Not really.
Any increase in fork travel will slacken the bike and shorten its reach
.
Is 150mm travel too much for a hardtail?
Personally, I find 150mm of travel more appropriate on a full suspension than on a hardtail
. I think it’s not overkill if you ride DH often but if you ride light trail that has some big climbs, then it would probably be overkill. It really depends on the style of bike and terrain.
Is 160mm travel too much for trail riding?
160mm of travel is only really needed if you’re hitting big hucks, or you’re smashing really long bouldery fast descents
. Do I need 160mm travel? 99% of the time, no.
Is 120 enough to travel?
In addition, you’re not likely to notice much difference between a 120mm, 130mm, and 140mm fork. Honesty,
a 120mm fork is enough travel for most Trail riders
.
Is 150 mm of travel enough for downhill?
Long-travel bikes usually have 150-170mm of rear travel to handle tough downhill trails
. Front travel often matches rear travel but sometimes can be more. Trail and enduro bikes fall into this category. They absorb big hits and smooth out rough terrain.
Can I put a 160mm fork on a 150mm bike?
A 160mm will probably slacken the bike a bit and make for a more stable DH experience at the expensive of climbing ability
. Running up to 180mm on a bike designed around 150mm will probably be too much, and make the overall handling poor and undesirable.
Is 130mm travel enough for Enduro?
It will be plenty
.
What does 150mm travel mean?
150mm – 160mm Travel: “All Mountain” Bikes
Around 150-160mm travel is generally what bike companies are calling “All Mountain” bikes. These are
designed to go down rough trails quickly, while still maintaining at least some degree of uphill friendliness
.
Is 140mm travel too much?
140mm of travel is not much in real terms
…its just like a slight bend of the legs… I think many people get caught up in exactly how much travel to use. The important thing is that the travel you use suits the bike design and wont spoil the angles or turn it into a “chopper”.
Is 170mm travel too much?
But Yeah,
170mm will still be fine
, you are getting on for DH-esq travel, however if you think you might make use of it, or it will help you man up a shade more then there’s no harm in giving it a whirl.
Is 120mm too much for XC?
If looking to optimize for racing on less technical trails, go 100. If looking for more flexibility to ride gnarlier stuff, go with a modern geometry 120.
With 120, you won’t lose much in terms of speed in XCM
, and the bike will be more capable and open up more terrain you can ride and have fun on.
Can I put a 140mm fork on a 100mm bike?
There is no good reason to slap 140mm fork on a frame that is designed for 100
. It will no ride better and it may break, like many other already noted.
Is 160mm travel too much for hardtail?
It depends totally on your riding style and the intended use. For pretty much XC or dirt jump, go with a 100mm XC or dirt jump fork. For general trail riding a 120 to 130 would work well.
For AM to light Free ride a 140 to 160mm fork would be the ticket
.
Can you reduce MTB fork travel?
Yes, your a2c will change by whatever you reduce the travel by
. The spring rate will also be affected so you will have to add a few more psi to achieve the correct sag (according to the Fox link below). Keep in mind that reducing the travel will also change the geometry of your bike. Take a look at the link below.
Is 150 mm travel enough for Enduro?
Slide trail will be absolutely fine.
150 mm travel fork is plenty
! You will have fun for sure. If you are the biker for big jumps & drops and bike parks the Swoop is a great bike.
What does 120mm travel mean?
travel is how far down the fork can compress (how much shorter it will get when it is pushed as far as it will go) like spawne said, short travell (usually 120mm or less) is for
cross country
, medium (130-160mm usually) is for trail, or all mountain riding. anything 160mm or more will be for downhill or freeride.
How much travel should you use?
Set sag between 20-30%.
If you only ride smooth trails, you should still use about 3/4 of the travel
. Measure this, since the exposed stanchion is longer than fork travel. If you start to ride harder or start to ride rougher trails and bigger drops, you will need to add air.
How much suspension travel does a car have?
The amount of shock travel needed depends on the type of suspension you are working with (solid axle, or independent) so it is best to consider wheel travel as well. Most street driven vehicles should have
a minimum of 2.5-3” of compression travel at the wheel and 2-2.5” of rebound travel
as a good rule of thumb.
Are trail bikes good for jumps?
Are enduro bikes good for jumping?
Can an Enduro Bike Handle the Jumps and Drops Going Downhill?
Absolutely
. Enduro bikes are hearty and can handle most gnarly trails. For most people enduro bikes can easily handle the same trails in the same way as a trail bike.
Can you put 150mm forks on a 120mm bike?
If you are one who likes to test things and push boundaries and if the frame was no longer of any value to you using a 120mm fork, you could give the 150mm a go and see what happens. But just be ready for the worst to possibly happen.
It is possible, nothing will prevent you from doing so
.
Can you put a 130mm fork on a 100mm bike?
at 130mm you’ll probably be fine, I wouldn’t put anything bigger on there
. The kona frames are pretty strong, I used to run a 130mm fork on my 100mm jump bike for AM and a lottle more FR riding, I was fine.
Can I put a 120mm fork on a 80mm bike?
120mm would be long for an XC frame that came with an 80mm fork.
I doubt the manufacturer would recommend this
, however lot’s of people do those kinds of swaps without significant issues. It is pushing the design limits of the frame, and if you’re pushing the limits of what the bike can do, you may run into problems.
Why do 29 bikes have less travel?
Largely because of their
lower attack angle
, 29ers roll over trail obstacles easier than 27.5-inch wheels. This translates to a slightly smoother ride and a bit less effort to keep the bike going.
Can you ride XC bike on trails?
Can you ride XC trails on a trail bike?
Yes, you can ride a trail bike on cross-country terrain
! Having the right bike for the terrain that you are riding is always going to improve your overall experience.
Are XC bikes good for trails?
Considering the overall speed,
the cross country bikes are far much faster than trails bikes
. While the trail bikes can take a corner quite aggressively with more grip, the cross country is able to maneuver sharper corners with more agility. The trail bikes do break faster and more precisely.
