Anybody done this mod yet.
So far I have fitted a Griso rear shock which is 7.5mm longer, if sag and set-up remain equal the rocker ratio of rear linkage would have ride height (measured vertically at rear axle) increase of approx 22mm. (I'm guestimating the ratio is 3:1, anybody know for sure?)
I've also dropped the front end 10mm (forks raised thru triple clamps) and the bike turns much better. Current tyres are Avon Storms, rock hard and very round profile, will change to Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's with the new BST carbons ........................ if I get them.
If I fit the 17" front wheel, there is a 22mm difference in Dia (11mm radius) between Michelins 17" 2CT and their 18" Pilot Road 3 (no idea on the 18" Avon Dia.)
So setting my forks back to their original height should offset the wheel size effects.
However, just wondering if anybody has done this or similar excercise?
So far I have fitted a Griso rear shock which is 7.5mm longer, if sag and set-up remain equal the rocker ratio of rear linkage would have ride height (measured vertically at rear axle) increase of approx 22mm. (I'm guestimating the ratio is 3:1, anybody know for sure?)
I've also dropped the front end 10mm (forks raised thru triple clamps) and the bike turns much better. Current tyres are Avon Storms, rock hard and very round profile, will change to Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's with the new BST carbons ........................ if I get them.
If I fit the 17" front wheel, there is a 22mm difference in Dia (11mm radius) between Michelins 17" 2CT and their 18" Pilot Road 3 (no idea on the 18" Avon Dia.)
So setting my forks back to their original height should offset the wheel size effects.
However, just wondering if anybody has done this or similar excercise?