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New style bearing hangers on new (er) karts?

XXX#40 said:
Funny, I still remember what people was saying when Mike Ward invented the clamshell, then everyone copied him....go figure.
Infiniti chassis is still the only chassis to have a true clamshell cassette
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Mongoose had a true clamshell cassette in 2007
 
White Bearings was importing clamshell cassettes from Europe in 1985....when me and Mike Ward were Sophomores in High School ;)

I spent way to much money buying them for my Expert 3 ……….didn't go any faster, but made removing axle for cleaning way easier.
 
Michael Curry said:
White Bearings was importing clamshell cassettes from Europe in 1985....when me and Mike Ward were Sophomores in High School ;)

I spent way to much money buying them for my Expert 3 ……….didn't go any faster, but made removing axle for cleaning way easier.
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Yep - they were std issue on Swiss Hutless karts back in the day. I miss those days...
 
What kind of kart is that?
1fasttiller said:
Anyone else see the possible flawed design in this? I see room for tons of deflection and possible bending on very high grip tracks, especially with high HP karts... I personally prefer the old style bearing hangers with much more support of the bearing/clamshell and the 3 - 5/16" or 3/8" bolts holding it. This setup just looks a bit "cheap" to me. I also don't see the need for these elaborate rear bumper supports and adjustability? Is there actually something to this or is it just hype to help sell a new $2500 chassis?


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Michael Curry said:
White Bearings was importing clamshell cassettes from Europe in 1985....when me and Mike Ward were Sophomores in High School ;)

I spent way to much money buying them for my Expert 3 ……….didn't go any faster, but made removing axle for cleaning way easier.
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Both were 2 piece, not a true clamshell like Wards make
 
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