Craftworks FRM125 - To Huck Or Not To Huck?

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shorty

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Hey Guys,

I've been looking at everyone's FRM's and they all look pimp, but is the '04 model strong and can it handle a good hucking ride??

And why can't you run a triple clamp fork over 6 inches??

Well that's it!!
 
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Rik

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How big do you plan to go? They're overbuilt for a 6" bike, that's for sure. I've seen pics of people going big on them, and I'm yet to hear/see any breakage stories.
 
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Rexy

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but if you huck it until it breaks with over 6inch triples on the front then isnt the warranty void?
 
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shorty

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That's right....it's a different bike. *looks bemused* My only problem is not being able to put a 7" or 8" dual crown fork on this bike without voiding the warranty!!!
 
naz

naz

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when i put 7inch forks on my one25 i was like ye it will never break, i only noticed a hairline crack 15minutes before my frame snapped in two....

thats my 2c
 
fastrider gus

fastrider gus

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but 125's are a low-end hardtail... FRM's are a medium level dually... if you compare the head tube area, there is a massive difference. the FRM could take a bigger fork sooo much better..
 
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shorty

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Well guys...i trotted down to my local shop today and have been convidence that i'll either ride a kona stinky (one with the Jnr T's) or a Banshee Scream or go in the opposite direction and buy an Ironhorse SGS Team...but please keeping adding ur opinions...
 
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manny24

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the stinkys dont come wit jrT's, there 6" tc dropoff. sweet as tho. thats a big difference to a Scream tho!!! get wot suits wot u wonna do.
btw, its always a more balenced option to keep ur front suspension the same or a little less then ur rear. putting a 7 or 8" fork on an frm 125 is a little silly. there a top bike, get one if its suitd to ur riding style. its ozzie designed and owned, tho the frames made in asia somewhere.... to save $$$ :wink:
 
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Rik

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manny24 said:
its ozzie designed and owned, tho the frames made in asia somewhere.... to save $$$ :wink:
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And interestingly enough, made in the same factory that spits out Banshee's.

Personally, I'd like to see you on an FRM, but failing that, get the Banshee, absolute tank of a bike, I wouldn't worry about breaking one of them. And it has quite a few features that sets it apart from the Stinky Dee.
 
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kalem

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SGS team! Beef as heck, awesome components, and rad geo. Good price too. I'm freakin loving mine.
 
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