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[Closed] Replacing the coil shock on my patriot 66 with an air shock, advice/sizes

 GEDA
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I was thinking it might be a good idea to save some weight and put it back again for more adventurous rides. Any idea on the size and stroke I would need?

Is it right that the new style Alpine is rather like the new style Alpine in terms of geometry etc?


 
Posted : 23/09/2009 3:59 pm
 Doug
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Is it right that the new style Alpine is rather like the new style Alpine in terms of geometry etc?

Almost identical I'd say. 🙄


 
Posted : 23/09/2009 4:39 pm
 DeeW
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200 X 57 GIVES APPROX 160MM TRAVEL, you can adjust the shock mount to give almost 'Alpine' geometry.

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/orange-patriot-66-16-frame-clearout-3


 
Posted : 23/09/2009 5:38 pm
 Si
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Why not take opp to go for shorter travel? Get a 190x50mm airshock and the other shock slider from Orange £30 and run 140mm rear to give you complete other option?


 
Posted : 23/09/2009 6:05 pm