[azonicbruce]

Sorry for the X-post but I kinda need an answer soon.

Wondering if any of you have an answer.

I just ordered a Yeti AS-X frame. I also ordered E13 cups w/ FSA bearings to be installed on this frame. I plan on running an '05 Z1 FR I fork.

I realize that the E13 cups and bearings will give a lower stack height. This will mean the crown will be closer to the headtube as well as the downtube.

I'm wondering if there will be a clearance issue with using a single crown fork, such as the Z1 I just got? I know that w/ a dual crown fork there isn't a problem since you've got some type of bumper for the stanchion anyway, but perhaps with a single crown fork you may have the adjustment knobs or crown gouging the downtube in a crash or really tight turn.

Does anyone know of issues related to using the E13 cups, and especially in conjunction with an AS-X frame?

I've sent an email to E13. Hopefully they've had someone who's tried this combo before.

 

[ssaddict]

Ya might want to PM Mark (stoney98), he's pretty connected with Yeti, has a AS-X and might know, I haven't seen that combo installed yet.

It will be really close.

 

[Jeremy R]

Ya might want to PM Mark (stoney98), he's pretty connected with YetiQUOTE]

Yep, they even sent him a hoody last week for no reason at all. :devil:

 

[azonicbruce]

Yep, they even sent him a hoody last week for no reason at all. :devil:

neaky: Yeah, I'll be sure to ask him about that

 

[dw]

Thanks Mark

Dave

 

[azonicbruce]

Even with the extra height of the tall 1.5 reducers (the old yeti ones) and a king, it feels twitchy at any decent rate of speed.

As far as geometry, Yeti had this to say about the AS-X:

When you change from 7-6 it slackens the head angle by one degree and drops the b.b by 1/2 inch The colors for 05' ano. black, raw, and work(carhart brown) the only changes/tweaks is the bike will be available with a through axel rear end in spring of 05;.​

So you're saying even at 67º it is twitchy at speed?

 

[azonicbruce]

Oh, ok. Remember, though I'll be running the NEW Z1, 150mm, 538mm axle-to-crown.

 

[Jeremy R]

Oh, ok. Remember, though I'll be running the NEW Z1, 150mm, 538mm axle-to-crown.

No doubt. You will not have to worry about any steepness with that fork.
Not only is it 6 inches, but it is tall as well.
I think I am gonna get the AM SL for my 5-Spot, but that new Z1 in a 130 version would be sick as well.

 

[azonicbruce]

Like jeremy said, that's a tall f'in fork. Give me a call between 2-3 I'll give you the #'s on the asx's at my place.

Pacific or Mountain Time? Either way I don't think I'll be able to 'cause I've got '05 SolidWorks training from 1-5p.m. MST.

 

[azonicbruce]

No doubt. You will not have to worry about any steepness with that fork.
Not only is it 6 inches, but it is tall as well.
I think I am gonna get the AM SL for my 5-Spot, but that new Z1 in a 130 version would be sick as well.

According to Marzocchi, the AM SL is also 538mm A2C @ 150mm as well. 518mm A2C @ 130mm travel

 

[azonicbruce]

pst. Just give me a call sometime then. If I'm near the bikes I'll measure. If not, thank you sir, try again.

Could you just measure them and then post here? Pictures as well?

Regardless I need to figure out myself how clearance there is between the ETA knob and the top of the crown.

 

[azonicbruce]

Update:

Since I still hadn't gotten an answer I decided to take the Gemini that I'm selling and use that to get an idea if there would be a problem.

As you can see in the picture below, it looks that there will definitely be clearance issue using E13 cups, and EVEN looks like there'd be issues with using a regular headset!

Looks like the problem on this one is definitely the cable mounts. I know the position isn't exact but still, with that much clearance you can tell it'd be a problem. I know that the Yeti has the mounts place a little more to the side but still, looks like it may be too close for comfort.

Oh, btw, for those thinking of ever getting this combo (Gemini Team Replica and new Z1) it would definitely LOOK Sweet!

 

[Rip]

Try centering the fork in headtube.