Are Triple-clamps "allowed" on HT's?

xizang · May 20, 2011

Just curious if it's another no-no having triple-clamp forks on a hardtail. Sort of like having bar-ends on risers?

djoptix · May 20, 2011

It makes you look like a chav. Otherwise I don't see why not. They're probably stiffer than single crowns though so I would use a strong frame...

stewlewis · May 20, 2011

Course you can:

£75 posted.

Need thru axel wheels too?

£70 posted.

beagle · May 20, 2011

djoptix":2k1t3w21 said:
It makes you look like a chav. Otherwise I don't see why not. They're probably stiffer than single crowns though so I would use a strong frame...

^ Pretty much.

Depends on what your frame is. Some manufacturers suggest you don't use triple-clamps on some of their hardtails, like Orange for example.

xizang · May 20, 2011

Looks like I'll have to get the *********** (to be filled in soon?!?!?!) then :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

highlandsflyer · May 20, 2011

I don't see the problem.

They look rad!

drystonepaul · May 20, 2011

Many hardtails won't be designed to take the additional stress placed on the frame around the headtube. This is largely due to the extra length that most triple clamps have, which is also likely to screw up the geometry of the frame.

Plus it will look awful.

xizang · May 20, 2011

drystonepaul":5e29iuep said:
Many hardtails .............. of the frame.

Plus it will look awful.

:shock: :shock:

D_XZ · May 20, 2011

Looks good on frames that are built for them, like dual slalom hardtails.

The problem is that nearly all hardcore bikes look a bit silly when out of their intended environment. :shock:

cyfa2809 · May 20, 2011

yeah it will be frame specific
think you should get the 8 anyway though!

Are Triple-clamps "allowed" on HT's?

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