[plant]

So, i guess you´ll remember this photo
taken about a month and a half ago

so lots of discussion from u monkeys, if it was supposed to be posted before talking to the iron horse guys or not (mmm 10 pages?)

 

[plant]

So, thanks to Bruce@ironhorse who I contacted by email it became this

 

[plant]

another pic

 

[plant]

"This kit will increase the lateral stiffness of the bicycles rear linkage without adding significant weight (around 0.1lb)."

-e13 web site



So... about the lateral stiffness, its been awesomely increased.. havent ridden it yet but im sure itlll make a great difference
On the other hand. "without adding significant weight ".. i dont think so. I suppose the kit offered by the e13 guys includes the new chainstay thats 50% heavier (680 vs 440 gms)... thats at least half a pound on the final kit

Im very thanfull on the warranty policy applyed, no problems at all. Just had to get new bearings not included

so Happy ending at last

 

[Joey]

Originally posted by plant
So... about the lateral stiffness, its been awesomely increased.. havent ridden it yet but im sure itlll make a great difference

Is there a way you can check lateral stiffness without actually riding it?

 

[SebringMGB]

grab the top of the tire with on hand, and the seat with the other, pull the tire and push the seat.

 

[vitox]

Originally posted by Joey
Is there a way you can check lateral stiffness without actually riding it?

well at least the deflection that used to be there is no longer present when twisting the rear end, of course there is no proof that you will actually feel this when riding but it is no longer there.