44mm vs. 51mm offset on fork?

[Ryan.P]

The reduced offset forks are only to keep up with the very long reach of bikes needing short stems . 50mm stem or longer std offset fork . 45mm stem or shorter reduced offset forks . Simple

 

[serviceguy]

The reduced offset forks are only to keep up with the very long reach of bikes needing short stems . 50mm stem or longer std offset fork . 45mm stem or shorter reduced offset forks . Simple

 

[Steve Vai]

Fork offset: what is it and how does it affect your riding? - MBR

There's lots of talk and chin-stroking about fork offset amongst the MTB illuminati at the mo. What is it? Should you know what your current forkset is?

www.mbr.co.uk

 

[w_b]

Follow up: I bought the F34 / 140 / 44 from @tonyride ’s Occam and swapped out the F34 / 130 / 51 that came on my T429v2.

To me the differences are very minor. The bike felt great before and maybe just a little more stable now. It doesn’t seem slower to turn or “less nimble.” It doesn’t seem more or less plush or harsh. I haven’t messed too much with pressures in the fork or tires but probably should.

I’m more of a set it and ride it person I guess. Also probably haven’t really pushed the limits on this very capable trail shredder much yet, either.

It’s all good for me. Yay bikes.