I have a line on a reasonably priced yakuza frame. Unsure of year, but it's black and labeled as "Sohon Bucho", has no ISCG tabs and a 73mm BB, which suggests that it's a 2006.
According to ska todd:
Also, for any takers, this frame comes with a Fox Van R. It's an 8.75" shock, which looks like it's contraindicated for the 2006 model year, and I should expect some metal-metal contact on the frame, though I saw none. Is this something to keep an eye out for and measure, or was the contact less of an issue in 2006?
According to ska todd:
And miket:05 = 135x12mm hub w/ 15mm floater, 73mm BB, 9x2.75" shock
06 = 150x12mm hub (w/o floater) used offset dish, 73mm BB, 9x2.75" shock, changed CS dimple
07 = 150x12mm, 83mm BB, 8.75x2.75" shock
-ska todd
So for this frame, I should be able to get away with a 73mm bb setup (like a shimano XT) with my 150mm rear wheel (which already has some dish). That should give me a decent chainline?Todd - sweet....
Also
I think (key term)
2005 and 06 = no tabs and a 50mm chain line.
2007 = ISCG05 tabs and 57.5mm chain line.
Michael
e.thirteen
Also, for any takers, this frame comes with a Fox Van R. It's an 8.75" shock, which looks like it's contraindicated for the 2006 model year, and I should expect some metal-metal contact on the frame, though I saw none. Is this something to keep an eye out for and measure, or was the contact less of an issue in 2006?