Gear for Enduro 2.0

[Headshot]

I want to slowly upgrade my big bikes rather hefty and not very strong Roval wheels. The rims are already showing some dents and the rear hub drive side bearings have a bit of play developing. 

 

I will start at the back by buying a hub and later a rim and decent spokes. I want a 32h Boost rear hub. Obviously I'd like a DT 350 or a Hope but I am on a teeny budget so I have been looking at hubs like the Lyne and Rapide versions. They look like Hope knock offs from China and are pretty light. The Rapide one claims to have quality Enduro bearings. I am running a cheapish Funn 4 pawl hub on my HT and its been brilliant which makes me think a cheaper hub may not be a waste of money if I get the right one.

 

Any brilliant suggestions guys?

[Eddy Gordo]

Rapids is a novatec hub.

Other options are bitex or ecc.

[Adr!@n]

Any brilliant suggestions guys?

 

I'm impressed with the ECC hubs. 72 point (5°) engagement and the set came with both Shimano and XD freehub bodies. 

[Headshot]

I'm impressed with the ECC hubs. 72 point (5°) engagement and the set came with both Shimano and XD freehub bodies. 

Sound good - where did you source them? Price? 

[Rigardt@Scott]

I want to slowly upgrade my big bikes rather hefty and not very strong Roval wheels. The rims are already showing some dents and the rear hub drive side bearings have a bit of play developing.

 

I will start at the back by buying a hub and later a rim and decent spokes. I want a 32h Boost rear hub. Obviously I'd like a DT 350 or a Hope but I am on a teeny budget so I have been looking at hubs like the Lyne and Rapide versions. They look like Hope knock offs from China and are pretty light. The Rapide one claims to have quality Enduro bearings. I am running a cheapish Funn 4 pawl hub on my HT and its been brilliant which makes me think a cheaper hub may not be a waste of money if I get the right one.

 

Any brilliant suggestions guys?

Funn are Novatech dressed up as Funn... so they will be descent. I would imagine Lyne or Rapide would be good options, and if they are not - thrle after sales service is top notch, so I'm sure you'd get good backup if things go pear shaped.

[Eddy Gordo]

Sound good - where did you source them? Price?

 

Sound good - where did you source them? Price?

 

 

Isiko sports brings them in

[Eddy Gordo]

https://www.isikosports.co.za/ECC-c23798644

[Hairy]

Looks like you can order through Stoke ... then you will get good hubs with great LBS service too!

 

And Stoke stock some really decent 26'er Trail / AM tyres .... so double win win tchjina!

 

 

Sound good - where did you source them? Price? 

 

[Adr!@n]

Sound good - where did you source them? Price? 

 

Got them at my LBS, they recommended them. Paid a little bit more for the set than what a Hope front boost hub costs at retail. About the same price as Rapide hubs.

 

Honestly can't say what the long term durability is like. But so far so good and the high engagement freehub is awesome. 

[Capricorn]

woa... Tenneco buys Ohlins racing.

 

 

Ö

hlins Racing has been an integral part of the motorsport, motorcycle and automotive industry since 1976, when Kenth Öhlin founded the company and created his first legendary motocross shock. Since then, Öhlins have been setting global industry standards by offering state-of-the-art suspension technology to racing teams, OEM partners and aftermarket. With distribution in 50 countries and manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia, Öhlins has managed to combine global reach with world class industry knowledge.

With the acquisition of Öhlins, Tenneco will enhance their position as leading global designers, manufacturers and distributors of ride performance products and technologies. Öhlins will be a subsidiary of Tenneco and keep both its strong brand and team. Kenth Öhlin will continue to be part of Öhlins and provide continuity in strategic and technological development. He will retain a minority interest in the company and serve on the board of Öhlins.

Kenth Öhlin comments “Together, Öhlins and Tenneco will be a very strong constellation. After considering the strengths of both companies, I made the hardest decision of my life — to sell my life’s work. I am absolutely convinced that we are going to develop very positively in the future, and that Öhlins will benefit from the opportunities that will now arise due to Tenneco’s entrance.”

 

Sauce

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

woa... Tenneco buys Ohlins racing.

 

 

Sauce

Dis nou 'n ding!

[Duane_Bosch]

I always had it in my head that Yamaha owned (at least a piece) of Ohlins. #missinformed

Edited November 16, 2018 by Duane_Bosch

[Piston ZA]

Leatt joining the lightweight full face helmet party. Looks good.

 

https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Full-Face-Helmets,52/Leatt/DBX-4-0,24352#product-reviews/3337

 

[Eddy Gordo]

 

 

The Italian motorsport suspension company has overhauled its entire range of shocks following input from EWS and World Cup racing

[Capricorn]

p3pb16637944.jpg

 

The Italian motorsport suspension company has overhauled its entire range of shocks following input from EWS and World Cup racing

my dream shock If only that SWIFT nightmare would evaporate, i'd have one in time for me birthday :/

[Bos]

Guys I have another first world problem.. Talk to me about Pedals.

 

I still Ride good ol XT SPD's which serves me 100% 98% of the time. I have been thinking about Flats for a while with the focus on carrying more speed through corners since carrying speed is pretty much what Enduro is all about. I just find it nearly impossible to flatbox it around a loose flat corner without hovering my inside foot in-case I lose traction. On smooth hardpack getting my foot clipped back in is no problem, but In a rocky technical situation, getting the foot clipped in again often costs me the second or two I made up by clipping out in the first place. 

I use to Dirt jump with Flats for like 10 years and I have no problem with using them, however, I am not interested in going full flat pedal. So please lets not argue these points If it offends you, keep it to yourself..  If Flat pedals work for you. Its fine. 

 

I want to explore an option which I have not, mainly because it involves investing namely, a platform type DH/Enduro style SPD pedal with sneaker type flat soles around the SPD. Do these style of setups offer a good enough connection when not clipped back in that one can hit the next section confidently, without being clipped in?