Lectric XP
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Glad to hear. I, too, have the seat post suspension (which I'm on the fence about as I thought it would move in an up/down motion as opposed to a back/forth motion), and I am presently awaiting the suspension fork bearings (I believe that's what they are called) so I can install my fork. Was curious what real benefit the dual suspension mod would bring. Thanks again!
Darceman
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You don't want the seat post to go up and down..the tube the the seat post goes in is at an angle. If you have a cheaper suspension post it goes up and down and moves you closer and farther away from the handlebars..thus the design of the superior Suntour style.
sed6
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Which part are those? I ordered the suspension forks recommended here but haven't read about any install problems. Besides the new forks what other parts will I need? Thanks!
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See Post 2903 of this thread. What I have been referring to as bearings are apparently the headset.Which part are those? I ordered the suspension forks recommended here but haven't read about any install problems. Besides the new forks what other parts will I need? Thanks!
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sed6
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Did you ever get this video together?
azraelnite
Member
Do you have a link to the strap clamps that you used?
Garland
Member
HJ Garden 6pcs 1-1/2 inch Rubber Cushioned Cable Clamp 304 Stainless Steel Hose Clamp/Metal Clamp/Tube Holder Fastener for Tube/Pipe or Wire Cord Installation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRMJQ99/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tau_29U4EbG0RS6KR
bobn4burton
Member
Yeah, just barely. Sorry it took so long. Hopefully it will help some of you guys out that are upgrading your forks!
See video here:
azraelnite
Member
Excellent video. Thanks a bunch.
Odd that the Neco H185 headset no longer seems available anywhere.
bobn4burton
Member
It's still on eBay. The seller goes 'away' sometimes...but with some patience, you'll get the headset...
sed6
Active Member
I bought this one instead. Specs look the same, but double check.
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bobn4burton
Member
Should probably work fine. The top collar is tapered instead of a tall flat collar...so could look a little weird, but should still work. You could also buy one of the spacers I got which is essentially the same as the top neco spacer.I bought this one instead. Specs look the same, but double check.
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Hikertrash
Member
Is there anyway to thread the new fork so you could use the old headset and folding mechanism?
bobn4burton
Member
Not sure...
Hikertrash
Member
Why did you need a new folding stem?
Hikertrash
Member
Looks easier your way.
sed6
Active Member
I called three bike shops today and they all said no. They have the die to recut damaged threads but said it's not designed to cut new. Plus I bet the tube diameter is off several thousands of an inch for the optimum threading diameter. I just bit the bullet and bought the parts. As bobn4burton said everything was under $150. I may leave that stem long and just slap a BMX style head on there.
