okay, maybe you're french! but when someone says "like" its an estimation. i dont know the exacts because i dont like the fork! so im not gonna waste time on it! it bottomed out when i was 5'5 and weighed 190! it flexed like richard simmons! its crap! especially on a "mountain" bike! ( yes, i know you're from florida so don't correct the french thing) chill the hell out! the only people who act hard are the ones who lack confidence! have you met zapata espinosa ( i hoped i spelled that right) the dudes cool, calm and wont jump on your back over something he doesnt know all the facts about! ( he does a hell of a lot of promo, thats how i met him. at a sobe freebie stand in... park city, i think. i only talked to him for like a minute so dont think im dropping names, he wouldnt know me from adam!) and im sure he knows a hell of a lot more than you! sheesh!