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I'm trying to figure out these specs as precisely as possible before I make a move on components. Particularly the fork. So I have a few questions.
Does anyone know if the geometry of the 2001 and 2002 RFX's stayed the same? The reason I'm asking is because I've got a copy of the 2001 RFX specs in 5" mode...
...and I'm trying to decipher a few things. First off, is "fork length" referring to Axle to Crown length? If so, Turner was recommending that you run a fork with an A-C between 465mm and 485mm. That seems very short, almost equivalent to modern 4" travel forks (my Marz Dirt Jam is 488mm A-C w/100mm travel and my RS Reba is around the same with 115mm travel). I also realize that the forks from 5 years ago were quite different from what we have today.
The reason I ask is because if I can use what I currently own I will just build the bike up with what I've got (so at least I can ride it) and deal with upgrading later. It would seem (according to the above specs) that the HA would end up being just below 69* with a 19.1" (485mm a2c) fork. The specs also indicate a fairly low BB, but I'd be running a slightly taller fork than is indicated there and 2.4 tires rather than 2.1's. That should result in a slightly higher BB, probably around (I'm guessing here): 5 Spot territory (13.2" - 13.3"). What do ya' think, could this work?
And I know that several of you prefer to run longer (up to 538mm a2c) forks, even in 5" mode and I think that's probably the direction I want to go. This set-up would only be temporary until I get a chance to upgrade.
If 2001 and 2002 specs are not the same or "fork length" is not synonymous with a2c then set me straight and disregard all the preceding babble
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Sorry about starting another thread, I figure this question would get noticed more if it had it's own title. Thanks in advance for any info.
Patrick
Does anyone know if the geometry of the 2001 and 2002 RFX's stayed the same? The reason I'm asking is because I've got a copy of the 2001 RFX specs in 5" mode...

...and I'm trying to decipher a few things. First off, is "fork length" referring to Axle to Crown length? If so, Turner was recommending that you run a fork with an A-C between 465mm and 485mm. That seems very short, almost equivalent to modern 4" travel forks (my Marz Dirt Jam is 488mm A-C w/100mm travel and my RS Reba is around the same with 115mm travel). I also realize that the forks from 5 years ago were quite different from what we have today.
The reason I ask is because if I can use what I currently own I will just build the bike up with what I've got (so at least I can ride it) and deal with upgrading later. It would seem (according to the above specs) that the HA would end up being just below 69* with a 19.1" (485mm a2c) fork. The specs also indicate a fairly low BB, but I'd be running a slightly taller fork than is indicated there and 2.4 tires rather than 2.1's. That should result in a slightly higher BB, probably around (I'm guessing here): 5 Spot territory (13.2" - 13.3"). What do ya' think, could this work?
And I know that several of you prefer to run longer (up to 538mm a2c) forks, even in 5" mode and I think that's probably the direction I want to go. This set-up would only be temporary until I get a chance to upgrade.
If 2001 and 2002 specs are not the same or "fork length" is not synonymous with a2c then set me straight and disregard all the preceding babble
Sorry about starting another thread, I figure this question would get noticed more if it had it's own title. Thanks in advance for any info.
Patrick