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Use of 650b Wheels in 26" Fox Forks - IMPORTANT INFO


Mr Mulebar

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Mr Mulebar haven't seen you in ages.... you still owe me something......

 

And thanks for the info...

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Please read the attached press release if you are considering fitting 650b Wheels to your 26" Fox Forks.........

 

They are covering themselves legally.

 

Rotational and torsional stresses??? HAHAHA

 

Anyone who puts 650B wheels on any fork MUST (not should) check that there will be no interference when there is a bottom out situation, if there is make the appropriate rectification (e.g. new fork, spacers, etc.)

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Putting a 650b wheel in a 26" will kill you.

 

Likewise not reading the manufacturers booklet when buying a new bike, riding without a helmet, taking pain killers and operating heavy equipment...

 

It's a wonder there are any of us left to post here!

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Putting a 650b wheel in a 26" will kill you.

 

Likewise not reading the manufacturers booklet when buying a new bike, riding without a helmet, taking pain killers and operating heavy equipment...

 

It's a wonder there are any of us left to post here!

 

All the damned Americans fault ....... do something really stupid and then sue somebody, even though you are the chop for not thinking logically.

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They are covering themselves legally.

 

Rotational and torsional stresses??? HAHAHA

 

Anyone who puts 650B wheels on any fork MUST (not should) check that there will be no interference when there is a bottom out situation, if there is make the appropriate rectification (e.g. new fork, spacers, etc.)

 

So what should they do? Keep quiet?

Of they're covering themselves legally, but by doing so they're also informing people of the possible consequences.

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So what should they do? Keep quiet?

Of they're covering themselves legally, but by doing so they're also informing people of the possible consequences.

 

Of course they should cover themselves, esp in terms of the crown interference.

 

But the extra torsional and rotational forces are negligible and will not add to accelerated wear or failure

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