Is 100mm too much for my frame?
10-05-06, 04:26 AM
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Is 100mm too much for my frame?
I have a 2005 Giant Yukon that came with a stupid crappy SR Suntour 75mm fork. Will a 100mm fork be too much stress on the head tube? I could be putting on a 04 Marzocchi MX Comp Air on.
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10-05-06, 04:29 AM
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You'll be fine. That will be a big improvement.
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Originally Posted by [bEn]
I have a 2005 Giant Yukon that came with a stupid crappy SR Suntour 75mm fork. Will a 100mm fork be too much stress on the head tube? I could be putting on a 04 Marzocchi MX Comp Air on.
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10-05-06, 05:08 PM
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I'd go at least 120mm, otherwise why bother?
10-05-06, 05:41 PM
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Ok, lets see..........Suntour or 'Zocchi,thats easy.....XC frame,100mm woks great....wow.
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That's what ETA is for.
I'd go w/ a 120mm at least man...
You'll thank me later, trust me...
I'd go w/ a 120mm at least man...
You'll thank me later, trust me...
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Thanks guys for the replys. I found a guy that owns the same bike. Seems like he has a Mantiou Black on it, more likely 100mm.
10-05-06, 10:55 PM
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That's what ETA is for.
I'd go w/ a 120mm at least man...
You'll thank me later, trust me...
I'd go w/ a 120mm at least man...
You'll thank me later, trust me...
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Originally Posted by Siu Blue Wind
Hey Ben I don't know crap but to me 120 seems to be waaaay to much for a frame designed for a 75. I wouldn't risk it. It can be dangerous.
10-05-06, 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
I'll let you know when my 4" travel Argyle snaps the head tube off of my cowan. Which is most like the 31st of February.
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Originally Posted by [bEn]
Siu. I won't be going over 100mm. Anymore then that, and it'll be too much for XC. I won't need all the extra travel.
. Don't want you hurt because of someone elses lack of........er........travel. 
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
I'll let you know when my 4" travel Argyle snaps the head tube off of my cowan. Which is most like the 31st of February.
