2.5" forward extensions help
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IrishGuy
Active Member
Ok figured it out. I'm still having issues with the old shift linkage screw being too long and hitting the down tube. Not sure if the screw needs to be cut or if I can buy one at the hardware store.
I thought the kit came with "everything" to do the conversion. wtf is up with the screw?
I thought the kit came with "everything" to do the conversion. wtf is up with the screw?
newbie dog
Active Member
IrishGuy...the weather today looks great for riding. Gonna put a few on the sled this afternoon. Good luck w/the DITY project.
I had to adjust the heim joints on both sides of the ship rod to the rear. Then I cut the screw down to where it meets the heim. I don't have that cone shaped extended spacer that I've seen on some of the bikes. If you do have this spacer I would pull it out.Ok figured it out. I'm still having issues with the old shift linkage screw being too long and hitting the down tube. Not sure if the screw needs to be cut or if I can buy one at the hardware store.
I thought the kit came with "everything" to do the conversion. wtf is up with the screw?
Good luck,
Ray
txchopperguy
Well-Known Member
If I remember, they offer a different bolt so that it won't hit the downtube...Vicky or Nelson, or R&B cycles here on the forum could confirm this.
IrishGuy
Active Member
Turns out a quick 'n easy solution was to flip the spacer onto the other side. I don't have any tools to grind the spacer + screw down. Could I find a similar screw that'd fit at a hardware store?
Here's what it looks like now-
Final thoughts for anyone thinking of doing the 2.5 inch extension mod-
1. It was pretty easy to do on my own (if I can do it, anyone can)
2. You'll have to extend your break line (part included in the kit). So you'll have to re-bleed your rear break-line. I wasn't initially aware of this, but it's easy to do.
3. I'm 6" and the extended controls are a perfect fit. They feel great. Real glad I got 'em
Here's what it looks like now-
Final thoughts for anyone thinking of doing the 2.5 inch extension mod-
1. It was pretty easy to do on my own (if I can do it, anyone can)
2. You'll have to extend your break line (part included in the kit). So you'll have to re-bleed your rear break-line. I wasn't initially aware of this, but it's easy to do.
3. I'm 6" and the extended controls are a perfect fit. They feel great. Real glad I got 'em
txchopperguy
Well-Known Member
I am 6"2" as well and just ordered from Nelson also...I am looking forward to a little more stretch in the legs while riding.
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slowrower
2007 Mastiff
Thats correct, it comes with a shorter bolt so it will not hit the frame.
JaiLeR
Member
It does come with a shorter screw. I was taking pick while working on mine and got so mad at that point I forgot to get a pic of that part. It seems like it went on the right, or brake, side because of the plate that was put in place instead of going directly through the control.
JaiLeR
JaiLeR
