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01-11-06, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ecpike

I'm looking into getting a new front fork and going with suspension, so my question is what would be a decent amount for XC riding, I don't do any downhill, but it is rocky, etc. around here.. Would 80 mm be enough or would you recommend more.. I'm about 165 pounds if that would make a difference.

If this is for the Timberline you don't want to do anymore than the 80mm. Your bike was designed when 80mm was a DOWNHILL fork. Personally I think you're better off staying rigid as adding a suspension fork to an older frame can have a negative effect on handling do tothe increased rake of the front end

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