Author Topic: ELASTOMERS (Read 5017 times)

SLIM · « **on:** August 15, 2006, 03:11:06 am »

Well guys you know i been trying to get some substitute elastomers , finally recieved them and got some cut up , results here ......

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3394

so what do you think ?

a little bit harder than the originals , but gets the bike on the trails

will match the frame colour too !!

bmwcarver · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2006, 11:25:44 am »

Looks pretty good! Where did you get them and what are they made out of?

SLIM · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2006, 09:42:57 pm »

A company in the uk called Bruderer , and they are made of ... elastomer

orange · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2006, 05:19:14 am »

I wonder if the shelf life is better than the old yellow ones - has technology moved on?

Can I ask how much they cost?

Do you buy it in a tube and cut to size?

How much do they weigh compared to a spring?

How do they feel compared to a spring?

And finally... how long is a piece of string? :-)

p856shawn · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2006, 01:43:12 pm »

Wating eagerly here too. Seems Slim has had some PC issues according to the info from the link he's posted.
I have 2 bikes I'd like to install these on a 755 and an 856.
Wondering if they'll be too stiff for a 180# rider?

SLIM · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2006, 02:09:35 pm »

not to worry guys , back online

right the elastomers i had , come in a 500 mm length

and i cut them down myself

they weigh practically nothing

they are a bit hard compared to the originals

but , i have now been able to get some in a lighter shore hardness 70 , same as the originals
am waiting on replies

will let you know

luddite · « **Reply #6 on:** September 09, 2006, 03:38:30 am »

They have a supplier in the US also. I've contacted them and it is about $60.00 USD for the 80 shore material. My 853 only has a rear elastomer (its a piece of pipe right now so I am riding hard tail) and since I am 240lbs I was thinking the harder material would be about right. What is your opinion slim?

Jack · « **Reply #7 on:** September 12, 2006, 03:23:25 am »

New member here, looking to replace my 752 rear rubber elastomers. Having trouble following this thread, what is the bottom line for obtaining them? Will gladly pay and not too fussy about how hard they might be - 175 lbs. Really appreciate all the help!!!

Ziggy · « **Reply #8 on:** September 12, 2006, 03:55:26 am »

Let us know if you have any of the 70s stuff going begging Slim? Looks great!

Cheers

SLIM · « **Reply #9 on:** September 12, 2006, 05:55:51 am »

jack pm`d you on retrobike

seems to be confusion , the green are 80 shore hardness

if anyone wants some of the 70 hardness elastomer i will order some

and these are " WHITE "

already had interest off one person for two sets

so ziggy if you definately want some i will order

might take some weeks though

about 3 weeks for the last lot to come through , and by the time i cut and cleaned them up

so let me know

oh yes , and the green is probably better for the heavier rider

Jack · « **Reply #10 on:** September 12, 2006, 06:02:59 am »

Cheers, Slim, you are the elastomer dude for sure!! Is the white stuff harder or softer than the green?

SLIM · « **Reply #11 on:** September 12, 2006, 06:21:04 am »

MMMMMM ......... softer

Ziggy · « **Reply #12 on:** September 12, 2006, 06:51:58 am »

Yes please Slim! I'm not sure if I'll need some for the front (still need to find some linkage forks to replace my old rockshox!), but I definately need the back anyway...

Vague idea on cost'd be good?

Cheers!

SLIM · « **Reply #13 on:** September 12, 2006, 07:03:40 am »

£15 for the set ( front or rear )

two elastomers ( or one large )

including postage ( uk )

not too expensive considering CVI used to sell them for £16 each

let me know

Ziggy · « **Reply #14 on:** September 12, 2006, 07:08:52 am »

That's absolutely fine

I'll definately have one set, & hopefully I'll have found some girvins by then & get some for them too!

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