hi
im considering looking at putting some suspension at the front on my 94 giant yukon. Anything i need to consider before getting on ebay.
suspension?
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Postby LuckyPierre » Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:49 pm
If the Yukon didn't originally have suspension (the current ones do), then it's geometry is such that it can't really be done - the head tube is the wrong length.
If it did, then the sky's the limit - you probably need to match the suspension travel that your old fork had, but you can get 'smart lockout' vs manual / remote lockout and a lot better damping control without great expense.
Oops, I'm a roadie - what am I doing ... ?
If it did, then the sky's the limit - you probably need to match the suspension travel that your old fork had, but you can get 'smart lockout' vs manual / remote lockout and a lot better damping control without great expense.
Oops, I'm a roadie - what am I doing ... ?
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Postby Mulger bill » Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:13 pm
G'Day davo231481
A 94 Yukon you say, hmmm.
Lets see.
Fitting What is the head tube diameter, will it take a 1 1/8 steerer?
Geometry Bounce forks are longer measured from dropout to crown race, this will slacken off the head angle, making the bike steer like an oil tanker unless you can find a short travel fork (50mm), a rarity these days.
Engineering The extra length of the fork will exert greater leverage than the frame was designed for at the head tube/downtube junction, cracks are common after this conversion.
Finance You'll need to factor in the cost of the fork, a new headset and stem as well as fitting, this would probably equal or exceed the cost of a new bike at a similar level.
IMO you'd be better off riding the Yukon as is and putting the cash towards a new or younger bike if you want suspension. You'll also be getting the benefit of twelve odd years of drivetrain and brake development.
Sorry if this sounds discouraging, but I went down that track a while back.
Shaun
A 94 Yukon you say, hmmm.
Lets see.
Fitting What is the head tube diameter, will it take a 1 1/8 steerer?
Geometry Bounce forks are longer measured from dropout to crown race, this will slacken off the head angle, making the bike steer like an oil tanker unless you can find a short travel fork (50mm), a rarity these days.
Engineering The extra length of the fork will exert greater leverage than the frame was designed for at the head tube/downtube junction, cracks are common after this conversion.
Finance You'll need to factor in the cost of the fork, a new headset and stem as well as fitting, this would probably equal or exceed the cost of a new bike at a similar level.
IMO you'd be better off riding the Yukon as is and putting the cash towards a new or younger bike if you want suspension. You'll also be getting the benefit of twelve odd years of drivetrain and brake development.
Sorry if this sounds discouraging, but I went down that track a while back.
Shaun
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Postby beauyboy » Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:15 pm
I have the tendency to agree buy a new bike which is designed for a suspention fork then retro-fitting. However I do not know how much your bike may cost to replace.
I ride Avanti Pionear, this comes with smart lockout for the suspention fork. This is particuly good as it means when pedeling I am not losing power into the suspention but if I hit something hard it engages and the bump is not as hard. Trust me you still feel it but not as bad.
Donald
I ride Avanti Pionear, this comes with smart lockout for the suspention fork. This is particuly good as it means when pedeling I am not losing power into the suspention but if I hit something hard it engages and the bump is not as hard. Trust me you still feel it but not as bad.
Donald
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Postby davo231481 » Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:41 pm
Thanx for the heads up everyone who replied.Yep i expect a younger bike will be on the horizon shortly.
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Postby Mulger bill » Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:32 pm
No worries Davo, glad to help. Don't forget to drop in and brag when it happens
Shaun
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