new GT Force 1.0 build

[Shane Lucey]

Hi,

Firstly I am new to this forum and if this post is placed in the wrong place, I am sorry.

I started building my new 2013 GT Force 1.0 frame last year  and have been busy getting all the components for it ever since. I am getting to the end now.

I need to find out if someone else on the forum has a GT Force 1.0 frame in Medium size.

I am looking to get a Fox DHX 5.0 rear shock for my bike BUT I am unsure if it will fit into the frame without touching anywhere.

I saw a fellow rider selling his GT Force 1.0 in the classifieds but that is a large frame.

Can anyone help me?

Thanks

Shane

[Guest Travis.]

I have to say this Shane. Your thread is useless without pics.

[Shane Lucey]

OK, Take two.

I would like to know if this DHX 5.0 will fit into this frame?

I have this exact  frame in Medium size.

Has anyone put this shock onto a frame like this or have any info if it can be done.

Thanks

[The MTBer]

You have to check the eye to eye of the shock, I know the DHX come in 200mm eye to eye. Just take a look at the stroke of the shock, as it can affect the frame geometry. The other thing, you don't actually need a DHX for that frame you can use a normal fox rear shock with a boost valve. The frame will break before the shock break.

[Shane Lucey]

The DHX is available in the same size as the standard RP23 that the frame is intended for, that is 7,5 X 2.0

I know that this shock would be overkill but thought the damping would be better on this shock.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

The DHX is available in the same size as the standard RP23 that the frame is intended for, that is 7,5 X 2.0

I know that this shock would be overkill but thought the damping would be better on this shock.

it will fit, buy Dont do it. Rather get a monarch plus Or monarch RT3. Far better.

[Shane Lucey]

Thanks for the info El Captian,

I have being trying to get as much info as possible on this issue.