fox forks

markey
markey Posts: 27
edited April 2009 in MTB buying advice
hi all just after some advice

i have a giant xtc frame i am biulding up , fairly new to biulding my own bike , i am looking at a set of fox forks 120rl floats , the xtc originally come with 100mm travel forks can i change the amount of travel on these new forks , if i cant will it affect the geometry of the bike if i go with them ,

thanks mark

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  • Airienteer
    Airienteer Posts: 695
    It will slightly affect the geometry, as it will give it a slacker head angle (probably a good thing). But to be honest a 20mm change shouldn't be a problem.
  • Whytepeak
    Whytepeak Posts: 2,616
    An extra 20mm will effect the handling. Check the axle-crown lengths that giant recomend with this frame - putting the fox on it could negate the warranty. Also this would put extra strain on the headtude with could lead to a drastic failure. ask Giant and see what they say - I'd stick to 100mm if I were you.
    Now that we are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves. ROMANS 15:1

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