[dirtydog]

Recently I installed some tripple clamp forks on my Specialized rockhopper 02 model and this has increased the head angle alot. I am wondering whether this is a risk or whether my frame will handle it?

 

[keen]

XC frame/ bike and a DC fork = mismatch. That fork is really out of place on that bike. I wouldn't even consider that Jr T on anything but a big hit. The fork defeats the purpose of the FSR, turns the steering to mush and definitly adds the possibility of head tube ovalization and breakage.

 

[mward]

Specialized says tripleclamp forks on any of its xc bikes voids the warranty. I assume that their stance on this indicates that a tripleclamp on that frame is definitely going to destroy it.

 

[dirtydog]

The bike rides alot smoother and jumping with them is alot better.

 

[Lucky13]

wrong

It's a xc ride, not a jumping/hucking bike. Sell it and get something a little more FR oriented.

 

[neimac]

talas

Recently I installed some tripple clamp forks on my Specialized rockhopper 02 model and this has increased the head angle alot. I am wondering whether this is a risk or whether my frame will handle it?

should of put a talas on it.

 

[PickledFish]

You better take that off right away. Not a good idea, its probably worse than drilling holes in you crankarms to save weight. My friend (posts as FRguy) had a KHS b*tch which was a single crown DJ/FR bike. He put his Super T on it It worked well for him because he ended up having to get a new bike, an Intense M1.

 

[RED5]

Sorry to say it, but it's time for a new bike. BTW, bad idea.