Parts for a Proflex

[tmaybee]

Hmm sealed bearings on the 856. Good idea.  

I would be really interested in this as well.  I have a couple of RK002's lying around for future use and I was going to order some more but maybe a bearing conversion is a better idea.  

Simon - Do you think the conversion would change the ride of an 856?  Did you weigh the parts that you used for your 4500?  I am a weight weenie so I would be interested in what the net gain/loss in weight would be with the conversion.  

Trevor   [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

[Simon]

Simon - Do you think the conversion would change the ride of an 856?  Did you weigh the parts that you used for your 4500?  I am a weight weenie so I would be interested in what the net gain/loss in weight would be with the conversion.  

Trevor   [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

I'd like to think the ride would be improved, it should be but we won't be sure until someone tries it,
I didn't weigh my 4500 conversion parts, however the through shaft is very light,probably compareable to the bearings that it replaced,the 4 sealed bearings are suprising light but weigh more than the bushes they replace,however as some material is removed from the s/arm pivot (opened up from 22mm to 24mm dia) that helps compensate the weight gain of the bearings,all in all I don't think there has been any weight gain.Simon  

[deano]

I just purchased a risse genesis from Ebay that is designed for a Santa Cruz Tazmon. I am planning to mount this on my 855. I was also looking at mounting a smart shock as well when this genesis came along. It all depends on your access to a well equipped workshop or finding someone that is willing to take on a one off job.I'll post some pics of my efforts as soon as i get done..  if i dont give up in the meantime and order the conversion bits from risse.


Dean

[deano]

sorry wrong thread!