Nbd
 

XC Version. Leftover 2024 model at a discounted price.

Loosely and quickly assembled over lunch. So yes...I know the fork is backwards.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...818929bf8f.jpg

Nice, looks good!

Congrats! That's the same color frame as my Blur...they're great bikes, you'll enjoy it.

I wonder what else may have been missed or assembled incorrectly besides the fork.

This quote from post #1 explains it all:

I guess it was just for the purpose of taking a pic since there is no chain or pedals on it. But still it makes me question why anybody would install a fork on backward, it just looks shoddy.

Again that post explains it all. It was not fully assembled just thrown together at lunch likely because of excitement. I would have probably done something similar if I had a cool new bike. I have done plenty of similar moves before because I am excited and want to look at it outside the box and get it built up as soon as possible.

Maybe you haven't gotten that excited over a new bike but I know plenty of people who try to get as much of the bike together in a short period as possible because they are excited by it.

The handlebar ships loose in the box and the stem was loose on the steerer. I quickly slapped on the bar and took a picture over my lunch hour.

This isn't that difficult to understand unless you have a comprehension problem. Nobody (including me) installed the fork backwards.

Got it, no problem.

This should fix your OCD Mr. I Like to Ride. Changed out the grips to Ergon, now need to get rid of the Twist Loc and replace it with Fox Twin Stick...


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...bbe4ea7d7c.jpg

One pedal is at a weird angle :lol:

...and drive-side crankarm not facing forward, not to mention the valve stems not oriented vertical.

When I upgraded to the Fox Factory 34SL on my Blur, the Fox lockout wasn't available yet. I ended up with a Bontrager all-in-one lockout and dropper lever, with the intent I'd get a Fox when available. I ended up never getting the Fox lockout.

I apologize for pedal, crankarm and stem position. I'll try and do better next time.

I didn't even know Bontrager has that. I paid the same price for the Fox Twin Stick.

We will forgive you this time :p