barspins?
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barspins?
kind of a noob question here, but im curious to know what fork/frame people are running that have the ability to rotate the bars 360 degrees. Ive got a giant bowery with specialized forks (43mm i believe) and im unable to spin the bars completely due to the tire hitting the frame. Im assuming I would need something like a 37-40mm rake to get it to work, but ive only just started looking into it. Since I would be needing a threadless 1 1/8" fork that will work with an integrated headest im guessing this wont be an easy task.
Any ideas?
thanks in advance
Any ideas?
thanks in advance
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ive got the stem and risers sorted out, its the tire hitting the frame that is making it unable to go around. Im figuring its my forks as theyre 43mm which is more for road bikes. Im just wondering what people are running (fork dimensions mainly) that are able to get a 360 rotation
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get a road fork off an old road bike. some of those bikes from the 70s have forks with monstrous angles and miles of clearance.
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Originally Posted by squeakywheel
Usually when the bar spins, it's because I drank too much.
Why would you want to spin your bars? I guess could see it if you were a clown in a circus or something like that.
Why would you want to spin your bars? I guess could see it if you were a clown in a circus or something like that.
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Originally Posted by PHR3AK
are frames out there where a 700c front wheel dont hit the downtube?
i practice most tricks during work and working with a 650 front sukz.
i practice most tricks during work and working with a 650 front sukz.
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Originally Posted by DannyRocks
Where'd you find a purple headset? Do they make them in 1 1/8?
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Originally Posted by hockeyteeth
You bought a 650c AND a new frame?! You are pretty damn serious about these barspins. Umm, I'll take your old frame and wheelset, haha - I am not looking to do any trikzz...






