ngala24 Posted December 9, 2009 Posted December 9, 2009 Cant get my head around this ngala242009-12-09 09:36:23
Racer X Posted December 9, 2009 Posted December 9, 2009 Nothing to weird there. In all probability, (if thats a 1 1/8" head tube) what the guy has done is as follows: Bought an aftermarket alu steerer tube, shimmed the clamps and converted the whole set up from 1.5 " to 1 1/8". There are also companies, ie Project 321 and many small European machinists, who produce aftermarket kits to reduce the steerer tube diametre. The main attraction of using Leftys is their super linear spring rate and their insane lightness. Top end Lefty SL DLR weighs 1100 and something grams with out any modifications.
X-Gear Posted December 9, 2009 Posted December 9, 2009 Probably cannot afford it, so do not need to worry about my head.
Racer X Posted December 9, 2009 Posted December 9, 2009 Ja, If I had the money I buy an SL DLR. RRP is insane though around 15K with out any mods.
Dirtbreath Posted December 9, 2009 Posted December 9, 2009 Quite odd. Does the bike have a longer wheelbase?
ngala24 Posted December 10, 2009 Author Posted December 10, 2009 What would the handling be like on this thing ?
AndreZA Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Cannondale are making Leftys now to fit "normal" frames. So I guess if you've got R12k+ to spend you can fit one to your Raleigh aswell.
Mackie Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Another novel way of ruining a beautifull frame.
Tankman Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 ja those lefties always looks odd to me too!
AndreZA Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 it look shot on this. http://www.bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/harlan-price-race-bike1.jpg
Tumbleweed Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 ja those lefties always looks odd to me too! there's only downside to a lefty?the annoying comments at the start of a race. "couldn't you afford a full fork?"?"hey, someone stole the other half of your fork". gets funnier every time you hear it?not.
udxcob Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Will it not (does it not) twist and strain the frame if the headtube is flexing from side to side?
AndreZA Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 ja those lefties always looks odd to me too! there's only downside to a lefty?the annoying comments at the start of a race. "couldn't you afford a full fork?"?"hey' date=' someone stole the other half of your fork". gets funnier every time you hear it?not.[/quote'] At the Bekker Bundu Bash a TCS rider came flying past me and I atold him his fork was broken. He actually looked down and just shook his head.
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