Originally Posted by
davei1980
That's a great question - I want to say "no" but the only time the fork really compresses is on the steepest part of my commute when I stand up on the pedals. The minor bumps in the road otherwise don't compress it more than the 0.5" difference I mentioned.
Also, I would think there would be a difference between the instantaneous, temporary geometric change resulting from hammering on the pedals or riding on rough terrain and permanently fixing your bike's geometry to be a fraction of an inch lower.
I am just trying to figure out if lowering the front end 0.5" will be so small it's not noticeable or if it will be a large, annoying change.
How much does it compress when you sit on the bike? Doesn't it compress? I honestly do not think you will notice much of a difference, if at all. If you do, you will get used to it quickly. Generally, when you have suspension, the fork will compress slightly when you sit on the bike, assuming the fork is set up for your weight.