If you are trying to measure total travel you will have to let the air out to easily cycle the fork through the entire range of motion.
Use a zip tie around the stanchion to make the measurement. Push the zip tie down to the wiper seal and then compress the fork all the way
. This is your total travel.
How much travel does my Fox fork have?
The 26′′ fork has 100mm, 120mm and 140mm travel options
with either an open 9mm or bolt-through 15mm axle, plus straight 1.125′′ or tapered steerer. The 650b fork only comes with 100mm travel and a 9mm open axle and a tapered steerer, while the 29′′ fork comes in 100mm with a 9mm dropout or 120mm with a 15mm through-axle.
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.
How do you measure fork suspension?
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 150mm travel enough for Enduro?
What should I look for in the best enduro mountain bikes? An enduro bike is basically a mountain bike with
at least 150mm of suspension travel
, but more commonly 160-180mm. They’re built for the rigours of racing full-bore downhill whilst being sufficiently efficient on climbs and contouring trails too.
Is Kashima coating worth it?
It definitely has some value, so it’s not completely worthless
. In general, I believe it is safe to say that it is not worth it on rear shocks, since they generally have low amounts of friction and negligible durability concerns.
How much travel does Fox 34 have?
The new 34 comes in
130mm or 140mm
travel and with either the GRIP2 damper or Fox’s familiar (and simpler) FIT4, which is 75 grams lighter, fits a remote, and has one rebound knob and a three-position (open/medium/firm) lever.
How much travel is Fox 36?
36mm FLOAT NA2 forks can be reduced in travel as low as 100mm (831 air shaft). Certain 36mm FLOAT forks may have their tavel extended only if they were built with a damper that can be extended safely to the new longer travel. 36mm Speed-Ped-Elec and 831 forks can only be extended to have
up to 160mm maximum travel
.
Is 150mm travel too much for a hardtail?
Those roots and rocks can ping you offline, despite being sure of your steering inputs. Too much travel can also dull the feedback of your trail bike. We recommend that a trail fork ideally have 34mm stanchions, at 130-140mm, for a 29er –
possibly, up to 150mm, for the smaller 27.5in wheel size
.
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
.
Can you put a 130mm fork on a 120mm bike?
Nope. It will be fine and will take more than 10mm to make an appreciable change
. You might notice the handling difference, but it will be slight and won’t negatively affect anything.
How do I know my fork size?
The diameter of your frame’s head tube will determine the diameter you need on your forks’ steerer tube
(the long metal bit that goes through the frame).
How do I know if my fork traveled?
If you are trying to measure total travel you will have to let the air out to easily cycle the fork through the entire range of motion.
Use a zip tie around the stanchion to make the measurement. Push the zip tie down to the wiper seal and then compress the fork all the way
. This is your total travel.
How do I know what size forks to buy?
Wheel sizes
If you have 27.5/650B or 29in wheels then you need the corresponding size fork
. Tip: if you have 26in wheels you can use 26in size forks (obviously) but you can also get away with running a 27.5/650B fork without messing up your bike’s handling significantly.
How much difference does 20mm of travel make?
As a rough estimate, each 20mm of travel added will correlate to a
one-degree
difference in the head tube angle.
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 140mm travel enough for Squamish?
It’s not so much bike that easier trails are boring and the trails where it’s just not enough bike are trails I am not going to ride anyways.
Today’s crop of 140-150mm 29ers are super capable
. You could argue that the longer travel bike covers the same ground and has more margin of safety on the more difficult trails.
Is 150 mm travel too much?
150mm is absolute overkill for every trail in the lower peninsula
. Get a downcountry bike instead if you want to go the full suspension route. Or a rowdy hardtail.
Will Ibis make an aluminum Ripley?
Ibis recently released the more affordable Ripley AF, an aluminum-framed version of their popular short travel trail bike
. This 29er has 120mm of rear travel paired with a 130mm fork and an up-to-date, modern geometry.
What does 130mm travel mean?
~130mm Travel:
“Trail” Bikes
Around 130mm travel is what most companies would call a “Trail” bike. These are generally designed for all around riding. They climb pretty well, and they descend pretty well. 130mm is also about the longest travel fork that you’ll commonly find on a hardtail.
What color is Kashima?
Kashima coating has a distinctive
golden colour
. According to experts, Kashima coat is the best you can get for your bike.
Can I Kashima Coat FOX forks?
The gold Kashima Coat was first introduced on Fox Racing Shox forks in 2011 and has been extended to the company’s top-end shocks for 2012. Now
you can upgrade your current Fox fork or shock with this slippery surface treatment, too
.
How much does Kashima coating cost?
Kashima Coat Fork Tube Service is
$549.99 per set
. Kashima Coat Shock Tube Service is $349.99 per shock.
How much travel does a Fox 38 have?
When you need to go really big, reach for the 38. Optimized for
160-180mm
of travel and packing the same revolutionary feature set as the 36, the 38 redefines what you think a long travel single crown fork is capable of, and sets a new benchmark for confidence, performance, and durability. Welcome to the big time.
Is Fox 34 stiff enough?
At 66kg, I don’t offer the greatest example of bending a fork to my weight or will, but
the new 34 feels plenty stiff
for riding a wide variety of trails with a wider variety of skills and preferences.
