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Originally Posted by climberevan
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Is that ^^ a glued-on patch or a worn spot on your heel ?
I also kept bikes for a a long time until I didnt , so I just do 3M the places i know take the hits but I don't pay $$$ for the Ridewrap with 95% coverage, I did get a pretty good buck for my 5.5 so I keep doing 3M cuz IME it keeps the frame from looking thrashed.
Worn spot, but to be fair the shoes have about 2K miles on them. I'll probably replace them after mud season this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by XXX-er
thats right thru, i would splooge a little AQS on that & cover with plastic bag until it sets up overnight
AQS FTW! Consistency Alejandro!
Damn this is cheap. I have AXS with Shimano cassette on my current bike and it works pretty good, so I shouldn't say I have to have Transmission.
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3805014/
I feel like WRG looking for a new bike is almost like a biannual sign of spring. [emoji16]
I'm always looking for a new bike. I just rarely pull the trigger as much anymore cause i'm no longer a single dirtbag lol. I guess still sort of a dirtbag. Two years ago I would have just bought something for 5k already this year and be done with it lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by John_B
I just put a Black Friday kitsuma coil on my gnarvana and wow it feels better than the cavitating x2. I know you’ve had issues with your and shred harder than me but sometimes the small upgrades are money.
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Originally Posted by Whiteroom_Guardian
If you have a good shop nearby you can probably get a new 2024 X2 for free. TBD if Fox actually fixed them with the most recent redesign but why not have a backup shock on the shelf?Quote:
Originally Posted by carlh
It's not even the ride for me. The Gnarvana rides great. I have a Push on mine (which I can tell needs service). It's the little things. Cable routing blows on that bike. It's fucking loud. You can grease and clean and check bearings etc on that bike everyday. It's gonna make noises seemingly for no reason. Also, I have a hard time continuing to ride a bike from a dead company.Quote:
Originally Posted by carlh
It’s going back to fox and the new one onto pink bike classifieds sometime soon.
Not sure how much is the just functioning aspect but the coil was so much better through tech than the air that I’m plotting smashpotting my zeb now.
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Originally Posted by east or bust
If you're OK with the level of frame progressivity on your Gnarvana, then the Madonna v2 should be fine (it's about the same). You flip bikes every season, so grab that one on sale, flog it for a season, and if you like it then get a v3 next winter. Otherwise move on to something else.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whiteroom_Guardian
That's some sound logic right there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andeh
In a bit of a conundrum here - I have a 2022 Stevo that I built up awhile back, love the bike. Don’t plan on getting rid it of it for awhile.
However, I was looking for something a little more sprightly for some of the more xc ish trails, rides from the house, or maybe even a longer race one of these days. Ended up building up a 2023 Top Fuel Al frame that a shop had in stock. Despite carbon wheels, X01 groupset, carbon bars, the thing comes in about 2lbs heavier than the Stevo. Still rides much more supportive and higher in its travel in the rear, but with the extra couple lbs I feel I’d rather just put some fast rolling tires on the Stevo instead.
Anyone been on an Izzo, or have some recs for another frameset that won’t break the bank, to take place of the Top Fuel? Thinking like sub ~2,500ish. The Fezzari Signal Peak looked intriguing and at a good price point. I’m a bougie bitch though and can’t move past the name. Maybe just slap a Huffy decal over it?
$1400 for Madonna v2.2 with Ohlins is a no brainer right?
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I have about 3K on my Izzo and while it's been great in terms of purchasing experience and overall build quality, it doesn't give me a boner like my OG Following did. The Izzo just feels too tightly sprung regardless of how I tweak it. I enjoy a decent climb followed by the reward of a decent descent. On the way down I feel like I'm fighting the Izzo more than I was fighting the Following. FWIW, it's a Core 4.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoSlowGoFar
How about on the up? Build weights similar?Quote:
Originally Posted by Touring_Sedan
Mostly fine with less downhill capability since the Evo gets the call if the terrain warrants.
The Izzo is pretty similar if not just slightly better on the ups. They're both at around 29-30ish lbs. XL frames, non weight weenie parts, (saddle, tires, etc,)Quote:
Originally Posted by GoSlowGoFar
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Originally Posted by Whiteroom_Guardian
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Done and done with a Chris King headset too. Stoked to build this up. Gonna put some silver TRP Evo brakes on it. Can pretty much port over the rest of my previous build. Tempted to try a wireless dropper just to keep the cockpit clean.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandbox
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If anyone's looking for a killer trail bike, I've got a couple of brand new Smugglers (L and XL, GX AXS builds) that I won't need for this coming trip season... shoot me a PM for maggot-approved pricing.
Dang, I literally just bought a Spur.Quote:
Originally Posted by smmokan
Any opinions here on the Canyon Spectral? Looking for an all rounder with good downhill performance and good enough uphill performance to ride here in the Front Range and the high country, along with some lift accessed riding (mainly intermediate level and some black diamonds). Thanks!
No experience with the Spectral, but maybe a Smuggler set up 150/140? ;)
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I’d also add the YT Jeffsy. Anyone with experience with that?