Interesting! thanks for the massive response!
Does adding the spacer not just increase the axle-to-crown length but retain 160mm travel? Whilst it indicates 170 on the u-turn stanchion do you still only get 160mm travel, but the benefits of a slacker head angle? Also, have you had any issues with spring binding?
Regardless of travel i think the geometry effects is one of the major benefits i’m after. Think i may use the spacer and also employ a works components headset to slacken things out. I’m fitting it to an Ironhorse 6point and it’s great bike but does have a slightly steep head angle. This should sort it a treat!
Fork spacer will raise the front a bit whilst the angled headset will lower it back down, but with a slacker headangle.
Cheers guys,
Rich