i have a 1995 trek 8700 shx on the way and would like to install a exotics carbon rigid fork. i am a little stumped on which length fork i need to get to get the geometry and fit correct
i definately do not want the front end of the bike angling upwards and would like a more identical ride specs for the original 8700 shx
the exotics website gives me a chart and there are 3 measurements
42.5/44.5/46.5
the 42.5 is listed at "Geometry corrected for" 0mm to 80mm. i am assuming this is the one i need since the judy that came with the 8700 was a 80mm fork
there is also one listed for 390mm but i am not sure as i don't want the front end of the bike to be lowered
i definately do not want the front end of the bike angling upwards and would like a more identical ride specs for the original 8700 shx
the exotics website gives me a chart and there are 3 measurements
42.5/44.5/46.5
the 42.5 is listed at "Geometry corrected for" 0mm to 80mm. i am assuming this is the one i need since the judy that came with the 8700 was a 80mm fork
there is also one listed for 390mm but i am not sure as i don't want the front end of the bike to be lowered