Old 08-22-11 | 08:25 AM
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Papa Wheelie
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From: Boise, ID

Bikes: Specialized Stumpjumper EVO R; Salsa Spearfish 2; Cannondale Six13

My tapes do not have metric, but my "Axle to Crown" on my Tora was 17.25 inches, and "Axle to Crown" on the Fox Float is 19.25 inches.

I will go on record to say that this is TOO MUCH additional front-end travel. Steering is slowed down CONSIDERABLY, the front of the bike being raised makes it too light, and then you have the additional stress on the frame.

I am still working with my LBS to get an "semi-integrated" (or "zero stack") bearing in my head tube, but will then be looking to shorten the stroke of the Float. It will be a question of how much.
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