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[Closed] 44mm offset forks on a bike designed for 51mm offset forks

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My bike came with 51mm offset forks and 29er wheels

Im now running 27.5 wheels (frame's flip chip now in the high position) and Ive been offered some 44mm offset forks at a very good price

So is there any downsides to changing to a 44mm offset fork?


 
Posted : 10/11/2019 6:23 pm
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Might feel a bit ponderous (more trail=more resistance to changing direction) but…


 
Posted : 10/11/2019 6:57 pm
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A smaller wheel turns quicker with a given rake. So shortening the rake for a smaller wheel makes sense.


 
Posted : 10/11/2019 7:03 pm
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Cool so all should be ok

Thanks


 
Posted : 11/11/2019 5:59 am