Heckler – 130mm forks?
penguinni
Full Member

As I type, my new Heckler frame is speeding its way to me and should be here next week. I plan to swap everything from my Blur onto the Heckler – including my Magura Lauren 130 forks.

Will the 130s suffice or should I really look for a set of 140 Revelations to do the frame justice?

And will my chain be ok too? I was wondering if the move from VPP will affect the chain length?

Thanks

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Posted 13 years ago

Teetosugars
Free Member

160mm is where it’s at…

🙂

But yeah, 130 would be fine…

Posted 13 years ago

swisstony
Free Member

i wouldn’t buy new forks for an extra 10mm but as above i would for an extra 30mm

As for chain length you’ll have to check

Posted 13 years ago

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jonny-m
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i have 150 revs on mine which feels good. not tried any other though tbh

Posted 13 years ago

Rivett
Free Member

160mm Van 36’s here, but I’m sure it will be ok.

Posted 13 years ago

santacrews
Free Member

I,m not sure a set of 130’s will do the Heckler much justice at all ?
I would certainly be looking at the something with a fair ammount of travel = 160mm

As for the chain, if its come off a Blur i’d say it was OK ? depending on age and condition and its relative wear to the rest of the drivetrain !

The Heckler isnt VPP though its a single pivot pretty much like the Blur its replacing.

Posted 13 years ago

cynic-al
Free Member

Why not try them and see?

I have xc’d my 03 Heckler by running 130 Revs. Works great.

Posted 13 years ago

holyhutzpa
Free Member

Tried winding my pikes down to 130 at the weekend – it’s doable, but not great… And mine’s the older model. Save up for 160mm forks – maybe Lyriks 🙂

Posted 13 years ago