160mm fork on a 150mm frame.

[K78]

My frame has arrived and I’m shopping for parts.

There is a good deal on a 160mm fork but my frame is for 150mm

There is a very similar frame (I suspect the same despite the claimed measurements) that’s says 150/160mm fork.

Is it a bad idea to put a 160mm fork on the FM MD17 frame?

Advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Gionnirocket]

I'm no expert... but those numbers seem to be representing suspension full travel.
Then in my opinion it doesn't matter as they are adjustable anyway.

 

[K78]

This is all new to me. I would just buy 150mm but a 160mm Zeb is available nearby.

 

[Gionnirocket]

Ask the fork supplier? They should know.
Your talking less than 1/2" and again suspension travel not over all or fitment.
I think wheel, axle, steer tube and brakes, must match what you are building.

 

[K78]

Ask the fork supplier? They should know.
Your talking less than 1/2" and again suspension travel not over all or fitment.
I think wheel, axle, steer tube and brakes, must match what you are building.

The fork is from a private seller on eBay. He wants a fork with less travel.

Wheels are 29er, brakes Hope V4 and axle should have cone with the frame.