what size spring comes with the shock(RC4 WC)? im 225lbs w/ my gear on and im thinking the spring is going to be too soft.
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From what I understand all the med. frames come with 350# springs and vaguely remember hearing larges were coming with 400#, but Todd would know for sure obviously.
I would def. suggest trying diffferent springs once you get your frame. at first the 300# felt too soft riding around in the street bouncing up and down and i figured I'd be on a 350 for sure. on the trail the bike sits up in its travel a lot more than i'd expected (at least compared to what I was used to on the sunday)) and as a reuslt the 300 is spot on.
@225 i would probably start with the 400# and go from there.
I would def. suggest trying diffferent springs once you get your frame. at first the 300# felt too soft riding around in the street bouncing up and down and i figured I'd be on a 350 for sure. on the trail the bike sits up in its travel a lot more than i'd expected (at least compared to what I was used to on the sunday)) and as a reuslt the 300 is spot on.
@225 i would probably start with the 400# and go from there.
Were any of you guys riding in Bromont this past weekend (Sunday the 17th of May)? I thought I spotted an Evil from the chair coming up to the bridge. I'm curious to know how the bike does up there, given that its such a rough mountain...
That would be Dave and I. Bike works great up there, all my initial riding impressions are based on getting the bike dialed in on those trails the past 2 weekends. http://www.pinkbike.com/video/76867/
Nice vid. It sure got muddy on Sunday. I'm kinda toying with the idea of a new frame, but I'm gonna want one that's durable that will last a few years. Does it look like it's going to be durable? I know "fast" is the only variable that matters for racers, but I'm a weekend warrior
irate2: I also know it's hard to tell from a few weeks worth of riding, but sometimes you can get a "feel" for these things.Anyways... good vid, thanks for sharing. Oh, and good lord you guys ride fast. Having ridden the same trails two days ago I have a good sense of how fast you're going. I'm still a good few feet (5 or so) from clearing those step ups and you're sailing right over them... (I gotta figure out how not to lose all my speed in the compression right before the lip... maybe I just need to go in faster
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Sorry for the late reply guys!
For spring rates, the frames come as follows:
w/ DHX5.0
Sm=300#
Med=350#
Lg=400#
w/ RC4
Sm=250#
Med/Lg=300#
XL=350#
Fox has recommended running 50# lower spring rates on the RC4 than you would run on the DHX5.0.
FWIW, I am running 400# spring and am approx 200lbs. I am pretty much on money with the sag. Maybe would need a 425# spring but a 450# would be too much.
-ska todd
For spring rates, the frames come as follows:
w/ DHX5.0
Sm=300#
Med=350#
Lg=400#
w/ RC4
Sm=250#
Med/Lg=300#
XL=350#
Fox has recommended running 50# lower spring rates on the RC4 than you would run on the DHX5.0.
FWIW, I am running 400# spring and am approx 200lbs. I am pretty much on money with the sag. Maybe would need a 425# spring but a 450# would be too much.
-ska todd
PM sent
I have the same experience with the Vivid. I'm running a 300# but if I was on the DHX I'd use a 350# for sure. I weigh about 155
To answer a question from a PM, "why did we go w/ the lower rate for the Lg frames for the RC4 spec'd frames"?
Well, basically we got a bunch of feedback from guys who are in the 6' to 6'2" range (who would ride the Large) who are trimmer body types who would need to run a lighter spring than spec'd. When we talked to our global distributors they said their riders in that height range are predominantly racer guys who are leaner than us Cartman-esque 'Mericans
So, that's the reason behind the difference.
-ska todd
Well, basically we got a bunch of feedback from guys who are in the 6' to 6'2" range (who would ride the Large) who are trimmer body types who would need to run a lighter spring than spec'd. When we talked to our global distributors they said their riders in that height range are predominantly racer guys who are leaner than us Cartman-esque 'Mericans
So, that's the reason behind the difference.-ska todd
that sounds like Ameircanism to me, and thats just not cool.To answer a question from a PM, "why did we go w/ the lower rate for the Lg frames for the RC4 spec'd frames"?
Well, basically we got a bunch of feedback from guys who are in the 6' to 6'2" range (who would ride the Large) who are trimmer body types who would need to run a lighter spring than spec'd. When we talked to our global distributors they said their riders in that height range are predominantly racer guys who are leaner than us Cartman-esque 'Mericans
-ska todd
Shut up fatty. Go drive around in your lowered pickup truck
Ha! Well, that and "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" It's easier than sending out lighter springs to a dozen distributors who can't get springs to tune the bikes.
-ska todd
thankfully the stiff springs in the truck doesnt make it sag when my American ass sits in it.Shut up fatty. Go drive around in your lowered pickup truck
Well you need stiff springs when your truck sits about 6" off the ground
guy, you aint low-riding till your rack is 4.5" off the groundWell you need stiff springs when your truck sits about 6" off the ground
guy, you aint low-riding till your rack is 4.5" off the ground
+rep for actually taking a picture of it
i took it 3 years ago...its actually .15" lower
because of 3 years worth of cheeseburgers? :biggrin:
Curious to hear a comparison between the Yeti 303 R and the Evil. Both are probably too new for someone to have ridden both. Any E-specuation?
If you plug all the numbers into the Compy 32 there are some peculiar similarities such as:
Similar BB height range
Similar HT angle range
Similar CS length
Similar Main Pivot location
They both come in BLACK
Now this is getting freaky
Similar BB height range
Similar HT angle range
Similar CS length
Similar Main Pivot location
They both come in BLACK
Now this is getting freaky
Fixed it for ya :biggrin:
time to start building
nice work... so are you going to have it before you go to Morzine after all ?time to start building
send me a PM for some setup tips
so jealous!time to start building
dave. From talking to steve he is planning on having it ready by then (that was the reason for purchasing it when he did). He's gonna build it this week and start getting it dialed this weekend at Diablo. I wish I was there to watch Steve's first weekend on a non-platform shock in 2+ years!
damn right i am...thats why i bought it before i sold my other frame. im sending my 888 back to Marz for a rebuild next week so everything will be spot on....id send it now, but i gotta ride this thing sunday!
once i get built up, im sure ill have some ?'s.
im going to order a few springs so i can dial it in. it came w/ a 400lb on the RC4, so ill pick up a 450# just incase.
i know Smith said he is running a 400# and he's a lightweight compared to me.
im actually putting my Curnutt on right now cause i miss it so much!I wish I was there to watch Steve's first weekend on a non-platform shock in 2+ years!
I'll be sure to cut your handlebars back down to 27" while you're not looking 
Are you gonna be at platty for the June race angry man?
on a side note:
87.1 seconds in.......
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/us-open-dh-video-2009.html
on a side note:
87.1 seconds in.......
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/us-open-dh-video-2009.html
You got a thing for my butt?
of course ill be there. im just gonna be racing DS since we all leave for France a few days laterAre you gonna be at platty for the June race angry man?
on a side note:
87.1 seconds in.......
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/us-open-dh-video-2009.html
Not really.You got a thing for my butt?
I was pointing out the doofus is the silly hat ringing the bell
when are you guys leaving???
whats the last race you and the wifey are coming to?
whats the last race you and the wifey are coming to?
July will be the last race we have planned for right now, but plans may get pushed back a few weeks so we might show up for a party weekend or race at another venue in August. If they get pushed back any farther I will be sticking around for the Whiteface 5K for sure. I love that race!
Either way we are moving in with her parents in 2 weeks since our lease is up :huh: The good news is that I will be within 1/4 mile of our DH track and have access to a ATV 24/7 to shuttle me back up
It is a solid 2 minutes down when it is dry, a bit longer in the wet
Either way we are moving in with her parents in 2 weeks since our lease is up :huh: The good news is that I will be within 1/4 mile of our DH track and have access to a ATV 24/7 to shuttle me back up
It is a solid 2 minutes down when it is dry, a bit longer in the wet
awesome....except for the moving in with the in-laws part.
the next race after the July one is September 5-6, so hopefully you guys will be around still for that....if not, ill be there July fo sho.
youre a lucky sob to have shuttling w/ a atv so close to ya....maybe you can teach Mike a thing or two
the next race after the July one is September 5-6, so hopefully you guys will be around still for that....if not, ill be there July fo sho.
youre a lucky sob to have shuttling w/ a atv so close to ya....maybe you can teach Mike a thing or two
Right, ive had enough of this, ive officially decided that i MUST have a Revolt.
And here is my new To Do list:
Break my session.(by treks definition, as if its not ragged already)
Waranty it.
Rip some mug off by selling it for like, £1800
Pull £500 out of my arse.
Buy a revolt.
Live happily ever after.
And here is my new To Do list:
Break my session.(by treks definition, as if its not ragged already)
Waranty it.
Rip some mug off by selling it for like, £1800
Pull £500 out of my arse.
Buy a revolt.
Live happily ever after.
Session 88 DH's are hard to come by hear in the states...find some "mug" here
That is one sweet looking machine!!! Single pivot bike porn makes me want to ride.time to start building
