Current setup weighs about 38.5 lbs.
I was, admittedly, a bit skeptical about the air shock at first. But all my inhibitions pretty much disappeared after getting it dialled-in and some trail time. Some might consider it a "compromise" compared to a coil shock, and while for some places/terrain, I definitely agree -- but for all-around riding, I'm very satisfied with how it performs.
Huge thanks to dw/Philip/e*thirteen for the "custom" chainguide!! It's way sturdier than my former Gamut guide held on by 1 bolt...
Tires are: single-ply High Roller rear, one-and-a-half-ply Chunder SX front. Running bulk (Kenda?) tubes. I usually run dual-ply's tubeless for rougher terrain (read: NOT the Bay Area...).
The Risse top crown looks totally out've place, but I got it for [way] cheaper than what the stock Fox one sells for at dealer cost.
I've been in love with this frame since the day I got it (a long, long time ago). I wanted a bike that could withstand the regular abuse that comes with DH and to be honest, I'm pretty amazed it's lasted this long without any catastrophic problems. *knocks on wood* I don't know what I'll replace it with when it does finally break beyond repair, but I can only hope that whatever that frame is, it lasts just as long and keeps me smiling like this one does.
