Need some help with truck choice!!

Hi guys,

I'm in the process of looking for a new set of downhill trucks for a lowered, drop through deck.
Currently i've got a set of Randal DH 160mm trucks. I like the feel and all, just a wee bit too narrow in my opinion.

I'm looking at getting a bog-standard set, non of these flash precision trucks like you guys have hahah. Something like Tracker Fast-tracks or a set of Paris.

Can any one give me some opinions on how these truck would go on a pure DH set-up or even give me some other brands with-in a $100 a set mark.

Thanks for your time.

Peace

Tags: DH, New, Opinion, Trucks

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Permalink Reply by Nath Aveyard on October 9, 2009 at 23:06

sounds like you need the extra millemeters

Jordan Madeley said:

There is a good point there, realistically if it hasn't truly been proven i think it is just one of those mental edges. Having a wider truck for me personally, will give me more confidence when riding. It might sound really gammin and pussy but it will be in the back of my head that i have a wider axle and it may hold me a bit better. Just like sleeping with a teddy at night or that special blanket you have... I wouldn't know anything about that but hahaha

Nath Aveyard said:
I did until recently think that wider was better, but ive been riding different trucks at various sizes,160mm, 165mm, 171mm. and i dont think it makes much difference. According to Magun and Chaput truck width is all about keeping the wheels on the road when you are at a full turn, to prevent your outside wheels from lifting up.

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