100 to 120mm Forks

Alister Gray
Alister Gray Posts: 8
edited December 2011 in MTB buying advice
I'm looking to upgrade the forks that came on a Cannondale Trail SL 5. Currently have RST Omega 100mm forks fitted.

I ride XC and rough singletrack, and I'm thinking 120mm fork would be better suited to my needs. Could these be fitted to the frame without affecting the balance/stability of the bike, or should I stick with 100mm forks? It's an XL frame, so would this be a factor involved when deciding whether to increase the fork size?

Cheers

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  • amclinden
    amclinden Posts: 101
    Well I have a fuji hardtail for similar purposes, tomorrow with my xmas money I will be Ordering a Rochshox recon silver TK coil for £100 of ON-One :)
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  • Pudseyp
    Pudseyp Posts: 3,514
    A 120mm for will be fine....the frame size doesn't matter as no matter what size the geometry and head angles are usually identicle..

    A Recon/Reba would be a good choice or a Tora Air
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  • BigStu2
    BigStu2 Posts: 794
    Check out On Ones site for cheap 120mm Rock shox at nearly 50% off.
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  • Alister Gray
    Alister Gray Posts: 8
    I like the look of the Rebas. Might have to get a pair once I've saved up for a few weeks.

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