is it possible to take my existing hardtaill and convert it into a full suspension for freeride. what would i have to do???
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is it possible to take my existing hardtaill and convert it into a full suspension for freeride. what would i have to do???
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A lot of people don't know this, but most of the components in a light bulb repair kit can be used in a pinch to convert a hardtail mountain bike to full suspension. And light bulb repair kits are way cheaper than full suspension conversion kits.JPark said:
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Everyone knows cutting away the chainstay allows the seatstay to provide far superior suspension during climbs. Let the holy wars begin!vk45de said:
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Apparently some of you kids are too young to remember the "Shockster" 
Pay no attention the the "XC" sticker. Anyone can clearly see that this beauty was overbuilt with frreeriding in mind. It's just that the term "freeride" had yet to be coined. I mean, check out the massive damper on this priceless jewel of forward thinking bicycle componentry.
Pay no attention the the "XC" sticker. Anyone can clearly see that this beauty was overbuilt with frreeriding in mind. It's just that the term "freeride" had yet to be coined. I mean, check out the massive damper on this priceless jewel of forward thinking bicycle componentry.
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what was the msrp, i bet it would be better just buying a new bike instead of thatjeffj said:Apparently some of you kids are too young to remember the "Shockster"
Pay no attention the the "XC" sticker. Anyone can clearly see that this beauty was overbuilt with frreeriding in mind. It's just that the term "freeride" had yet to be coined. I mean, check out the massive damper on this priceless jewel of forward thinking bicycle componentry.
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lol... that thing is LARGE.jeffj said:Apparently some of you kids are too young to remember the "Shockster"
Pay no attention the the "XC" sticker. Anyone can clearly see that this beauty was overbuilt with frreeriding in mind. It's just that the term "freeride" had yet to be coined. I mean, check out the massive damper on this priceless jewel of forward thinking bicycle componentry.
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Wow. that Shockster is awesome. What does that thing weigh, 20 pounds? It looks "fully customizable," too! What kind of travel does that bad-boy get?
To the OP, as you can probably tell from the wise-cracks, there's no way to convert your hard-tail bike to full suspension (the marvelous Shockster not-withstanding). The best you can do is try to sell your old bike and get a new one. This forum is rife with suggestions for new bikes, including affordably-priced full suspension models.
To the OP, as you can probably tell from the wise-cracks, there's no way to convert your hard-tail bike to full suspension (the marvelous Shockster not-withstanding). The best you can do is try to sell your old bike and get a new one. This forum is rife with suggestions for new bikes, including affordably-priced full suspension models.
If you are trying to sit more comfortably on a hardtail check out the videos below which show how you can solve this with a very cool approach (I stumbled across this thread while looking for seat post suspension - so this might help someone else).
I never looked at a butt quite like this:
Cane Creek Thudbuster LT (long travel) 31.6 x 400mm Suspension bicycle seat post - YouTube
Cane Creek Thudbuster and headset - YouTube
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Troll?
Surely must be a troll? nobody, even a complete noob, could be that mechanically inept to even think this was possible.
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