post your 2010 rides!
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The deal is that the new generation Saint cranks use thicker chainring tabs (+2mm IIRC). This in turn places an 'off the shelf' bash an additional bit away from the ring (look at the Saint bash, and it has depressions where the tabs mount to space the bash closer to the ring). If the ring - bash gap were big enough, the chain could drop off the ring and down into the space between the ring and bash....possibly locking up the drivetrain.
THe thinner e-ring helps this a bit by moving the teeth close to the bash, but I dont think it is 'ideal' based on what the original bash - ring distance/clearance was designed to be.
Did you remove the seat cover?
My new ride. Not quite ready yet. Weight on picture is 14.18 kg
guess i'll post it here too...
Finally got it done...Boxxer Team, X.9 Drivetrain, Holzfeller OCT Cranks, Fox RC4 rear, Formula K18 brakes, Transition hub to ex729 wheels, Deity pedals, bars, grips. Twenty6 stem, Kenda nevegal tires. 40.7 pounds and even more beautiful than the pics show. I'm so stoked on the bike
Finally got it done...Boxxer Team, X.9 Drivetrain, Holzfeller OCT Cranks, Fox RC4 rear, Formula K18 brakes, Transition hub to ex729 wheels, Deity pedals, bars, grips. Twenty6 stem, Kenda nevegal tires. 40.7 pounds and even more beautiful than the pics show. I'm so stoked on the bike
lookin good!guess i'll post it here too...
Finally got it done...Boxxer Team, X.9 Drivetrain, Holzfeller OCT Cranks, Fox RC4 rear, Formula K18 brakes, Transition hub to ex729 wheels, Deity pedals, bars, grips. Twenty6 stem, Kenda nevegal tires. 40.7 pounds and even more beautiful than the pics show. I'm so stoked on the bike
nice beast.
is that suspension system a copy from ventana el cuervo??
is that suspension system a copy from ventana el cuervo??
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I haven't had any issues with the cables as of yet. I do have people asking about that all the time. But it shifts well, don't need to replace housing that often, and with a bit of care (towel/cardboard, or better yet a dakine pad) shuttling hasn't posed an issues yet either.Nate, any issues with rocks smashing cables under BB?
Any problems with Giant seatpost? Did You use "magic" solution?
Seatpost has been a fantastic. No problems what so ever
Good to hear, mate, thx
I have just built 2nd proto of DT protector. Got to add some graphics and I will show it.
I was going to steer clear of this thread as it looked like my '10 ride would be the same as my '09, '08, '07 and '06 one.......however........
Only had a very quick spin so far, not much to report other than liking the lively feel of the shock so far! Was on a Glory before, never really got on with it that well - always seemed to lust after my old DH Team (hence back to single pivot)Love the colour.
How about a quick ride report? What were you on before?
Here's hoping it can handle my 133lb girth! It's actually quite a lot brighter in real life
Amazing bikes in this Thread.
Just built it up with a 2010 frame, but I will still change some things till spring...
Just built it up with a 2010 frame, but I will still change some things till spring...
Thats a damn good looking commencal! Not a huge fan of em but I like that that one. Good build and parts selection!
fl1ppo grab an 8mm wrench and adjust the angle your hoses are coming out the calipers. You might need to rebleed depending on how luck you get but it will mean you can cut down the rear hose 80mm at least and it will look cleaner, less likely to get caught on uplift and will mean less flex in the brake.
You're right on the rear brake, there was still some room downwards, looks better now. And I'm also going to shorten the hoses as I have to rebleed anyway...
But theres no room at the front caliper, the bolt takes too much space. And the Boxxer adaptor is also too wide to get the hose to the side of it...
But theres no room at the front caliper, the bolt takes too much space. And the Boxxer adaptor is also too wide to get the hose to the side of it...
I know about the front brake problems, when I had my mini on a set of floats I took the dremel to it.
Agree'd except I love CommencalsThats a damn good looking commencal! Not a huge fan of em but I like that that one. Good build and parts selection!
This is Probably the only few builds Ive seen that built them right. Two Thumbs up!!!Everytime I see a new commencal built up I get closer to getting a new bike. That color is hot.
I wish I could afford a bike like these
I'm gonna lame this thread up a bit with my 2010 Kona Stab Deluxe. 6 rides on it and the head tube is still attached - I can hear pinkbike imploding from here.
I'll admit it's my first "real" DH bike, but everyone harps on how geometry is so important, so I figure this bike is right on as far as that goes. She likes to go down hills fast, and yes, there's some pedal kickback, but my other bike is a Banshee Rune (fair bit of chain growth,) so it doesn't bug me, and I'll take the extra square hit performance.
A few part swaps from stock, but enough words, here's the pictures.
I'll admit it's my first "real" DH bike, but everyone harps on how geometry is so important, so I figure this bike is right on as far as that goes. She likes to go down hills fast, and yes, there's some pedal kickback, but my other bike is a Banshee Rune (fair bit of chain growth,) so it doesn't bug me, and I'll take the extra square hit performance.
A few part swaps from stock, but enough words, here's the pictures.
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wow, never would have thought that was a kona, it looks real nice.
I'm curious what you don't like about them?Thats a damn good looking commencal! Not a huge fan of em but I like that that one. Good build and parts selection!
not sure but since mid Barel times (06 or 07 I think) it was upgraded to what he likes and looks much less funky than old stabs(actualy it looks pretty good).
Love the looks of this new stab. Hope it's much fun.
looks great! super clean and nice and svelte for a kona! love the floater and high pivot.
Mostly it's the uncanny ability to crack that puts people off
P.S. Before anyone flames me, remember mine is the one with the Boxxer WCs two pages ago
Not everybody likes the same thing, why did you buy a glory when you could have gotten a revolt?
because a Revolt is more money. The Glory 1 is a great deal for a complete and compared to a Kona, a much better bike. IMO
Very true and the Glory is less money