|   Can I get 4'' kit online for Z1? | Jenya
Dec 20, 2001 9:22 PM | | I just aquired a brand new Z1 QR20 for $230 and it raises all sorts of problems. For example, how do I use that 20mm axel with my wheels?
Is there an adapter? Should I put new hub? Can I cut the 20mm axel so that a wheel would spin on a conventional axel in the middle?
And the 4'' kit. Where can I get it? How much should it cost? Would it reduce the distance between head seat and an eye or just reduce the travel? This shock is about 2'' longer than my old Judy XC and that will jack up the front of the bike quite significantly.
Any informations is greatly apprectiated.
Jenya |
| To use the QR 20 set up you need a hub... | Squash
Dec 21, 2001 4:24 AM | | with the 20mm axle. There's no modifying it to work with a standard axle. As far as the 4" kit, there's no place online that I am aware of that sells them on their website. You may want to check with some of the online retailers that are actually bike shops (not just a big warehouse). They don't always list the all the parts that they have available. Most have 1-800 numbers on their sites that you can contact them at. Call a few and see if they have or can get the Z1 4" kit. The kit should cost about $35 to $40, and will consist of four springs, two shorter main springs and two longer rebound springs. Installation of the kit will reduce the axle to crown lenght of the fork by 1 inch. The same amount of travel that you are reducing. However, try the fork at the 130mm setting before you switch. It may not affect the the handling of the bike as much as you may think. I would go ahead and get a compatable front hub and have it laced up, order the 4" kit, and then, while waiting for the kit to arive, install the fork on the bike and ride it at 5" and see what difference it makes. Undoutedly it will make some difference, but you may like it. You never know until you try. If you can't live with it then the 4" kit is on the way. If you do like it then there's always someone looking for a 4" kit for the Z1, it'd be pretty easy to sell.
Good Dirt |
| i hope he listens this time... | zedro
Dec 21, 2001 9:24 AM | | i guess the 3rd opinions the charm |
| Me too, I'm getting tired of repeating myself(nm) | Squash
Dec 21, 2001 12:37 PM | | |
| Before you get the 4" kit | Jm
Dec 21, 2001 11:28 AM | | Ride the bike before you get the 4" kit, why? Because it is something that you CAN change if need be. The 5" fork on the Y bike will be seriously fun when desecending and kind of set the bike up as a "freerider". Why not try it at least? If you don't like the slack angles and stability then you can reduce to four inches. I just would not be pulling my hair out about it just yet, there are plenty of people that use 5" forks on XC bikes and love them. |
| seriously agree... | zedro
Dec 21, 2001 12:54 PM | | as if anyone will listen :)
In fact i think anything less than 5" on any trail bike is silly :b |
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