Mullet setup and fork travel

[JoRo]

Good morning,
I have a Big question
If i would like to configure the wild in the mullet setup, you think it's better mantain the fork travel to 160mm,or i can go to 170mm?
Thank you and forgive me for my english

 

[chrismechmaster]

You have posted it in the orbea section you would be better off reposting it in the Santa Cruz section or ask the moderators to move it

 

[JoRo]

I have a wild fs 2020

 

[chrismechmaster]

Sorry mate ?I thought i read Santa Cruz

 

[klevtik]

If you go mullet and 170mm same time, bike geometry will change dramatically.

 

[JoRo]

If you go mullet and 170mm same time, bike geometry will change dramatically.

So you say to leave the 160 and try the 27.5 rear (cheaper solution )

 

[klevtik]

Yes

 

[Mcharza]

So you say to leave the 160 and try the 27.5 rear (cheaper solution )

Yes and might even try to remove spacers below the stem. Because 29" fork has higher axle-to-crown length.

 

[JoRo]

Yes and might even try to remove spacers below the stem. Because 29" fork has higher axle-to-crown length.

Thanks
D'you think i should lower the handlebar rise? I have a 30mm rise

 

[jbrown15]

If you go mullet and 170mm same time, bike geometry will change dramatically.

It would slacken out the HA and SA just over 2 degrees and it will shorten the reach.

 

[Mcharza]

Thanks
D'you think i should lower the handlebar rise? I have a 30mm rise

I should try first by removing the spacers and leave the suspension to 160

 

[JoRo]

Do i need to change the wheel dimension via software?