40mm vs 50mm axle

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    • July 6, 2015 at 9:47 pm #51092
      baruch fishman
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      Hi,

      So i am about 6’0 tall and 190lb riding an old margay with a 40mm axle .

      My question is there any advantages of upgrading to a 50mm axle? and what would they be?

      Thanks

    • July 7, 2015 at 7:20 am #51100
      TJ Koyen
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      50mm felt more stable when we first tried them during the big changeover. Might be better for your size. Other than that, most new karts are coming with a 50mm setup.

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    • July 7, 2015 at 7:44 am #51105
      Walt Gifford
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      The only reason you should go to a 50mm is if you can’t get a soft enough axle in 40mm. At the sticky euro tracks they were breaking/bending 40mm axles that were too soft so they went to 50mm. I’m 6’1″ 200 Lbs. and I run a medium 40mm on an old (06) Margay.

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    • July 7, 2015 at 11:02 am #51118
      baruch fishman
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      Thanks !

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