Ican P8 full suspension build

[ebeaupre]

The build looks awesome.  Great work!

[boo]

Hey, a couple of questions.

Just ordered P8 frame from icancycling and would like to know before I order the other parts

- what mounting hardware should I use to mount the rear shock (planning monarch RT3 or monarch plus rc3) the size of the shock should be 200x21 right? any links to purchase the mounting kit would be much appreciated.

- since this is a boost frame do you use both boosted front and rear wheels? looking at the yari boosted shock for 29 wheels... but if not regular fork would be Ok i suppose?

- what is the largest 29 tires can this frame handle? as far as i understood 24 fit nicely?

Thanks!

[johnnydamage]

just got mine 29x2.4 lots of room left

anyone know how to fit a 210mm shock into this thing? need some extreme bushings I think? know where to get them cheap or how to make something?

thank you.

[johnnydamage]

just thought id add that on amazon this frame says it will also accept 200x57mm. i found a brand new reaktiv shock on amazon as well from a 2015 9.9 remedy for $99 it is 197mmx54mm i figure that should be ok. but we shall see when i get it. i have a 2107 reaktiv on my fuel ex 8 and as long as its similar to that im think $99 for a brand new 2015 fox shock is a smoking deal...?

[R_Pierce]

Did you see that on a review on there?  If so, thats my review.  Im running a 200 x 57 shock on mine without issue.  As well as a 140mm Manitou fork.

[johnnydamage]

yeah i think i saw it on a review. good to know it has worked well for you. i also ordered a 140mm revelation fork. how much did your frame weight in at? heres mine. i think the shock and cage are around 300-350 grams. so the frame is around 2500 grams bare.
sorry going to work on adding the pics (they are too big)

[3GGG]

Is this the shock used?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M2U6IA7/ref=mh_s9_acsd_simh_b6yPEDb_c_x_1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-3&pf_rd_r=A4NCTA1DHWWAW1NTEZ74&pf_rd_r=A4NCTA1DHWWAW1NTEZ74&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=87f0ef66-879e-5c88-88d7-e099502d76b0&pf_rd_p=87f0ef66-879e-5c88-88d7-e099502d76b0&pf_rd_i=6389390011

[johnnydamage]

2015 Fox Racing Performance Float DRCV CTD Re:Aktiv Shock // 7.75 x 2.125" is the shock I ordered. haven't tried it yet though.

they had it on eBay too for $99usd as well.

https://www.amazon.com/2015-Fox-Racing-Performance-Float/dp/B01M21JKLW

the one you listed looks like it might work too. I don't know though if mine will actually be ok either.

[freeride1]

Hi, nice build ! I'm about to buy this frame but a little in doubt about seat angle; it seems too low and I'm concerned about climbing performance.
Thanks in advance

[johnnydamage]

Did you see that on a review on there?  If so, thats my review.  Im running a 200 x 57 shock on mine without issue.  As well as a 140mm Manitou fork.

just wanted to double check with you. are you sure the 57mm stroke being longer doesn't cause the frame linkage to bind up when the shock is bottomed out? thanks!

[R_Pierce]

Did you see that on a review on there?  If so, thats my review.  Im running a 200 x 57 shock on mine without issue.  As well as a 140mm Manitou fork.

just wanted to double check with you. are you sure the 57mm stroke being longer doesn't cause the frame linkage to bind up when the shock is bottomed out? thanks!

100% positive.  There is tons of room left.  No linkage binding.

[Numbdude]

Hey I'm planning on using the Rockshox Monarch RT3 (200x51) rear shock.  Could you please tell me what size mounting hardware to buy (I believe you used this shock initially)? Thanks in advance!!

[R_Pierce]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CK0MQY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

22.2 x 8

[johnnydamage]

mostly bare p8 medium 17.5 shock weight around 250-300 grams.

[boo]

my p8 build is progressing.. i got almos all parts. i went with 29er ican 35 mm rims with 2.4 tires the shock is monarch plus rc3 200x57. i'm almost sure the fork will be rockshox pike. i wonder though should i go for 140 or 150 mm. what head angle do you guys have with 140 forks? i d like to get mine close to 67.5 at least.. will 150 be ok with 29 inch wheels?