it's an interesting discourse. i've got a couple shock / clevis setups that allow me to oscillate between 140 & 160mm travel without affecting geometry (on a modern / aggressive geometry platform). each has their strengths, but currently trending towards the shorter travel for it's slightly better pop / playfulness (ie, fun factor). for racing and/or epic big chunk days, i'd certainly go long for reduced fatigue & larger margin for error.
May 17, 2023, 8:03 p.m. - Perry Schebel
it's an interesting discourse. i've got a couple shock / clevis setups that allow me to oscillate between 140 & 160mm travel without affecting geometry (on a modern / aggressive geometry platform). each has their strengths, but currently trending towards the shorter travel for it's slightly better pop / playfulness (ie, fun factor). for racing and/or epic big chunk days, i'd certainly go long for reduced fatigue & larger margin for error.