Would 160mm forks on a Planet-X Armadillo be OK?

billynobates
billynobates Posts: 89
edited December 2008 in MTB buying advice
Thought i'd get some advise before parting with my hard earned.........
I want to upgrade my Magura Phaons on my Planet-X Armadillo and was wondering whether it would be ok to fit some Van 36's(160mm) 8)

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    I would not as the frame is more suited to 100mm forks.

    PS. No need to SHOUT and topic heading changed to something more suitable.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • billynobates
    billynobates Posts: 89
    nicklouse wrote:
    I would not as the frame is more suited to 100mm forks.

    PS. No need to SHOUT and topic heading changed to something more suitable.
    i beg your pardon all over the place.
  • xtreem
    xtreem Posts: 2,965
    If you want to keep your frame , then buy some Argyles 318/409 or DJ1/4X that will suit.

    If not then, change your frame to someone that supports 160mm forks and buy 36 Van's.
    For less than £200 you can find good freeride frame.
    NS Bikes Eccentric Alu custom - 2016
  • simoncpe
    simoncpe Posts: 26
    i ran mine on 150mm stances for 3 months and did about 600miles fine

    felt abit wired didnt climb all too well but downhill it was great

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