X-Pivot Truck
This is a pre-sale listing of the first big run. Lead time is approx. 45 days, in time for the Holidays.
Available in 55 and 20 degree baseplates.
Ultra-light weight (280g) and soooo low!
Ultra-low friction, no play 1 DOF dual pivot, no metal on metal contact!
Axle width adjustable between 127-150 mm.
YOU WILL NEED 1.5 INCHES OF RISERS TO GET TO NORMAL TRUCK HEIGHT. 1" IF TOP MOUNTED ON A DROP THROUGH.
No kingpin to break!
Body is 7075 T6 Aluminum.
Axle is heat treated polished 17-4 Stainless Steel, optimized for strength, toughness and fatigue resistance.
Both are designed for 10 million pump cycles for a rider up to 200 lbs. Figure about 300 cycles per mile if you pump 50% of the time. You can do the math from there since mileage varies.
REQUIRES FAT CONE BUSHINGS with a mild recess on the fat end. Tall Fat Cones will result is a wider minimum width unless the nylon spacer is reduced.
Typical bushing recommendations:
55 Deg Front (go one softer if using a bracket)
<160 lbs: 60A APS Light Orange Fat Cone
160-180 lbs: 65A APS Light Yellow Fat Cone
180-200 lbs: 70A APS Purple Fat Cone
200 lbs+: 75A APS Green Fat Cone
20 Deg Rear (Spec'd for fast pumping, go softer if you prefer carving or slower speed pumps).
<160 lbs: 87A White Krank Fat Cone
160-180 lbs: 90A Green Krank Fat Cone
180-200 lbs: 93A Red Wine Krank Fat Cone
200 lbs+: 96A Grey Krank Fat Cone
If you want zero degrees, order the less expensive T-Zero "Truck" (no pivot axis) or use wedges with the 20.
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