FLATOUTSTYLE Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 (edited) Thinking about getting mx comps on my bike, have been for a while. Been considering NEW frame too in these posts BUT, I may decide to stay with my setup now and get sus forks on the front, not sure what length they are though?? The rigids Ive got on are 405mm I think, I dont wana cock up the geo by making the front end like a chopper.....72 headangle same as leech frame so, might work???? I know how to mod them to make them sit down a bit by swapping the springs which giv around 50mm travel rather than 85mm. Some of you will say "Sus forks for trials YYYAK! too heavy" I say "Pha, narrr" Weight is not a factor for my bike, my bike probably feels super heavy compared with these flyweight bikes out now. Im aggressive and sus forks may help soak up some of that shock my body gets when I ride Edited October 15, 2005 by FLATOUTSTYLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmt_oli Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 I think it will be fine if it suits your style, all the american riders run short travel forks. As long as you dont rise the front of the bike to much ( a little will be ok, due to sag) it should feel ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp101 Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 I think it will be fine if it suits your style, all the american riders run short travel forks. As long as you dont rise the front of the bike to much ( a little will be ok, due to sag) it should feel ok. yea, we're pussies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 I agree lol. Nah, kidding, they suit some situations, but I wouldn't ever run them, I like the control of rigid forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick_spider Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 According to PX every inch you raise the front end by changes the head angle by roughly a degree. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLATOUTSTYLE Posted October 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 (edited) Anyone know the actual length of the mx comp 85mm????? yea, we're pussies What the hell are you on?? You dont contribute at all you just talk shit????? Edited October 15, 2005 by FLATOUTSTYLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLATOUTSTYLE Posted October 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Anybody know the length of a 85mm travel mx comp fork?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp101 Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 I contribute plenty. And that isn't called talking shit, it's called sarcasm. And btw, a suspension fork, even a small travel one adds a helluva lot more life to your elbows, wrists, other joints, frame, headset. The impact is distributed through the fork, which being easier and cheaper to replace than a frame. And, man, you made three topics about the same exact thing, when you knew from the start that you were going to come to no conclusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLATOUTSTYLE Posted October 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 I contribute plenty. And that isn't called talking shit, it's called sarcasm. And btw, a suspension fork, even a small travel one adds a helluva lot more life to your elbows, wrists, other joints, frame, headset. The impact is distributed through the fork, which being easier and cheaper to replace than a frame. And, man, you made three topics about the same exact thing, when you knew from the start that you were going to come to no conclusion. Yeah righto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 I ran some 3" manitous on a pashley, but it was setup as a dirt bike then. I was pretty nice, but I deffo wouldnt have wanted to ride trials on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneone Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 (edited) Have you considered the new style lock off forks? my mate has them on his xc bike there will light and well you can convert to ridgid whenever you like in just a flick of a switch. Edited October 16, 2005 by wayneone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLATOUTSTYLE Posted October 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 (edited) Have you considered the new style lock off forks? my mate has them on his xc bike there will light and well you can convert to ridgid whenever you like in just a flick of a switch. I wouldnt really wana lock em out, just run em all the time...mx comps like leech, shrinked down to 50mm travel though...should keep the front down a bit Edited October 16, 2005 by FLATOUTSTYLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneone Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 So your keeping the pashley now then? Not after a new frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLATOUTSTYLE Posted October 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 (edited) So your keeping the pashley now then? Not after a new frame. Well, the jury is out im afraid...I dont know. Been thinking about swapping for a long time, then went off the idea, then back..... Most people have been saying that the new style bikes are no good for me....so..... What can I say.. Edited October 16, 2005 by FLATOUTSTYLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 I contribute plenty. And that isn't called talking shit, it's called sarcasm. And btw, a suspension fork, even a small travel one adds a helluva lot more life to your elbows, wrists, other joints, frame, headset. The impact is distributed through the fork, which being easier and cheaper to replace than a frame. And, man, you made three topics about the same exact thing, when you knew from the start that you were going to come to no conclusion. So if you ride trials and land on your back wheel having forks will save your frame??? and your talking about street this is a TRIALS FORUM! Just got start a war or some thing will surley save you elbows wrists and other joints so all is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moo Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 i had a set of bombers with the lock off on my pashley 24 and to be honest they were to soft for street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLATOUTSTYLE Posted October 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 i had a set of bombers with the lock off on my pashley 24 and to be honest they were to soft for street As I said your supposed to mod them for trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moo Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 i didnt ride trials on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLATOUTSTYLE Posted October 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 i didnt ride trials on it what you said is coblers then as Im talking about suspension for trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackghostknife Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 In all your threads you seem like the most controversial dick ever people are trying to help nd you throw it in there face :turned: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneone Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 I recon you should give it a go. Whats the worst that could happen? If you dont like them sell them on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLATOUTSTYLE Posted October 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 In all your threads you seem like the most controversial dick ever people are trying to help nd you throw it in there face :turned: nar, people like you butt in wid comments like that shit stirring........ I recon you should give it a go. Whats the worst that could happen? If you dont like them sell them on ebay. yeah suppose theres always ebay to flog em if their crap huh. Might buy em off there off someone who thinks their crap already ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moo Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 i was using it for jumps n little street and they had way too much travel for these. it seems you are set on buying them so why bother starting a thread, suspension and trials dont mix well imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 So if you ride trials and land on your back wheel having forks will save your frame??? and your talking about street this is a TRIALS FORUM! Just got start a war or some thing will surley save you elbows wrists and other joints so all is good! When was the last time you did a drop and your back wheel DIDN'T touch the deck? Street trials is trials. Don't be a dick, and if you must be a dick... make a valid point in a dickish way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLATOUTSTYLE Posted October 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 (edited) i was using it for jumps n little street and they had way too much travel for these. it seems you are set on buying them so why bother starting a thread, suspension and trials dont mix well imo I was asking if they would work on my bike and be ok with the geo etc as I wasnt that sure When was the last time you did a drop and your back wheel DIDN'T touch the deck? Street trials is trials. Don't be a dick, and if you must be a dick... make a valid point in a dickish way. People get very shirty about street trials not being trials. What is it with these people?? Trials snobs.... Ive said before that trials is WAY more than just hopping around on rocks and riding from point A to point B through tapes in under 2 mins without putting your feet down. Trials is whatever you want you make it, in the street, woods, moors, parks...Whatever you want, theres no limit on what you can ride. Why do stuck up people insist on pigeon holing trials into strict catagories??? "Oh thats not trials" ERm I think you will find it is..... Edited October 16, 2005 by FLATOUTSTYLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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