Rear travel upgrade?

[Shiver]

I've always wondered.... Is it possible to upgrade the rear travel of a bike from lets say 8inches to 9inches or does it f**k up everything?

[arboc!]

you can do it with new rocker plates, what kind of bike/ suspention type?

[Shiver]

ummmm dunno... let's say ummm Bighit Expert....

[arboc!]

yeah, people make them, but they are a bit pricy heres a few finds
from specialized (http://www.specialized.com/SBCEqProduct.jsp?minisite=10080&spid=9858&xsrc=bizr)
from risse (http://risseracing.com/Products/Bikes/Specialized/specialized_big_hit.htm)

[quickneonrt]

depends on the year of the bighit also, Avalanche has info on 2 different linkages.http://www.avalanchedownhillracing.com/beaudry.html
this is suposedly the better of the 2 also try BETD in England they make seat stays that let you run a 26" rear wheel, thru axel and 9" of travel
https://www.betd.co.uk/product_list.asp?CategoryID=111

[RhinofromWA]

SOme things to consider. Even if the bike can be modified to get more travel it often:

Raises the BB
Steepens the steering angle
Puts undo stress on bikes not designed for the extra travel
Sometimes changes the leverage ratio negatively

I came from the days of converted XC FS rigs for DH bikes.....it messes with things.

Is their a greater benefit to the extra 1" of travel over the cost of doing it? I have yet to see it. It costs you $$$ it costs you geometry and it costs you reliability.