Do Stantions Get Shorter When Reducing Travel On Fox Fork?

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 130mm travel enough for Enduro?

It will be plenty

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Does increasing fork travel Reduce reach?

Any increase in fork travel will slacken the bike and shorten its reach

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Can you adjust travel on FOX 36?

Supplies Needed.

2018 36mm FLOAT forks can be travel adjusted by replacing the air shaft assembly

. 36mm FLOAT NA2 forks can be reduced in travel as low as 100mm (831 air shaft).

How do I increase my travel on FOX fork?

How do you shorten a suspension fork?

How do you adjust a Fox 38?

How do you reduce a travel RockShox fork?

Drop 10cc of RockShox 0-W30 oil into the bottom of each leg and slide the lowers on fully. Screw the bolts back in and torque to 7.3nm. Pop the rebound adjuster on. As you have adjusted the travel of the fork, you may need to

adjust the volume spacers in the fork

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Can I 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

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How does fork length affect handling?

Longer offset results in less trail, which makes for a lighter but twitchier steering feel

. Conversely, shorter offset forks increase the trail, which makes for more stable, heavier steering especially in steep corners or bumpy sections.

Can you increase travel on Fox 34?

Please note:

34mm FLOAT forks can be travel adjusted by replacing the air shaft assembly

. 34mm forks can be reduced in travel as low as 110mm. 2016 27.5in 34mm forks may have travel extended up to 160mm.

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.

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.

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.

How do you adjust the fork travel on FOX 36?

How do you adjust a FOX 36 fork?

Low-speed compression adjustment is useful to control fork performance during rider weight shifts, G-outs, and other slow inputs. FOX recommends

turning adjusters fully clockwise until they come to a gentle stop (approximately 2 in-lb/ 0.2 Nm torque) then turning counter-clockwise to the recommended setting

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What’s the difference between FOX 34 and 36?

Can you put a 120mm fork on a 100mm bike?

For all around riding,

should be fine

, but you may notice it’s a bit harder to keep the front wheel down on the steep uphills.

Can you make a Fox 36 140mm?

2018-19 Fox Float 36 Air Shaft Assembly, 140mm

Well you have come to the right place.

This is all you need to bring your 27.5 or 29′′ Fox Float 36 to 140mm of travel

! No need for special tools, or any other parts, this will be the only thing you need to change the travel and get ripping on those trails again.

Do volume spacers reduce travel?

Two different things,

adding a volume spacer won’t reduce the travel

, it’ll ‘stiffen’ up the air spring giving it a bit more mid stroke support and ramp up at the end typically.

Can you shorten motorcycle forks?

Can you lower bike forks?

Manufacturers set fork height for neutral handling.

By lowering the front end, you are manipulating the bike’s rake and trail settings

. Without getting too technical, this will make your bike quicker turning at the expense of reducing high-speed stability.

How do you shorten a mountain bike fork?

Can you reduce travel on a Fox 38?

yes. Every single fox fork has this ability, regardless of wheel size and year.

Can you change Fox 38 travel?

Fox’s 38 Float air shaft

allows you to adjust the travel of your fork to suit the bike you’re installing it on

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Do Fox 38 forks come with volume spacers?