Best DH chain stay length
- Thread starter SPINTECK
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the only chainstays that work properly are in metric.
17, easier to flick around and do wheelies
do you think so, because your Yeti chainstay is 17.6 according to http://www.yeticycles.com/Bikes/Bikes303dh.cfm
but thanks for the response.
FYI- I mailed your footage out today.
but thanks for the response.
FYI- I mailed your footage out today.
There isn't a best chainstay length. Preference, wheelpath, and other geometry are all factors.
i say that because my demo 9, not that i know what it is is alot shorter than my 303 and its easier to manual over bumps and the dirt jumper is shorter than that and it is easier too
all other things being equal makes it worse. when you change a chainstay length, changes need to be made to other aspects of the geometry to keep the bike neutral. that being said, something around 17.5 allows for plenty of tire clearance, and usually keeps the tire clear of the seat tube, is long enough to maintain stability, and still short enough, to make the bike "flickable"
that could have as much to do with axle path as it does chainstay length
Now this should have been the title of your thread in the first place
I for one would like to know this as well.
Is it just because it adds more weight...too complicated...easy to break??
Seems like it would make for a very versatile bike for some riders.
did she tell you size matters?
everyone knows its not the size that matters
everyone knows its not the size that matters
simplicity, more things to design, fabricate, loosen up, flex, go wrong. Would increase weight and manufacturing costs.Now this should have been the title of your thread in the first place
I for one would like to know this as well.
Is it just because it adds more weight...too complicated...easy to break??
Seems like it would make for a very versatile bike for some riders.
After two kids who cares, I know it works. And her telling me size matters is like me asking her to do more Kegal exercises
Whatever length is my 2004 Bullit .Without going back out in the garage to measure i'm guessing 17.25".
i don't like your tone, poncho.Yeah whatever
17 or under
That's a great simple frame. Wow,
Bullit- the new ones have a claimed 17.0 chainstay, 14.3" BB, 41.9" wheeelbase and 67.5 head angle
Nomad- 17.5 chainstay 14.2BB, 42.7 wb and 67 ha
V10 - 17.4 chainstay 14.8 BB, 43.4 wb and 67 HA
On paper that Nomad looks great, wonder why I don't see more of them.
BB on V10 seems high, must count on a lot of sag.
Much like the ponch, I'm like 4'3".
And I like bottom brackets in the negative numbers. So I NEEDS that itty bitty chainstay.
Helps me wheelie that cop chopper yo!
Kidwoo starring in "How to catch a predator."17 or under
But back to bikes, I am all about the short chainstays.
on dh bikes short rear ends are really over rated imho