Spacers and Fork dimensions
DCR00
Posts: 2,160
Afternoon all
Does fitting travel spacers alter the actual length of the fork ?
Example
Using spacers you reduce the travel from 150mm to 140mm. Does the spacer change the length of the fork, or just the amount of travel in the spring ? Tech docs appear to suggest the latter
So you couldnt fit 150mm forks to a 140mm frame by using spacers to reduce the travel as they have no effect on the length of the fork and hence the change in head angle
Does fitting travel spacers alter the actual length of the fork ?
Example
Using spacers you reduce the travel from 150mm to 140mm. Does the spacer change the length of the fork, or just the amount of travel in the spring ? Tech docs appear to suggest the latter
So you couldnt fit 150mm forks to a 140mm frame by using spacers to reduce the travel as they have no effect on the length of the fork and hence the change in head angle
0
Comments
-
Most forks do change in crown to axle length - all rockshox do when AT spacers are added.0
-
just like most forks, what would be the point in reducing how far a fork can move unless it also changes the height."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0
