new forks giant trance

Blue Parker

thinking about changing my stock 120mm forks on a Giant Trance x5 to something bigger 140-160mm, what effect will this have other than changing the head angle and what will this mean out on the trail.
Any one done this or similar?

bonezy

It will slightly change the geometry of the bike, but more importantly check that it won't invalidate the warranty. It'll also place extra stress on certain parts of the frame, which may be dangerous.

anjs

140 should be fine quite a common change

Proutster

See my X4 in my sig below - it's made a big difference, the new forks are so much smoother and the extra 30mm gives quite a bit of a confidence boost on the downs.

Go for it!!

kdawg74

General rule of thumb is too only increase travel by 20mm.

1mancity2

I did this on my Trance went for 140mm Rev, best kit change I have done by far.

Blue Parker

Cheers guys, I have made a few mods too:
Wheels Maxic 317s with XT hubs (replaced due to exit stage front in Swinley) - well done merlin for some good hoops
New bars and stem Kyak (I think - atherton jobbies)
Odi Ruffian grips- very good
FSA carbon seatpost (with a whopping 1 inch drop due to bend in seat tube)
Be-one very light saddle- quite comfy after a while
Nobby nics front and rear - did not like the Kenda Surprise Nevagals - met with the floor a few times.
Now got some xt shifters to fit and looking longingly at Xt brakes.
Also switched for a 11-32 slx hub - saves a bit of wieght over the standard and I do not miss the 34t.

So anyone want to give me a 140mm set of forks for free - getting tricky hiding stuff up my shirt to get past her in doors...

Blue Parker

Meant to say mine is a Giant Trance x5 (2009)

anjs

If you buy second hand make sure the sterrer is long enough as the larger trances have a long head tube