Mountain Biking - XC Blur with Float RLC

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XC Down Under
04-25-05, 11:38 PM
I picked up my 2005 Blur (XL) at the weekend with 5th Element shock. Unfortunately my LBS (Sydney, Aus.) did not have the RLT100 fork I requested (it would mean a 3 month wait for the delivery!!) so THEY suggested the Float RLC or the Talas. I'm aware that SC voids the warranty for forks greater than 105 so I was reluctant. My LBS said the 130 travel on the Blur for the type of riding I do will be fine so I went with the reliable Float.. I ride XC, 2ft dropoffs at best. Being 6'2" and weighing 175, do you think:

a) this will not affect the geometry of the bike and I should ride with the 130 travel
b) alter the forks travel to 100 by adding the necessary spacer
c) replace the fork

BikeLover24
04-26-05, 02:51 PM
Well I think that if travel is over 105 mm voids your warranty it must be for a reason, so try to get another one if possible, if not then use the spacer.
kaptr1d
04-26-05, 03:10 PM
yeah id rather loose a little travel and keep my warranty.

myenzo
04-26-05, 03:34 PM
I was thinking of picking up a Float RLC for my Giant Iguana. I'm not quite sure if the bike can handel 130mm of travel. Does anyone know?
btadlock
04-26-05, 03:54 PM
I was thinking of picking up a Float RLC for my Giant Iguana. I'm not quite sure if the bike can handel 130mm of travel. Does anyone know?

I can answer the question, almost.... I have a Manitou Black super air, 120 on my 23 in Giant Iguana.
it raised the front a bit, lenghened the wheelbase a bit, but works fine.
Can't imagine 10mm more woudl make that much difference.