160mm on 140mm frame?

freddy-b

Hey,

Could i put a 160mm fox float 36 on my Splesh Stumpjumper FSR expert 2010?

It Currently has the stock 140mm Fox talas 32...

Thanks,
freddy

supersonic

Pretty sure these are 140mm max, though contact Spesh UK to check.

freddy-b

supersonic wrote:

Pretty sure these are 140mm max, though contact Spesh UK to check.

i contacted specialized,

They say that i shouldn't increase the travel length more than 10% so that means 154mm ( because of warranty )

So i guess its alright if i put 160mm... its only 6mm more than their * recommended*

What do you think?

thanks,
freddy

cooldad

As long as you don't whinge if it goes wrong.

Northwind

freddy-b wrote:

So i guess its alright if i put 160mm... its only 6mm more than their * recommended*

Nah, it's 6mm more than their maximum, and 20mm more than their recommended.

Thing is this... Yes, plenty of frames will be fine with it, but Specialized are pretty canny about their frame construction, which means they're not particularily overbuilt (that means excess weight generally).

But also... As a general rule, many frames will handle it as long as you don't ride too hard. But if you're not riding hard then what's the point of fitting 160mm forks?

1mancity2

Get a 150mm fork but whats the point for 10mm? can I ask why you want a 160mm fork, blowing all your travel, thicker stantions?

benpinnick

I ran 150s on my spesh FSR and I wouldnt have gone any longer than that, the steering was becoming vague at best.