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Fork tube question. Extended tubes for a 550
« on: August 07, 2018, 01:49:28 PM »
Anyone sitting n a set of extended tubes for a 550?
What other shop besides Franks selling them?
Seen there was a way to use 750 tubes in 550 lowers would anyone have anymore info on this.
Looking for +4 tubes but +6 would work too.
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Re: Fork tube question. Extended tubes for a 550
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2018, 05:42:55 PM »
Anyone?
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Re: Fork tube question. Extended tubes for a 550
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2018, 08:40:05 PM »
Should be some around.. need patience .  Get better deals..
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Re: Fork tube question. Extended tubes for a 550
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2018, 10:37:39 PM »
Anyone sitting n a set of extended tubes for a 550?
What other shop besides Franks selling them?
Seen there was a way to use 750 tubes in 550 lowers would anyone have anymore info on this.
Looking for +4 tubes but +6 would work too.

What are the differences between 750 and 550 fork tubes?  If compatible, go with Cycle X. http://www.cyclexchange.net/fork_tubes_and_accessories.htm
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Re: Fork tube question. Extended tubes for a 550
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2018, 11:30:41 PM »
If you get whole leg assemblies, not a problem..
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Re: Fork tube question. Extended tubes for a 550
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2018, 04:15:08 AM »
If you get whole leg assemblies, not a problem..
 

So are you saying the main difference between the 500 / 550 axle and the 750 axle is just length?
If that is the case I will just get a complete set of 750 tubes Source a used set of lowers and get a new set of extended tubes.
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