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19-04.-2005, 06:06 PM
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Re: Cannondale Stems
I bought a Killer V 900 in Hong Kong back in 1995. It came fitted with PACE RC-35 shocks.
Anyway it has been a faithful servant over the past decade and people not in the know seem to think it's something new. It's an unpainted frame and sparkles after a bit of polish. I've upgraded components on it including the addtion of XTR all round and mavic rims. I want to ditch the RC-35s now and go for something with greater travel, but I fear that means raising the front of the bike too high. The decals have begun to wear away and I was wondering if I could find replacements anywhere? I'm based in the UK now. |
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19-04.-2005, 06:47 PM
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Re: Cannondale Stems
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You can replace the forks with those new ones out there but the Killer V's geometry might get affected. Had tried to install a Manitou Skareb w/ 80mm travel on the rig (had used a Tamer reducer) but it has affected the geometry ( i can fell it in every ride). So I uninstalled the Skareb and reinstalled back the original Pepperoni rigid... i really love the handling of the rig. But in you case, if you're really planning to install a new fork... just try those forks with lesser trave so as to keep the geometry close to that of the original design. Lloyd |
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22-04.-2005, 11:16 PM
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Re: Cannondale Stems
As Lloyd said, fork length is going to be your main problem. The main thing you need to compare is axle to crown length. Lloyd - do you know what this is on your pepperoni? If you're prepared to go rigid oztokyo, maybe start scouting around some long term Cannondale dealers as they may still have pepperoni forks floating around. I know at my old shop back in Australia this was the case.
Good luck, Sam |
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25-04.-2005, 08:43 AM
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Re: Cannondale Stems
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Sam, Sorry, I don't know the exact measurement. Maybe I can measure it. I love the geometry of the Killer V together with its Pepperoni rigid fork. I'm faster on this rig on flats and climbs compared to my Mosso rig. Currently had transformed the Mosso to a full HT downhill bike. Thanks for your inputs to keep rigid. I nearly replaced a Skareb Elite fork on the V... had tried it though for one XC ride but I'm not satisfied with it. So I installed back the Pepperoni... the bike is so good in handling. Every day, had taken the V as my commuter and during XC escapades. Used only the Mosso during trail and downhill riding every Sunday. Saturday is alloted for my road bike. regards, Lloyd |
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