Hi all, I know my Life is designed around a 100mm fork, however, I've recently acquired a 90–130 Talas and want to have a play with it!
So, wondering if I need to be careful of extending the travel. Does anyone out there run longer forks on 100mm designed frames? Seems to me the Sanderson's headtube is short (105mm on my 18") and at an OK angle (71deg) to go longer.. ?
Is it the case of design purpose–i.e. Sanderson see the frame as a relatively light and nimble trail ride, suited to XC and endro-type outings (rather than a beefy, hardcore, hard-hitting ride)? Or is there a more serious concern with geometry and possible stress/damage to frame due to the increased fork length?
Please help to guide/reassure/save my Life!