29er fork travel, 800mm or 100mm?

[JOx2]

For those with 29er ht, on your fork, which set up are you using, 80mm or 100mm? and why?

[station]

80mm, it came with the bike? I know, that's no help.

[el_d00der1n0]

ok man. what are you building???

[JOx2]

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

ok man. what are you building???

niner emd 9

[OffRoadie]

Gigantic fork.

[schleppp]

I am going to use 100mm.

[bighit8]

29er fork travel, 800mm or 100mm?
800 mm.Where do I get one Paul Bunyan?

[allison]

100mm on both of my bikes now. Just went to 100mm for the NMBS at Fontana. I won't go back. No reason for 80mm. The Dos is meant for 80mm, but handled really well at 100mm and I was happy with it.

[BrewMaster]

80 mm for my Air 9 hardtail. I see no need for 100 mm, but it is just a personal preference.

[allison]

Originally Posted by BrewMaster

80 mm for my Air 9 hardtail. I see no need for 100 mm, but it is just a personal preference.

That's just because you've never tried it

I felt the same way! There isn't a huge difference, but if you are choosing between a fork that can't be changed (e.g. not a Reba) go with 100mm. Much more useful in the long run and there isn't any reason not to go 100mm IMO.

[BrewMaster]

My fear is that a longer travel fork will be more floppy and less stiff. Not sure if this is true, but that is how I see it.

[Chewyeti]

once a noodle always a noodle....

sam... bring it by, we will do mine and your reba to 100