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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Rederz on April 05, 2011, 11:24:53 am

Title: 857 Carbon Swingarm
Post by: Rederz on April 05, 2011, 11:24:53 am

Hi All, I was just wondering if any one knows wherther a 857 carbon rear swing arm will fit on to a xp6 easily as they look the same just not to sure on the mounting situation......... ???

Any help would be brill

Title: Re: 857 Carbon Swingarm
Post by: Lysander on April 05, 2011, 12:08:57 pm

Nope- different pivot setup entirely, I'm afraid.........xp- frames have the same setup as *55 and *56.

Title: Re: 857 Carbon Swingarm
Post by: Rederz on April 06, 2011, 06:50:56 am

thanks for that. what is it that you mean by *55 and *56 setup? and do you know if proflex ever made a carbon swing arm for the xp6 / xpx?

Title: Re: 857 Carbon Swingarm
Post by: fyrstormer on April 06, 2011, 07:07:30 am

The XP-X uses the World Cup frame design, same as the 756, 657, and 757. The 857 uses a newer frame design with a different pivot point, and the swingarm is longer to compensate. There is no carbon swingarm available for the World Cup frames, but the stock swingarm is made from hollow aluminum so it's pretty light to begin with.

If you're looking to improve the ride quality of your XP-X, buy a Noleen NR-4 shock from NoleenJ6; the bi-directional damping controls will make a big difference in pedaling efficiency. If you just want the carbon-fiber look, I can't help you.

Title: Re: 857 Carbon Swingarm
Post by: jimbob on April 06, 2011, 09:18:41 am

If you want the carbon-fibre effect then look at getting some vinyl wrap.

If you want real carbon-fibre then it seems you're out of luck unfortunately.

Title: Re: 857 Carbon Swingarm
Post by: Rederz on April 06, 2011, 10:07:30 am

Thanks. Nr4 shock looks the part from NoleenJ6 just a shame they don't deliver to the uk as i could do with replacing my girvin gdt coil setup on the rear. all ready got an NR2 on the front and that works a treat.
As for the swing arm think its time to leave that alone and may be  get it re powder coated and decals of the good old EBAY!! :)

Title: Re: 857 Carbon Swingarm
Post by: Luke on April 06, 2011, 01:50:36 pm

Eh? They happily post serviced nr4 shocks to France.
Don't see why they wouldn't post to the UK. Are there US sanctions against the coalition government??

Title: Re: 857 Carbon Swingarm
Post by: jimbob on April 06, 2011, 02:13:04 pm

Quote from: Luke on April 06, 2011, 01:50:36 pm

Are there US sanctions against the coalition government??

probably... the US seems to have a beef/sanctions with pretty much the whole of the rest of the world  ::)

Title: Re: 857 Carbon Swingarm
Post by: fyrstormer on April 08, 2011, 09:35:11 am

Quote from: Luke on April 06, 2011, 01:50:36 pm

Eh? They happily post serviced nr4 shocks to France.
Don't see why they wouldn't post to the UK. Are there US sanctions against the coalition government??

Probably the differences in customs and taxes between the EU and the UK.