NicoBoshoff Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 I'm running 720mm, 12.5mm rise, 4 degrees up, 8 degrees back (Answer Protaper) on my Stumpy. I'm quite happy with the rise, but want to go a bit wider still (750mm). Are the guys at your LBS dirt-roadies by any chance? Nah, they're no-nonsense AM riders. They didn't even blink an eye when I showed them my flat pedals Went riding with the one guy and I could tell he knows how to handle his bike down a dodgy trail. I trust them quite a lot since they have dissuaded me from buying stuff on so many occasions due to it being unnecessary. What does rise really achieve? niterider 1
patches Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Nah, they're no-nonsense AM riders. They didn't even blink an eye when I showed them my flat pedals Went riding with the one guy and I could tell he knows how to handle his bike down a dodgy trail. I trust them quite a lot since they have dissuaded me from buying stuff on so many occasions due to it being unnecessary. What does rise really achieve? It makes you feel safer when your bike starts pointing downwards.
G00SE Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Fair point. The thing is though, that when riding the bike this weekend, I can't particularly say that the bigger tyre grips any better - should it? Logically, one should be able to run a lower pressure, but still the 2.35 wasn't wonderful. How wide are the rims you are using? If they are too narrow, then the tyre has a K@K profile, and it will roll around at lower pressures. I had this issue with my conti MK 2.4's on ztr arch rims.
G-Unit Posted August 12, 2013 Author Posted August 12, 2013 How wide are the rims you are using? If they are too narrow, then the tyre has a K@K profile, and it will roll around at lower pressures. I had this issue with my conti MK 2.4's on ztr arch rims. I've got ZTR flows - so a pretty good rim IMO.
Nofearnofun Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Thanks for all the feedback. Seems like Renthal is the bar o' choice. No takers for the Spank bars - I'm quite fond of the Stiffy Royala. Gold bling. I am also looking at these to go with my gold hubs and rims in the near future.
G-Unit Posted August 12, 2013 Author Posted August 12, 2013 I am also looking at these to go with my gold hubs and rims in the near future. What's you build so far?
Guest Omega Man Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 I am also looking at these to go with my gold hubs and rims in the near future.Nice. My DHR was black & gold at one point with Renthals, Kashima 40 and gold hubs. And then I ruined it all by getting red hubs.
Capricorn Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Renthal Fatbar Lite. Starts off slightly narrow than the standard Renthal fatbar, but it feels right. Super stiff just like its bigger brother.
G00SE Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 I've got ZTR flows - so a pretty good rim IMO. Flows should be fine...
Nofearnofun Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Nice. My DHR was black & gold at one point with Renthals, Kashima 40 and gold hubs. And then I ruined it all by getting red hubs. hahaha funny story... my gold hub is going onto a red rim for a few months
Nofearnofun Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 What's you build so far? A mixed bag of Deore,SLX and XT groupoMarzocchi 160mm Bomber forksDT 240s rear hub (to be replaced with Hope)Hope front hubDartmoor Raider rimson a Moto (to be confirmed)
Guest Omega Man Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 A mixed bag of Deore,SLX and XT groupoMarzocchi 160mm Bomber forksDT 240s rear hub (to be replaced with Hope)Hope front hubDartmoor Raider rimson a Moto (to be confirmed)Nice. Like that Moto.
YUMEYA Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) I know this is soooo the wrong thread to ask this, but on a 29'er (Stumpy) running a 75mm stem, what bar rise would you recommend? Guys at my LBS reckon that a riser bar is not necessary on a 29'er. I think the current bar specs is 720mm, 10mm rise and 10 degree sweep.http://www.leelikesbikes.com/wp-content/102910saddlebars.jpg Edited August 12, 2013 by YUMEYA NicoBoshoff and Sanderis 2
wesley_r Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Running Deity Dirty30s on my bike - 25mm rise, 760mm wide. Perfect for me. Got 'em from Dial'd (dialdbikes.co.za)
Nofearnofun Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Nice. Like that Moto. Liking the moto! Bit of a pavement special builf with the components tho haha
patches Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Liking the moto! Bit of a pavement special builf with the components tho haha :ph34r: :ph34r: ... :ph34r: :ph34r: Edited August 13, 2013 by patches DR ◣◢ 1
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