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I have. And its a whole bundle of fun. It is a rocket ship in the up and the down. Pretty much everyone at the Norco shop I hangout at is selling their 2020 Sights (such a pig of a bike) for the 2021 Optic. That said, they ordered a bunch of them and have only gotten one so far, so you were probably right going with the Ranger if you can actually get your hands on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ticketchecker
Optic looks like a fun whip, Revel can ship the Frame/ fork in 1-2 weeks. Taking the sure thing this year, wasn't getting a good feeling about being able to get a Spur.Quote:
Originally Posted by ASmileyFace
LBS got me Kona hei hei ‘21, 5lbs 7oz with shock, got the frame now working on the build. Attachment 359290Attachment 359291Attachment 359292
Keep us updated on build and rides. This is at the top of the list for me (along with the Spur). I REALLY want a Spur, but something tells me the Kona is betterer for tight, twisty east coast trails.
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I have a 20 hei hei cr. It's a pretty good bike, awesome on the right trails, but not quite what I thought it would be as far as pedaling efficiency goes. Coming from a real xc bike, and road riding, I have a hard time getting over how slow and sluggish it feels in comparison. Like, yes, it's fast and light compared to most things, just not an XC race bike, which is what i was riding everywhere for years. I probably just need to accept that it's a heavier, squishier bike and adjust my expectation. Not thrilled with the guide R brakes or gx eagle either, but they fixed that for this year by going to XT. I'd probably be happier with the fancy version but my bike was literally the last hei hei kona had in any size or variety and the 2021s only started showing up like a month ago.
I'm still going to keep it, and maybe swap some parts and try a nicer, lighter set of wheels to see if that livens it up a bit. And if every ride didn't start with a ride across town on roads or an hour of bike path and smooth trail for 2000ft of climbing I'd probably have a little different opinion. When I go ride our rockier stuff or get out of town for a cool backcountry ride I love it.
This was on alpine 7 trail up in the swan, one of the best rides i've ever done, and the bike was perfect all day. In fact, we were all on similar bikes - this, two orbea oiz TRs, and an epic evo
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The trail up carlton ridge on lolo peak
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It's like a 5k foot climb that's like half dirt road, but then the trip down is singletrack all the way to the highway, and will beat the shit out of you on a hardtail. Hei hei is a bike you can ride up there and then have a blast coming back down (you can also shuttle this partially or not even go up to the ridge, the mill creek trail is good on it's own).
Will do. Current thoughts, fox 34 grip 2 130mm, derby 30mm carbon rims, white hubs, rekon 2.6 ft 2.4 rr.Quote:
Originally Posted by smartyiak
I have a 2018 santa cruz highball, 100mm travel hardtail and 2016 intense tracer(27.5) set to 150mm ft 145mm rear. Hoping the hei hei fits well in the middle.
For anyone wanting a Spur, call around to any shops within a distance you're willing to drive to. Transition seems to be filling shop orders before direct customer orders, so shops do get bikes in sometimes that aren't spoken for. I put out calls to some Socal shops and got a return call from one in OC saying we got a spur in, come check it out. I did, it fit, and I took it home : ) Same probably goes with other brands as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by smartyiak
Loving the Spur so far but being a longer 29er it's definitely not as nimble as the Mojo3 I've been on. I'm having to re-learn how to ride tight switchbacks. I suspect I'd have to do the same with any other 29er.
Tight switchbacks is an area I didn't think the hei hei would be very good given how much longer and slacker it is, plus I'm on an XL. But it actually goes around everything just fine, even the corners I don't make 100% of the time on the old 71 deg hta hardtail. The biggest adjustment is getting it to change directions quickly when it's up to speed. Everything else i ride is, uh, twitchy.
We did Lolo as a shuttle with hardtails. It did in fact beat the shit outta me. The altitude's great when you're out of shape, too.
If you're looking for a full XT drivetrain, let me know... I'll have one for sale in the next week or two.Quote:
Originally Posted by xtrmjoe
I'm smitten with mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
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Just 15km on it so far, feeling good!
Are you going to run the stock 36?
I am debating a Zeb on mine when they become available.
(But that might be ‘imbalanced’ with that DPX2).
I’m considering an XL Hei Hei CR frame. Effective seat tube angle is somewhat arbitrary as different mfgers measure it differently, but from photos it does look as slack as the 75 degree in geo table suggests. Are you hei hei owners slamming your seat as far fwd as saddle rails allow? A bit odd that kona didnt modernize that aspect.
The Spur looks like a good option but I’m not a fan of the hit or miss pivot bearing quality on Transitions....
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Finally started working on this build. Of note I’ve now RideWrapped 2 frames. The first one, a gloss Norco Sight, took me two hours. The second, this matte MegaTower, took me four. Could be due to my soap mixture or the the matte finish, undecided, but probably the former.
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Local shop has an optic in a large if anyone is anxious.
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That's the plan for now, I'm only 160lbs so don't feel the need for more than a 36 (yet). Planning on dropping in the grip2 damper at some point though.Quote:
Originally Posted by rideit
I do have my saddle fairly forward, but it seems ok to me. However, I haven't ridden one of the super steep sta bikes either.Quote:
Originally Posted by frorider
And I'm not sure how they measure that angle either, I assume to a different height for each size and the actual seat tube is at a slightly different angle between them, and not just way, way slacker as the bike gets bigger.
I love mine, but will probably sell it. Not the bike I want for coming off of an ACL tear. Watch out once you hit 25mph, that thing becomes another animal that just eats trail.Quote:
Originally Posted by robnow
Seems like a bit of overkill for you with your local trails, no? Or do you already have a trail bike for all the main stuff you ride?Quote:
Originally Posted by grskier
It turned most trails moot as far as chunk. Was a blast on the way down Red Hill in Carbondale. The plan was to ride a lot of bike park last year but the rotator cuff injury put a stop to that after my third day. It was also great for riding some trails less mentioned.Quote:
Originally Posted by smmokan
A trail bike is adequate for just about everything here for most riding styles. I did realize that I don't need that much bike probably, as I can't handle the rehab time from the types of injuries that come from riding so pinned.
But no, this was my trail/bike park bike.
Anyone know the weight of the Optic C frame w/ shock? I think it has aluminum rear end.
Somewhere I saw 6.77 # for a MD, I have a spreadsheet going on most of the bikes that have been under consideration for the next project. Geo #'s, weights etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by frorider
Thx, I was guessing 6.5 ish lbs. I’m generally not focused on weight but in this case the goal is a trail bike noticeably lighter than my 150/160 sled (30-32 lbs depending on which tires, coil vs air shock etc).
I’m still leaning toward a Hei Hei frame, XL, if I can find a frame only.
Similar boat for me, goal is a trail bike noticeably lighter than my 150mm bike. I don't get into gram counting until they can be measured in lots of 100Quote:
Originally Posted by frorider
Ordered an XL hei hei, hoping we have a hudge snowpack so I won’t be bummed at the late arrival. Got enough parts at home to build it...175 mm cranks should be fine right?
Propain really seems to be killing it. This looks like a great all day bike:
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I wish we had more access to these in Americaland!
That thing looks awesome.
Can we just change this thread to "2021 bikes that you can actually get"?
Let’s leave this one bc soon we’ll start “2022 Bikes That You Can’t Actually Get!”Quote:
Originally Posted by ridinshockgun
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Just got this on email. Website says 7-8 week lead time.
“GG is pumped to share that the Trail Pistol Renegade and Race builds are in stock and ready to go. Your calls for our "Singletrack Flyer" have been answered!
VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY - first-come, first served.”
Kind of narrowed down my future bike.... Yeti Sb130 or Santa Cruz High Tower. SC is cheaper, more available but much less dentisty and cool. SC is sooooo 2015...
Can't find any (limited) new so will most likely lean on PB, Kijiji or here. Anyone have any real world experience on these bikes, differences? Found a couple of reviews but would like to hear the consensus of the group.
I'll have a very lightly used Trail Pistola (size 3) for sale soon too.... XT build with Rockshox Ultimate (Pike/Deluxe) suspension, Magura brakes, new Stan's Flow wheels, XT drivetrain. Just an FYI if anyone's looking.Quote:
Originally Posted by SchralphMacchio
I love mine - bought from Steve. Buy a bike from him if you’re at all interested. Very solid seller and great deal for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by smmokan
GLWS
Dang, just a few months too late for me. Tempting to sell my almost new Trance X but I probably shouldn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by smmokan
For smaller folks, there's a really nice looking Revved TP Size 2 on PB right now. I'm tempted to cancel the order for AC's EVO and buy it.Quote:
Originally Posted by smmokan
Just in case Smokkan finds his Druid wanting...
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-...ught-2021.html
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You’re talking as if you’re going to have a choice in finding both of these bikes in your size, in reasonable condition, with reasonable kit that you are willing to pay for ... good luck with that! [emoji8]Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandbox
Hopefully we’ll see another of your great fleet distributions again this fallQuote:
Originally Posted by smmokan