Okay, here is an attempt at using the spanking new "XC" forum.
Now that I have the AC, I want to rebuild my Isis as a lightweight play thing....not sure XC is the right term for my aspirations, but lighter than its current 35lbs....around 28 is my goal (without getting rid of the discs). The problem: I am way skittish about riding an air shock. I weigh 210+ with gear, and tend to beat up my bikes. I have heard too many horror stories of air shock blowing out and screwing rides....soooooo, what are the heavier riders out there running on their "XC" bikes?
Option #2 is to take it out in the city and attempt to break it as quickly as possible!
Now that I have the AC, I want to rebuild my Isis as a lightweight play thing....not sure XC is the right term for my aspirations, but lighter than its current 35lbs....around 28 is my goal (without getting rid of the discs). The problem: I am way skittish about riding an air shock. I weigh 210+ with gear, and tend to beat up my bikes. I have heard too many horror stories of air shock blowing out and screwing rides....soooooo, what are the heavier riders out there running on their "XC" bikes?
Option #2 is to take it out in the city and attempt to break it as quickly as possible!