So I love my Ventana El Cap, but got it when 1 1/8 headtubes were standard. Feels like the frame has always been held back by fork selection. I'm currently running White Bros Fluid 29 135, which is a fantastic fork...for normal sized people. At 7 ft and 260, it is noodly, to say the least. Also, I've had to do rebuilds like every 3-6 months, as I like to ride pretty aggressively.
Question is, is there anything out there in like a 130-140 mm travel with 1 1/8 steerer which is stiffer and more appropriate for my yeti self than the Fluid?
I've looked at the Loop 29er 140 which does come in a 1 1/8 steerer, but not sure if that is actually an upgrade in stiffness, as stanchions are 32 mm, like the Fluid.
Anyone know if Fox or Rockshox can/will swap out a 1 1/8 steerer in one of their 140 mm 29er forks?
Question is, is there anything out there in like a 130-140 mm travel with 1 1/8 steerer which is stiffer and more appropriate for my yeti self than the Fluid?
I've looked at the Loop 29er 140 which does come in a 1 1/8 steerer, but not sure if that is actually an upgrade in stiffness, as stanchions are 32 mm, like the Fluid.
Anyone know if Fox or Rockshox can/will swap out a 1 1/8 steerer in one of their 140 mm 29er forks?