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[*] posted on 14-5-2009 at 10:03 PM
Peter Lynn XR+ with the extra long side rails


If I was riding with the side rails at max extension (bottommost holes on the downtube) and now I've moved to the opposite extreme (topmost holes) BUT swapped out the side rails for the extra long ones - where did my centre of gravity go? I'm thinking it shifted forward? So with the new excess length behind me I should be less prone to picking up the upwind wheel? I ask because with the standard side rails and the topmost holes on the downtube she was a REALLY tippy ride. REALLY tippy.

I know, I know.....I'm just a kite away from finding it out for myself but it's cold and crappy here these days ; )

Anyone ridden the XR+ in this configuration?



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[*] posted on 16-5-2009 at 09:23 AM


I think the long side rails move the rider forward... You still would need the downtube at the same position... From what I can see. Maybe someone else can confirm this?

Do you have the 120cm axle?
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[*] posted on 17-5-2009 at 04:56 AM


you may have your seat further back than when you had your std side rails. id move your seat forward again, put the downtube back in the same hole as before and start adjusting your center again.

with the extended rear axle (120cm) and side rails +15cm, youll have more stability.

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