'07 Enduro/SX and dual crown
- Thread starter Sherpa
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ive seen the pros ride an sx with a boxxer air but i think rockshox had it converted to seven which i dont know how to do. But you could put a 40 on it and lower it to seven and it should be fine. but no dorado just because its a manipoo...
06 guide says that SX, and regular Enduros can take 160mm or less. The SX trail can take 175mm (6.9") up front. One of the guys on MTBR said that the Spesh tech told him that there is a 10% tolerance, but I would get it in writing if you are going over the specs above just to cover your arse.
There are a couple of Enduro's posted on MTBR with SX Trails w/Dorados too FWIW.
With the release of all of the big travel sc forks, I would go with a Totem or 66 since they are lighter and will improve you turning.
There are a couple of Enduro's posted on MTBR with SX Trails w/Dorados too FWIW.
With the release of all of the big travel sc forks, I would go with a Totem or 66 since they are lighter and will improve you turning.
I saw JeremyR's SX this past weekend and he was running a lowered 40, it was pure sex....
Are the Enduro and Trail not the same frame with different stroke shocks? I think it'd be a killer dh rig either way.
Can you convert the SX Trail to a 6" travel bike like the Enduro?
iirc, the sx trail has a stronger headtube area and chainstays than the regular enduro.
i've ridden an 06(i think) enduro with a dorado on it and the bike felt great with that setup.
i've ridden an 06(i think) enduro with a dorado on it and the bike felt great with that setup.
Sherpa,
Get the SX trail over the regular enduro if you are gonna use if for anything DH. The bike feels sick, and the SX trail will not hold you back on the DH.
As far as forks, my 40 set at 7 inches is actually too low for real DH stuff. My BB is coming in a good bit under 14, and my bar is like XC low. I am raising it back up. People are running Totems on the SX trails and loving it, and there is only a 5 mm difference in axle to crown between the Totem and an 8 inch Fox 40.
Get the SX trail over the regular enduro if you are gonna use if for anything DH. The bike feels sick, and the SX trail will not hold you back on the DH.
As far as forks, my 40 set at 7 inches is actually too low for real DH stuff. My BB is coming in a good bit under 14, and my bar is like XC low. I am raising it back up. People are running Totems on the SX trails and loving it, and there is only a 5 mm difference in axle to crown between the Totem and an 8 inch Fox 40.
Yeah, I took some yesterday.
I will have them up as soon as I can get them loaded up.
Better have a change of underwear near by if he does post a pic. Its one of the most gorgeous builds Ive ever seen...
My understanding is that the 05's were the same, but Spesh made some updates. The 07 SXT has a beefed up chainstay and a more slack geometry. I'm haven't heard anything about a beefed up ht though.
I have the 06 Expert and changed out with the longer shock to give it more travel. It feels sweet, but the geo isn't quite as slack as the Trail. Overall I'm really happy with the rig, but like the others said I would go with the SXT if you want to do more DH style stuff vs trail riding.
Can't wait to see it!
They are up now.
God damn thats sexy. This is what I'm gunna end up doing.They are up now.
Never say that again
yeah i found it just after i posted
They're in the slow lesbian thread.
me neither
Is that build for real? Funny to see such a burly fork with those XC cranks.
Yes it's for real. Those cranks are all over on DH and FR bikes.
For freeride, really? Suppose they could work for a while. Perhaps if that build was blinged out with '07 XTR cranks I could get excited.
I have had better luck with those XT cranks than any other DH cranks I have ever used. I raced a set for a full season on my dh bike.
A season in which I cracked a frame, blew up back wheels Kovarik style, and turned a few pedal axles into L's.
Then I took that crankset off and have been using it for a year and half on my trail/slalom bike which sees most of my riding. All with the original bottom bracket cups.
I was never a fan of how the XT 760 left crank arm attached. '07 XTR 970 hit the nail on the head with the bolt-through design and preload adjustment.
Yeah, that's a good point. I actually forgot about a time my left arm fell off at the top of Mammoth Mountain, that wasn't fun. I think the problem with the old ones was the plastic cap, though. Apparently the metal ones off road cranks are a lot better.
send me money and ill order you one and mail it to you
You are a weird weird man. XT cranks are the cranks for DH.