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[Closed] 2014 / 2015 (same?) Rockshox Pike 29er 140mm - offset confusion.....

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[b](As above to be fitted to a 2Souls QH)
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About to hit the button on a pair of these ๐Ÿ™‚

What is the reason for choosing the 51mm offset version?

I was all set to buy the standard offset....

Your input would be appreciated, as I'm going to order the forks on Friday - Christmas present to self! ๐Ÿ™‚

Thanks in advance,

Alan.


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 11:02 pm
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Not technically minded but is it not to do with the steerer angle, I thought the 51mm version would give a more nimble/lighter steering feel.The greater the offset number might recreate the steering feel you get from a 26" ride.
Could be wrong though!

This might help

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/To-the-Point-Wheel-Diameter-VS-Fork-Offset.html


 
Posted : 17/12/2014 8:09 am
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http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/51mm-offset-pikes

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/46mm-vs-51mm-29er-fork-offset-help-deciding

Thread I started is the one at the top. Never did get a definitive answer but I'm very happy with my 51mm Pikes and they got good feedback in a ST mag 29er review a while back so I'd recommend them


 
Posted : 17/12/2014 8:57 am
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I see the decision is made! Have you contacted 2souls yet? They're a micro brand and manufacture on small batch runs. Its unlikely that you'll get one off the shelf unless your timing is fortunate.


 
Posted : 17/12/2014 9:17 am
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A bit more time researching tonight then.....

Scienceofficer:

You are indeed correct - I just paid for the frame this morning.

I was fortunate enough to get the [b]very last ceramic coated in XL![/b] ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 17/12/2014 10:33 am
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Nice!


 
Posted : 17/12/2014 11:39 am
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Google G2 geometry, plenty about it online from Trek/Gary Fisher etc.

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Posted : 17/12/2014 1:04 pm