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Finished SS build, thought I'd share...

vicious

Monkey
Aug 7, 2005
170
0
5280'
40# even as she sits currently, but I didn't really hold back on anything as far as weight goes. This will be my resort/shuttle bike, so I expected it to come in a few pounds heavier than most of the more pedal-friendly builds I've seen.

Going to a Ti spring and a few other minor tweaks should bring her down to about 39. Just riding around the house she feels much lighter.

First real test tomorrow...will report back.
 

vicious

Monkey
Aug 7, 2005
170
0
5280'
nice ride ss are sweet bikes i love mine, but dont ride it as much as i should, looks like you gt a ton of spacers on the head set how tallare you
I'm 6'3", but I just left space there so I can decide where the right position is after a few rides and then I'll cut the rest of the steerer down flush.
 

vicious

Monkey
Aug 7, 2005
170
0
5280'
Day 1 first impressions:

- didn't take long for me to feel pretty dialed on this thing
- jumps great
- super nimble
- smooooth (I'm coming off a Demo 7 with the spacer removed and I don't feel like I've given anything up in terms of travel)
- awesome in steep techy stuff
- super stoked
 

Uncle Cliffy

Turbo Monkey
Jan 28, 2008
4,490
42
Southern Oregon
Day 1 first impressions:

- didn't take long for me to feel pretty dialed on this thing
- jumps great
- super nimble
- smooooth (I'm coming off a Demo 7 with the spacer removed and I don't feel like I've given anything up in terms of travel)
- awesome in steep techy stuff
- super stoked
This mirrors my feelings on mine after a 10 minute ride after work... I bet you want those bars down a bit? I feel like dropping my bars about 5mm... Just a touch. (I'm 6-2.)
 

vicious

Monkey
Aug 7, 2005
170
0
5280'
This mirrors my feelings on mine after a 10 minute ride after work... I bet you want those bars down a bit? I feel like dropping my bars about 5mm... Just a touch. (I'm 6-2.)
Well, before the ride today, I put most of the spacers above the stem (there were several below it in the pics I posted) and the bars felt to be in a good spot. I may consider getting a 1" rise bar instead of the 2", but it actually felt pretty spot on. Only more seat time will tell.

Bottom line...can't wait to get back out on it!:beerjam: