Hardtail Question

Getting everything sorted for a hard tail build.

I am planning on running 26" wheels front and back. On the hardtail, I'm planning on using a David Bird hardtail section on my XS. Now, to my question, the more drop I have, the higher the axle plates go, correct?

This is somewhat similar to what I am wanting to do. Never built a hardtail, not entirely sure on the drop. I understand, say a 4" drop, drops the ride height 4" in the rear, with a stock wheel.

It drops the entire frame 4" with the stock 19/16 combo. So yes, the axle plates are higher than stock. Using a Bird or MC hardtail (any hardtail really) also requires a shorter front end.

Much appreciated, Von.

Plan is to build a billet cantilever front end to suit.

Those guys are wanting $6K for a roller. Figure it can be built for half.

J-Rod10 said:

Much appreciated, Von.

Plan is to build a billet cantilever front end to suit.

Those guys are wanting $6K for a roller. Figure it can be built for half.

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Malibu cycle works or something like that?