29" Fork on 27,5" Bike Frame

[jdcallan]

Hi All,

I have been looking to upgrade from a entry level SR Suntour XCT Coil Fork to an Air Fork on my hardtail. It seems with the global shortage 27,5" forks are hard to come by locally unless you going for something ultra premium or want to ship from overseas.

That been said I have seen reviews of 29" Forks on 27" Frame - with continued usage of 27.5" wheels. With there been slight changes to the geometry and handling has anyone does this conversion and can share their experience? 

I have also done the exercise of putting my bike geometry into a calculator to see what the changes would be like. Ref attachments

Based on the results I think it would be fine. Can anyone else offer a review of the results?

Bike: Giant Talon 3 - 2019 - 27,5" Small Frame - Coil Fork with 80mm Travel
New Fork Option: GIANT SXC-2 29er RRL Fork 100mm Travel (This Fork because of its price point and is featured on the latest versions of the Talon)

Many thanks

[GHOST FACE]

There's Suntour Raidon 27.5 forks arriving in a week. Get your LBS to quote and/or order:

 

SUNTOUR RAIDON XC 27.5 AIR RL-R STRAIGHT 9mm

[jdcallan]

4 hours ago, GHOST FACE said:

There's Suntour Raidon 27.5 forks arriving in a week. Get your LBS to quote and/or order:

 

SUNTOUR RAIDON XC 27.5 AIR RL-R STRAIGHT 9mm

Thanks @GHOST FACE do you know if we can benefit from the suntour upgrade program in SA? 

[Noshow]

There's usually a different offset between 27.5 and 29er forks as well, about 5mm. Not sure if it makes much difference.

[Rolf Hansen]

1 hour ago, Noshow said:

There's usually a different offset between 27.5 and 29er forks as well, about 5mm. Not sure if it makes much difference.

It very much depends on the fork in question.