The "quirky" comment was indeed a reference to the Caffiene 29"er as a whole, not the Lefty, which I found to be a totally great fork. It does have a bit of a break in period where it isn't as smooth at it is once it dos break in.
It is definitely a stiff platform, very good for technical...
I work at a Cannondale dealer. We were required to service all those Lefty's when they were in our shop, so hopefully that one was done already. If not it, is an easy chore, as has been pointed out already.
I got to ride one of those for awhile. Great bike, albeit a bit quirky. I bet you have...
First off, great thread! Thanks for the well documented story.
I was at Interbike too and rode one of those rigs, and they are a very nice riding frame.
To answer the belt question, belts don't stretch much these days. The technology in belts for the automotive industry and motorcycle...
Very nice! Obviously you will be busy and having some fun building those two beauties up.
I'm sure your alarm at finding those sitting outside was a heart rate raiser!
Hope to see you post these up all dirty some time soon.
Hey, I think you'll fit fine. I'm 6'1" with a 34" inseam and I feel it fits fine. I normally run a 100mm stem on it with a suspension corrected rigid fork. Tons of standover, plenty of room to stretch out, and it handles fantastically.
It's one of my favorite bikes right now. Highly recommended.
Well, given that your technique is good, and your tire choice isn't rediculous, 29"ers will generally have the upper hand here. Longer, differently shaped contact patch allows for better traction. The angle of attack of the wheel allows for less chance to slip out on steeps too.
Most 29"er...
Steve, here's my thoughts on the center of gravity debates:
The "importance" of it is certainly not fixed yet, that I've seen, but there is something to it.
Here's the deal, if you consider the wheels contact patch the pivot point, and any deviance from perpendicular to the ground while...
Here is my two cents on those two designs, Demeter.
#1: Lower center of gravity, triangulated rocker link that should resist lateral movement better. Lets you design with most any seat tube length and allows for better standover height.
#2: Higher center of gravity, barely any...
Well, just to add to your dilemma, there will be several more choices in long travel 29"ers coming quite soon- one of them from Niner actually.
So, that said, if you are doing high speed technical cornering, then I can certainly understand your aversion to the big wheels gyroscopic effects...
I'd suggest a wheel swap. the Cobia shares the same frame as Fishers higher spec Paragon, so the frame you already have is a pretty decent one.
Take that rear wheel out and hang it on a scale. I bet it weighs somewhere north of seven pounds, maybe eight. You can get a really nice set of...
I'm going to set mine up tubeless soon as well. Strapping tape, then 3M mounting tape, then two runs of electrical tape with a homebrew goop solution I learned of. Uses Mold Builder from Michael's craft store. 3 heaping teaspoons to 4oz. of washer solvent. Works great.
Hope to hear of your...
Thanks! I think a black rim, at least, might be more palatable to 29"er guys, who don't seem to be into the white stuff like the AM/FR/DH guys are.
I've never seen a black one, it might be good to get an image of one at least for this thread.
So, Syncros is hand building these to order...
That's reasonable for the intended use here. Thanks for getting that info!
I agree, it's weird that you don't hear about these wheels. Some things just don't seem to click, or..........could it be the color? Maybe if Syncros did these in a black we would see more interest. Whattya think?
The XXIX+G for '09 will have hydro brakes and a 185mm front rotor.
The XXIX is a grayish-green in all the photos I have. Your monitor may vary.
The unseen XXIX Deluxe will be 853 Reynolds, will have Mavic's Cr29max wheels, X-0 componentry, and other nice bits. Judging by their relationship...
Well, I'll be the first to say that the 29 inch wheel isn't for everybody. (But it passed "fad" status at least three years ago!)
Anyway, glad you are taking a look. Maybe you might consider posting your first test ride reactions here. Their are also some pretty friendly folks here to help...
Those Redlines are really nice bikes for the money. I have test ridden a few and I like the way they handle, Quite nice actually.
Enjoy the rig and those are some nice trails you have there to do it on by the looks of it.
My advice would be to take a hard look at the Lenz products and see what Devin is up to there. In fact, if you give him a phone call, and explain what you are up to, I think he just might give you some golden tips. He's a one man operation, so don't e-mail him. The phone is best.
Anyway, Mark...
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