banna Posted April 18, 2011 Share Hi guys, I've recently bought a Morewood Zula. I'm riding with a Rockshox SID XX 100mm upfront. I'm thinking of putting on a 120mm fork as the Zula is such a playful bike, that I think it could possibly be an even better ride with a slightly longer fork. Has anyone perhaps tried a 120mm fork on their Zula (or any other 4 inch travel bike)? Was does it do the bike's handling? Does it make it a bit more sluggish (less nippy) I'm riding with a mid rize riser bar at the moment. Would I have to go straight bar to have it feel the same way if I put the longer fork on? WOuld appreciate your feedback. Don't wanna spend money on a new fork if it's gonna bugger up the bike's feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted April 18, 2011 Share It might void your frame warranty, I am speaking under correction here, check it out with Morewood themselves before fitting the fork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banna Posted April 18, 2011 Share It might void your frame warranty, I am speaking under correction here, check it out with Morewood themselves before fitting the forkCool thx. Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted April 18, 2011 Share They do approve of 100 - 120mm travel forks and from those I know who have the Zula a 120mm fork is the way to go. Also see this review below CLICK HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted April 18, 2011 Share Been discussed before, have a squizz in this thread https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/93600-morewood-zula-setup/page__hl__zula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted April 18, 2011 Share get your sid converted to 120.I am going to be setting mine back from 120 to 100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banna Posted April 19, 2011 Share get your sid converted to 120.I am going to be setting mine back from 120 to 100. Hmm...didn't know its possible to extend the SID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted April 19, 2011 Share Hmm...didn't know its possible to extend the SID.yip if its an xx it can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banna Posted April 19, 2011 Share yip if its an xx it can Great stuff. Gonna give it a bash and see what the bike feels like with a bit more travel. If it sux, then just adjust the fork back to 100mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted April 19, 2011 Share I have a 120mm Reba on my Zula. I have not tried the 100mm alternative, so I can't comment on any subtle differences between the 2. The 120mm allows me to do much more than what I thought I would be comfortable with. I also ride a flat bar and have not had any issues with steep climbs or lower back problems. The pro pedal and remote lockout on the front also allows me to stiffen her up a bit for those long 10 to 15% climbs on good surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted April 19, 2011 Share Great stuff. Gonna give it a bash and see what the bike feels like with a bit more travel. If it sux, then just adjust the fork back to 100mm. Make sure they give you your spacer back or else you will have to pay for it if you convert back. Tell them you want it back when it goes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banna Posted April 19, 2011 Share I have a 120mm Reba on my Zula. I have not tried the 100mm alternative, so I can't comment on any subtle differences between the 2. The 120mm allows me to do much more than what I thought I would be comfortable with. I also ride a flat bar and have not had any issues with steep climbs or lower back problems. The pro pedal and remote lockout on the front also allows me to stiffen her up a bit for those long 10 to 15% climbs on good surfaces. Ja, the flat bar is probably a good idea, just to still keep the racy feel. I currently ride with a rizer bar, so if you increase the fork travel, but change to flat bar, the bike should pretty much feel the same. Quite an interesting test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banna Posted April 19, 2011 Share Make sure they give you your spacer back or else you will have to pay for it if you convert back. Tell them you want it back when it goes in.Cool. Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 14, 2011 Share How did this pan out, 100 or 120 is better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banna Posted June 14, 2011 Share How did this pan out, 100 or 120 is better? Well I have a 150mm Revelation on my AM bike, so I guess I'm always gonna be biased towards having more travel. But ja, I luv the 120mm on the Zula. In fact I've ordered a 120mm Fox to replace the SID with. The SID is just too stiff/harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 14, 2011 Share Ja, the flat bar is probably a good idea, just to still keep the racy feel. I currently ride with a rizer bar, so if you increase the fork travel, but change to flat bar, the bike should pretty much feel the same. Quite an interesting test! Instead of going to a flat bar, just drop the height of the stem by a couple of spacers and if you are already at the lowest it can go and you want to drop it a little more then just flip the stem so that it has a negative rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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