Xc frame strength

Norco29er
Norco29er Posts: 6
edited April 2016 in MTB general
Hey what would an xc frame equipped with Am parts including 110mm fork handle?

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  • JGTR
    JGTR Posts: 1,404
    I'll give £100000000 to who ever can answer this question correctly
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Some specific details of frame, parts etc might help. But unless the forks are significantly longer than original, pretty much the same as it would equipped with XC parts.

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  • JGTR
    JGTR Posts: 1,404
    cooldad wrote:
    Some specific details of frame, parts etc might help. But unless the forks are significantly longer than original, pretty much the same as it would equipped with XC parts.

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    Hmmmmm......50p

    Frame strength will be the same no matter what parts are fitted surely?????
  • step83
    step83 Posts: 4,170
    Depends what the frame is made from, say for example you made it used mash potato it wont be very strong. On the other hand if it was a Magnesium Titanium alloy it would far stronger.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    JGTR wrote:
    cooldad wrote:
    Some specific details of frame, parts etc might help. But unless the forks are significantly longer than original, pretty much the same as it would equipped with XC parts.

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    Hmmmmm......50p

    Frame strength will be the same no matter what parts are fitted surely?????

    He didn't say how strong, he said handle. But I'll take the money anyway.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Not seen many AM bikes with 110mm forks either!

    Well not since about 2007 when AM was very different to what it means now!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • JGTR
    JGTR Posts: 1,404
    cooldad wrote:
    JGTR wrote:
    cooldad wrote:
    Some specific details of frame, parts etc might help. But unless the forks are significantly longer than original, pretty much the same as it would equipped with XC parts.

    Do I win?

    Hmmmmm......50p

    Frame strength will be the same no matter what parts are fitted surely?????

    He didn't say how strong, he said handle. But I'll take the money anyway.

    Title is "XC Frame Strength"

    Suppose it depends on how many pies the rider has eaten??
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Can't get many for 50p.
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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Frame strength won't be the limiting factor.
    You'll be held back by the relative lack of stability caused by the xc bike geometry. Fitting an AM/enduro fork might slacken the head angle but leave you with poor cornering stability and weird handling.
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  • kajjal
    kajjal Posts: 3,380
    Depends on the frame but xc bikes are designed to be xc bikes so best left as they are.

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