Originally Posted by
gilpi
So for the coming winter months I'm contemplating a fork change going from a suspension to a rigid, the bike is a Cannondale trail 7 (29er). For the type of riding I do, I'm fine with or without suspension but I really want to give it a try rigid.
My question is how to go about getting the right length for this particular bike whether I get carbon or steel. I've noticed most of the axle to crown lengths range from around 480mm to 490mm but then there's a description of "Suspension-corrected for 100mm".
Are measurements taken somewhere in the middle of the fork's range of travel? The fork on the bike measures around 480mm from axle to crown fully extended.
Any advice you can throw my way would be greatly appreciated!
If you like the way it handles while JRA on flat ground, I'd get on the bike, lean your shoulder against a wall, get into riding position and have a friend or family member measure the ATC with you on it.
I reckon corrected for 100mm means it's about the same as a fork with 100mm travel, dunno if they account for sag or not.