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For me it was. I got the 120 for 4k so not a massive outlay.

I had a 120mm Fox fork on my '14 Anthem and it was fine at 95kg. I think it did improve the bike going downhill but not by a hell of a lot.

This looks the same, I also have a gravel bike but don't like it. Referring to @cadenceblur bike above.

Conti race king rear and crossking or mountainking front, fast, quick wearing and normally quite expensive but my favorite for XC/marathon type riding.

Check the classified adds, apply filters for aluminum hardtail, your size and budget.

It's strange how things work. In 30 years of business sending out goods around the country we had our 1st parcel go missing recently with The Courier Guy. They did compensate us and we're still using them.

I often hang my bike by the seat at bike parking , sometimes with the dropper fully down, is this a problem?

Wow!!

I can't offer any feedback but try search for previous threads on this topic, there have been a few.

Giant Trance 1 or X1 in the alu frame could be an option.

Joh !! 1 liter per hour will have me stopping every half hour for a leak. 1 x normal bottle about 700ml gets me through a 2 hour ride easily.

If you have a Garmin watch you can set the watch to vibrate alert.

As easy as fitting your cycling garmin, uses the same mount. I've had the Varia Radar only unit since Christmas and simply won't ride without it.

Beaut morning in the bay, must have past you somewhere in other direction.