Head Angles...

pimp_my_cheese · May 2007

General question...

Do you guys reckon that the Head Angle on this is too shallow? I run my forks pretty soft anyway, but I'm concerned that it might be putting a bit much stress on the headtube if I'm running this angle.

Any help would be appreciated.

roryf · May 2007

Winding the forks down will reduce the head angle.

rubber side up · May 2007

What is the frame supposed to run at? looks like they are at 130/140mm.

Assuming the frame is designed for 100mm, i'd say 120mm _absolute_ maximum.

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Anonymous · May 2007

looks fine to me. no need to be analy retentive about hese things.
as long as it handles the way you want, who cares!?

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ride_whenever · May 2007

and you are in warranty still.

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Pkomor · May 2007

its good up to 130 under warenty, and i used to run my pikes at 140 but they sag alot so they sat at about 125, ind it handled well.

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Norco_Hucker · May 2007

Looks alright to me?!?!

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rubber side up · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by yeehaamcgee

looks fine to me. no need to be analy retentive about hese things.
as long as it handles the way you want, who cares!?

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all very well saying "it looks fine" but the manufacturers aren't going to take that if the head tube peels off.

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Gibbon on an Orange · May 2007

Looks a little steep to me. Keep it under 130mm just to be safe.

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Drfabulous0 · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by pimp_my_cheese

General question...

Do you guys reckon that the Head Angle on this is too shallow? I run my forks pretty soft anyway, but I'm concerned that it might be putting a bit much stress on the headtube if I'm running this angle.

Any help would be appreciated.

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Depends if you want to go up hills or down them.

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Anonymous · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by rubber side up

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by yeehaamcgee

looks fine to me. no need to be analy retentive about hese things.
as long as it handles the way you want, who cares!?

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My trusty steed
1999 marin wolfridge, Marzocchi Jr Ts, Saint cranks, D321 rims, Hope C2s, raceface bits and bobs, XT running gear. All vintage stuff! (apart from the saints)
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all very well saying "it looks fine" but the manufacturers aren't going to take that if the head tube peels off.

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I can't see that kind of headtube angle contributing much, if any, to the stress on the frame's headtube.
If you hard a triple clamp fork, then I could see how there could be a bigger risk of ripping your headtube off.

But as it is, it looks fine. It's not exactly super-relaxed is it?

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ROCHA · June 2007

Looks fine for trail riding and downhill. If you're into DJ, you should have less travel and more preload.

mbukfan · June 2007

It's a bit slacker then I'd want but I think mine is a higher angle then most, I'm still on 80mm forks though.
longer travel forks can put more stress on teh headtube partly by acting as a longer lever for the forces coming from the wheel.

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