Can a kinesis xc120 take 140mm forks?

hbrashaw
hbrashaw Posts: 286
edited September 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
Kinesis say it's designed for 100-130mm forks, but i've seen some people run 140's with them- lawman? i was thinking of using RS recon solo air 140's with it. Is 130 a max limit, or is it safe or warrantied with 140's?

Thanks

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  • shm_uk
    shm_uk Posts: 683
    May not be warrantee'd for 140mm forks, but 10mm over the max suggested travel shouldn't be unsafe.

    Longer fork will change the handling of the bike a little though ...

    The Recon's may only have 10mm more travel than your current forks, but they may also have a taller crown.
  • Andy!
    Andy! Posts: 433
    can you not fit a spacer to the fork to drop it? Is it an "all travel adjust" fork?
    Merlin Malt 2
  • hbrashaw
    hbrashaw Posts: 286
    Just to clear it up, i don't have either yet, i'm just planning a build, the forks are AT, so i might drop them, but it should be ok at 140mm, thanks for your help.
  • compo
    compo Posts: 1,370
    There's only one way to find out...... :P
    Either great riding or epic headset snappage :twisted:
    GREAT SUCCESS!

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