I wanted to start a build thread for all of us to showcase our builds in one place, offer build tips and post of reviews of our new steeds.
Build:
11 Jedi Small, Raw with white links
11 Marz 888 Evo Ti
Avy Woodie
Pewter King Hubs, White Spank Rims, DT Double Butted spokes, 2050 grams
11 Codes with Carbon Goodridge Lines
Chromag Bars
E thirteen Cranks
Speshi Butchers
Time Z Control Pedals
40.02 lbs
Build Tips:
To install/remove the shock you will need to drop the rear end by removing the upper link and slide the shock in from the front. If you are rocking a small like me, you may need to remove the spring, slide the shock in and reinstall the spring from the rear. (Funny story on this… I was trying to figure out how to fit the shock in as it would not fit, when my phone rang. I picked up and it was Lance. He said, “so, I figured you’d be building your bike right now and I bet you are trying to figure how to mount your Avy.”
THAT’S CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!
Cranks/BB and Guide
E*Thirteen Cranks - 1 BB spacer on drive side and zero on non drive.
I mounted to guide direct to the tabs, no washers
Chain
I run a full range 11-34 for the occasions where I have to pedal my little beast. 1- Sram 991 chain, 2 links removed.
Review:
So, it’s no secret that I drink the Canfield Kool Aid. This is my sixth Canfield over the past 5 seasons, (I’ve owned the Formula 1, Balance, Lucky, 08 Jedi, 09 Jedi and now the 11 Jedi.) I really like the way rearward arc performs for my riding style. I’m admittedly a bit of a hack, but I like to ride fast and hit BIG jumps. The suspension platform SWALLOWS rocks and adds transitions to landings, (this has saved my ass on more than one occasion).
I really loved my last 2 Jedi’s, however there was a few things I would have liked the bike to do better. I struggled cornering the bike at times, would have like it to be a bit slacker and also would have like to bike to be a bit more progressive to help prevent harsh bottom-outs. The new bike has answered all of this and more.
I just returned from opening day at Diablo and have 1 SICK, long day on the new bike under my belt. Immediately, I felt a HUGE difference with the Jedi’s cornering ability with the dropped BB height and shorter stays. By the end of the day I was smashing berms on Alpine for the first time in my life. The slightly more progressive rate and added travel really brought the bike to life when jumping. I worked with Craig at Avy on this to really nail my tune. I wanted something that would keep the bike super smooth through really nasty stuff, yet remain really lively as I love to pop off everything I can find. He nailed it, the bike is LIVELY!!! (With my Small/Avy combination I can only run the upper, most linear shock mount).
As you can guess I am blown away with my new ride and am SUPER STOKED to see where this beast takes me this year. I ride Diablo, Highland, Bromont and Killington frequently, if you see me, be sure to say hi!
Vin
Build:
11 Jedi Small, Raw with white links
11 Marz 888 Evo Ti
Avy Woodie
Pewter King Hubs, White Spank Rims, DT Double Butted spokes, 2050 grams
11 Codes with Carbon Goodridge Lines
Chromag Bars
E thirteen Cranks
Speshi Butchers
Time Z Control Pedals
40.02 lbs
Build Tips:
To install/remove the shock you will need to drop the rear end by removing the upper link and slide the shock in from the front. If you are rocking a small like me, you may need to remove the spring, slide the shock in and reinstall the spring from the rear. (Funny story on this… I was trying to figure out how to fit the shock in as it would not fit, when my phone rang. I picked up and it was Lance. He said, “so, I figured you’d be building your bike right now and I bet you are trying to figure how to mount your Avy.”
THAT’S CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!Cranks/BB and Guide
E*Thirteen Cranks - 1 BB spacer on drive side and zero on non drive.
I mounted to guide direct to the tabs, no washers
Chain
I run a full range 11-34 for the occasions where I have to pedal my little beast. 1- Sram 991 chain, 2 links removed.
Review:
So, it’s no secret that I drink the Canfield Kool Aid. This is my sixth Canfield over the past 5 seasons, (I’ve owned the Formula 1, Balance, Lucky, 08 Jedi, 09 Jedi and now the 11 Jedi.) I really like the way rearward arc performs for my riding style. I’m admittedly a bit of a hack, but I like to ride fast and hit BIG jumps. The suspension platform SWALLOWS rocks and adds transitions to landings, (this has saved my ass on more than one occasion).
I really loved my last 2 Jedi’s, however there was a few things I would have liked the bike to do better. I struggled cornering the bike at times, would have like it to be a bit slacker and also would have like to bike to be a bit more progressive to help prevent harsh bottom-outs. The new bike has answered all of this and more.
I just returned from opening day at Diablo and have 1 SICK, long day on the new bike under my belt. Immediately, I felt a HUGE difference with the Jedi’s cornering ability with the dropped BB height and shorter stays. By the end of the day I was smashing berms on Alpine for the first time in my life. The slightly more progressive rate and added travel really brought the bike to life when jumping. I worked with Craig at Avy on this to really nail my tune. I wanted something that would keep the bike super smooth through really nasty stuff, yet remain really lively as I love to pop off everything I can find. He nailed it, the bike is LIVELY!!! (With my Small/Avy combination I can only run the upper, most linear shock mount).
As you can guess I am blown away with my new ride and am SUPER STOKED to see where this beast takes me this year. I ride Diablo, Highland, Bromont and Killington frequently, if you see me, be sure to say hi!
Vin
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