[BlueSprocket]

Anyone run this spec? Intense website says min fork length spec is 100mm. I realize that an optimum fork length would be at least 130mm to balance the rear travel, but I'm hoping to use my current fork from my Tracer if I upgrade to the 5.5.....until I can afford to buy a new fork, which will be a while.

 

[Ronnie]

I found my 5point5 to be a little to steep ( steep head angle ) with a Minute 130mm fork. You are steering all the time and it feels like a race bike at 100mm, not a trail bike. I replaced it with a Nixon and I prefer the geometry with the longer fork. I'll bet you won't like it with 100mm.

Ronnie.

 

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I can't imagine that it would be much fun with a 100mm fork. There are still a lot of 2005 and earlier forks out there that are being blown out. You could get on a 120mm-130mm fork for pretty cheap.

 

[VpointVick]

I've got a Fox TALAS on mine, and I'm not happy with it when the fork is in reduced travel mode. It's even a little steep with it in 125mm mode.

 

[BlueSprocket]

Looking at the Float RLC 130

I've got a Fox TALAS on mine, and I'm not happy with it when the fork is in reduced travel mode. It's even a little steep with it in 125mm mode.

I'm an XC rider...endurance racing/epic riding is my thing. I test road a Float RLC 130 on a 5.5 and really liked it. Hopefully, I can snatch up an '05 for a good price somewhere. I'm not a big fan of SPV on the front....makes sense on the back, but the minute just doesn't feel compliant. Maybe part of that is that I haven't spent enough time riding w/ an SPV fork.

 

[cb5.5]

I run a 2005 Talas RLC (130 mm) on my 5.5 and love it.

 

[Debaser]

I'm an XC rider...endurance racing/epic riding is my thing. I test road a Float RLC 130 on a 5.5 and really liked it. Hopefully, I can snatch up an '05 for a good price somewhere. I'm not a big fan of SPV on the front....makes sense on the back, but the minute just doesn't feel compliant. Maybe part of that is that I haven't spent enough time riding w/ an SPV fork.

I've been running my Minute for a year, and it's been great. If I were forced to replace it today, I'd look at the RS Revelation.

 

[yarondot]

I had the fox talas on my 5.5

2 days ago i replace it with the pike and then fun begins
130 for is the min for the 5.5 for AM rides

 

[BlueSprocket]

2 days ago i replace it with the pike and then fun begins
130 for is the min for the 5.5 for AM rides

Nice ride! Why did you switch from the TALAS to the PIKE?

 

[Pure]

You would be crazy to run a 100mm fork! I ran a Vanilla 125 & I always felt the HA was way too steep. I have since switched to a Nixon & love the bike even more. Even though it's hard, spring for the right fork, you will not be sorry.

 

[BlueSprocket]

Thanks 4 the input

I appreciate the responses. I went ahead and purchased an '05 Fox Float R today.....PricePoint has them on sale for $299 (Check out the MTBR Hot Deals if you want one). I'll post my build when it's done in a couple weeks.