Giant Roam upgrades and mods
10-15-17, 07:14 PM
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This weekend ill do some touring. Probably abt 50-60miles of Gravel. My concern mostly is the clearance of the tip of the crank. From 5" it now become 3". Most Rigid fork convert dont state the changes down there. A simple turning in my neighborhood, my shoes already rubbing the surface.
If ever im going to spend money for fork, i'll limit the budget to just $120-$150. More than that ill say sayonara to the bike.
If ever im going to spend money for fork, i'll limit the budget to just $120-$150. More than that ill say sayonara to the bike.
10-19-17, 08:22 AM
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Assessed what needs to be replaced to my Roam. She's a bit beaten up. Lots of scratches from numerous Century rides and tours for the past 2 yrs only. Around 5000miles on its gears. Would like to sell it But nobody will buy it for the price that I want and also me not lying that she's n great condition. So sentiments prevail I am going to upgrade it. 1. Carbon rigid fork and handlebar will be in order. 2. 29ers disc wheelset, gears and tires 3. Of course, disc brakes. Calculated the cost at around $300.
Looking forward on using it for next yr's DK200.
Looking forward on using it for next yr's DK200.
10-19-17, 11:09 AM
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Assessed what needs to be replaced to my Roam. She's a bit beaten up. Lots of scratches from numerous Century rides and tours for the past 2 yrs only. Around 5000miles on its gears. Would like to sell it But nobody will buy it for the price that I want and also me not lying that she's n great condition. So sentiments prevail I am going to upgrade it. 1. Carbon rigid fork and handlebar will be in order. 2. 29ers disc wheelset, gears and tires 3. Of course, disc brakes. Calculated the cost at around $300.
Looking forward on using it for next yr's DK200.
Looking forward on using it for next yr's DK200.
EDIT: I measured the spacing of the hub on the original wheel and it's 135 on my 2011 Roam-2. FYI.
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02-01-18, 12:40 AM
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Cool! If you do buy a new fork, I recommend looking for a "suspension-corrected" one. Your temporary fork has an axle-to-crown distance that is likely 50-100mm shorter than your suspension fork (at full extension). A shorter distance here physically lowers the front of the frame and, as that happens, the head tube angle becomes steeper (more towards 90 degrees. This can sometimes make the bike feel a little odd.
Suspension-corrected forks are longer rigid forks that have a similar axle-to-crown distance as suspension forks so, after you swap, your geometry remains about the same.
Suspension-corrected forks are longer rigid forks that have a similar axle-to-crown distance as suspension forks so, after you swap, your geometry remains about the same.
