which fork should i go for

nebune
nebune Posts: 6
edited August 2015 in MTB workshop & tech
just bought a GIANT ATX PRO 18" frame.
question is what fork should i fit on it or what is the biggest travel to a fork that i could have without making it look stupid. keep in mind that the frame is for 26" wheels and straight 1 1/8" steerer fork.

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Probably about whatever it came with. It's not a matter of looking stupid, it's a matter of snapping the frame and killing you.
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  • nebune
    nebune Posts: 6
    i wanna do my own build, so it came without the fork.
    i'll rprase the Q :D what is the biggest travel that i could have on a fork for that frame please ?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Originally came with 100mm forks, you could probably get away with 120's, but I certainly wouldn't go longer than that.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    I would stick with 100mm. It's an old fashioned style frame so I would want to raise the bottom bracket any higher than it already is.
    Something like a Rockshox Reba would be ideal.
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