So here's my bike dubbed the Connectfour, for 4x racing and general trail/freeriding.
130mm Travel
69 head angle (w/ 130mm fork)
This setup with 38lbs, but my wheels are setup pretty heavy (bought them for downhill use)
I currently have some swingarm flex issues which I am in "maximum engineering mode" trying to take care of. Braces, stiffener links, and possibly more tubing in the next few weeks. So, if any of you builders have any suggestions for stiffening the rear end, I'm all ears. I tihnk the rectangular tubing is the main flex point as it's not really withstanding the torsional flex.
At last, here she be:
130mm Travel
69 head angle (w/ 130mm fork)
This setup with 38lbs, but my wheels are setup pretty heavy (bought them for downhill use)
I currently have some swingarm flex issues which I am in "maximum engineering mode" trying to take care of. Braces, stiffener links, and possibly more tubing in the next few weeks. So, if any of you builders have any suggestions for stiffening the rear end, I'm all ears. I tihnk the rectangular tubing is the main flex point as it's not really withstanding the torsional flex.
At last, here she be: