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Bike height....

Post by Morris147 » 27 Nov 2012, 17:27

I think the crm feels abit small. Whats the best way to make it taller?
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Post by helisupp » 27 Nov 2012, 19:58

You think.................or know
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Post by voodookid37 » 27 Nov 2012, 21:01

some might say "dog bones"....
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Post by Morris147 » 28 Nov 2012, 17:47

I will do some research on longer dog bones for the CRM, if i cant find any then ill look into getting some made up.
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Post by knackeredMk1 » 28 Nov 2012, 18:11

To make it taller you need shorter bones. You will have to make changes at both ends or you will make problems for yourself. Longer forks - CR etc.

Or revalve and respring so it sits higher in the stroke.
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Post by Mudfacetony » 03 Dec 2012, 20:26

Morris147 wrote:I think the crm feels abit small. Whats the best way to make it taller?
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Post by longmoreuk » 20 Dec 2012, 12:57

Increase the preload.
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Post by fallenmikethebike » 20 Dec 2012, 19:58

22" wheels? Nah, It's dog bones for a quick fix, though the ride will get harsher.
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Post by keith » 20 Dec 2012, 22:26

Hi' I have a pair of shortened dog bones that was on my bike' you are welcome to them if you really want to raise the back end.

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