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[Closed] 200 x 50 frame, 190 x 50mm shock?

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As above, what would be the effect of fitting a shock 10mm shorter than recommended but with same stroke length?


 
Posted : 11/04/2013 11:59 am
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Slacken the HA a bit and drop the BB?


 
Posted : 11/04/2013 12:07 pm
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slacker head and seat tube angle, lower bb. Back wheel might touch frame on full compression. My wifes old Ellsworth ID has that very mod, but that was a factory mod.


 
Posted : 11/04/2013 12:11 pm
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Possibly give you clearance issues at full travel, it's at least worth checking for.


 
Posted : 11/04/2013 12:17 pm