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Posted: Oct 25, 2007 at 16:14 Quote
KonaShred21 wrote:
Hi, just curious, do you think I could mount a 180mm travel fork (dual or single crown) on my 2007 Kona Shred hardtail jumper?
Thanks
What do u ahve on it now? Id say nothing over 140mm would be ideal.
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Posted: Oct 25, 2007 at 16:18 Quote
I've got Dj4's. They are pretty hard
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Posted: Oct 25, 2007 at 16:25 Quote
If u want to blow the money, go for either the fox talas or vanilla. Im loving my 07 vanilla rlctup
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Posted: Oct 26, 2007 at 14:53 Quote
Regarding the original question:

If the geometry listed on Greenfish's site is correct, then that Haro has crazy-steep head-tube and seat-tube angles as it is. The shorter fork will make the head angle at least 1.5° steeper - maybe more - which would give it the same HT angle that's commonly used for road bikes and a ST angle that's into the realm of triathlon bikes.
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Posted: Oct 26, 2007 at 18:54 Quote
Thanks r-m-r, thats what i was wondring with the geometery. If i can save $700 or make that then i could get a 06 888vf, or rcx2.I know that should work, but for the price would it be worth it?
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Posted: Oct 26, 2007 at 18:56 Quote
You'd have a sweet fork on a below-average frame with weird geometry. I'll leave it up to you.
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Posted: Oct 26, 2007 at 19:02 Quote
lol. Didnt think haro was that bad. Ive done some pretty impressive drops on my escape and hasnt broken yet. But wouldnt the 888 fix the geometry? What would be a better frame for under 700?
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Posted: Oct 26, 2007 at 19:09 Quote
Half of all frames are below average, so it's not that much of an insult...and I didn't say you had a lot of good options on your budget.

If that geometry is correct (I have a hard time believing it, since it's SO far off from anything else), then even a 2005 888 could only get it back to "all mountain" numbers. You'd need a Super Monster to get a 71° head-tube angle (assumed to be measured with a fork having travel equal to that of the rear) into the realm of typical freeride/DH geometry.
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Posted: Oct 26, 2007 at 19:17 Quote
Gotcha ya, but if greenfish is correct, then a 888 should be perfect cause its 200mm. The stock werx7 fork is 180mm. Is there something i am over looking? If u look at harobikes.com and u see the fully built werx7, it appears to be 71degrees.

I hope to understand thios by tomarrow nightBook


Edit-Ha, greenfish's geometry is messed, the haro geometry is 67. And almost all their specs arnt right...
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Posted: Oct 26, 2007 at 20:25 Quote
Pitcrew wrote:
Ha, greenfish's geometry is messed, the haro geometry is 67. And almost all their specs arnt right...

In that case, it's not so bad. Instead of looking at a sweet fork on a below-average frame with weird geometry, you're looking at a sweet fork on a below-average frame with normal geometry.

I should mention that I'm referring to the RC2X as "a sweet fork"; the VF isn't anything special. It has a solid and reliable chassis, but unimpressive damping.
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Posted: Oct 27, 2007 at 8:26 Quote
That makes me feel better.

On beyond bikes i could get the SL ATA for $800. Or on Jensonusa i could get the 888 RC2X for $700. Im leaning towards the RC2X cause its a good 100 cheaper.
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Posted: Oct 27, 2007 at 12:02 Quote
I think that's the better choice. The SL had some serious reliability issues and, if you don't need the adjustable travel, the only advantage is a little less weight. If a slightly weight reduction was all you wanted, I'd suggest a Boxxer Race or Team.

I'm quite fond of my 888 RC2X and I think you'd be very happy with one, too.
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Posted: Oct 27, 2007 at 14:03 Quote
I found the boxxer race 07 with a diabolous headset for 650. My only problem is im not a fan of rockshox or manitou. So i think ill aim for the 888RC2X. Does the RC2X have a 1.5 headtube?
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Posted: Oct 27, 2007 at 14:07 Quote
It doesn't have a head-tube of any sort. It does, however, have a 1 1/8" steerer tube. Razz

I don't think there are any 1.5" steerers on DC forks. If your frame is 1.5, just get an adapter.
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Posted: Oct 27, 2007 at 14:11 Quote
hehe, yeah a steer tube. I guess ill will need it then. So far my list includes a werx7 frame(550), Azonic recoil 150mm rear hub(100), sunline headset reducer(90), and a 888 RC2X(700). 1440 total, which might mean i may or may not be getting itFrown Anything else i need?Smile

And thanks so much for helping me out.Beer

 


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