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flag gary1
Posted: Sep 7, 2008 at 11:08 Quote
I am buying a 08 Cinder Cone for the Winter, Reason's being -

1) I can get it very cheap

2) They are light and seem to look strong enough for my XC needs

I want to know whether I can put a RS Pike 454 on it and will it still be in warranty? (The U-Turn will be set at 125mm or 95mm depending on the Warranty)

Before you all say, I know I will have to change hub ( While I am here, Please suggest a light, strong XC Wheels that have a 20mm Thru Axel on the Front)

Thanks

Gary
flag gary1
Posted: Sep 7, 2008 at 11:11 Quote
Also -

A Rockshox Lyrik will go down to 115mm travel, Will this be a better option Confused

Suggestions will also be taken from Marzocchi, Fox, Manitou etc.
flag konakid8
Posted: Sep 7, 2008 at 13:41 Quote
i have an 07 cindercone, you most definately should not put a pike on it. it's not the bike for that at all. i have an Marzocchi MZ Race on mine. it's more of an XC bike than an AM bike.
flag konakid8
Posted: Sep 7, 2008 at 13:42 Quote
konakid8 wrote:
i have an 07 cindercone, you most definately should not put a pike on it. it's not the bike for that at all. i have an Marzocchi MZ Race on mine. it's more of an XC bike than an AM bike.

you can take a look at mine on my profile.
flag gary1
Posted: Sep 7, 2008 at 23:45 Quote
Why not Put a Pike on it Confused

125mm will NOT put stress on the Headtube Confused

Also, Your bike isn't an 08
flag Marcthespark
Posted: Sep 8, 2008 at 6:54 Quote
Gaz6R4 wrote:
Why not Put a Pike on it Confused

125mm will NOT put stress on the Headtube Confused

Also, Your bike isn't an 08

He said it was an 07 mate. Or do you mean there is a diff between the 2 frames???
flag konastinkyrider2
Posted: Sep 8, 2008 at 7:00 Quote
yea it should be fine as long as you keep it at the standard 100mm...i would run a set of easten wheels,or just building up a wheel with 20mm axle in the front and run a mavic or dt swiss rim...
flag jackbrowc
Posted: Sep 8, 2008 at 7:03 Quote
Why don't you just buy a bike that is more suited for your needs? By the time you swap the fork and wheels, you are going to be at least $600 in the hole. Take that money and buy a nicer bike to begin with. If you're doing XC, you don't need a Pike. It's a waste of weight, plus you have to get a new wheelset. Just buy a different bike.
flag gary1
Posted: Sep 8, 2008 at 8:21 Quote
Marcthespark wrote:
Gaz6R4 wrote:
Why not Put a Pike on it Confused

125mm will NOT put stress on the Headtube Confused

Also, Your bike isn't an 08

He said it was an 07 mate. Or do you mean there is a diff between the 2 frames???

I thought there was a difference.

I will buy a different bike

Thanks anyway though Rolleyes
flag konakid8
Posted: Sep 8, 2008 at 12:43 Quote
Gaz6R4 wrote:
Marcthespark wrote:
Gaz6R4 wrote:
Why not Put a Pike on it Confused

125mm will NOT put stress on the Headtube Confused

Also, Your bike isn't an 08

He said it was an 07 mate. Or do you mean there is a diff between the 2 frames???

I thought there was a difference.

I will buy a different bike

Thanks anyway though Rolleyes

well if you want a bikr similar to the cindercone but a bit tougher, i'd go with the hoss.
flag gary1
Posted: Sep 8, 2008 at 12:45 Quote
I am lookin at the Five-0

It is bomb-proof, I like it because I need the jumpability
flag sherbet
Posted: Sep 8, 2008 at 12:46 Quote
Lower the fork to the lowest settings, and why wouldn't it work?
flag gary1
Posted: Sep 8, 2008 at 12:49 Quote
I am also having doubts about how it will handle my 'chuck about' riding style Blank Stare
flag konakid8
Posted: Sep 8, 2008 at 12:49 Quote
Gaz6R4 wrote:
I am lookin at the Five-0

It is bomb-proof, I like it because I need the jumpability

ok cool, i didn't realize you were looking at that tough of a bike.
flag gary1
Posted: Sep 8, 2008 at 12:50 Quote
I wasn't

Until I seen the Five-0 in my LBS, I fell for it straight away with its curvy top tube Fab
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