the steer tube diameter is 1 1/8 not 1 1/18

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From: Nate <tydirium69@...>
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 10:27 pm
Subject: [trekybikes] Re: Hi everyone...
To: trekybikes@yahoogroups.com

> Hello, I am currently into this situation myself.  I live
> in Reno,
> NV and winter is setting in, so it is time for me to tear apart
> my
> Y3.  I bought an aluminum Gary Fisher rear end, also have a
> new Rock
> Shox front shocks I bought about three years ago for my Trek
> 9100,
> (but will have more use on the Y).  I have done research on
> the
> front fork deal, because my front forks are worn and would like
> front disc to make it easier to dismount the wheel for
> transport.  I
> have found Fox Shox to be great, expensive, but also easy to
> maintain.  Rock Shox, seems to be low maintenance, but when
> worn out
> have to buy new ones.  Things to look for is steer tube
> diameter, (I
> think the Y's stayed with 1-1/18, correct me if I'm wrong group
> please), and tube length. Rest is travel which affects your
> geometry
> and everyone is different on that subject it seems like. 
> Hope I
> helped some.
>
> Nate
> --- In trekybikes@yahoogroups.com, "memito22581"
> <memito22581@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > I am hoping to replace my front fork and maybe headset, and
> get
> some
> > disc brakes, but I was hoping for some information or
> suggestions.
> I
> > would like a front fork that is not too expensive, reliable,
> for
> disc
> > brakes, would have a shock travel that would keep a nice
> geometry
> but
> > would be useful, and that has lockout. it will not be used for very
> > rough terrain riding at all, so i do not need the best shock
> or
> what
> > many of you guys would want as your dream front fork with
> shocks. I
> > mainly ride this bike on surfaces that are too aggressive for
> a
> road
> > bike, but a hardtail or even cyclocross bike could handle.
> what are
> > your suggestions? what sizes and other numbers do i need to be
> sure i
> > get everything right? i have a nude y-22. thanks for your help in
> > advance. please feel free to treat me as someone who knows nothing
> > about this, since i dont know much about fs mountain bikes.
> >
> > -Guillermo
> >
>
>
>