RS Reba - shortening travel - why?

Jamieg285
Jamieg285 Posts: 98
edited February 2012 in MTB general
My new bike (first with suspension forks) has RS Reba, and came with two plastic collars which I have been told is so that I can reduce the travel.

My question is why would I want to do that? What are the pros and cons of running it as it is (100mm) compared to reduced (I'm guessing 90mm, looking at the spacer size)

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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    You might want to fit it to a shorter travel frame that isn't warrantied for the length, or that is designed around the shorter travel. Or sometimes, just a matter of taste. You may also be able to lengthen it.
    Uncompromising extremist
  • StefanP
    StefanP Posts: 429
    Or you are an XC whippet and race a lot, in which case, much above 80mm isn't neccessary

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