Now that the finger waggers and nay sayers have stopped by.....

 

It's ok , i knew that would come about, but also figured there would be a couple of frank & honest & a real fix.

 

You could possibly make that setup work if you know how to do it. You're gonna need some correct length spacers to keep it from bottoming. These go on top of the springs. Next you have to figure out what your oil height should be in your fork legs. Have you tried contacting Race Tech? They should have the data available or at least a good starting point.

 

This is exactly what I was thinking. There may be a way to make it work - but there is no substitute for travel & that narrow sidewall only compounds it.

No matter what you do, with that set up I can't imagine the ride wouldn't be noticeably degraded.

 

I went with the 21" wheel with the progressive monotube 2" lowering kit and it rides great, better then stock. There's nothing wrong with wanting a bike that handles AND looks cool.

 

That bike doesn't just look cool, it is completely sick... damm that looks hot.
Great job!

 

Ain't that the truth. Take a perfectly good road bike,screw it up with teeny bopper mods,and then cry about the crappy ride. Welcome to your nightmare.

 

The new progressive Monotubes can be set up lowered applications without sacrificing ride, I'm having mine installed this weekend. I have them set up for stock height though.. I'd rather turn on a dime and have 6 cents left, than look cool.

 

What wheel is that? That looks badass. One of the best I've seen.

 

thanks guys! The wheel is a Roland Sands Design morris wheel 21"x3.5.

When I had the monotubes installed the tech wanted me to go with the stock height fearing I might bottom out and hit the fender, I'm not exactly a small guy. I went with the 2" lowering set up because the ride height was perfect for me to be flat footed when stopped. I haven't bottomed out or hit the fender yet and I've done about 500-600 miles on it since getting it back together.

Now the ride isn't as plush as it was with the big fat 16" front tire but the handling is so improved I'd gladly sacrifice a little side wall cushion. Now, add a true track and some upgraded rear suspension (I went with the legend revo's) and you got yourself a serious canyon carver that feels rock solid in turns and on the highway at speed...triple digit speeds! hahaha

Best of luck getting your bike sorted out.