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  • 100 mm forks on a stumpy??
  • somouk
    Free Member

    I’ve just agreed to buy a Stumpjumper that is designed for 120-140 mm forks. I only have 100 mm forks for now, am I going to die?

    I know its going to affect its ability to go downhill but what about general road/gravel trail riding?

    Thanks,
    Mart

    Posted 12 years ago
    stumpyjon
    Full Member

    Full suss or hardtail? My 2007 FS has TALAS forks on so can vary from 100 to 140mm. I usually leave it in 140mm setting and drop to 100mm for steep climbing. 120mm is probably optimum, personally I wouldn’t want 100mm all the time, but then I’m used to the bike with 140mm up front.

    Posted 12 years ago
    philpott
    Free Member

    20mm will only change the head angle about half a degree. It will be fine, just less stable going downhill. It will probably end up with the geometry of a trail bike from 5-10 years ago.

    Posted 12 years ago
    sambob
    Free Member

    It’ll be fine, I used a 100mm(normally dragged down a bit) Reba on my 120mm travel FSR XC and it was fine, if a little steep.

    Posted 12 years ago
    Matt24k
    Free Member

    Bit cheeky this but here goes as it could be to your benefit.
    I’m just about to put a pair of 2008 Revelation Dual Air 426 130mm with remote lock out on the For Sale forum. I will change the oil before I sell them. Yours for £145 inc postage. email in profile.

    Posted 12 years ago
    somouk
    Free Member

    I would be tempted by those forks if I hadn’t just bought the frame. I’ll just keep an eye on the classifieds and when the cash flow is better i’ll get some bigger forks 🙂

    Posted 12 years ago
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