Suspension on a 2003 Kona Cinder Cone

[ChristofLatham]

Hi guys, I'm new to retrobike so not sure if this has already been asked?!
I have a 2003 Kona Cinder Cone and was hoping to give it a bit more suspension. I'm currently running (coil) Rock Shox Dart 3 with 100mm of travel. I wasn't thinking a massive amount more, probably something like a pair of Reccon or reba with 120mm and air shock. Could I do this?
Just out of curiosity, while im here, what would be the maximum I could safely run on it before the frame couldnt cope?

Cheers, chris

 

[Mindmap3]

I wouldn't go much longer than 120/130mm on a frame of that era. I'd also stay away from Marzocchi's because they tend to be longer than other brands so will slacken the head angle too much and raise the BB.

 

[Dead Rats]

Personally I'd stick with 100mm but upgrade to a Reba