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Old 05-02-05, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by seely
.... what it comes down to a lot of the times is just what the frame was designed for....

The handling characteristics and geometry are selected by the designer for its intended purpose. Longer travel forks on a frame intended for shorter travel will change the effective angle of the front of the bike adversely affecting its handling characteristics.
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