Fork upgrade 51mm offset to 44mm

[CocoPlops]

Hello!



Looking to replace my rockshox silver 35s on my Cube Stereo Hybrid HPC 625 Race to a Lyrik ultimate but unfortunately the Lyrik is a 44mm offset.

Would this cause a major issue? Or stick to the 51mm and maybe go for a 150mm travel lyrik with a 51 offset?


Thanks in advance

 

[Tony4wd]

Reducing offset increases trail and the wheel has more tendency to oversteer or flop into corners. It's a small change though that you'd quickly get used to, providing you don't feel that the bike is already oversteering in corners.

I went from 51 to 44 on our Stereo 120 and the difference was barely noticeable. My Rise has a tendency to oversteer (more than I prefer) and I've bought a fork with 51mm offset to try and reduce that. It's not a big deal either way though.

 

[Semmelrocc]

I replaced a Fox 34 (150/51 mm) with a RockShox Lyrik (150/44 mm) and there is no difference in ride stability (but a huge gain in ride quality due to the better suspension ). I'd say, go for it!