Some initial CAD mockups, rough ideas for a yoke and first hints of tube selection. Pre-bent Zona 29er tube would limit me to 27.2, but don't think that's too much of a problem as there's a decent selection of droppers for that diameter now? Current thinking is around 425mm chainstays, which seems to be tricky. But I think I'd survive with slightly less 'chuckability' if it comes to that. Seems mainly the bottom bracket bearings will be problematic in this scenario, will need to do a more detailed drawing.
Some initial CAD mockups, rough ideas for a yoke and first hints of tube selection. Pre-bent Zona 29er tube would limit me to 27.2, but don't think that's too much of a problem as there's a decent selection of droppers for that diameter now? Current thinking is around 425mm chainstays, which seems to be tricky. But I think I'd survive with slightly less 'chuckability' if it comes to that. Seems mainly the bottom bracket bearings will be problematic in this scenario, will need to do a more detailed drawing.
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