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Topic: Axle to crown length on crosslinks? (Read 2912 times)
boro92
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Axle to crown length on crosslinks?
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May 18, 2011, 05:29:06 am »
Hi there,
I'm considering picking up a 957 frame.
Thing is, I know that these frames were specced with crosslinks (and thus have around 3+ inches of travel), and I have a set of vector2's to put on it.
I'm concerned about axle to crown length differences as I do not want to steepen the head tube anymore than it already is.
Can anyone confirm for me the a2c numbers on a crosslink with nr2 shock? Or better yet, confirm if there are any length differences between a vector and a crosslink fork? Would be much appreciated
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Re: Axle to crown length on crosslinks?
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May 18, 2011, 08:15:05 am »
I don't have those measurements, but the vector should work fine if you have it. I actually liked my vector better than the crosslink.
But I lilke slider forks better than either.
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May 22, 2011, 12:50:53 pm »
There are links to the users manuals here on the forum, they contain the dimennsions you require.
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Re: Axle to crown length on crosslinks?
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May 26, 2011, 10:25:29 am »
Just Measured:
Vector II - a2c = 41cm
X-Link - a2c = 43cm
Interestingly enough both my XP-X (x56 style bike) and my 857 have a head tube angle of 71 deg according to the specs that I have to hand.
and I put a set of Fournales on my XP-X and they have an a2c = 44cm , so I guess I've slackened the head angle?
Feels great though!
Col.
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May 27, 2011, 01:09:03 pm »
Thank you!
Great info! 2cm gives a lot to think about.
That will (in my scenario) steepen the head angle a reasonable amount (+.5 deg i believe!)
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