Saag Posted November 11, 2015 Share What would be the most beneficial over the standard spec? I have followed the other similar topics of late, and I have done skills training, upgraded to XT brakes, and added the dropper! running nice 2.3 rubber front and back....so what is next? I see wide lighting's recommended for wheels and RS Revelation for fork. Which one first (wish I could do both at one )? Also, if I go with fork first, Revelation or Pike?love technical riding (not that I am good at it, just good luck ) Riding places like Hakahana is awesome, but keep in mind I also do a lot of marathons like all typical SA riders. 2 bikes would have been awesome, but what can I do to make this one that I have the best? Appreciate the feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wepat Posted November 11, 2015 Share Wheels first then fork if like me you also do some stage races, Pike is overkill go with Revelation also half the price. Wheels ZTR Arch EX with Hope EVO2 hubs Wide lightings are also good Saag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted November 11, 2015 Share always wheels first !! Saag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saag Posted November 11, 2015 Share Thanx guys, glad I asked as I was about to go fork first gerhardsnorbaard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 11, 2015 Share Wide lighting. Arch is very narrow by modern standards. Thermophage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wepat Posted November 11, 2015 Share OHH I run ZTR Crest 2.3 and 2.1 at the back seems fine for me for trails and rocky stuff is that a big no no raptor-22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saag Posted November 11, 2015 Share Wide lighting. Arch is very narrow by modern standards.Thanx Miles, so you in agreement wheels first? Will the wide lighting be durable enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted November 11, 2015 Share Go for new wheels. You'll "feel" it the most. Aren't the Wide Lightning's somewhat infamous for their slow engagement? Regrding the fork, the new Rev is a damn good fork - the Pike/Yari might be better, but that doesn't make it any lesser of a solid trail fork. Saag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JXV Posted November 11, 2015 Share What existing fork and wheels do you have? If you go for a fork consider a bit more travel and thicker stanchions for stiffness so this says Pike or one of the other 34mm/35mm diameter forks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 11, 2015 Share OHH I run ZTR Crest 2.3 and 2.1 at the back seems fine for me for trails and rocky stuff is that a big no noNo, but if you're looking for new wheels you would experience far greater benefits by going wider. Within reason of course. It's the main reason that the new camber comes with 29mm wide (internal) rims. Edited November 11, 2015 by Myles Mayhew wepat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 11, 2015 Share Go for new wheels. You'll "feel" it the most. Aren't the Wide Lightning's somewhat infamous for their slow engagement? Regrding the fork, the new Rev is a damn good fork - the Pike/Yari might be better, but that doesn't make it any lesser of a solid trail fork.They used to be, yes. Fixed on new version Agreed on the fork Edited November 11, 2015 by Myles Mayhew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saag Posted November 11, 2015 Share Thanx all, wheels it looks like it will be. Want to go with wide lightnings if there are no concerns regarding these on rocks etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbride Posted November 11, 2015 Share They used to be, yes. Fixed on new version Agreed on the fork Not sure if mine is the old ones or the "new" ones, not sure when they changed, got mine in January, but mine is faster than the stock Giant PXC-2 rims hub that I had before. Guess engagement makes a big difference in rough terrain, but I've never felt hampered by mine anywhere. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbride Posted November 11, 2015 Share Thanx all, wheels it looks like it will be. Want to go with wide lightnings if there are no concerns regarding these on rocks etc... Ive dented my rear, but it has not affected anything. Was running too low pressure for Magalies rocks ... 1.5, they are thin, but as long as you don't bottom them out then they should be fine ... Saag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saag Posted November 11, 2015 Share Currently have the standard FOX Float CTD Evolutionand Roval 29, alloy disc, 26mm wide, 32h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbride Posted November 11, 2015 Share I upgraded my giant wheels to the WL's, and in the process dropped like 600g just on the rims ... and 900g going to tubeless as well. Next upgrade is my Evo fork as well ... to a 120 Reba, when I can find a good price ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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