So I get the concept of fork offset and the influence of wheel base. But I'm not sure how to choose which offset I should get when I don't have the opportunity to test the range of options on the frame which I'm buying for.
I have my heart set on Lyriks - 150mm on a 140mm frame. They have options of 42, 44, and 51. The HA of the frame 66 & 65.5 with the flip chip.
My absolute fav riding style is flowy single track, but I like climbing as well and of course, everyone likes bombing downwards and hitting stuff with confidence.
I'm guessing that I just go with 44 as it won't be an extreme of either end and will probably do the job.
Should I be thinking about this in another way? How have others worked out which offset is for them without being able to test first?
I have my heart set on Lyriks - 150mm on a 140mm frame. They have options of 42, 44, and 51. The HA of the frame 66 & 65.5 with the flip chip.
My absolute fav riding style is flowy single track, but I like climbing as well and of course, everyone likes bombing downwards and hitting stuff with confidence.
I'm guessing that I just go with 44 as it won't be an extreme of either end and will probably do the job.
Should I be thinking about this in another way? How have others worked out which offset is for them without being able to test first?