cyccommute, Howdy;
Originally Posted by
cyccommute
4 mm is about 1/8". It's not going to make that much difference.
Chill a bit. We really are trying to help. For some bikes, you need a rigid fork that is longer to compensate for the longer suspension fork. The Mag 21 is an 80mm travel fork which doesn't mess with the geometry much so the rigid fork you got will probably work without issue.
If the fork and bike had been newer...by about 5 years..., the travel on the fork would probably be longer. Modern forks have around 100 mm for a cross country bike with a few pushing 125mm. This moves the front of the bike up an inch to about 2". More importantly, the bike has been designed around that kind of travel. If you were to put the LHT fork on that bike, it would pull the front end lower and steepen the head angle. The bike would have much quicker steering and would be a handful to ride, particularly on downhills. You feel like you are being thrown over the bars all the time.
But your bike should work just fine with the LHT fork.
I'm "chilled", ... it's the wording that most folks use that, over several decades, has taken a toll on my patience.
The phrasing of "You want", "You Need" "You have to" do not convey as suggestions or recommendations.
They are directions. Growing up in a strict home and 25 years of military and governmental employment
required that I always follow directions and orders. Since leaving the Gov'mt's employ I have developed a
Yuge fondness for being able to make my own decisions. I attempt to educate myself about any and all
endeavors that find myself entering into so, that said ...
Thanks for the reassurances about the LHT fork working for my bike. Also the explanation about the geometry
and handling. That is something that I hadn't been aware of.
Also thanks to all others as well. Even if y'all need to work on your electronic verbal presentation. Please,
remember,
Suggestions convey much better than
Directions, unless
specifically asked for.
hank