mada3400 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Final question on that sick ride of yours. Have you noticed any flex where the seatstays connect to the rocker? It's the only thing that has bothered me, as that doesn't seem to be the burliest of interfaces. I'm coming off a bike with a QR rear end and light race wheels so I cant really give a proper answer. this bike is stiff, you lean into it and it pushes back, its got lots of travel, but it isint soft and wallowy at all and that goes for rear end stiffness as well. I'm actually looking to lose the 35mm bars in favor of something a little more forgiving, but thats unrelated to the seatstays (which are just fine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 22, 2016 Share I'm coming off a bike with a QR rear end and light race wheels so I cant really give a proper answer. this bike is stiff, you lean into it and it pushes back, its got lots of travel, but it isint soft and wallowy at all and that goes for rear end stiffness as well. I'm actually looking to lose the 35mm bars in favor of something a little more forgiving, but thats unrelated to the seatstays (which are just fine)And a slightly shorter stem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted November 22, 2016 Share I'm coming off a bike with a QR rear end and light race wheels so I cant really give a proper answer. this bike is stiff, you lean into it and it pushes back, its got lots of travel, but it isint soft and wallowy at all and that goes for rear end stiffness as well. I'm actually looking to lose the 35mm bars in favor of something a little more forgiving, but thats unrelated to the seatstays (which are just fine)That bike looks great Adam, would be on my list too, but I am still very happy with my enduro. How did you get it here - did you just pay for shipping or get it brought out by family/friend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 22, 2016 Share That bike looks great Adam, would be on my list too, but I am still very happy with my enduro. How did you get it here - did you just pay for shipping or get it brought out by family/friend? You can't get it shipped here through the store (they sell via bike-discount.de) so if it were me, and I wasn't going over there or having someone come over, I'd get it shipped via Aramex Global Shopper. But that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcvwburger Posted December 2, 2016 Share My cheese van... yellow makes me look faster ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich990 Posted December 2, 2016 Share If you name your bike "the gouda" that would be perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcvwburger Posted December 2, 2016 Share If you name your bike "the gouda" that would be perfect!"Printing logo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted December 2, 2016 Share My cheese van... yellow makes me look faster ???? IMG_0027.JPGUm, not for me thanks.And I ride the same bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted December 2, 2016 Share My cheese van... yellow makes me look faster IMG_0027.JPGlove the hand guards. Those AVS units? where'd you source em? i actually forgot about ordering mine, so thanks for the inadvertent reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcvwburger Posted December 2, 2016 Share love the hand guards. Those AVS units? where'd you source em? i actually forgot about ordering mine, so thanks for the inadvertent reminder. Got them from "lordgunbicycles" Even sent me a afrikaans note: "lekker suid afrika" when i received the packageSame day postage , great service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcvwburger Posted December 2, 2016 Share Um, not for me thanks.And I ride the same bike Different strokes for different folks I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted December 2, 2016 Share Got them from "lordgunbicycles"Even sent me a afrikaans note: "lekker suid afrika" when i received the packageSame day postage , great serviceshot guv'nor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 2, 2016 Share shot guv'nor How much? Nvm. See it's about a grand.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted December 9, 2016 Share Busy with my enduro build, slightly older Giant Reign (06 model):RS rear shock, not sure which model.Fox 36 forkTruvativ Holzfeller 40mm stem Rapide wide bars,SRAM GX shifterSRAM GX rear derailer SLX crank with Absolute black 34T NW chainring.Cassette, SRAM with Hope 40T expander.Formula R1 brakes or older 06 Shimano SLXGiant dropper postSpecialized Henge saddleWheels: Mavic EX721 rims with Hope Pro 2 hubs. front 20mm, rear QR. Any advice on which brakes? Would like to upgrade the rear shock some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 9, 2016 Share SRAM Guide or Level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted December 9, 2016 Share Busy with my enduro build, slightly older Giant Reign (06 model):RS rear shock, not sure which model.Fox 36 forkTruvativ Holzfeller 40mm stem Rapide wide bars,SRAM GX shifterSRAM GX rear derailer SLX crank with Absolute black 34T NW chainring.Cassette, SRAM with Hope 40T expander.Formula R1 brakes or older 06 Shimano SLXGiant dropper postSpecialized Henge saddleWheels: Mavic EX721 rims with Hope Pro 2 hubs. front 20mm, rear QR. Any advice on which brakes? Would like to upgrade the rear shock some time. Lots to choose from when it comes to stoppers: Shimano Zee and Saints (although everything from Deore to XTR will work too); SRAM Guide; Avid Code (for when things get really hairy); Magura MT5/MT7. Then you could also look at Hope, Formula, TRP (if they're available). Personally, I'd use Guide levers matched to Code calipers. My advice for your build:Get a black outer for your dropper cable; Have a set of the new generation FOX decals made up for your fork; Slap a FOX Float X on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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