Tora to Revelation - affect on geometry?

[RossW]

Hi,

I am sure that this question has been asked before - can't find it on search though; so am asking it again.

 

I'm wanting to move from my entry level RS Tora to a RS Revelation 426 dual air (NOT the U-turn) - too expensive. Going from 100mm to 140mm, what is the likely result to be with regards to climbing ability? I have a Rockhopper which is definitely XC orientated although I like to do bits of everything!

 

Ideas will be welcomed.

 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

It's going to affect it quite drastically. Going uphill, you're going to be leaning further back, which in effect is going to make you feel a lot more upright, and possibly hamper your ability o climb up technical ascents (due to your weight being alot further back)

 

you're going to see a definite benefit in your bike's ability to handle descents though... because you're further back, and the angle of attack is alot less steep, you can go alot faster downhills... effectively the same as getting behind the saddle, but without doing that.

 

In short - harder uphill (especially technical bits)

 

BRING ON THE DOWNHILLS!!!

 

[FasterThanFast]

its the wrong fork for the bike.

you will be better off with a Reba race 100mm