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Can you convert a hardtail mountain bike frame to a full-suspension frame? |
Can you convert a hardtail mountain bike frame to a full-suspension frame? Not unless you have a fully-equipped machine shop, no. And even then, the end result might not be much good. It's not just a matter of chopping up a hardtail frame and welding on a few things-- The suspension system, pivot and frame all need to be designed to work right with each other. of course it can be done, and it has been done.. its probably going to cost more then just buying a full sus frame, but that shouldnt stop you. No, I wouldn't suggest you do it. There have been some prototype stuff done now and then, but I doubt the bikes would be reliable, of a decent weight, and the full suspension mechanism will most probably suck outright. Geometries are different, and in a full suspension, how everything is designed (where to place the pivot(s), length of the chainstays, seatstays, etc) makes a big difference how the bike works. The only way to do it is, you hold your seatpost, remove it from your hardtail, and then insert it into a full suspension frame... So, while it's a nice idea, it is not a good one, and you won't get a good bike if you work something out. welding is a good skill to do these kind of things Techinically its possible but I think you would be better off buying a full suspension frame instead. Hey Allstar, -Back in the mid to late 90's a company called "Shockster" by Bike Control developed an add-on rear suspension device for hardtails. Ya, this thing actually works OK, other than it weights a lot. You can purchase NOS (New Old Stock) Shocksters on E-bay for a bout $30 bucks. These retailed back in the 90's for about $300 bucks and it comes in Red, Black and Silver to match most bike frames. Here are some reviews from people who purchased and used the Shockster from Mountain Bike Review. Hope this helps. = ) http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/olderrearsho... Here is a picture of the thing installed on a hardtail: http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/04/13/shoc... www.mtbr.com www.ebay.com |
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