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Mbrgr1 06-19-17 10:33 AM

Bike E2 suspension conversion.
 
I removed the goofy 16" wheel from my E2 tandem and replaced it with a 20" suspension fork and tilting steering. Here is the result. Not suitable for shorter riders! I may try a 6" or 6.5" rear shock to replace the 5.5" Cane Creek.

If anyone is interested in the technical aspect to the conversion, let me know!

http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/p...psbuwewu2h.jpg

http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/p...pss4vku9wg.jpg

http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/p...psrsknv0ag.jpg

http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/p...psbnown5io.jpg

BlazingPedals 06-19-17 08:01 PM

It appears going to the 20" front wheel allowed you to have positive trail and positive rake, instead of that insanely, unconscionably-unsafe reverse-rake fork and 90" steerer. I bet the handling is 10,000% better now. The suspension, although nice, pales next to the improvement in geometry. I also see you've routed the front brake cable on the starboard side so it doesn't rub the chain. Excellent job all around!


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