Alouette3 Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 I'll just leave this hear for anyone with access to a 3D printer, looking for a chain guide.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4273673 Standard it work for up to 30T. With a dremel I made it work with a 32T.Will see if I can get the drawings adjusted to work with 32T.
Bomberman Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 This is probably the one place where we do not have to try to explain this, lolDamit, The itch has been scratched
Johnny Lawless Posted June 13, 2020 Author Posted June 13, 2020 Damit, The itch has been scratched Haha, I was also considering it. Did you buy it? Probably saved me some money if you did, lol
Bomberman Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 Haha, I was also considering it. Did you buy it? Probably saved me some money if you did, lolBehold its splendor. Super stoked about it, now is just getting all the parts together.
Bomberman Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 Just for context, what travel did the Trance come with from Giant...130mm? If that's the case then 160mm would seriously have screwed up its intended geometry figures. Even 150 might be pushing it a bit or not?So the fork setup has be a bit puzzled, I've always been someone for the 150mm to 160mm range which I dont think would be a problem on this bike. Whats would be the suggested travel on these bikes?
Johnny Lawless Posted June 13, 2020 Author Posted June 13, 2020 Behold its splendor. Super stoked about it, now is just getting all the parts together.Congrats man, I’m jealous but just happy to have another member in the family. You will love it
Johnny Lawless Posted June 13, 2020 Author Posted June 13, 2020 So the fork setup has be a bit puzzled, I've always been someone for the 150mm to 160mm range which I dont think would be a problem on this bike. Whats would be the suggested travel on these bikes?Some mixed opinions in this forum but I think everyone agrees that the 140-150 mark is the best fit. I just went from 140 up to a 150 and I love it but the 140 always felt great as well. So rather focus on the best fork deal in that range and go for it.
Hairy Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 Some mixed opinions in this forum but I think everyone agrees that the 140-150 mark is the best fit. I just went from 140 up to a 150 and I love it but the 140 always felt great as well. So rather focus on the best fork deal in that range and go for it.See what the axel to crown is on the original spec, and if this on the mark with the 150mm you find, then Bobs your auntie! but at 140mm this bike will still rock....my last two bikes were also rocking 160mm forks, by my Jeffsey with 140mm feels just awesome as a package. congrats and enjoy whichever option you go with
Jewbacca Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 So the fork setup has be a bit puzzled, I've always been someone for the 150mm to 160mm range which I dont think would be a problem on this bike. Whats would be the suggested travel on these bikes?hahahahaha we discussed this the other day in the postes above! If you're a 150/160 kind of rider go for it. I enjoyed the bike at 140/140 more, but in depth ramblings are a few posts up Nice acquisition.... I can say with certainty that if you are disappointed with the bike, you're doing it wrong!
captain morgan Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 I have gone to 160 for trip to BC and Utah.... and must say jeffsy was better at 140 ... might try 150 for the steep Hogsback trails , or maybe just longer dropper
Bomberman Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 See what the axel to crown is on the original spec, and if this on the mark with the 150mm you find, then Bobs your auntie! but at 140mm this bike will still rock....my last two bikes were also rocking 160mm forks, by my Jeffsey with 140mm feels just awesome as a package. congrats and enjoy whichever option you go with Thanks Hairy, really stoked about the build. Im still a bit divided on the fork though, bought a full boost wheel set so now I need to get a boost fork. (Scouting from the classifieds) budget around R3500 -R4500 Option 1 a Rockshox sektor 150mm Option 2 a fox 34 140mm Option 3 a 27.5+ SR Suntour Aion 150mm, limits my tyre choice Also thinking of keeping with a 140mm fork as I will be doing more flat areas or long distance (Moving to Kathu) BUT... having the 150mm just looks so cool.
Johnny Lawless Posted June 14, 2020 Author Posted June 14, 2020 Thanks Hairy, really stoked about the build. Im still a bit divided on the fork though, bought a full boost wheel set so now I need to get a boost fork. (Scouting from the classifieds) budget around R3500 -R4500 Option 1 a Rockshox sektor 150mm Option 2 a fox 34 140mm Option 3 a 27.5+ SR Suntour Aion 150mm, limits my tyre choice Also thinking of keeping with a 140mm fork as I will be doing more flat areas or long distance (Moving to Kathu) BUT... having the 150mm just looks so cool.It’s going to be a bit difficult to find a fork that does that frame justice at that price. Out of your listed options the Fox 34 might be the best choice. A Rockshox Revelation would also be a good starting point if you can find one at that price. The cool thing about the Rev is that in time you can upgrade the internals and basically end up with a new spec Pike. What wheelset did you buy?
Hairy Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 Thanks Hairy, really stoked about the build. Im still a bit divided on the fork though, bought a full boost wheel set so now I need to get a boost fork. (Scouting from the classifieds) budget around R3500 -R4500 Option 1 a Rockshox sektor 150mm Option 2 a fox 34 140mm Option 3 a 27.5+ SR Suntour Aion 150mm, limits my tyre choice Also thinking of keeping with a 140mm fork as I will be doing more flat areas or long distance (Moving to Kathu) BUT... having the 150mm just looks so cool. specifically which 34 fork is that ... if the one that only comes as OEM, then buy it right away ... a little heavier, but the stanchions are a slightly thicker material (Also meant to be a cheaper alum) that makes is stiffer.
Hairy Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 IMG_20200614_115635_630.jpgThat bike even looks fast like when standing still in that pic.
Duane_Bosch Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 It's difficult for people like you who only ever ride on the cycle lane to make proper speed assessments.
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