Post your Rigs version 3.0.
11-09-13 | 04:39 PM
#2653
Chronic 1st-timer
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,140
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From: Lakehood, CO
Bikes: ...take me places.
Curious to see what you think of that. Gave it an attempt when they first came out, gave up shortly. The drag in the overdrive felt horrible, despite a clean and faced install. Worked as advertised, but the drag was too much to put up with.
It's what ultimately led me to stick with the 1x setups, as I just ended up leaving it in the low all the time, and shifting up/down the cassette more.
It's what ultimately led me to stick with the 1x setups, as I just ended up leaving it in the low all the time, and shifting up/down the cassette more.
I tried to pay attention today to the drag you mentioned. I kinda feel it, but not too much. However, I only get into the hyperdrive on the downs or flats.
As I normally run a 32/21, I am forced to use gravity after I get my legs spun up to max RPM on the fun parts of the rides. With the HS, I use the lower gear as normal (22/15 - which equates to about 32/21.4), then when on a flat run, or descent I can now make the shift to get some speed going.
I hit up Evergreen Mt the other day to test it out, and with the bigger gear, I was able to take about 20 sec off my normal descent times (both east & west legs). Times on several sections are now similar to those done on my Sanction, so it seems to be working well. I think I'll be digging it once I get the hang of shifting - that 1.6 ratio is a huge jump!
11-09-13 | 09:13 PM
#2654
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 354
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Thanks...I can't wait to slowly bring the rest of the parts up to the level of the frame. almost everything hanging off it is from my 2013 Giant XTC 2, which was spec'ed with some pretty low level parts. A better suspension fork and wheels are at the top of the list. I feel like I'm committing some sort of cardinal sin by riding this frame with a Recon up front.
11-11-13 | 12:56 AM
#2655
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
I moved to a new town which has some amazing singletrack and other trails around it - built by the same guys who did the Whistler bike park. Recently featured in a video in Pinkbike - "Not Another Ghost Town"
Picked up a Kona Kitsune so that I could join in on the fun. Not much out there on this bike, but for the parts level that I got on it, it's a good deal! Added a dropper post to make it a better descender.
Picked up a Kona Kitsune so that I could join in on the fun. Not much out there on this bike, but for the parts level that I got on it, it's a good deal! Added a dropper post to make it a better descender.
11-14-13 | 01:01 AM
#2657
Moar cowbell
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 12,480
Likes: 7
From: The 509
Bikes: Bike list is not a resume. Nobody cares.
I moved to a new town which has some amazing singletrack and other trails around it - built by the same guys who did the Whistler bike park. Recently featured in a video in Pinkbike - "Not Another Ghost Town"
Picked up a Kona Kitsune so that I could join in on the fun. Not much out there on this bike, but for the parts level that I got on it, it's a good deal! Added a dropper post to make it a better descender.
Picked up a Kona Kitsune so that I could join in on the fun. Not much out there on this bike, but for the parts level that I got on it, it's a good deal! Added a dropper post to make it a better descender.
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11-14-13 | 10:40 AM
#2658
Live to Ride!
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 264
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Bikes: Airborne Goblin - Airborne Griffin - Airborne Black Plague
Yesterday's lunch-time ride. I am really digging the new Origin 8 UL platforms, great grip!
Rigor Mortis by s0ul_chicken, on Flickr
Rigor Mortis by s0ul_chicken, on Flickr
11-14-13 | 07:48 PM
#2659
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 18
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Whoa, Burns Lake is WAAAAAY up there. Met a guy at Silver Star last year from Prince George but you got that beat. Nice looking rig - - decent parts spec too as you say. That'll be a fun one. Will be interested to see how you feel about the Ardent after you get some time on it. I've got 'em both ends on my SB66.
I'll let you know how I feel about the Ardent/Ikon F/R setup that Kona put in after I get some use on it. The snow is here so that might not be until springtime!
11-16-13 | 08:26 PM
#2660
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 107
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From: Bakersfield CA
Bikes: '13 Roubaix Elite Apex, '13 Stumpjumper FSR Elite, '14 Demo 8 II, & '13 Stumpjumper Comp HT
Just picked up this today. Found it on Craigslist, made a low offer, guy accepted. Less than 6 months old and in super shape. Can't wait to take it out tomorrow.
'13 Stumpjumper FSR Elite 29er
'13 Stumpjumper FSR Elite 29er
11-22-13 | 03:33 AM
#2662
Not lost wanderer.
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,684
Likes: 1,423
From: Lancaster, Pa
Bikes: Cambodia bike,2012 Fuji Stratos...
a better pic of my Japanese frame 29r
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11-24-13 | 05:27 PM
#2663
Old. Slow. Happy.
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,797
Likes: 1
From: Boulder County, CO
11-25-13 | 07:03 PM
#2664
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 18
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11-28-13 | 03:57 AM
#2666
Dismember
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
From: Dweeb
Bikes: Jamis 2008 Komodo, 40's Malvern Star 16" my 1st! , 58 Malvern Star 28", (gave it to the LBS for display), Voodoo Wanga SS, Voodoo Bokor commuter, Wilier Triestina Lavaredo, Kojima Condor 80's resto roadie.
New (to me) bike! 1993? done about 10-20 hrs I'd say.
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11-28-13 | 06:13 AM
#2667
Ha ha ha ha ha
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 4,555
Likes: 19
From: Gold Coast; Australia
Bikes: 2004 ORBEA Mitis2 Plus Carbon, 2007 Cannondale Bad Boy Si Disc, 2012 Trek Gary Fisher Collection Marlin WSD 29er Aldi Big Box (Polygon) 650b
12-05-13 | 04:58 AM
#2672
road siklista
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,469
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From: Perlas ng Silanganan
Bikes: Custom Knolly Chilcotin Limited Edition Orange, Dartmoor Wish, KHS 7500, Custom built Specialized Camber, S-Works Road, Cannondale Trail mtb, Polini MTB
Finally completed!! My XC and AM crossover bike...
Here's the build:
Specialized Camber Frame w/ Fox Triad2 120mm 26"
Fox Talas 150mm/120mm 26"
KS LEV 100mm
Shimano Deore XT Groupset
RT66 rotors
Truvative T40 Stem and HBar + Prologo Grips
Hope Pro Evo2 + Dartmoor Raider + Highroller II 2.4
what should I do next???
Comments are welcome..
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