Less travel front - more travel back

some dude · 07-16-2003, 01:25 AM

Any drawbacks to having more travel rear than front?

I'm thinking of a 2003 Norco Team Shore frame (8 inch rear max) with a 2002 Monster T (7 inch) because I already have an 02 Monster and like it.

I could actually use the "VPS" and put the frame in 7 inch mode but that kinda defeats the purpose.

Captain Stabbin · 07-16-2003, 01:33 AM

No drawbacks at all unless you are really picky. You can always change the setting in the back to match the front.

Geometery maybe?

.glib · 07-16-2003, 01:50 AM

We saw a guy with a 4" Z1 on a 2002 Shore today on fromme

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some dude · 07-16-2003, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captain Stabbin
No drawbacks at all unless you are really picky. You can always change the setting in the back to match the front.

Geometery maybe?

I should check out the length of the 03 Monster that Norco specs it with, but from what I've seen, the extra length is below the axle on the 03 Monster.

lowetyler · 07-16-2003, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gandalf
We saw a guy with a 4" Z1 on a 2002 Shore today on fromme .

There is a pic on Pinkbike with a guy on a V10 with a Z1....yuck

ronald55555 · 07-16-2003, 02:03 AM

there's a guy who use a rst or judy, dont remember but it's 80mm, on his 02 shore in the shed.

but in your case, i dont think it would matter too much, since u have more sag in the back.

Rosscofat · 07-16-2003, 02:13 AM

I ran 4" front 6 rear once

it worked great for dirt jumping dual 26

C.C. · 07-16-2003, 03:04 AM

Sounds like you've got a mullet of a problem on your hands. Business in the front and party in the back.

Don't the Superheros run sc forks on their bullets? Probably not ideal for dh, but fun for regular riding/jumping.

theoriginalhardcore · 07-16-2003, 03:07 AM

it should be fine and you can always switch it back into a lower setting

NooNer · 07-16-2003, 03:16 AM

i got an 03 teamshore with 99 monster and it feels sweet, but i also run a 24 in the back. it should be fine though

corey@nsmb.com · 07-16-2003, 04:02 AM

I can't think of a single DH bike that has any other kind of configuration. Look at the standard DH forks, Boxxer, Dorado, both 7". Shiver, 8".

Most dedicated DH bikes have at least 8" in the rear. It rules, don't be scared.

07-16-2003, 01:25 AM	#1
some dude Village Idiot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Living in a van down by the river Posts: 302 Rep Power: 11	Less travel front - more travel back Any drawbacks to having more travel rear than front? I'm thinking of a 2003 Norco Team Shore frame (8 inch rear max) with a 2002 Monster T (7 inch) because I already have an 02 Monster and like it. I could actually use the "VPS" and put the frame in 7 inch mode but that kinda defeats the purpose.

07-16-2003, 01:33 AM	#2
Captain Stabbin Holla Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: BC Posts: 634 Rep Power: 11	No drawbacks at all unless you are really picky. You can always change the setting in the back to match the front. Geometery maybe? Last edited by Captain Stabbin; 07-16-2003 at 01:53 AM.

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.glib poly Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 13,439 Rep Power: 166829	We saw a guy with a 4" Z1 on a 2002 Shore today on fromme . __________________ This space intentionally left blank.

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Rosscofat E-Card ID Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wack 4 Life? Posts: 21,755 Rep Power: 1250805	I ran 4" front 6 rear once it worked great for dirt jumping dual 26 __________________ Shoots with Nikon D2H

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NooNer the oncoming storm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: the quiet place Posts: 3,124 Rep Power: 21587	i got an 03 teamshore with 99 monster and it feels sweet, but i also run a 24 in the back. it should be fine though __________________ Eye on the TV 'cause tragedy thrills me Whatever flavor It happens to be like: "Killed by the husband" "Drowned by the ocean" "Shot by his own son" "She used the poison in his tea and kissed him goodbye" That's my kind of story It's no fun til someone dies

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ronald55555 5555555555 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,891 Rep Power: 41	there's a guy who use a rst or judy, dont remember but it's 80mm, on his 02 shore in the shed. but in your case, i dont think it would matter too much, since u have more sag in the back.

07-16-2003, 03:04 AM	#8
C.C. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Richmond Posts: 1,445 Rep Power: 10291	Sounds like you've got a mullet of a problem on your hands. Business in the front and party in the back. Don't the Superheros run sc forks on their bullets? Probably not ideal for dh, but fun for regular riding/jumping.

07-16-2003, 03:07 AM	#9
theoriginalhardcore surrey pride Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: surrey Posts: 1,108 Rep Power: 11	it should be fine and you can always switch it back into a lower setting

07-16-2003, 04:02 AM	#11
corey@nsmb.com I want to ride. Join Date: Dec 1977 Location: The Darkside Posts: 10,545 Rep Power: 666	I can't think of a single DH bike that has any other kind of configuration. Look at the standard DH forks, Boxxer, Dorado, both 7". Shiver, 8". Most dedicated DH bikes have at least 8" in the rear. It rules, don't be scared.

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