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06-29-05, 10:14 AM
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Conversion??
Hey, my dad has a really nice GT hardtail but he wants full suspension. Is it possible to convert a hardtail to a full suspension or should he just get a whole new bike?
06-29-05, 11:02 AM
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Well, I suppose it'd be possible but would take LOADS of money, welding, and god knows what else to create a really bad FS frame. Just get a new bike/frame.
06-29-05, 11:48 AM
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06-29-05, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by thefightinirish
Hey, my dad has a really nice GT hardtail but he wants full suspension. Is it possible to convert a hardtail to a full suspension or should he just get a whole new bike?
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06-29-05, 05:44 PM
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First you'll need
Hack saw
Duct tape
J.B. weld
an old shock from a '71 pinto.
A little hard work and a few hous later you'll be squishin'
Hack saw
Duct tape
J.B. weld
an old shock from a '71 pinto.
A little hard work and a few hous later you'll be squishin'
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06-29-05, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
First you'll need
Hack saw
Duct tape
J.B. weld
an old shock from a '71 pinto.
A little hard work and a few hous later you'll be squishin'
Hack saw
Duct tape
J.B. weld
an old shock from a '71 pinto.
A little hard work and a few hous later you'll be squishin'
06-29-05, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by sodra
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There was a kit made years ago that still pops up on ebay once in a while. It adds about 2 or maybe 3 inches of travel, and only weighs 6lbs or something ridiculous like that. So yeah, if you want some early 90's technology, that's the way to go. Now, if I was building a chopper or recumbent trike, that kit would be on the top of my list.
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
There was a kit made years ago that still pops up on ebay once in a while. It adds about 2 or maybe 3 inches of travel, and only weighs 6lbs or something ridiculous like that. So yeah, if you want some early 90's technology, that's the way to go. Now, if I was building a chopper or recumbent trike, that kit would be on the top of my list.
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
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07-01-05, 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
If I recall correctly, the suspension kit came with a set of Ginsu knives too.
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13.33,what a deal! Ronco rocks.
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Transform it into a new bike! Of course, you're kind screwed if you want parts for your custom bike...
Or get a new one.
Or get a new one.
