Caerus Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 It's not as bad as one would expect. It does give you loads more trail feedback, which I consider a good thing. You have to choose your line more carefully, which will make you a better rider. It's so responsive, the front end reacts in a heartbeat to rocks, roots etc. Fast rocky downhills are a lot less comfortable, but for the rest, I don't see a disadvantage at all. I find climbing and accelerating to be noticeably faster and it's easier to lift the front end by applying power to the pedals to clear obstacles. Having just moved onto a hardtail(with front suspension ), I'm finding choosing your line is very important, something I was lazy with with on my full-sus, I rode the full sus yesterday and felt so much better. Thanks for the feedback
Wyatt Earp Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 When you say bumpy, how much more bumpy does it feel. Secondly how does it effect your riding not having the suspension?More bumpy than people think.Yes it does slow you down, especially rocky and pump terrain.But then again I survived an Atta like that, if I have to race for podium spot, I am sure to lose time.
divernick Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 More bumpy than people think.Yes it does slow you down, especially rocky and pump terrain.But then again I survived an Atta like that, if I have to race for podium spot, I am sure to lose time. I agree, I would think that I'd be slower on rough terrain. BUT. faster on smooth climbs and flowing single track where nimble handling and quick accelleration are an advantage. Overall, I expect that I'll have both time gains and losses.
Wyatt Earp Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 I agree, I would think that I'd be slower on rough terrain. BUT. faster on smooth climbs and flowing single track where nimble handling and quick accelleration are an advantage. Overall, I expect that I'll have both time gains and losses.I reckon the gains are minimal to the losses.But it's oh so nice.
DIRT EATER KZN Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 Upgraded my groupset to SRAM X9 2 x 10 and man what a differance, really happy with the money spent(it was not much ). But my best upgrade must be these babies. Even for a big fat unfit dude like me thay work a treat i have the exact setup and i loved it at barberton you will be very happy
jules1976 Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 Sounds like you know who I am, am I on some Interpol hitlist that I don't know about?looks like hopefully not a stalker ..... anyways wish a good speedy recovery
Agteros Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) looks like hopefully not a stalker ..... anyways wish a good speedy recovery Better chance of him to stalk me, than the other way round. My ID number/telephone numbers / email addresses / residential address / etc are all on file somewhere where he can get access to it under his own roof. Maybe he just has to use the magic word "please". That said, I'm sure there will be no stalking, not from either side. I really hope z gets to take those new wheels of his for a spin soon! Edited March 15, 2012 by HEman
jannosmit Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 my new upgrade list on my new Cannondale flash 3 ( stock it has this silly stuff called sram , it had to be removed ). New wheels , rear hub Hope evo 2 front stock lefty hubnew tires , ritcheynew bars , race face turbine 600 flatsnew grips greennew gear cables green clarksnew xt cranks 40/26new bb30 first bb with adaptor to fit xt'sxtr pedalsxt cassettext chainhope Evolution seatpostselle itallia slr saddleAloy green valve capsGreen chain ring studs Will post some pics . she looks the shizzz. yes please show some pics!
Meezo Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 RS SID Race from fellow hubber will test at tokai Sunday
Meezo Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 crappy phone pics http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/meezo1/IMG_20120314_185202.jpg http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/meezo1/IMG_20120314_185248.jpg http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/meezo1/IMG_20120314_185227.jpg
Cruz Addict Posted March 20, 2012 Author Posted March 20, 2012 ok so i have decided the new Bars( sitting in customs at the moment) needed new grips so bought whit transparent rubber grips, and some KCNC bar plugs, anodized red of coarse. the next upgrade are a set of Dirty Dog discs, very very cool, expensive but cool. :devil:
Cruz Addict Posted March 26, 2012 Author Posted March 26, 2012 these just arrived from Chain reaction.am like a kid in a candy store, cant wait to fit them.
Overlord Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 My latest upgrade.Rotor 3D Crank 40-27 BogusOne and orbeaorca 2
patches Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 these just arrived from Chain reaction.am like a kid in a candy store, cant wait to fit them. Chromag... saweeet!! The choice of one of my favourite riders (Mr Semenuk). You're going to have to barspin those puppies to do them justice
Zac.A Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 ok so i have decided the new Bars( sitting in customs at the moment) needed new grips so bought whit transparent rubber grips, and some KCNC bar plugs, anodized red of coarse. the next upgrade are a set of Dirty Dog discs, very very cool, expensive but cool. :devil: That rotor is insaaaaaane!
TuinSlang Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 My latest upgrade.Rotor 3D Crank 40-27 What's the price of this if I may ask?
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