Originally Posted by
davei1980
Thanks for the feedback. I don't notice it squat much when I sit on it, I think most of the weight is on the back tire, but I am sure it sags some. It's a pretty crappy fork. If you take a look at the bike, the top bar slopes upward so I don't think it will look goofy if I lower the front end slightly.
The fork probably compresses more than you think when you get on the bike. You can see exactly how much by placing a plastic wire tie around the fork where the tubes meet. DO this with no weight on the bike. Get on the bike, as if you were going to ride it. Get off and measure how far the wire tie has moved. It most likely has moved. If not, the shock probably has to heavy of a spring for you anyway.
If it doesn't move, you can reduce the length by .5 inch by using a tied down strap to slightly compress the fork, and see if it affects the handling. Honestly, a half inch isn't going to make a difference you will notice. If it does, you will get used to it quickly.
I think the benefits of moving to a rigid fork, both weight and efficiency, will outweigh any slight handling difference.