120mm fork upgrade on hardrock??

kenone

Just found some mx comps (06 model) for 160 quid, have been warned they can affect handling with my type of frame though, waddya reckon?

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supersonic

Its designed around a 100mm fork are the recent Hardrocks, so it will make the angles roughly 1 degree slacker. This will slow down the handling. Also Zocchis are slightly longer crown to axle than most forks for a given travel. MX comps can be internally reduced in travel.

However, the MX Pro 2007 is only 145 quid, and has external rebound adjustment!

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Its designed around a 100mm fork are the recent Hardrocks, so it will make the angles roughly 1 degree slacker. This will slow down the handling. Also Zocchis are slightly longer crown to axle than most forks for a given travel. MX comps can be internally reduced in travel.

However, the MX Pro 2007 is only 145 quid, and has external rebound adjustment!


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Is it worthb payin the extra few quid for same forks with eta?
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supersonic

ETA lowers the fork to leave about 30mm of travel, useful for climbing. Whether that is good for you, I don't know!

I'd be tempted to get a Tora U turn fork if you are unsure about travel. You can adjust anywhere betweeen 85 and 130mm.

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kenone

Looks like im gonna get the pros with eta not much more money and seems a worthwhile add-on, thanks for your help.
So many products on the market and so many different views from people! guess ill just have to find out for myself thanks again


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