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Harry
Apparently 80mm, but I've stuck a cork in the air chamber to try and stiffen up the end of the stroke a bit. As a mountain biker with limited time to get out to actual trails, this is the ideal compromise to be fast on the lanes, quick down the bridleways and able to actually enjoy the descents. Just needs a dropper and I think some hydro/cable calipers to be really finished.
Here's a quick RWGPS of the vague route I took.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34399485
There are myriad options to put together something a bit longer, including Princes Covert and Ashtead common, but i only had time for a quick spin riding out from Kingston. The best bet with this area is just look at the OS overlay on Bing maps / some mobile map app and then go out and explore. There are some main bridleways, but hundreds of tracks not marked on maps. It's not clear exactly how permissible cycling is in some spots, but if you ride early its never a problem. Can be busy with families walking mid day at the weekend, so stick to the designated bridleways a bit more then would be my advice.