Hi guys, i'm a noob on here so i hope this is in the right section. I'm considering getting a 2008 morewood izimu frame, but i've read a few reports that the rear tyre rubs the seat tube on bottom out when the shock is mounted in the slackest position. I'm just wondering if anybody can confirm this or whether it refers to previous models. Any opinions on the frame are welcome too, cheers!
2008 morewood izimu
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I have an 07 which is the same as the 08 as far as the tire rub issue.
If you have your bike set up soft AND in the slack shock setting then yes, it will rub slightly.
I have tried that slacker setting and have gone back to the middle setting even for uber steep terrain.
If you have your bike set up soft AND in the slack shock setting then yes, it will rub slightly.
I have tried that slacker setting and have gone back to the middle setting even for uber steep terrain.
I have mine in the second slackest position and with a 2.5 tire in the back it rubs on bottom out. I just suggest putting some moto vinyll or something similar on the back so that it isn't rubbing the aluminum. Not a big deal, it's a great handling frame. I prefer it to my Sunday.
I have an 08, set in the slackest position with a 300 spring (I should really run a 350) and Ive had no issues with rubbing at all? And Ive bottomed the thing out regularly so perhaps its a problem that has been sorted, I know mine was one of the last batches of 08s to be made.
On a side note, yes they are awesome frames, Ive come off a sunday also and cant quite understand how this bike can ride as good as it does while being so simple..just buy one would be my advice.
On a side note, yes they are awesome frames, Ive come off a sunday also and cant quite understand how this bike can ride as good as it does while being so simple..just buy one would be my advice.
I got an 08 Izimu with DHX 5.0 last week. What spring rate would you recommend for a 200lbs rider. 400, 450lbs/inch?
I weigh 180 and run a 500 on a DHX if that helps you at all.
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I run a 350 on mine and i weigh about 190
I have a 450 and 500 Manitou lying around. Hopefully they fit on the DHX.
Seems that the Roco and 5th Element i ran in my last bike had more compression damping than the DHX.
Seems that the Roco and 5th Element i ran in my last bike had more compression damping than the DHX.
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I would highly recommend getting a RS Vivid 5.1 for it and sell the DHX. You will like the Izimu much better. Just remember if you do to get a spring 100lbs lighter than what yo would run on a DHX. Call Richard at Morewood 828-687-0788. He can help you out, even get you a spring if you don't have the right one.
Cecil
Cecil
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I too weight around 190 and I run a 350 as well, but on a CCDB.
I would suggest a 350 or 400, but no more.
yo Cecil, he is in Germany.
I would suggest a 350 or 400, but no more.
yo Cecil, he is in Germany.
A 400 is ok for my local trails and jumps, but i will try the 450 next time i ride a real downhill track.
And as far as i can say that yet, it's really a great frame. Light, agile, and jumping is fun.
And as far as i can say that yet, it's really a great frame. Light, agile, and jumping is fun.
i have a 06 with a swinger 6 450# spring it rubs at full compression. i am 155# and i run it as slack as the shock fit allows. it has a crack or two at the shock mount welds, and sadly the rear triangle cracked last weekend in a.f. i loved the frame and want to ride a newer lower pivot one (or 2010
). the morewood pivot is stiffer than a orange that is what i am on now.
). the morewood pivot is stiffer than a orange that is what i am on now.