Over-forked?

Did you notice any downside?
If not, never mind.

I haven’t fitted them, they arrive in a couple of days, just having second thoughts.

Well, if they fit, why not?
ZEB has a ~5mm longer axle to crown than Lyrik/Pike.

I would not put a ZEB into my Capra, because I think it is too much for me - but that is only for the weight and the stiffness (which I don´t like), and the money.

Why don´t you repair the axle?

cxfahrer said:

Why don´t you repair the axle?

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Probably because the lowers are ruined.

Well, I wouldn't call it 'over forked'. What amount of travel is the fork coming in? If it's around 160 or 170mm, then the only real difference you're going to feel is A) the added weight of a bigger fork and B) the added length of axle to crown.

It’s the same 160mm travel as my previous forks so no, not over forked in that sense, I more meant unnecessary weight and stiffness.

Yes you’re right, it’s the lowers which are cracked, not the axle itself.

Think I will hold out for a Pike or Lyrik and avoid looking like a tool riding a Zeb without the talent to back it up.

Dumb question really but thanks for the replies.

If that's all you're concerned about, just heat up the stickers and pull them off

dysfunction said:

If that's all you're concerned about, just heat up the stickers and pull them off

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This and a friend of a friend said you could also drill some holes in the stanchions for weight loss just make sure you drill them from front to back because that also gives you less wind resistance plus it cools down the oil.

acer66 said:

This and friend of a friend said you could als drill some holes in the stanchions for weight loss just make sure you drill them from front to back because that also gives you less wind resistance plus it cools down the oil.

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I did this.

Also whistle like a jericho trumpet on a stuka which is pretty cool when rippin'.

You aren’t going to look like a tool riding a Zeb on any trail. And if someone does say something about it, who cares? Just tell them it’s your warm-up run or cool down run or your day for light trail to recover following a big ride day. Then ignore them and ride however/whatever you want. Ride your bike how you want to ride it not how you think other people want you to ride it. Besides, you may like the Zeb so much that you’ll gain more confidence on your bike and want to try hitting bigger features.

Very few people truly ride their bikes/parts anywhere near the limits that they’re designed for, so we’re pretty much all over-biked to various degrees.

Who cares what people think? It's your bike. Not theirs.

Every year forks get stiffer. You're just riding the pike from 10 years in the future.

Don't worry about it.

Dude absoluetly not, imo you can never have too much fork. Especially with something like that you will be able to grow into it. Id love a zeb

IMO, there’s no such thing as ‘over forked’ when you start talking about travel in the 160+ range. I’ll take all the stiffness I can get.

the ‘other’ question to consider is- according to the Propain website, the Tyee is a 170f/160r travel bike. That’s a monster for blue trails. Don’t get me wrong- over-biking is not a crime. I ride green trails on my 160/150 bike, but I also ride double-black runs and race enduro. I don’t mind pedaling the weight.
If you’re concerned about weight and such, maybe look at moving to a 140f/130r type bike.

macperc said:

avoid looking like a tool riding a Zeb without the talent to back it up.

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STFU and by the Zeb - I'm average ability and run a mezzer. Ability has nothing to do with the fork you ride with FFS. If anything having the mezzer has improved my riding as it is stiffer and allows more precise steering.

Use it. The fork suits the build. Its not out of place at all.

Why wait for what could be months. Get out there and ride with a stupid grin on your face. You will probably find that extra stiffness gives you extra precision.

Rather than think you skill isnt up to the fork therefore you shouldnt use it.... Think the other way, you have a stuffer gruntier fork. That gives you confidence and impetus to build your skill up to the fork capability.......