Thanks BWD – factor that in because the zero-stack tapered option would actually give a lower front end than the Rev?
If you run a zero stack lower headset cup – if you have a tapered or 1.5 or 44mm headtube, it lowers the front end slightly, so if you go from that to an external cup, which you have to with a tapered steerer then the fork will effectively be around 10mm or whatever taller even though technically the AC is the same. If you’re already using an external cup lower headset, it shouldn’t be a factor.
Anyone that knows if it´s easier to run the Pike with a little more sag in order to lower AC?
When I try this on my dual air Rev it doesn´t work so well as I tend to bottom out easily.
I did just that on my mutant Ragley Ti – you can add an extra bottomless token or two which means the travel ramps up so you’re less likely to bottom out even with reduced pressures. So yes, basically you can do that. Or you can modify the air shaft to lower the fork by, say, 10mm if that makes sense.