FSR linkage question
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Not sure either, although i may be intrested in some replacements, i was going to leave my bushes in over winter just so i have less maintence for any bearings 
If i could replace all the bushes for new ones i may not convert to bearings at all?
Did a SWEET 22 mile XC ride on mine last sunday with the local club and i had a proper smug face on myself when the lad on the new Specialized FSR 29" wheel jobbie was struggling like hell and i came blasting past on the Retro-Ginger-Machine
A few of the lads were genuinely surprised at the 98 FSR, especially the weight, they seamed to think it was mad of lead
If i could replace all the bushes for new ones i may not convert to bearings at all?
Did a SWEET 22 mile XC ride on mine last sunday with the local club and i had a proper smug face on myself when the lad on the new Specialized FSR 29" wheel jobbie was struggling like hell and i came blasting past on the Retro-Ginger-Machine
A few of the lads were genuinely surprised at the 98 FSR, especially the weight, they seamed to think it was mad of lead
Ta Carge! was a blinder of a frame in the first place already had some of my friends drooling over it
i'm thinking of converting the rest of the linkages to bearings (at least the chainstay and seat stay ones) but for now i think i just want to sort out these nylon bushes as its faaaaaaaar cheaper
i'm getting some help from a chap on this forum, found some nylon rod on ebay for a few quid, if they turn out ok on the lathe, then i may be lucky enough to have some spares i can dish out
not sure when it'll all happen, but hopefully within the next month - keep your eyes peeled, i'll update this thread if/when there is some success
already had some of my friends drooling over it i'm thinking of converting the rest of the linkages to bearings (at least the chainstay and seat stay ones) but for now i think i just want to sort out these nylon bushes as its faaaaaaaar cheaper
i'm getting some help from a chap on this forum, found some nylon rod on ebay for a few quid, if they turn out ok on the lathe, then i may be lucky enough to have some spares i can dish out
not sure when it'll all happen, but hopefully within the next month - keep your eyes peeled, i'll update this thread if/when there is some success
Have you seen this?
http://www.bpfittings.co.uk/pc/Stepped- ... c10726.htm
I dont know what sizes are needed, but it might save you making some from scratch?
http://www.bpfittings.co.uk/pc/Stepped- ... c10726.htm
I dont know what sizes are needed, but it might save you making some from scratch?
here are my measurements:
the bushes from the 'top of chainstay' look to be the same dimensions, but are longer (i.e. where it measures 8mm on this drawing, it looks to be about double that length) - need to confirm this though.
can't see any on that website that fit the dimensions i have, but haven't looked much yet.
i got some nylon rod off eBay for less than a fiver, if it works, then it may work out a worth while venture
the bushes from the 'top of chainstay' look to be the same dimensions, but are longer (i.e. where it measures 8mm on this drawing, it looks to be about double that length) - need to confirm this though.
can't see any on that website that fit the dimensions i have, but haven't looked much yet.
i got some nylon rod off eBay for less than a fiver, if it works, then it may work out a worth while venture
Hmm, these seam pretty close!
Dimensions +/- 0.2mm
C - 14.2mm
A - 15.8mm
B - 25.0mm
D - 4.0mm
E - 2.0mm
http://www.bpfittings.co.uk/pc/14-2mm-I ... 6p5911.htm
But they are not tall enough, i suspect they may work though?
Dimensions +/- 0.2mm
C - 14.2mm
A - 15.8mm
B - 25.0mm
D - 4.0mm
E - 2.0mm
http://www.bpfittings.co.uk/pc/14-2mm-I ... 6p5911.htm
But they are not tall enough, i suspect they may work though?
possibly, but would be a bit of a gamble. will know [hopefully] in a few days if my nylon rod can be turned into some useful components!
may also be going for the 'top of chainstay' bushes too.
would be nice to make the complete set and have the a-links re done, but i'm thinking of leaving them as they look fine.
may also be going for the 'top of chainstay' bushes too.
would be nice to make the complete set and have the a-links re done, but i'm thinking of leaving them as they look fine.
