Bike E2 suspension conversion.
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From: Albuquerque, NM
Bikes: Lightning stealth, Sun sport EZ, Banshee Paradox, Bike E recumbents, Takara, Schwinn Sierra, Bianchi Grizzly
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!



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



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From: Middle of da Mitten
Bikes: Trek 7500, RANS V-Rex, Optima Baron, Velokraft NoCom, M-5 Carbon Highracer, Bacchetta Quattro, Catrike Speed
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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