Bikes for Enduro... The restart

[Kuys]

2011

trek fuel ex5

 

I rode my Trek EX9 with a 150mm Revelation for 2 years, no problem

 

But I did feel that it raised the BB enough to have a negative effect on the handling, if I had to to it again, I'd stick to 130mm max, and maybe consider adjustable headset if you want to slacken the head angle

 

Also depends on how much you weigh and what type of riding you do, if you weigh 110kg and do big drops, then youre probably looking for trouble, but just normal trail riding, and you should not break anything...

[TAAHIRWP]

I rode my Trek EX9 with a 150mm Revelation for 2 years, no problem

 

But I did feel that it raised the BB enough to have a negative effect on the handling, if I had to to it again, I'd stick to 130mm max, and maybe consider adjustable headset if you want to slacken the head angle

 

Also depends on how much you weigh and what type of riding you do, if you weigh 110kg and do big drops, then youre probably looking for trouble, but just normal trail riding, and you should not break anything...

 

Kuys,

 

when a fuel EXs' BB is raised, does it negatively affect handling in both ascent and descent situations?

 

i weigh 57kg, and eating my vegetables to help me grow a lil bit beeggGER.

 

i don't know which type of riding i do anymore - but i think the best way to describe my riding is up and down the mountain, riding trails as aggressively as i can. (probably not half as aggressive as most in this thread)

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Kuys,

 

when a fuel EXs' BB is raised, does it negatively affect handling in both ascent and descent situations?

 

i weigh 57kg, and eating my vegetables to help me grow a lil bit beeggGER.

 

i don't know which type of riding i do anymore - but i think the best way to describe my riding is up and down the mountain, riding trails as aggressively as i can. (probably not half as aggressive as most in this thread)

 

That would be All Mountain riding. As in, riding ALL of the mountain, but more of a focus on the downhills. We ride up because it takes us to the top of the trail, not because we like it...

[Hairy]

That would be All Mountain riding. As in, riding ALL of the mountain, but more of a focus on the downhills. We ride up because it takes us to the top of the trail, not because we like it...

That would be All Mountain riding. As in, riding ALL of the mountain, but more of a focus on the downhills. We ride up because it takes us to the top of the trail, not because we like it...

 

I don't mind riding up the hill either .... like the way it feels like your legs are bleeding and the taste of blood in your mouth frothing up from your lungs!

[Grebel]

That's the only reason we go up (Notice I didn't say ride....) If there is a shuttle, even better. Lifes is all about going down

[LazyTrailRider]

We ride up because it takes us to the top of the trail, not because we like it...

 

Actually, I quite like that part as well...

 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Actually, I quite like that part as well...

 

 

ROFL. I don't like it at the moment. But I do like beating my own times up... means I get fitter, which means I have more fun on the way down...

[Eddy Gordo]

Yeah, for me its all about the fun factor, taking me to another place etc. The exercise is a side effect!!!

[patches]

So wth the months counting down to my decision on a new AM/Enduro frame, I have plenty of options that are tempting the heck outta me and have mt wallet squirming...

 

This being hte latest one to the list

 

<iframe src='http://www.vitalmtb.com/v/15374?width=600&height=338' width='600' height='338' frameborder='0'></iframe><p><a href='http://www.vitalmtb....nt,16'>Adam Hauck :: Roam Shredding at Highland</a> - More <a href='http://www.vitalmtb....m'>Mountain Bike</a> <a href='http://www.vitalmtb....>Videos</a></p>

 

http://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/109/photos/26312/s780_IMG_1853.jpg?1316163998

Edited November 19, 2013 by patches

[SomeBloke]

So wth the months counting down to my decision on a new AM/Enduro frame, I have plenty of options that are tempting the heck outta me and have mt wallet squirming...

 

This being hte latest one to the list

 

 

Get them all. Bikes are a really good investment.

Edited November 19, 2013 by SomeBloke

[patches]

Get them all.

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/09/09/article-2415853-002CD0A400000258-494_634x490.jpg

[patches]

Damn Adam Hauck for shredding so damn well and really making me believe that if I had that bike, I could do a fraction of the same!

 

Edited November 19, 2013 by patches

[hayleyearth]

So wth the months counting down to my decision on a new AM/Enduro frame, I have plenty of options that are tempting the heck outta me and have mt wallet squirming...

 

 

There is only 2 options!!!!!!

You know what they are!

[Hairy]

So wth the months counting down to my decision on a new AM/Enduro frame, I have plenty of options that are tempting the heck outta me and have mt wallet squirming...

 

This being hte latest one to the list

 

<iframe src='http://www.vitalmtb.com/v/15374?width=600&height=338' width='600' height='338' frameborder='0'></iframe><p><a href='http://www.vitalmtb....nt,16'>Adam Hauck :: Roam Shredding at Highland</a> - More <a href='http://www.vitalmtb....m'>Mountain Bike</a> <a href='http://www.vitalmtb....>Videos</a></p>

 

http://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/109/photos/26312/s780_IMG_1853.jpg?1316163998

Just learnt a little tech tip on the 2:02sec mark when hitting a jump.

[Kuys]

Kuys,

 

when a fuel EXs' BB is raised, does it negatively affect handling in both ascent and descent situations?

 

i weigh 57kg, and eating my vegetables to help me grow a lil bit beeggGER.

 

i don't know which type of riding i do anymore - but i think the best way to describe my riding is up and down the mountain, riding trails as aggressively as i can. (probably not half as aggressive as most in this thread)

 

High BB = poor cornering at high speeds, makes you feel like you ride "on" the bike, not "in" it

High BB = better pedalling through rocks & stuff

 

Rather ask yourself, why so much travel? Why is 120mm upfront not good enough? Quality suspension and good geometry is more important than lost of travel

 

Do you have a dropper seatpost? I would much rather recommend a dropper seatpost than putting a longer travel fork on, since it will allow better weight and body shifts on the DH's, will make the bike feel much more capable

[ThePubSA]

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