strider20098 Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 Hi , I am hoping someone can give me some insight here... im currently looking for a new shock probably the rock shox recon gold rli see it comes in two options 100mm or 120mm travel. i am more of a weekend warrior although i do the occasional race.would the 120mm offer me more comfort ? what are Pros and cons of the two ? Hopefully someone here can shed some light thanks.
BlinkFan Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 Not an expert, but if in doubt maybe go to the 120mm ? When you participate in a race do you race?
strider20098 Posted February 4, 2011 Author Posted February 4, 2011 Not really i do races more to just ride somewhere different, not stressed with times and all that . happy to be able to finish and still have the energy to open a beer.
gummibear Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 What frame do you have? 120mm might change your frame angles and put to much pressure on your headset.
AndreZA Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 More travel does not make it softer. It will still respond the same to the terrain. The 120mm will change the angle of your head tube and will make it more upright and comfortable. Those fork you can easily change back and forth between the sizes with a small spacer on the inside.
strider20098 Posted February 4, 2011 Author Posted February 4, 2011 Thanks for the feedback. I just assumed more travel means softer ride , but i see your point about it changing the angle.i Have a Raleigh RMX.0 frame ,and am very happy with the way it feels and responds on the track so maybe i should think carefully about changing to a longer travel shock ??
droo Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 Stick to 100, 120 will completely change the ride and may damage your frame.
29thumbs Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 from 100 to 120mm will slacken the head angle by 1 deg, this will affect the bikes handling.if the frame was not designed for a 120mm fork, you will place unnecessary strain on the head set.good possibility of cracking the head tube
LazyTrailRider Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 More travel does not make it softer. It will still respond the same to the terrain. Unless you make it softer by reducing the pressure you run it at (if it's an air fork), which you can do when you have more travel, without having it bottom out all the time... Fully agree with the geometry issues though, especially seeing it's a HT.
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