[marshalolson]

so i have an extra totem 2step i would like to run on my trail bike. is it possible to set this thing up as a 160mm fork like you can on a solo-air? will the 2step still work? i guess the alternative is to get a lyrik...

thanks!

 

[kidwoo]

Does any 2-step even 'work' to begin with?

RS was replacing the 2 step cartridge with solo air setups for free at one point. I'd just see if you can get one and then space it down like you normally would.

 

[scrublover]

so i have an extra totem 2step i would like to run on my trail bike. is it possible to set this thing up as a 160mm fork like you can on a solo-air? will the 2step still work? i guess the alternative is to get a lyrik...

thanks!

pop things open and see if you can stick some all-travel spacers in somewhere to drop it down?

otherwise, what woo suggested. my totem is a 2step converted to solo air and dropped to 160mm - feels good! you then have the option to bump it back to 180mm on a bigger bike later, should you want.

 

[marshalolson]

fancy seeing you 2 post in my thread

yeah, ripped into the 2step, not seeing any way to make it happen........

so yeah, i guess i can jsut try to score a solo-air internal and knock her down.

scrubby, still have that 66? let me see if the steer is long enough.

 

[MisterMental]

i have a solo air and if anyone fancy posting a howto on reducing it to 160ish then i would be very much appreciated. i aint had a pair of totems apart before so am a bit paranoied about doing it first time without defo instructions.
and yes i did a search
and yes aim drunk

 

[ilikemybike011]

This is my Solo Air at 160mm

Lowering it is very easy to do but it might be a bit difficult if you've never taken a fork apart before.

Sram Tech Manual Has everything you need to know. Pages 11, 54, and 65 should be helpful for you.

 

[MisterMental]

yeeeeeeeeeees but how to? then i can read it when im sober and put the results to good use! ah ha! yes indeed yes!

 

[dropmachine]

Why would you bother? Why not just sell it and get a lyrik?

 

[MisterMental]

because that would involve spending even more money.that and i wou would like to steepen out the h/a on my sx trail. and im under the impression that 180 voids the warranty.

 

[ilikemybike011]

Go to the tech manual link I posted...

 

[MattP.]

Isn't SRAM still replacing the 2-steps w/ either a coil or solo air? If so, get a solo air and lower it. Might want to call SRAM and ask if they would just replace it with a Lyrik...

 

[ilikemybike011]

Why would you bother? Why not just sell it and get a lyrik?

Because that would involve a lot of unnecessary work.

 

[marshalolson]

so yeah, i guess i can jsut try to score a solo-air internal and knock her down.

i have been thinking about it more, and there is no where to put the spacer above the neg. spring, but i think i can make it work below it. shouldn't change anything function-wise, and will still create the needed extra length of the negative spring assembly. hmmmm....

hope its slow at work today.