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Old 05-03-2021, 04:03 PM   #12
Dukedesmo
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Originally Posted by Darkness View Post
In theory, (120*0.70)-(120*0.60) = 12mm increase in ride height, and the same reduction in clearance to the front mudguard. In practise, the change may be less, though I’d be surprised if it were as little as 5 or 6mm.
Can't be bothered to try the maths now but, isn't 12mm the overall increase in size (diameter)?

If so then whilst the top of the tyre would be 12mm higher, the ride height is only 6mm higher as it comes from the axle in the centre (radius).
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