right, my 36lb 150mm/140mm Fuel EX is way more capable at descending than my DW link Turner DHR was years ago. When I still had my Turner later in my ownership, I took my 27.5 Stumpy to the bike park instead.
The trail bikes these days are nuts, I'm absolutely loving my Fuel. Huck Norris front...
Don't have pics yet but I ordered a Smashpot for my 36. Whoops. Currently my Fuel weighs 36lbs(has Kitsuma coil on it, Exo+ and inserts front and rear). Whoops.
to translate, newer bikes tend to need a lower spring rate in the fork than previously because of the extreme head angles(comparatively to the olden days)
That is possible, the diameter of the tubes hasnt changed(you can swap the new crowns vs old crowns) and the foot nut should be the same. (no sense in having to develop a new fastener when you can use the same one and not spend money for tooling, manufacturing, etc etc). the problem is buying...
trail bike IMO. Live in Hendersonville NC(i.e Pisgah, Brevard, Dupont, everything). I ride a new SJ in 27.5 flavor. Next spring, possibly the Forbidden Druid. I think a 130-150mm 29 with nice modern geo is about perfect for the riding i do now. I fall into the washed up wannabe-downhiller category
Don't know the weight difference, but it is certainly going to be quite a bit. Also, good luck finding parts to do the conversion. Fox doesn't make a coil version of the 40 at all anymore, even in OE, thus they don't have parts to service it/do a conversion.
eh, both my brother and I have Hellbender lower bearings in our 110 and they have a super amount of drag. the typical handlebar flop you shoot for when the bike is in the stand is not possible with the Hellbender when you set proper headset tension. i mean its usable, but in my opinion it...
36 grip2 FTW. creaky crown is something that is known to be covered under warranty if your fork is affected. if you're getting a new fork id recommend sending the 34 in to be fixed before selling, and if you end up getting a 36 and it happens again (although uncommon) id do the same.
also if...
if you're wanting to buy new you're going to need to step your budget up a bit for a full sus. these are good starting points
https://www.commencalusa.com/meta-trail-v42-origin-2019-c2x26304796
https://www.commencalusa.com/meta-am-v3-650b-orange-2018-c2x24881248...
sad to see Luca go down, although he wasn't on pace up to that point anyway. The pressure has got to be immense, everyone pipping you to be the next big thing and next winner, and knowing deep down you can do it, looked like he played it a little too safe and wasn't on pace in finals and then...
has to be one of the raddest top 4's in quali's or finals of all time. Luca, Danny, Laurie and Brook. Still not sure about this Estaque character, you know he's French and all, but good on him you can tell he's fucking pumped and loving it. Finals today are going to be pretty sweet
I have always run less than the manufacturer suggested PSI to get proper sag and travel, Rock Shox, FOX, doesn't matter. I run whatever feels good and say fuck the recommendations. One thing of note though is making sure you don't have grease clogging the transfer port, these are notorious for...
Interesting. Looks like this is finally going to be coming to market, I know it's been in their automotive products for a bit, and was teased to the media a few years ago. Where did you see this?
In Asheville area. Selling frame only, essentially brand new. Less than 30 miles on the frame. Sorry for the shitty picture with all the parts, the frame will be being sold alone without a shock or any parts (headset will be included). Any of the parts visible are negotiable, however the...
Here's a quick run down of my build for those interested.
Frame: '19 Stumpy ST Comp in Battleship satin, converted to LT with link and longer shock. Size large
Shock: DPX2
Fork: Grip2 36 160mm w/I9 Matchstix tool axle
Post: Transfer 150mm w/Wolftooth lever
Wheels: I9 305
Brakes: Saint
Cranks...
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