new parts
#1
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From: Portland, OR
new parts
so im looking into getting this fork
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...894_-1___14500
seems like a super good deal. not sure what size steerer length to get?
im on a 53cm pake.
also, this wheel set...
i saw someone post this link on the forum and this also looks like a ****ing steal
https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...&productId=195
i'm currently running vuelta xrp's with xrp hubs and a soma rush fork (i paid $120 for, ****!) so this would obviously be a pretty good upgrade yeah?
and on a light note, the fact that the word XTREME is on my hubs really bothers me for some reason..
good idea or bad idea?
thanks,
rob the tarck jackass
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...894_-1___14500
seems like a super good deal. not sure what size steerer length to get?
im on a 53cm pake.
also, this wheel set...
i saw someone post this link on the forum and this also looks like a ****ing steal
https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...&productId=195
i'm currently running vuelta xrp's with xrp hubs and a soma rush fork (i paid $120 for, ****!) so this would obviously be a pretty good upgrade yeah?
and on a light note, the fact that the word XTREME is on my hubs really bothers me for some reason..
good idea or bad idea?
thanks,
rob the tarck jackass
Last edited by erpdat; 05-16-09 at 07:33 PM.
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From: Toronto, ON
Bikes: 2008 IRO Angus, 2008 Jamis Exile 29er
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...894_-1___14500
seems like a super good deal. not sure what size steerer length to get?
im on a 53cm pake.
seems like a super good deal. not sure what size steerer length to get?
im on a 53cm pake.
2. Measure current fork steerer length.
3. ???
4. Profit.
#3
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From: Eugene, OR
Bikes: Jamis XLT 2.0, Kona Fire Mountain
I think the Soma Rush fork has 38mm of rake (you might wanna double-check that). If that's the case, the bike might lose a bit of stability with the new fork with 43mm of rake. If you like the way the bike handles now, you should consider looking for a fork with equal rake.
#4
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From: Portland, OR
I think the Soma Rush fork has 38mm of rake (you might wanna double-check that). If that's the case, the bike might lose a bit of stability with the new fork with 43mm of rake. If you like the way the bike handles now, you should consider looking for a fork with equal rake.
Good looking out




