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[Closed] Trek G2 geometry with "normal" fork

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Considering a S/H Trek Superfly 2013 FS frame from one of our own, and I was imagining I could pair it with a pair of Rebas of unknown but considerable vintage that I happen to have.

I think the Trek was designed around G2 geometry which was intended to be run with a fork with more rake, I think.

Is it significant, what will happen with this set-up?


 
Posted : 12/04/2017 7:18 pm
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I dunno but my Xcal feels good with non g2 Fox forks, it doesn't feel 'funny' or anything in the steering dept,
All g2 is is the fork offset, I don't think the frames themselves are any different than whatever normal is nowadays..


 
Posted : 12/04/2017 7:38 pm
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I have a trek g2 Reba that's off my girlfriends superfly on eBay if you are interested.


 
Posted : 12/04/2017 7:38 pm
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Handling will be a little slower with a non-G2 fork. Some might prefer that, others not, and some don't notice.

G2 forks are 51mm offset - used to be exclusive to Trek, but now it's a standard option on most forks.


 
Posted : 12/04/2017 8:15 pm
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Isn't it literally just 51mm offset? I worried about this til I discovered my Pikes were also 51mm offset.


 
Posted : 12/04/2017 8:17 pm
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Totally fine, go for it.


 
Posted : 12/04/2017 9:08 pm
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Will see how it goes then. Might drop the dude a line later.


 
Posted : 12/04/2017 9:51 pm
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Apparently a number of the trek xc pro's have run "normal" offset forks over the years as they prefer the slower handling. So should be fine.


 
Posted : 13/04/2017 6:28 am
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but the frame bit of the G2 concept was a slightly longer than average top tube?

And in the meantime many other brands have gone longer still anyway.


 
Posted : 13/04/2017 6:50 am
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I'm likely to use narrower bars than the fashion anyway so it might work out. Certainly not a no-go anyway - thanks folks.


 
Posted : 13/04/2017 8:59 am