Balance 450 fs (couple of new bits fitted)

jimihendrix":afbe6daj said:

Dont know if it's a common thing locking out rear suspension bikes but i would'nt have thought it's a good idea unless it's been designed to work like that (like forks with lockout), pretty sure you'll risk breaking something even though the Ballance look's stronger than an original Manitou, most likeley the pivot points will be at risk as these have been built to work with the suspension taking the shock.

If you cant get the elastormers and the rear forks are the same as Manitou's why not go for the steel spring upgrade, this is what i used on my Manitou, easily bought from the states (E-bay) and work well.

Click to expand...

lewis1641":210f0gtq said:

this has found its way into my posession. unfortunately somewhere along the line the rear mech hanger threads have been stripped and it isnt replaceable.

i dont have the cash to get it sorted so chances are very high that this will be built as a singlespeed hardtail and sold on for not a lot!

the good thing is the bar/stem combo have found their way back onto the frame

Click to expand...