10 EASTON/GIRVIN MT BIKE CARBON FIBER SWING ARMS

[Fio]

By the way, what is the weight difference between aluminum vs. carbon?

[Simon]

By the way, what is the weight difference between aluminum vs. carbon?

Between the AL S/Arm from and Evo and a Carbon S/arm from an Oz then NO difference,well not that you can feel,weighing them on kitchen scales showed no difference,there may be a slight difference either way on some engineers scales.

[Matno]

According to Peter (who was a K2 employee who used to post on this forum), the aluminum swingarm was ever so slightly lighter, and much stronger. He actually said, "put it this way: you won't catch me riding a carbon swingarm." I personally think the only advantage of the aluminum is the extra stiffness.

Now, for those of you who missed out on this awesome swingarm deal... Here's another one - I think it's the same. (Only one day left)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Easton-Swing-Arm-1997-K2-Carbon-Fiber-Rear-End-NEW_W0QQitemZ7207313794QQcategoryZ36135QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Colin]

Another bargain!

So, looking at the pictures..........this one in particular, are these two small holes disk caliper mount points?

I never though the x57 was "disk ready"?

Col.

[shovelon]

Those are 2 holes that hold a mounting plate to bolt a brake to. The 2 holes  won't fit any brake directly that I know of.

I did see a x57 bike with disk brake on the back that had this little plate interfaced with it.

Terry

[Frankd3000]

"Ready to be disc ready" would be the appropriate phrase. [smiley=nod.gif]

Yeah, a few of us have made an adaptor plate. If you really want "elite" check out Matno's gallery for a pic of an uber-sexy carbon one. If you wanna see a pic of a plain, boring pos then check out my gallery.