Is it okay to swap from forks with 100mm travel to 120mm travel?

PB Forum :: Mechanics' Lounge
Is it okay to swap from forks with 100mm travel to 120mm travel?
  • Previous Page
  • Next Page
Author Message
flag Chevria
Posted: Jul 27, 2012 at 9:50 Quote
I'm looking to upgrade my front forks from Rock Shox Tora 100mm to Fox Float RL forks with 120mm. Is this okay to do?
flag knobzy
O+
Posted: Jul 27, 2012 at 9:52 Quote
as long as your current bike can handle the change.

do a little research online and find out if your bike can handle an extra 20 mm. Most manufacturer websites should help.
flag Chevria
Posted: Jul 27, 2012 at 9:53 Quote
Cheers, it's a Kona Caldera if that helps?
flag knobzy
O+
Posted: Jul 27, 2012 at 9:57 Quote
feel free to include the year of your bike.
flag Chevria
Posted: Jul 27, 2012 at 9:59 Quote
Sorry, 2009.

Done a little more research and seems like it should be okay.
flag knobzy
O+
Posted: Jul 27, 2012 at 10:00 Quote
Chevria wrote:
Sorry, 2009.

Done a little more research and seems like it should be okay.

it should be ok, as its only 20 mm, which is not even an inch.

If you are still worried, contacting kona will solve your answer 100%
flag bigburd
Posted: Jul 28, 2012 at 1:16 Quote
20mm should be fine , worth finding the axle to crown hights of your current forks and the ones you wish to buy
flag Chevria
Posted: Jul 28, 2012 at 1:42 Quote
Thanks, aye just checked. Should be grand.

Cheers guys!
  • Previous Page
  • Next Page

 


Copyright © 2000 - 2024. Pinkbike.com. All rights reserved.
dv65 0.014938
Mobile Version of Website