1997 Rigid GT Axle to Crown?

[bikey :)]

I bought a 1997 GT frame. I have two Bologna type forks: a 410 mm a-c in plain gauge and a 398 mm a-c version with single-butted legs. I'm running the latter fork at the moment because it's a bit lighter. The steering feels slightly on the sharp side though. I feel that the handling with the 410 mm fork is probably closer to what was originally intended, but a 405 mm fork would probably be ideal. What axle to crown length did GT use on their 1997 rigid bikes?

 

[hamster]

I'd bet that they designed frames in the expectation of suspension as an upgrade or when using the same frame fabrication for a model with front suspension.

In the end use whichever you prefer though!

 

[T'boo Ted]

Yeha by 1997 they may (or not) have adjusted the geometry for suspension fork (like a 65mm one), so the longer travel would be the go... still you can just change it and see how it works.