Intresting, is some one trying to out a set of eg stays on an ftm?
Actually, the other way around. I thought it would be interesting to see how my EG would behave with a shorter chainstay, apparently the shorter length of the FTM is from the drop out design and/ or pivot location.
Actually, the other way around. I thought it would be interesting to see how my EG would behave with a shorter chainstay, apparently the shorter length of the FTM is from the drop out design and/ or pivot location.
I see the size of the main pivot yoke as putting it quite a distance away on the EG. If it was a solid piece, guess they could carve the clearance a little bit inner and shorten the stays..
Have always wondered about ~1/2" shorter rear... Should do wonders.
The tracking and stability shouldnt be too much affected and can always be compensated with a little less spring rate and tire pressure tweak. Only thing remains is how badly will the tire rub the seattube during bottom out.
I could employ the services of a custom builder to construct new stays and reduce suspension travel to mitigate tire/ seat tube rub as I really only do trail riding, however the EG's high speed stability is stellar as is and feel I would be better served relegating it to occasional Big Bear/ Mammoth DH duty and building up an XC bike.