Need help with rear shock. I’m confused.

K78

New Member
Jan 17, 2023
96
53
Manchester
I have a Topfire MD17 carbon frame.

The eBay seller told me I needed a 190x 51 standard mount or 185 x 55 trunnion rear shock. I bought a 185 x 55 trunnion RockShox shock.

The frame arrived without a headset and rear axle, so I contacted Topfire. I’ve since decided not to use their headset or axle.

The sales rep told me I need a 185x50 rear shock but he seems unsure and info online is conflicting and confusing.

I don’t want to return my shock to Germany only to have to order it again.

Would greatly appreciate advice. This is all new to me.

Thanks
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thaeber

Well-known member
Jan 26, 2021
887
769
Bruchsal, Germany
Trunnion shock will not fit. The specs clearly says You need 190x51 standard mount. The mounting for trunnion requires 2 bearings in the swingarm. The swingarm of this frame is designed for standard eyelet shocks. No chance. Send it back.
 

Plummet

Flash Git
Mar 16, 2023
1,152
1,634
New Zealand
I have a Topfire MD17 carbon frame.

The eBay seller told me I needed a 190x 51 standard mount or 185 x 55 trunnion rear shock. I bought a 185 x 55 trunnion RockShox shock.

The frame arrived without a headset and rear axle, so I contacted Topfire. I’ve since decided not to use their headset or axle.

The sales rep told me I need a 185x50 rear shock but he seems unsure and info online is conflicting and confusing.

I don’t want to return my shock to Germany only to have to order it again.

Would greatly appreciate advice. This is all new to me.

Thanks
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There's 2 different spec charts shown here. Maybe an old and a new model?

What actually turned up? Takes some photos of the frame so we can see.

PS... Enudro ebike frame.... hahahahaha
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thaeber

Well-known member
Jan 26, 2021
887
769
Bruchsal, Germany
Could someone take the original cranks coming with M820, put them on a desk, and measure the 22,2 / 25,2 dimension?

If the Q8 is available and fits, use the 22,2 crank for smaller Q-factor. I assume the Q8 FB means Fat Bike which requires wider crank to clear chainstays. Just thinking…
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