From memory, barely if I’m not actually on the bike. I think the movement means that’s the closest it gets.

Chuffing close but not touching on mine. I think I’ve read of cases where some have and Cy had suggested a resolution… can’t remember what though!

I just went and checked mine. Looks like a 3-4mm gap. Offset bushes?

I’ve just fitted a dB inline to my large 26″ rocket. Haven’t noticed the frame making contact anywhere. I do however think the seat stay shock mount might be slightly ovalised.

Where is the seat stay web? Unless mine has already had it removed I don’t think I have this.

Found a picture.

That looks about right from my memory /\ – It never made any clunking or odd sounds when I had it. Hopefully Cotic will be able to confirm. The suggestion of offset shock bushings might help?

I’ll check mine as I head to bed and post a pic (yes I’m sleeping with the bikes at the moment, thank you non sleeping baby).

So I asked Paul about the web thing:

If it’s been done already and it’s still loose then the shock axle is 0.5mm too long and should be filed down.

About 2mm of clearance on mine, but I’ve got an offset bushing in one end of the shock, which will make a difference. (that’s what was supplied from new).

Haven’t removed the wee brace on mine, although tempted to the next time I need a new back end shock reducer as I had a hell of a job getting one sized to fit accurately when there’s no “give” in the frame.

As is the 26″. If I’m honest I have no ‘good’ reason for want the 650b version other than perhaps BB height (as the 650b front wheel did raise the front). If there is marginally difference then it’s harder to justify the costs of changing. For riding around here the flare would be better suited but the rocket feels so nice I’m loathed to go shorter and risk loosing that.

Mugboo, I’m running Marzocchi 350NCR’s. At 150mm they have the same length as the max 160mm fork specified in the Rocket 26 manual (assuming use of a 26″ wheel). So it basically runs at the 160mm geometry but with 150mm travel. I’ve gone one step further though as I needed a new rim and now have a 650b front wheel. Really I should lower the fork to 140mm to bring the geometry back into check but it still rides nicely as it is. Only think I notice is being a bit harder to get onto, however some of this may be down to having my seat set at optimum pedalling height due to having a longer dropper.

Sounds like your getting there bud!

I reckon once it’s built the Constance issue probably, well, won’t be. I did get it though, I’m a real stickler for detail. I like things to be spot on.

I bought a cheap digital caliper for measuring various bike parts with very small tolerances. Paid for its small cost many times over already.

Might be worth getting one for things like the length of bushes for the shock etc?

Either way, keep us posted with the build, be good to see the built up bike! 😀

You could try a washer as well. If you fit one bolt to the shock axle then fit a washer with a larger ID than the axle before inserting it into the frame that would take up any extra axle length. Easier than filing it down.

It’ll be worth it when you get there :D.

Does the 26″ Rocket have bottle cage mounts?