Some 6" AM bike Set up Questions
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some questions re 6 inch AM/ Enduro bike set up for all round AM riding. that means ups and downs folks. I want to see waht others have learnt from experience with these 6 inch bikes.Hopefully this info can be used for others to help with set ups
* what style of riding do you prefer with your 6inch bike? AM, XC, Light FR, mini DH etc?
* Ideal Stem Length? so whats your thoughts on the ideal stem length for AM Riding
been using a 50mm stem and find its awesome for the descents, but seems to make me wanna pop wheelies on the steep climbs, Im thinking of rocking a 70mm again, but I dont want it to massively impact the DH abilities of the bike
* Ideal Bar rise? some people like higher rise bars , some like flatter rise bars. how do you like your set up with 6 inch forks up front?
* ideal target weight? when does a AM bike become too much of a slug to climb and when does a bike of this type become so light it gets ping ponged around on the trail. i have heard 30.6lbs (without pedals) is the breaking point for AM bike to go up. agree?
* Tyre width size and Tyre type? wider or thinner better for allround AM riding, faster or grippier?
* Most important piece of equipment you have on your bike that makes the bike more versatile? eg Adjustable travel forks, Adjustable seatposts, worth it?
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some questions re 6 inch AM/ Enduro bike set up for all round AM riding. that means ups and downs folks. I want to see waht others have learnt from experience with these 6 inch bikes.Hopefully this info can be used for others to help with set ups
* what style of riding do you prefer with your 6inch bike? AM, XC, Light FR, mini DH etc?
* Ideal Stem Length? so whats your thoughts on the ideal stem length for AM Riding
been using a 50mm stem and find its awesome for the descents, but seems to make me wanna pop wheelies on the steep climbs, Im thinking of rocking a 70mm again, but I dont want it to massively impact the DH abilities of the bike
* Ideal Bar rise? some people like higher rise bars , some like flatter rise bars. how do you like your set up with 6 inch forks up front?
* ideal target weight? when does a AM bike become too much of a slug to climb and when does a bike of this type become so light it gets ping ponged around on the trail. i have heard 30.6lbs (without pedals) is the breaking point for AM bike to go up. agree?
* Tyre width size and Tyre type? wider or thinner better for allround AM riding, faster or grippier?
* Most important piece of equipment you have on your bike that makes the bike more versatile? eg Adjustable travel forks, Adjustable seatposts, worth it?