I just got a (what I think to be) a pretty good deal on an Ellsworth Joker frameset off of craigslist. I built It up using parts I had laying around in my backyard, but the build raised some questions.
First off, this thing is SLACK. Like to the point that it's hard to hold the bike straight. just steers itself. Part of the problem is that the fork I have on it is a 2006 Marz 66r, which has a 572mm A/C. Shorter fork is first on the list. But also, it seems like it can fit a longer shock, I'm thinking the previous owner may have put the wrong size shock in (wouldn't be the only thing that was not in order with this frame) The shock it has is 7.5inches eye to eye. Looks like it can easily fit a size up, maybe a 7.875? Anybody know what size shock they came with?
Also, the rear spacing seems, off. It is spaced definitely a bit wider than 135mm, not wide enough for 150mm though. And I'm pretty sure that it is older than the 142mm standard. Ive installed a 135mm wheel and just kinda pinched it inward... seems to work, but it worries me. Did any joker's have different spacing?
Also, it seems like it has two shock mounts, one for a much shorter shock. Anyone know what size this is suppose to have if I were to use it? And how much travel should I expect on this frame in either shock mount?
And what year/model is the frame? All I know is that it's a Joker.
Here's a pic.
Thanks.
First off, this thing is SLACK. Like to the point that it's hard to hold the bike straight. just steers itself. Part of the problem is that the fork I have on it is a 2006 Marz 66r, which has a 572mm A/C. Shorter fork is first on the list. But also, it seems like it can fit a longer shock, I'm thinking the previous owner may have put the wrong size shock in (wouldn't be the only thing that was not in order with this frame) The shock it has is 7.5inches eye to eye. Looks like it can easily fit a size up, maybe a 7.875? Anybody know what size shock they came with?
Also, the rear spacing seems, off. It is spaced definitely a bit wider than 135mm, not wide enough for 150mm though. And I'm pretty sure that it is older than the 142mm standard. Ive installed a 135mm wheel and just kinda pinched it inward... seems to work, but it worries me. Did any joker's have different spacing?
Also, it seems like it has two shock mounts, one for a much shorter shock. Anyone know what size this is suppose to have if I were to use it? And how much travel should I expect on this frame in either shock mount?
And what year/model is the frame? All I know is that it's a Joker.
Here's a pic.
Thanks.