Difference between the rear shocks (Buying a new bike) HELP PLZ

[Grease_Monkey]

Rear

 

Front

 

Very nice combo for XC and general trail riding. Maxxis EXO sidewalls are strong and quite puncture resistant. I would start at around 30psi rear and 28psi front - it may be a bit hard - but you are on the heavier side, and you can adjust from there till you find a comfortable pressure. Rather start slightly too hard than too soft just to avoid dinging a rim somewhere.

[Transformer09]

Very nice combo for XC and general trail riding. Maxxis EXO sidewalls are strong and quite puncture resistant. I would start at around 30psi rear and 28psi front - it may be a bit hard - but you are on the heavier side, and you can adjust from there till you find a comfortable pressure. Rather start slightly too hard than too soft just to avoid dinging a rim somewhere.

 

Thanks for the help. 

[DieselnDust]

Ok so I assume the tyres have been sitting at about 40-50psi for a day to get the seal nice and tight.

Check for the minimum pressure rating on the casing. It’s often embossed on the casing somewhere. I’d use that as the starting point. Ride around the driveway a little with the tyre at that pressure and check if the tyre looks like it’s getting what looks like a nice set of waves that look choice for any surfing. Hop off and add 2psi and repeat till the wave in the tyre disappears.

Record that pressure somewhere and start riding. You may want to stil make some adjustment after being on the trail for a couple of rides. Maxxis tyres don’t have the most supple casings so they do need a slightly different presure on different trails.

Orherwise just ride em

[Dexter-morgan]

As promised. Here she is...

I am SO jealous right now, my old Genius needs an upgrade.

[Transformer09]

Anyway, bike is extremely comfortable and rides like a dream.

 

However, this thing causes some pain????????????[emoji23]

[DieselnDust]

Lol and so it begins...

 

Fabric saddles. Comfy and cheap

[Transformer09]

Lol and so it begins...

 

Fabric saddles. Comfy and cheap

 

Any suggestions? Link? This saddle does not suit me at the moment lol 

[Grease_Monkey]

Any suggestions? Link? This saddle does not suit me at the moment lol

Syncros saddles are known to be a bit uncomfortable, but any and all saddles are when you start riding. Just spend a few hours in the saddle before you buy anything new.

 

If you go go for something new I'd suggest Specialized - they have an assometer haha (measures your sit bones and gives you the width of saddle that will work for you). Spaz are pricey, but for me the most comfy saddles around. You will get many responses here - saddles are a very personal thing.

[DieselnDust]

Any suggestions? Link? This saddle does not suit me at the moment lol 

 

 

fabric.cc

 

I'd recommend the Scoop model and any one of them that meets your comfort requirements. Sit bone width is only one aspect of saddle fit.

I can also highly recommend PRO saddles as well as Selle SMP

[dasilvarsa]

Without breaking the bank and it's very comfortable.

 

https://www.rapide.co.za/product/rapide-tf-147-saddle/

[droo]

Anyway, bike is extremely comfortable and rides like a dream.

 

However, this thing causes some pain[emoji23]

 

WTB Volt or Silverado are also good options.

 

Syncros are generally pretty plank-like.

[V18]

Based on this I'd go for the merida. It's about a kilo lighter, nimble and doesn't come with the added maintenance of a dropper

Lol wut? ????

[V18]

Best catchup thread I've read in a while. Quite the community here with different opinions but same obsession. Re the saddle. Go for the wtb volt. I'm chunky. I ride the 155mm. Super comfy. Another saddle I've been eyeballing is the specialised power saddle. Apparently great for your special nerves.

[Starvin' Marvin]

outdated NOT obsolete 

 

same way A 2.5L engine in A hatch is NOT obsolete but IS outdated ( it works but ain't the best solution there is available right now ..... to dumb it down )

I think Audi RS3 drivers would disagree with you.

[Dexter-morgan]

Anyway, bike is extremely comfortable and rides like a dream.

 

However, this thing causes some pain[emoji23]

you and your back side will get used to it, I got the same one on my Genius and by now I prefer it.

[thebob]

Syncross saddles are nether region destroyers! Changed mine out for a Fizik