Converting full-suss to hardtail?

Flenser
Flenser Posts: 372
edited June 2009 in MTB beginners
Is it as simple as replacing the suspension unit with a solid member (oo-err!)?

I think my hill climbing is suffering due to my spongy rear end. As it were. :lol:
Claud Bulter Cape Wrath D27 (2009)
Raleigh MaxLite FS1 (2001)

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  • Whytepeak
    Whytepeak Posts: 2,616
    You could do that.

    What is the frame and the shock?
    Now that we are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves. ROMANS 15:1
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Flenser
    there used to be something 10 years ago but not really a good idea.

    IIRC you have the green and orange Raleigh Max Lite FS1?


    I would be poping into the LBS and asking then about some/any new/old hardtail frames that you maybe able to buy off them cheap (scratched etc...) and see about getting the brother and others to get the bits swapped over.

    yes you might need a new seatpost/clamp and front mech but i would be ditching the old FS1 as soon as i could.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Flenser
    Flenser Posts: 372
    nicklouse wrote:
    yes you might need a new seatpost/clamp and front mech but i would be ditching the old FS1 as soon as i could.

    That is a plan, I've got my eye on a Rockhopper Disc but I still need to keep riding in the mean time. It's got to the point where the Raleigh is holding me back instead of being fun.

    Can't grumble, it was free after all and it did get me into cycling... 8)
    Claud Bulter Cape Wrath D27 (2009)
    Raleigh MaxLite FS1 (2001)
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    in that case get the gears sorted and fight on as i would no spend a penny on the FS1 (other than to keep it running until the hopper arrives).

    yes it may feel it is holding you back but when you do swap the harsd work will have paid off.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Flenser
    Flenser Posts: 372
    nicklouse wrote:
    yes it may feel it is holding you back but when you do swap the hard work will have paid off.

    Good advise I think. Cheers. 8)

    Going to cash in my Father's Day points for a three-hour ride later. :D
    Claud Bulter Cape Wrath D27 (2009)
    Raleigh MaxLite FS1 (2001)
  • elPedro666
    elPedro666 Posts: 1,060
    I'll second that; dump it for a decent hardtail as soon as is practicable. And then marvel at how you fly up them hills!

    Although, I marshalled a race at Lee Quarry a few weeks back and there was a guy flying around on a horrific Barracuda, which I think is a similar monstrosity...

    We gave him a special prize! :lol:
    WTD:
    Green Halo TwinRail
    25.0mm-26.2mm seatpost shim
    Red X-Lite bling
    Specialized ladies BG saddle (white?) 155mm
    RH thumbie
    700x28c CX tyres&tubs
    Flatbars 620mm 25,4mm & swept, ti in an ideal world
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    elPedro666 wrote:

    We gave him a special prize! :lol:

    a new frame?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • elPedro666
    elPedro666 Posts: 1,060
    haha - he wishes!
    WTD:
    Green Halo TwinRail
    25.0mm-26.2mm seatpost shim
    Red X-Lite bling
    Specialized ladies BG saddle (white?) 155mm
    RH thumbie
    700x28c CX tyres&tubs
    Flatbars 620mm 25,4mm & swept, ti in an ideal world

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