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08-15-05 | 09:44 AM

spin02

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Noobie fork question

I am getting ready to purchase a Salsa Moto Rapido frame.

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The specs call for a 80mm fork. I was wondering how much I could vary from this size. I am looking at a Rock Shox Pike, 95mm-140mm travel.

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Since I am 6'5"-250lbs, would going with a fork with more travel effect to stance of this frame??

08-15-05 | 10:01 AM

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If it calls for a 80mm fork, get a 80 mm fork.

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08-15-05 | 11:49 PM

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If you go with anything over 80mm you probably void the warranty, and at 250lbs you will probably need all the warranty you can get, honestly.

08-16-05 | 05:11 AM

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Thanks for the advise. Then an 80mm it will be. Does anyone have experience with a good 80mm fork.

08-16-05 | 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by spin02

Thanks for the advise. Then an 80mm it will be. Does anyone have experience with a good 80mm fork.

I'd suggest staying away from air forks. 250 pounds will likely be too much for an air fork.

This fork should do nicely: https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...omp+85+05.aspx

It's an 85mm, but 5mm won't make any difference here.