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What suspension fork do you currently have on there? You might already have something too long. Personally, I'd go as close as you can to the intended fork length ( no more than 20mm longer or shorter ), as too far either way never feels quite right.
Measure your current fork's a-c, then deduct 25-30% suspension sag from the fork's travel and you have the best suited rigid fork length.
BareNecessities
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I have a 26er rock lobster (reynolds 853) with suspension forks - I am planning to put rigid forks on it, and I also feel like it could do with a bit more aggressive geo. is it a thing to put rigid forks that are not suspension corrected, or does that mess with the handling too much (given I haven't got massive rake on the 26er rigid forks I found from an old ridgeback).
if I should just go for 29er forks, I have two options, one would be carbon and the other steel (525) ... I am thinking of going with the carbon to keep it light, but perhaps the steel is a better match? any tips on switching to rigid with forks that were not specifically designed for suspension correction?