xt2005bonbon Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Huh. did not know that SR suntour is now doing stuff like that. Did they step up their game then? Quality item? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Huh. did not know that SR suntour is now doing stuff like that. Did they step up their game then? Quality item? Yep, they're stepping up big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Interesting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Thoughts on 29er v 27.5? I have only ridden a 27.5 briefly, loved the way it felt. But I am seeing a lot of companies advertise that their 29er rides like a 27.5 (is still playful). my 26er, is starting to feel small when I try and keep up with the bigger wheeled bikes. Also debating getting an steel hardtail. Supposedly they have some flex? Just curious what the experience with them is. My local riding isn't that difficult and I have a VF-Free for the actual hardstuff. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Thoughts on 29er v 27.5? I have only ridden a 27.5 briefly, loved the way it felt. But I am seeing a lot of companies advertise that their 29er rides like a 27.5 (is still playful). my 26er, is starting to feel small when I try and keep up with the bigger wheeled bikes. Also debating getting an steel hardtail. Supposedly they have some flex? Just curious what the experience with them is. My local riding isn't that difficult and I have a VF-Free for the actual hardstuff. I've got a chromoly Kona and love it although I'm starting to realize the 26" size requires much more effort on the trails here. If they were more technical, I'd be more inclined to keep it but my friends on 29s all ride away like I'm sitting on a log. My biggest issue with 29s are the stand over height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBwrench Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 They are going on my sight. The new Durolux r2c2 is adjustable from 160mm to 180. Im in the 160 setting. Yep, that's a big bike! Pretty too. I've heard good stuff about the new Suntour forks, but serviceability kinda scares me sometimes. Half the time when I call Suntour for parts on their more expensive stuff, they don't exist. I believe they're focusing on changing that though. Thoughts on 29er v 27.5? I have only ridden a 27.5 briefly, loved the way it felt. But I am seeing a lot of companies advertise that their 29er rides like a 27.5 (is still playful). my 26er, is starting to feel small when I try and keep up with the bigger wheeled bikes. Also debating getting an steel hardtail. Supposedly they have some flex? Just curious what the experience with them is. My local riding isn't that difficult and I have a VF-Free for the actual hardstuff. As NSmtb once said: "Pick a wheel size, and be a dick about it!". It really depends on riding style, conditions, and even rider fit on the frame. And really, the paramount here is geometry. My 29er feels like a sclapel compared to my friends 26er. Why? I have a steeper and shorter head tube, longer top tube, shorter stays, and a lower BB. That being said, a 29er, unless you're very short, is a no brainer for pretty much any XC. 26" is a no brainer when large travel is needed, or when things are very technical and sharp. The 27.5" wheel really does split the difference, and leans toward either 26" or 29" characteristics depending on the frame geometry. For example, my Instigator feels like an all mountain 26er with 27.5" wheels on it. Why? Well.. long fork, slack angles, long wheelbase, and wide tires. Steel is real. Lots of flexyness and usually a timeless frame. Downsides are the BB flex can be a little bit obscene if you get a cheap frame, and they're never really light. I've got a chromoly Kona and love it although I'm starting to realize the 26" size requires much more effort on the trails here. If they were more technical, I'd be more inclined to keep it but my friends on 29s all ride away like I'm sitting on a log. My biggest issue with 29s are the stand over height. You're basically confirming what I said above about wheel size benefit being dependent on terrain. It really is true. Standover is always an issue with shorter people and 29ers. Full squish 29ers are even worse. What's your inseam? I have a 30" inseam and have room to spare on my Stumpy hardtail. Also, some pics from my 9 mile slush/mud grind I did the other morning... It almost wasn't worth it. I rode my only steel framed bike, a 2014 Surly Instigator 2.0. I'm dying to swap out the fork on there, when I can get good traction those stanctions are far too flexible. I'll probably put a 150mm Pike RCT3 on there at some point. MTBwrench's Stage 3 5EAT #racewagon 266awhp/255awtq @17.5psi, Tuned By Graham of Boosted Performance Everyone knows what I taste like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdennett99 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Yep, that's a big bike! Pretty too. I've heard good stuff about the new Suntour forks, but serviceability kinda scares me sometimes. Half the time when I call Suntour for parts on their more expensive stuff, they don't exist. I believe they're focusing on changing that though. Thanks. Current build is 2014 sight frame Durolux r2c2 fork set to 160mm Cane creek dbair cs 9point8 fall line 150mm with wolftooth ReMote Zee brakes with 203/180 rotors E.thirteen trsr carbon crankset Absolute black 30t oval Xt 11-46 cassette Xtr m9000 shifter and derailleur Nobl tr38 carbon hoops I9 torch hubs Maxxis dhf 2.5wt tubeless Chromag trailmaster dt Chromag ranger v2 40mm stem Renthal fatbar carbon 780 As for their parts, I dont know how it is for a shop with warranty claims. Almost everything is available to purchase on their us site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volta55 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Nice downhill sled thanks bud.. Turner DHR.. I love it. I dont see a reason to switch to 650b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Mmmmm. I had a DHR way back in the day. Bike was a beast. Good ol blast from the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volta55 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Mmmmm. I had a DHR way back in the day. Bike was a beast. Good ol blast from the past. wow! thats first generation! so sick... bummer that they dont make the DHRs anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Well now that I re-discovered my old pinkbike account I am getting nostalgic. Used to huck that DHR off every little cliff I could find. I still have a Demo 8 and Yeti SB75 collecting dust in the garage. I need to get out and ride a bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volta55 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 haha im currently logged into pinkbike def start riding again man! pacific NW is the tits on my old Commencal in the local woods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTurbo Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Similar granite steeps in my neck of the woods on the old Specialized http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i53/michaelhneal/Bikin/DSC01267_zps1anxdqpm.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Guys. Stop posting pics. Makes me want to go ride RIGHT NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Went and did a 9 mile loop at Camp Tamarancho this morning. Muddy in some parts but the flow trail was dry. Found a few things on my bike that need attention and probably won't get till I move back home to WA in a week and a half. Forgot to take any pictures while riding but my friend got one on the way home with our bikes on my car. 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 She is sagging a bit. And what was the gas mileage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 She is sagging a bit. And what was the gas mileage? Yeah it always appears to sag because I set my height to have the ssideskirt even with the ground but it's definitely a bit more with gear in the back. Idk what gas mileage was but it couldn't have been awful because my info screen shows 19.2 and I know when I left it was at 17.2. 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Yeah. Whenever I put these kind of bikes on my roof and drive at 70-80 mph, mpg will drop from 24-25 to 19 I'd say. That's why I am eyeing for a hitch type bike rack. But these are not cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volta55 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Went and did a 9 mile loop at Camp Tamarancho this morning. Muddy in some parts but the flow trail was dry. Found a few things on my bike that need attention and probably won't get till I move back home to WA in a week and a half. Forgot to take any pictures while riding but my friend got one on the way home with our bikes on my car. broken link? went to mountain creek bike park NJ today, (first time i used my LGT wagon with 2 tray racks... no complaints so sick!) hell of a dusty day but a good season opener for park riding/ downhill racing. no pics... to busy riding! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocklgt Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 ahh nice thread - been mia for about 5 years but just bought me another 05 lgt after i sold my 1st one to get into a 13' Evo X. Havent been to mountain creek in abt 3 years, bike has been sitting dormant since i broke my ankle and foot there. Have an 09 Santa Cruz Bullit with more $$ into it than my LGT. Just collecting dust now. Id like to get back out there, any plans for this season? Hoping to show the creek some love this year! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VZpdtAR-ucKTztecwRVsZiqzlGDjg_8MHA/view?usp=sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volta55 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 ahh nice thread - been mia for about 5 years but just bought me another 05 lgt after i sold my 1st one to get into a 13' Evo X. Havent been to mountain creek in abt 3 years, bike has been sitting dormant since i broke my ankle and foot there. Have an 09 Santa Cruz Bullit with more $$ into it than my LGT. Just collecting dust now. Id like to get back out there, any plans for this season? Hoping to show the creek some love this year! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VZpdtAR-ucKTztecwRVsZiqzlGDjg_8MHA/view?usp=sharing nice! went to Creek opening weekend and it was great... might be going this weekend as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volta55 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Hows the season going guys?? still trying to hit all the parks on the weekend before they start shutting down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I did ride last weekend and noticed that I needed a new headset, new rear wheel, new rear tire Ride was fun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 My wheels desperately need trued so I haven't ridden much. I've had too much honey-do-list, golf league, and weddings to attend in the last 2 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBwrench Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Wow.. must be wheel season huh? My rear wheel just got back from an extended stay at the Chris King ER. My hub (a 3 year old ISO) kept slipping for seemingly no reason. It was very unpredictable and no amount of rebuilding and servicing would fix the issue... I finally gave up when it slipped at a very bad time.... sprinting in gravel. Cracked a helmet, lots of road rash, tore my palm right open. Good on them though. They ultimately decided it was a manufacturing defect in the drive rings and replaced everything except for the hub shell, axle, and non-drive bearing. I have never seen a manufacturer go to such great(re: expensive) lengths in a warranty situation like that. I was already a lifetime customer of their, but that solidified it! On another note: Specialized just came out with a new alloy XC bike. It's called the chisel. It's geared towards the NACA crowd... aka me. Frameset is very affordable, and the complete builds are as well. I may give it a shot. I really would rather leave my current bike in tact, and buy the Expert model(I love the frame color as well) but $1850 is still $1850. I'm hoping to get to demo one soon. I'd love to see if this bike can prove to me that thru-axles can actually make an XC bike stiffer as I still have yet to ride a frame that proves such. The slack head angle and steep seat tube make me sad face though, usually that makes the front end feel pretty "numb". MTBwrench's Stage 3 5EAT #racewagon 266awhp/255awtq @17.5psi, Tuned By Graham of Boosted Performance Everyone knows what I taste like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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