Originally Posted by capsicum
Question, if a fork model can be had in 80, 100, and 120 all within a handfull of grams and assuming they all come on equivilant bikes(geometery adjusted for fork length), why would a person go with the shorter travel setup?
This is in regard to XC type usage.
All things being equal, the difference between 80, 100, 120 will be in the
flex (which translate to handling). However, if the fork materials/construction is adjusted for the longer travel and flex is kept equal, then it is about weight.
Bike geometry will always be affected as everyone has suggested. Bob can increase with travel, but with today's technology bob can be managed very well.