Super 8 1
Model Version | 1 |
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Production Start | 1998 |
Production End | 1999 |
Suspension/Pivot System | Single Pivot |
Material | Aluminum - 6000 series |
Rear Wheel Travel | 190mm |
Size Range | 14", 17", 19" |
Model Specs
Compatible Forks | 150-160mm single and dual crown forks - 160mm travel max |
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Headtube/Headset | 1-1/8" Straight - External. S.H.I.S EC34/28.6 EC34/30 |
Seat Post | 28.6mm - Minimum insertion 100mm |
Front Derailleur | 34.9mm Top Pull/Top Swing (Low Clamp) |
BB Shell Width | 68mm - Threaded - ISO |
Chainline Spec | 50mm |
Recommended Max Tire Size | 2.35 - may vary by tire and rim model |
Brakes | Rim Brake and/or 22mm Hayes 22mm Direct Mount Caliper Hayes Disc Brake with adapter |
Max Brake Rotor Size | 160mm |
Rear Hub | 135mm x 10mm (QR style) |
Seatpost Clamp | 34.9mm |
Component Notes | Only rear brake option was with an adaptor for Hayes 
22mm Direct Mount Caliper for Hayes Disc Brake |
Shock Specs
Rear Shock Eye-to-Eye | 7.875" |
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Stroke | 2.25" |
Mounting Bushing Width Front | 22mm |
Mounting Bushing Width Rear | 41mm |
Mounting Bolt Diameter Front | 8mm |
Mounting Bolt Diameter Rear | 8mm |
Leverage Ratio | 3.3 : 1 |
Rear Shock Setup | Because it is highly likely the original rear shocks on older models are repaired/replaced/upgraded throughout the lifetime of the frame, we offer some very basic tuning guidelines, and recommend using the original rear shock manufacturers manual for more detailed set-up for the specific rear shock you have. Contact the rear shock manufacturer for info if you do not have it.
The key component for set-up with any rear shock here is sag. Once you have that set-up correctly, the rest of the shock settings are fine tuning adjustments (Rebound and Compression damping, etc.) set to rider preference.Recommended sag is 12-15mm at the shock shaft - This equates to approximately 25% of the total rear wheel travel. Less sag = a firmer suspension feel.For Coil rear shocks here is a rough spring size to weight guideline for average coil shocks.
This can vary based on rear shock model and manufacturer.100-130lbs - 500#140-160lbs - 550#160-170lbs - 650#180-200lbs - 750#210-230lbs - 850# |