Need help understanding a few things about my new bike.
07-09-07, 12:58 PM
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If I were you I'd simply stick to the bike as is other than pedals, which you've already done. After that only replace bits as they break or wear out.
Even if you were to change the fork, I would stick with 100mm travel as that's what the frame's geometry is designed for. Try the RST for a while, you may find it works very well for you. Save your money and just enjoy the bike. Later on you can switch out parts but don't be in a hurry to do so.
Even if you were to change the fork, I would stick with 100mm travel as that's what the frame's geometry is designed for. Try the RST for a while, you may find it works very well for you. Save your money and just enjoy the bike. Later on you can switch out parts but don't be in a hurry to do so.
07-09-07, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by AlucardZero
Don't go above 130mm travel... Wait for more replies though.
07-09-07, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Unforgiven462
I have seen this posted a lot but have never seen anyone explain why this would be bad.
And to the OP I would stick with 130mm max! But as already stated ride it as is and replace once parts break.
07-09-07, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Stacey
Think about levers and moment of force.
07-10-07, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mr.rhtuner
Thanks for the advice guys...I'm enjoying the shock that came with the bike. Had it bottom out a few times on a few trails last night but the bike is comfortable and rides good.
I'll for sure be upgrading a few things over winter to get it better for spring time 2008
any other advice/comments are always welcome!
I'll for sure be upgrading a few things over winter to get it better for spring time 2008
any other advice/comments are always welcome!
