Is a 120mm fork good?
120mm is plenty adequate for most trails, will do pretty rough stuff if you pick lines well. Changing fork will alter geometry slightly, will slacken HA by about 1 degree and raise BB a few mm, rule of thumb is +/- 20mm will be ok. But steeper HA is probably better if you’re bikepacking.
What is the best MTB trail fork?
Best mountain bike forks: the best front suspension for XC, trail, enduro and downhill
- RockShox. Yari RC.
- Cane. Creek Helm Air MKII.
- Fox. Float 34 Factory.
- RockShox. Lyrik Ultimate.
- Manitou. Mattoc Pro.
- Marzocchi. Bomber Z1.
- Fox. Float 40 Factory.
- RockShox. Boxxer Ultimate.
Which suspension is best for MTB?
Long-travel suspension (greater than 120mm) is best for descending rough terrain at high speeds with greater control. The longer the front travel, the stronger the emphasis is toward descending.
Can 100mm fork replace 120mm?
Yes, it is noticeable but not a disaster. You may have to alter the stem length to compensate but if you want to try it, go for it.
Is 130mm enough?
Jayem said: Otherwise, around 120-130mm of travel is a good all-around amount for a variety of riding, including big descents on rides and smaller jumps/drops that are often designed into non-DH-specific trails.
Are expensive forks worth it?
High end forks handle everything better than a cheaper fork. More support throughout the travel, less spiking and a more supple ride. Cheaper forks will be a bit harsher, or may not be able to handle the impacts as well. They may not have compression or rebound dampening.
Is 100mm travel enough?
A 100mm full suspension 29er is going to be able to shred anything you can throw at it for a long time. That’s a good amount of travel to start with, and on a 29er it’s going to feel like even more while staying efficient. The epic has a really well balanced geometry as well.