i'm not 200lbs, so i would take the advice of the riders who have
responded and are at or over that weight over mine. that being said,
i have a size 47 y, and am 120lbs, and have never had a problem. i
do feel that there is a flex to the frame though, that i definately
feel when i go over bumps and up hills, that i assume would be felt
more by a heavier rider. i dont mind it at all, but its something to
consider.
I ride a 59cm y-foil. I am 5'10" and have about 34 inseam. The 59 feels good. My fit charts show 57/58cm for a frame size. What about 56cms, does anyone have...
I'm just a little more than an inch taller than you with long legs. I fitted myself with some website that someone here was nice enough to post in the past...
... about ... I am 5'10.5" with a 33.5" inseam. I actually ride a 54cm for racing. It fits fine, but is certainly on the small end of the scale for riders...
For those that have switch out their original fork with another WITHOUT the spacer, which fork did you use? Im looking to do so given that the original fork...
I have a 50cm frame, I switched to a true temper sub Q and feels great. make sure you have a similar rake to the original or you will have toe overlap. Art ......
I know that the OEM fork has a 47 rake (frame 54). I assume that any aftermarket fork that has a similar rake would be ok. If not, what rake is suggested? ...
... OK, here is my original post. This will give you a quick lesson in rake and trail. The short and sweet of it is: virtually nobody makes a fork with a 47...
George, Thanks so much for the info. I have a 54 and so I think Ill be going with a new carbon fork with a carbon steerer tube (should save me some weight...
Hey guys, I'm still around... The Sub 300 has a 45 rake, if anyone's interested. I've got a painted Sub-300 in Red that I'll ship out for $200. or less. I also...
Richard Wharton
rwharton@...
Nov 19, 2004 12:15 am
Will a Y Foil handle a 220 pound rider ??? Thanks Michael Pompano Beach Floriduh...
Well, I weigh ~200 lbs. and have ridden a Y-66 for almost ten years now, ~35,000 miles, having enjoyed every minute of it. The bike's as sturdy today as it...
i was 190# and i managed to crack the frame where the seat beam meets the down tube. was a little dark and i hit a fairly deep rut that a semi quite possibly...
i'm not 200lbs, so i would take the advice of the riders who have responded and are at or over that weight over mine. that being said, i have a size 47 y, and...
The frame should have no problem with you, make sure your wheels are up to the task. ... From: Michael <bocamikey@...> To: yfoil@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Yeah, exactly what he said! -Charley ... From: Hatter Chris The frame should have no problem with you, make sure your wheels are up to the task. ... From:...
My Gold Y-77 has seen me ride from 260 to 210 over the course of 5 - 6 years, surviving a couple of crashes, and still going strong. 220 should be no problem....
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