Would a heavy fork cause problem when climbing?

Asked by: Lisa Bennett

What happens when you increase fork travel?

Any increase in fork travel will slacken the bike and shorten its reach. Slacker head angles boost confidence in steep descending terrain, but they make a mountain bike less agile at climbing technical singletrack as well as unbalancing the bike by moving the rider’s weight backward.
Aug 10, 2021

Can I put bigger forks on my bike?

In general, bikes will happily accept forks that are up to 20mm larger than their designers intended. Feel free to go beyond that if you must, but be prepared for a bike that the manufacturer didn’t really intend to create. That doesn’t mean it will suck, but it’s just something to be aware of.
Jun 19, 2018

How much does fork travel affect reach?

Adding travel to your fork is a go-to for many riders because not only does it change your geometry but you’ll also reap the rewards that a bit more travel offers. As a rule of thumb, an extra 20mm of travel will equal 1° of angle adjustment and 10mm of growth in its front centre.
Mar 8, 2022

Can you put 140mm forks on a 120mm bike?

Going from 120 mm up to 140 mm should be perfectly fine.
Jan 10, 2016

Can I put a 140mm fork on a 100mm bike?

There is no good reason to slap 140mm fork on a frame that is designed for 100. It will no ride better and it may break, like many other already noted.
Nov 11, 2009

Can I put a 150mm fork on a 140mm bike?

You’ll be fine either way. It’s only when you go up or down more than 25mm in travel that you really have to worry: You’re likely to end up negatively effecting your geometry and risking damage to the frame.
May 25, 2020

Can I put 130mm forks on a 100mm bike?

at 130mm you’ll probably be fine, I wouldn’t put anything bigger on there. The kona frames are pretty strong, I used to run a 130mm fork on my 100mm jump bike for AM and a lottle more FR riding, I was fine.
Sep 7, 2007

Is 120mm too much for XC?

With 120, you won’t lose much in terms of speed in XCM, and the bike will be more capable and open up more terrain you can ride and have fun on.
Mar 1, 2020

How does fork length affect handling?

Fork offset affects the trail (see below). Longer offset results in less trail, which makes for a lighter but twitchier steering feel. Conversely, shorter offset forks increase the trail, which makes for more stable, heavier steering especially in steep corners or bumpy sections.
Sep 11, 2020

Is more fork travel better?

The more travel a fork has, the bigger, heavier and stiffer the fork will be, so the chassis will be designed to reflect these demands too. The payoff for having a burlier fork chassis that’s more capable on the descents is that it will feel big and cumbersome on the climbs.
Apr 11, 2019

Does 10mm travel make a difference MTB?

Yes you will notice a difference.
Jan 13, 2021

How much does fork travel affect head angle?

Bumping the fork travel up by 20mm, to 150mm, will slacken the head angle by approximately 1° and increase the front centre measurement by 10mm.
Sep 17, 2020

What is considered slack MTB?

A “slack” angle is anywhere from 63 to 66 degrees. This means the fork of the bike is going to stick out farther, creating a more stable ride at high speeds, but also be slower handling.
Jul 6, 2022

Can I put 120mm forks on a 100mm bike?

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.
Feb 1, 2019

Should I upgrade my mountain bike forks?

Generally, the more money you spend you get better performance, in trail and XC forks you get a lighter weight fork and a better feel, on trail/enduro forks you normally get better performance, stiffer chassis, and more adjustments.
Nov 15, 2020

Can I put a 29er fork on a 26 bike?

It would work, but there would be no benefit to it at all. It would probably just mess up the bikes geometry and add weight. You would only get more travel if the fork you put on has more travel than the one its replacing.
Feb 22, 2012

Can you put any fork on any bike?

Will any fork fit my bike? No. When replacing forks it’s key to know your head tube diameter as you will need to pick a fork with a matching steerer tube.
May 8, 2022

How do I know what size fork will fit my bike?

Quote from video: And this can be easily checked by taking apart your forks from your bike and you can easily see then you'll need to check the diameter of steer up on your Forks. Now it should be one inch or inch of

How do I know what size forks to buy?

If you have 27.5/650B or 29in wheels then you need the corresponding size fork. Tip: if you have 26in wheels you can use 26in size forks (obviously) but you can also get away with running a 27.5/650B fork without messing up your bike’s handling significantly.
Aug 5, 2014

Why are carbon forks better?

From commuting to traveling short distances, carbon forks have become a cyclist’s choice for every type of ride due to their lightweight and high tensile strength. Replacing a steel fork with a carbon fork can reduce the weight of your bike to up to 50% of the weight of the fork.

How do I pick the right fork?

Quote from video: Forks are wheel size specific. So take a look at your bike. Make sure you're getting the right fork. If you're in doubt. It.