Specialised Enduro SL Fork Swopout

[Treddy]

Hi Hubbers

I'm looking for some advice, preferably from someone who has completed a similar conversion.

I have a 2009 (or there abouts) Specialized Enduro SL 26er, (M) with its original tri-fork. I'm needing to do a conversion (with the op to swop back to an enduro build) for more marathon / XC type riding. The front fork obviously makes bike weight quite demanding over 45Km's +. Not complaining about building leg strength, but it's a b*&%h on long steep climbs.

Can I put on a different fork / headset, and if so, what would be the ideal components to retain a 'similar' geometry.

And a final note - would prefer to do the conversion using good secondhand components, otherwise I might as well go out and buy a new bike.

Advice appreciated.

[Matchstix]

How much travel do you have on the front, you should be able to find a nice single crown fork that shoeld drop the weight a bit

[braailegend]

Think you can just pop a normal fork in there, and skinnier tires wold also help a lot... but deep down, you are just asking our blessing to buy a new bike