I’m still very undecisive about the fork I’ll use on this build…
I have a Syncros Powerlite that could have been perfect, but the steerer is a bit too short… and of course, the Rockshox Magnesium that came with the bike has the same problem (weirdly).
The only fork I currently have on hand that could work is this nice Manitou Answer EFC I recently rebuilt. The decals are a bit faded, but it is in good condition otherwise.
It would not be period correct since it’s from 1995/1996, but could live with that. I like the look of it, and the fact it was made in the USA like the Zaskar is a nice touch! The thing is, it has 3” of travel and a 430mm axle to crown length, significantly more than the 400-405mm axle to crown length of the Rockshox. Since the rule of thumb is no more or less than 20mm when swapping a fork, I’m worried it will affect the geometry in a bad way…
Does anybody have any experience with using a longer fork on an early Zaskar / any other early 90s frame? Am I worrying for nothing or would it be best to try to find something else?