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Many people do it?
I'm thinking of putting some on and am interested to here how others get on with them
and if there is any noticable difference than 140's?
Which version of the Spot?
On a DW - definately.
On a HL / TNT - possibly, but you'll want the longer rockers.
Differences as you'd expect - slacker head angle, sl higher bb. I run Float 36's on my DW, and lod Bomber Z1 Lights (tall 150mm) on my HL with Push rockers. I prefer both bikes in this form than shorter forks.
It's a TNT but no plans to put new rockers on.
Would it be so bad with the standard ones? The rear end never feels out of it's depth with the Van R on, it's up front where the steep head angle exposes my shortcomings, especially on long technical descents.
Check out the mtbr site as they are massive 5 Spot fans on there plus there's plenty of info and tips too. I would have thought it wasn't the travel that's the problem but maybe your stem/handlebar combo. If I remember right though there are a few people who've fitted 160 forks to their 5 Sots even without the longer travel plates.
Depends on what the stock rockers are/were on the TNT - if it's 5.5" then prob works fine. If 5" then may be a tad too much. Also depends on what 160mm fork you are trying. For example, Floats can be reduced internally if you find 160mm is too much, and a Lyric can be had in u-turn flavour.