Changed forks from 75mm travel FRM to I’m not sure Magura 024u - do you think the geometry is screwed with too much travel just by looking at it ? Haven’t ridden it yet as need to pump up the tyres - has a new headset fitted too (FRM)
Thoughts pls - is suspension travel too long?
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Changed forks from 75mm travel FRM to I’m not sure Magura 024u - do you think the geometry is screwed with too much travel just by looking at it ? Haven’t ridden it yet as need to pump up the tyres - has a new headset fitted too (FRM)
Nevilleblaze
GT Fan
aesthetically it looks good 
Given that most modern frames are akin to a " swedish chopper" when it comes to head angles, i wouldn't worry about it too much.
By the time you adjust the seat forward 2mm and tilted it down 1o, you still won't notice any real difference in your seating position as its mostly fixed point relative.
Novocaine is right, in theory its about a degree per 1" on the headtube, but most of the change will come from having different handing forks rather than the alternation of the geometry i would think.
By the time you adjust the seat forward 2mm and tilted it down 1o, you still won't notice any real difference in your seating position as its mostly fixed point relative.
Novocaine is right, in theory its about a degree per 1" on the headtube, but most of the change will come from having different handing forks rather than the alternation of the geometry i would think.
If you really want to know how far to move the seat forward etc and how much closer to the bars you will be to maintain your optimum seat to crank axle measurement, try this....
https://www.bikegeocalc.com/#7Unnam...x10y280z40A0B150C25D370E45.00003F172.5G30H30Z
https://www.bikegeocalc.com/#7Unnam...x10y280z40A0B150C25D370E45.00003F172.5G30H30Z
novocaine
Retro Wizard
That's what she said. I only have one BSc*, and now we know why.
* an MSc is worth a 1/2", I've got one of those too.
Thank you all - and thanks for the link too - I was actually after some Magura quake Air 85mm travel - I’ve had these o24u before but on a full suss and was concerned it may ruin the ride and handling - I’m going to go out and ride it later after work so will see how it feels vis a vis the 75mm forks which were on before but wanted to make sure the geometry didn’t look totally off
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Only the one.....i blame our terrible education system.
