I guess people are building these down to 29 pounds or so. I would imagine with some compromises on tires/rims...
Slayer suspension analysis
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Except MSRP on the whole kit is $1500 USD and hopefully you don't need a new rear wheel to make it work.
Cassette is only 360g, that's still lighter than an XT 11spd and the XD body is a little lighter than the standard shimano setup. But it looks bigly, so that probably does it.
On the other hand, paying that much $$$ because you need to spin out on your enduro bike on the 12 mile road ride to the trailhead or because you don't have the leverage with your 62° head tube to make it up the climbs is closer to the mark IMO...
This.
If I had long road rides to get to trailheads where I was spinning out a lot, then maybe I'd think about it (with a big ass chainring, because I sure as fuck don't need a 32-50 to climb). In my particular case I don't have to contend with that, so I'm way happier with my 11-40 Shimano 11 speed, and its tighter ratios between gears. My big beef with Sram's drivetrain setups isn't that they offer such huge ranges, but that they ONLY offer such huge ranges. Choices are good.
I like bikes with lots of geometry.
Especially on tap. It's better than lots of geometry in a can.
but how much is enough geometry?
All I can say is back in the day when we had no choice but to ride bikes with less geometry.........good riddance.
Shit tons of geometry for me these days. I've seen the light.
Shit tons of geometry for me these days. I've seen the light.
ZeroG (TM) will be the next big trend.
Spy pic of my new bike!
What is that?
From what I gather, it's the new Altitude. With a C/O.
Have they moved the main pivot up enough for it to have any anti-squat yet?
judging by the RM logo on the riders jersey that,s a new Rocky Altitude , when I looked at the Slayer they mentioned some new changes to the pivots , and linkage and geo
Yeah, it's a complete redesign.
still want a slayer
How the fuck did you get girls interested in bikes? Or is that disgust?Spy pic of my new bike!
Another spy pic:
Looks flexy?
Looks like a bike!
Interesting that it's another C/O...
Those rear pivots are basically invisible...
Looks flexy?
Looks like a bike!
Interesting that it's another C/O...
Those rear pivots are basically invisible...
I bet they got rid of the bushings...
Yup. It's all cartridge bearings.
where's the Horst link? Flex stays?
nice looking bike , and it holds a water bottle .
Another spy pic:
Looks flexy?
Looks like a bike!
Interesting that it's another C/O...
Those rear pivots are basically invisible...
Patent infringement on GG NUTS system? What say you @mtg ?
Ha ha.
New pics!
Not sure about purple/teal. Maybe it will come in two colorways.
Looks like a ride 9 chip.
Much stiffer looking rocker arm.
Not sure about purple/teal. Maybe it will come in two colorways.
Looks like a ride 9 chip.
Much stiffer looking rocker arm.
So, new Altitude comes with a Fox 36.
I am possibly looking at replacing that with an '18 PIKE, in order to have a Dual Air Position (we have lots of steep, sustained climbing here).
Anyone wanna tear that notion to shreds?
I figure I could sell the Fox for more than the Pike will cost from QBP...
I am possibly looking at replacing that with an '18 PIKE, in order to have a Dual Air Position (we have lots of steep, sustained climbing here).
Anyone wanna tear that notion to shreds?
I figure I could sell the Fox for more than the Pike will cost from QBP...
not this guy. good idea.
why would you not try it for a few rides to see? i've never felt the need for it with my 36/170.