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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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I was looking on custom chromes site and seen they had +3 degree rake cups to go in the steering stem. My question is if I do that will I need to change out the forks a longer length???
 
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I have three degree trees installed on my bike and am using the stock tubes.

 
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did it change the ride? cornering handling etc? I just wonder if I shouldnt just spring for the trees instead of the cups......
 
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I did the 3 degree cups on my fatbob trees with two inches understock fxd forks, but I have a 21 on the front. It changes slow turns, but feels much the same otherwise
 
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It rides the same to me. You will have a wider turning radius because you are moving the front wheel farther away from the bike. But not all that much. I am also running a 21" wheel.
 
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thanks for the info guys.... anyone have a before and after pic?
 
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