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Thanks. Ya, I wondered that too - - but that's what comes with the base Enduro build kit (Race and Pro build kits come with 2X XT/XTR respectively). Eventually, I plan on ditching big ring, putting on a Sunline poly bash and doing a, say, 38/26 or similar combo and something like a Blackspire Stinger guide. Or maybe just bite off the big one and go Hammerschmidt . I imagine yours is long gone, huh? Sorry I never followed up.
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Thanks. Ya, I wondered that too - - but that's what comes with the base Enduro build kit (Race and Pro build kits come with 2X XT/XTR respectively). Eventually, I plan on ditching big ring, putting on a Sunline poly bash and doing a, say, 38/26 or similar combo and something like a Blackspire Stinger guide. Or maybe just bite off the big one and go Hammerschmidt . I imagine yours is long gone, huh? Sorry I never followed up.
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Haha - - most of the guys at Yeti are running theirs 1x . . . but, then again they're all iron-legged animals, what with daily 1½-hr lunchtime rides.
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Got to go 1x man. All the cool peeps are doin it. If my scrawny ass chicken legs can hack Im sure you wouldnt have any problems.
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.. did you go for a muddy ride and then wash it thoroughly except for the tires?
kind of confused about that.
kind of confused about that.
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#2485
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I haven't been on platform pedals for a long time (10+years), but over the weekend, I decided to install new Origin8 pedals and try it on the trail.
To save weight, I put on a Truvativ Noir seatpost and a lighter Specialized Saddle. Also replaced the smaller 2.1 Highrollers to 2.35 Highrollers. The 2.35s are way much better, with minimal effect on weight.
Overall, the larger tires makes the bike more stable over loose gravel, muddy sections and wet roots, and builds confidence. Having platforms on allows me to go over steeper and more technical areas which I wouldn't have done with my clipless pedals. But now that I know I can do it on platforms, I'm sure I can do it using clipless... I may have the platforms on for a few rides more..
But still the clipless feels better.
To save weight, I put on a Truvativ Noir seatpost and a lighter Specialized Saddle. Also replaced the smaller 2.1 Highrollers to 2.35 Highrollers. The 2.35s are way much better, with minimal effect on weight.
Overall, the larger tires makes the bike more stable over loose gravel, muddy sections and wet roots, and builds confidence. Having platforms on allows me to go over steeper and more technical areas which I wouldn't have done with my clipless pedals. But now that I know I can do it on platforms, I'm sure I can do it using clipless... I may have the platforms on for a few rides more..
But still the clipless feels better.
#2486
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Wheel and grips.
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Grips look flexy, should come in rootbeer and definitely need more cowbell.
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Thanks. Ya, I wondered that too - - but that's what comes with the base Enduro build kit (Race and Pro build kits come with 2X XT/XTR respectively). Eventually, I plan on ditching big ring, putting on a Sunline poly bash and doing a, say, 38/26 or similar combo and something like a Blackspire Stinger guide. Or maybe just bite off the big one and go Hammerschmidt . I imagine yours is long gone, huh? Sorry I never followed up.
This. If you're not going to single ring it, and want bash and chain retention both, this is still the best way to go, IMO. Less fidgety and cheaper than the two ring specific guide/skid setups.
Unless you're joking: I'd not even consider the 'Schmidt. Heeeeeaaaaaavy, with lotsa' drag in the overdrive gearing. My brief experiment with one a while back led me to just stay in the "low" most of the time, and just shift down the cassette more. It's what made me end up swapping all the bikes to single ring setups in the end. 30 x 11-36 works great for around me, at least until XX1 trickles down some more.
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Unless you're joking: I'd not even consider the 'Schmidt. Heeeeeaaaaaavy, with lotsa' drag in the overdrive gearing. My brief experiment with one a while back led me to just stay in the "low" most of the time, and just shift down the cassette more. It's what made me end up swapping all the bikes to single ring setups in the end. 30 x 11-36 works great for around me, at least until XX1 trickles down some more.
I've run a 32t ring single before but there are just enough places I run out of gear at the upper end. And the 32/36 low end gets most of the hills but I'm not animal enough to top 'em all in it. We have a number of climbs around here that are a bit 'parabolic.'
Tough and thrashable? - - check.
Looks like you got it covered. Enjoy.
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#2492
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It's been like 5 years since I've been on here but since finishing grad/prof school I decided to get back in to MTBing... and to get rid of the belly I've gained over the years due to excessive studying and stress.
Specialized Epic Comp 2013. Haven't ridden it on trails yet and 29in wheels are now the new thing I guess and I hear it's all the rage.
Specialized Epic Comp 2013. Haven't ridden it on trails yet and 29in wheels are now the new thing I guess and I hear it's all the rage.
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got my new wheelset built (green powdercoated Velocity Blunts with a CK hub rear/Lefty hub up front)
the SS rigid with red wheels is mine also (son hasn't bought his new bike yet)
the SS rigid with red wheels is mine also (son hasn't bought his new bike yet)
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nice array of bikes there!
a few posts back RE: 38/26 double with a blackspire stinger, that's almost exactly what I run. I actually have 39/28, but either work great with an 11-36 pieplate. 39/26 etc require a long cage RD. yuck.
anyway, I find the stinger to be very adequate chain retention and I shift a lot.
a few posts back RE: 38/26 double with a blackspire stinger, that's almost exactly what I run. I actually have 39/28, but either work great with an 11-36 pieplate. 39/26 etc require a long cage RD. yuck.
anyway, I find the stinger to be very adequate chain retention and I shift a lot.
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Looks good, have fun with it and I'm sure you will do better next time on that trail, uphuills can be a real slog, I'm picking up my second hand MTB Monday, test rode it and its great just rodent have a way to get it home so had to leave it there till Monday sad face!
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No photos of my bike io returned it as after a short test ride KT was falling apart despite its decent spec...obvs not been wheel maintained....oh well I'll get one come the September when there trying to get rid of 2013 stock.