I've always wondered.... Is it possible to upgrade the rear travel of a bike from lets say 8inches to 9inches or does it f**k up everything?
Rear travel upgrade?
- Thread starter Shiver
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you can do it with new rocker plates, what kind of bike/ suspention type?
ummmm dunno... let's say ummm Bighit Expert....
depends on the year of the bighit also, Avalanche has info on 2 different linkages.http://www.avalanchedownhillracing.com/beaudry.html
this is suposedly the better of the 2 also try BETD in England they make seat stays that let you run a 26" rear wheel, thru axel and 9" of travel
https://www.betd.co.uk/product_list.asp?CategoryID=111
this is suposedly the better of the 2 also try BETD in England they make seat stays that let you run a 26" rear wheel, thru axel and 9" of travel
https://www.betd.co.uk/product_list.asp?CategoryID=111
SOme things to consider. Even if the bike can be modified to get more travel it often:
Raises the BB
Steepens the steering angle
Puts undo stress on bikes not designed for the extra travel
Sometimes changes the leverage ratio negatively
I came from the days of converted XC FS rigs for DH bikes.....it messes with things.
Is their a greater benefit to the extra 1" of travel over the cost of doing it? I have yet to see it. It costs you $$$ it costs you geometry and it costs you reliability.
Raises the BB
Steepens the steering angle
Puts undo stress on bikes not designed for the extra travel
Sometimes changes the leverage ratio negatively
I came from the days of converted XC FS rigs for DH bikes.....it messes with things.
Is their a greater benefit to the extra 1" of travel over the cost of doing it? I have yet to see it. It costs you $$$ it costs you geometry and it costs you reliability.