Author Topic: Overforking a P9 (29er build) - good or bad idea?  (Read 2152 times)

Verbl Kint

Overforking a P9 (29er build) - good or bad idea?
« on: January 30, 2019, 10:00:25 PM »



Background
On the diagram, letter F (axle to crown) states 571mm, which is the A2C of a 160mm travel Rockshox Lyrik or Pike 29er.  Offset states 42mm.

The Plan
Find a 29" Lyrik 170mm (A2C of 581mm) with a reduced offset of 44mm.  Use it on the P9 to achieve a 65.5 degree head angle.

Good idea or bad idea?



Verbl Kint

Re: Overforking a P9 (29er build) - good or bad idea?
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2019, 08:08:06 PM »
Did some calculations online on how the geo changes and I'm quite happy with the results.  I wonder if the head tube can take the extra 10mm added.

Hope someone can tell me if this is accurate.


carbonazza

Re: Overforking a P9 (29er build) - good or bad idea?
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2019, 03:29:44 AM »
What online tool did you use to get the picture ?

Verbl Kint

Re: Overforking a P9 (29er build) - good or bad idea?
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2019, 06:38:27 AM »
https://bikegeo.muha.cc

The fork list isn't up to date so you need to get the accurate axle to crown measurement of the fork that you want.