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12-26-07, 03:24 AM
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Hey everyone...i was just wondering if any of u could help me out with a little problem of mine...
I ride alot of downhill and only have 120mm travel up front on my Kona hardtail and i was wondering what amount can the frame handle..before weakening and eventually breaking
The frame: 2005 Kona Shred
Current Forks: Dirt Jumper 4 - 120mm
Thanks
I ride alot of downhill and only have 120mm travel up front on my Kona hardtail and i was wondering what amount can the frame handle..before weakening and eventually breaking
The frame: 2005 Kona Shred
Current Forks: Dirt Jumper 4 - 120mm
Thanks
12-26-07, 12:03 PM
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the kona shred is designed to be a jump bike and therefore jump bikes usually have travel between 80mm and 100mm or rigid. i think anything over 130mm will make the riding poor and ruin the geo.
12-27-07, 03:11 AM
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20mm rule states you're good up to 140mm.
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12-27-07, 12:31 PM
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but who can ride 140mm travel forks on a hardtail? it will be like riding a chopper. i know people with dh bikes with less travel than that lol.
12-27-07, 12:37 PM
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As for hardtails with more than 140mm up front, you have some learning to do my friend.
I agree with WTP, on that frame, no more than 140.
