Lynskey Performance Design Introduces A 29″er Race Specific Model
June 7th, 2007 by Guitar Ted
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Lynskey Performance Designs has just introduced a new model to it’s “House Blend” level of “stock” geometry frames. Made from titanium, (of course!) and consisting of some highly manipulated tubes, this frame should satisfy those looking for the highest performance in a 29″er package.
Lynskey Performance Designs has experienced a surge in their 29″er orders and set out to help satisfy demand with this new offering. You can check out more on this particular model here or visit there website at www.lynskeyperformance.com
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The Lynskey PRO Two/Nine is a high-performance, lightweight, race ready design.
* Headtube angles that are quick but not twitchy
In which size? each is different
* Chainstay lengths that promote better traction when climbing
Better than what? 438mm is on the short side, but the pic shows quite a bit of seat tube – tire clearance, must be closer to 450mm? Sliders positioned to offer less traction?
* Frame geoemtry accomodates a 80mm travel fork with a 39mm offset.
Where can I find those? All I see in press releases are 47-51mm offset forks
I think it’s great one of the most highly regarded builders is now endorsing 29″, really!
the bike pictured has a rake of 42mm (the white brothers magic 29) the reba would not clear with the 16.5 mm of clearance the frame offers. why build it for a fork that does not fit and spec it with the fork with different offset?
Jamie from Lynskey Performance here…just wanted to clarify that the fork rake data was supposed to be changed before this went out…my bad. That information relates to our 26″ MTB frames. Too busy building stuff to fully proofread…will supply the specific information as soon as I get back to the shop on Monday. However, the Reba works fine with it’s tall adjuster knobs, as well as the Magic 80 (shown). Thanks for pointing out the incorrect info.
As far as the chainstays go, we measurement using the center of the BB to the center of the rear axle. That measurement is 17.25″ (sliders in forward most position) and ranges to 18″ (rear most position). The purpose was to give the rider the opportunity to modify the wheelbase according to the terrain or race course. Shorter for steep, tight, technical terrain and longer for more rolly, open, hilly terrain.