Comments on: Front End Geometry For 29″ers: Set In Stone- Part II http://twentynineinches.com/2009/02/15/front-end-geometry-for-29ers-set-in-stone-part-ii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=front-end-geometry-for-29ers-set-in-stone-part-ii 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Fri, 25 May 2012 08:09:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: presa http://twentynineinches.com/2009/02/15/front-end-geometry-for-29ers-set-in-stone-part-ii/#comment-65338 presa Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:54:46 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2141#comment-65338 so If i have a head tube angle of 73 and am currently using an 08 reba sl 100mm , it will have basically the same geometry if i use an 09 fox f29 rlc 120mm? so If i have a head tube angle of 73 and am currently using an 08 reba sl 100mm , it will have basically the same geometry if i use an 09 fox f29 rlc 120mm?

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2009/02/15/front-end-geometry-for-29ers-set-in-stone-part-ii/#comment-58349 Guitar Ted Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:00:56 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2141#comment-58349 AF73: Your suggested Fox fork would be a huge swing to the other side of the handling spectrum, all else being equal. (Head tube angle the same) It would possibly become a handful on longer, techy descents where if you lose your concentration, you may eat it easily. I would say to try it. It might be your cup of tea, but I would be willing to bet a 46mm Rock Shox with a Maxle lite would be a better upgrade here. AF73: Your suggested Fox fork would be a huge swing to the other side of the handling spectrum, all else being equal. (Head tube angle the same) It would possibly become a handful on longer, techy descents where if you lose your concentration, you may eat it easily.

I would say to try it. It might be your cup of tea, but I would be willing to bet a 46mm Rock Shox with a Maxle lite would be a better upgrade here.

]]> By: AF73 http://twentynineinches.com/2009/02/15/front-end-geometry-for-29ers-set-in-stone-part-ii/#comment-58344 AF73 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:45:27 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2141#comment-58344 Guitar Ted, I have the chance to get a 51mm offset Fox F29'er for that came off of a G2 Fisher Superfly. I have an Ellsworth Evolve with a stock Reba 38mm offset 2007 fork at 100mm. The geometry of the Evolve is follows: Size Large 72 Head Angle 73.5 Seat Angle 13.7 BB 24.7 TT 18.2 Chainstays 20.8 Static Fork Length I have wanted the bike to steer better in switchbacks, as it is sluggish and take a bit more effort to transition and "carve" in the Utah singletrack i ride in. Would that Offset be too much, with my angles, what affects will it have both positive and negative? Guitar Ted,
I have the chance to get a 51mm offset Fox F29′er for that came off of a G2 Fisher Superfly. I have an Ellsworth Evolve with a stock Reba 38mm offset 2007 fork at 100mm. The geometry of the Evolve is follows:
Size Large
72 Head Angle
73.5 Seat Angle
13.7 BB
24.7 TT
18.2 Chainstays
20.8 Static Fork Length

I have wanted the bike to steer better in switchbacks, as it is sluggish and take a bit more effort to transition and “carve” in the Utah singletrack i ride in. Would that Offset be too much, with my angles, what affects will it have both positive and negative?

]]> By: Rob in Ottawa http://twentynineinches.com/2009/02/15/front-end-geometry-for-29ers-set-in-stone-part-ii/#comment-58340 Rob in Ottawa Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:49:16 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2141#comment-58340 (kind of off topic) I love the photo of that tire, it looks so large in that photo. It makes me want to go out and buy a set of WW LT tires. (kind of off topic) I love the photo of that tire, it looks so large in that photo. It makes me want to go out and buy a set of WW LT tires.

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2009/02/15/front-end-geometry-for-29ers-set-in-stone-part-ii/#comment-58339 Guitar Ted Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:35:14 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2141#comment-58339 Mike: No I have not. I'm sure it would work, but I'm not sure you would gain anything by doing that. Mike: No I have not. I’m sure it would work, but I’m not sure you would gain anything by doing that.

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