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[mrlee]

my long serving ride with recent disc conversion

Lee.

 

[cce]

most framebuilders recommend bracing the stay when adding a disc to these old frames

 

[mrlee]

most framebuilders recommend bracing the stay when adding a disc to these old frames

Too true but I think it depends on the type of mount being fitted,
My mate Kaya (Yorky AEC) has been running this set up for a couple of years now with no problems and if anyone would test it to its limits im sure he would,

*Edit I think it's a mount for a rigid fork,

Lee.

 

[al-onestare]

Re: 97 Kona King Kikapu SS Rig

Chris

Oooo a lesser-spotted 97 King Kikapu. I haven't seen one of these apart from the catalogue.

 

[kikideparis]

my explosif from 1994, totaly rebuilt

 

[eyerideit]

And here's my '94 explosif (just SS'd) after a nice muddy ride in Epping.

Does anyone know the 'Magic ratio' to eliminate the tensioner, I've been told 32/17 or 34/16 can someone confirm?

I'm also looking for some suspension so if you have anything that will fit drop me a pm.

 

[BobCatMax]

32x17 with a stretched chain does it on my 18"

 

[unkleGsif]

Not sure on specifics from year to year, but as a general rule, all chainstay lengths are the same between frame sizes (certainly are for the '94 Explosif above... all are 16.75")


I have my '91 CinderCone set up as a road rat, and with a 16.9" back end, a 36:11 with a new chain is spot on



G

 

[Faghetaboutit]

on my HOT 36/16 was the magic number. think the stays should be the same size on your explosif

 

[Faghetaboutit]

@kikideparis

that explosif looks good. nice and understated