05 888 VF - any good...?

Mic · 07-14-2006, 08:25 PM

I could have a 888VF for around 350 Euros...i know that the beauty cannot be set up externally besides the preload. i have ridden a junior t for ages...and the next time i could buy one would be next year summer.

what do you think...?

drummer_dil · 07-14-2006, 08:59 PM

fantastic idea. go fer it

johnathan · 07-14-2006, 09:41 PM

Agreed

Mic · 07-15-2006, 12:43 PM

now the most

question ever (probably): i have heard that the XT front hub with QR specs can be converted into one suitable for the needed 20mm axle. is that true? - thanx

johnathan · 07-15-2006, 03:16 PM

Err to my knowledge not at all possible only the hone and saint hubs are 20mm compatible.

GeoffG · 07-15-2006, 05:12 PM

I have one. It has worked fine for me and I have had no problems at all. Go for it.

Dynamo · 07-18-2006, 01:27 AM

I have one on my '05 A-Line, and I find that I can bottom it on some of my more hackish landings (stock springs and I weigh around 185). I have heard the same from other riders too. That said, aside from the sound, it doesn't appear to adversely affect anything.

The other thing you'll find is that the '05s are tall. You will have to lean a little farther forward than you might be used to if you want to really make the front tire bite in corners (especially noticable through bermed corners). I think drop crowns are next on my list of toys.

No external adjustability, which I'm sure you already know.

Bottom line, though: I love it. If you can get a good deal on one to upgrade your Jr. T, I would say go for it.

Air Supplier · 07-18-2006, 04:02 AM

The fork feels really nice and plush but it was a tad on the soft side, for me at least. But its definately better than a Jr.T.

Chunk · 07-18-2006, 04:05 AM

yea, the XT hub conversion thing? Nope. Cant be done. Its not that nobody has gotten around to making a kit or anything, its because the hub body is too small for a 20mm axle and bearings to fit in.

07-14-2006, 08:25 PM	#1
Mic The Diaper Diaries Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plantation Nation Posts: 11,165 Rep Power: 6830686	05 888 VF - any good...? I could have a 888VF for around 350 Euros...i know that the beauty cannot be set up externally besides the preload. i have ridden a junior t for ages...and the next time i could buy one would be next year summer. what do you think...? __________________ "You don't learn from experience. You learn from reflecting on the experience." - Kristen Ulmer

07-15-2006, 12:43 PM	#4
Mic The Diaper Diaries Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plantation Nation Posts: 11,165 Rep Power: 6830686	now the most question ever (probably): i have heard that the XT front hub with QR specs can be converted into one suitable for the needed 20mm axle. is that true? - thanx __________________ "You don't learn from experience. You learn from reflecting on the experience." - Kristen Ulmer

07-18-2006, 04:05 AM	#9
Chunk Sexy beast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: far from you Posts: 3,933 Rep Power: 131744	yea, the XT hub conversion thing? Nope. Cant be done. Its not that nobody has gotten around to making a kit or anything, its because the hub body is too small for a 20mm axle and bearings to fit in. __________________ thinkin bout bikes

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johnathan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,332 Rep Power: 8	Agreed

07-15-2006, 03:16 PM	#5
johnathan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,332 Rep Power: 8	Err to my knowledge not at all possible only the hone and saint hubs are 20mm compatible.

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GeoffG registered Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 6,455 Rep Power: 1011671	I have one. It has worked fine for me and I have had no problems at all. Go for it.

07-18-2006, 01:27 AM	#7
Dynamo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 117 Rep Power: 2389	I have one on my '05 A-Line, and I find that I can bottom it on some of my more hackish landings (stock springs and I weigh around 185). I have heard the same from other riders too. That said, aside from the sound, it doesn't appear to adversely affect anything. The other thing you'll find is that the '05s are tall. You will have to lean a little farther forward than you might be used to if you want to really make the front tire bite in corners (especially noticable through bermed corners). I think drop crowns are next on my list of toys. No external adjustability, which I'm sure you already know. Bottom line, though: I love it. If you can get a good deal on one to upgrade your Jr. T, I would say go for it.