Anyone on a Chumba F5?
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wicked fast bike, very good handling, doesn't climb too bad either
i have an f4 (basically the same thing) that is the greatest bike ever. so much fun, so fast. strongly recommended.
and that f5 above is hot... my f4 is setup very similarly w/ a totem soloair.
and that f5 above is hot... my f4 is setup very similarly w/ a totem soloair.
my buddy is building up his chumba f4. hes gonna get the f5 front soon.
hes missing 1 spoke in the back and 36 in the front
haha
hes missing 1 spoke in the back and 36 in the front
haha
totem. I like it more than the 66 on my EVO
They are both great forks! I ride a 66 RC3 and love it but wouldnt hesitate to rock a totem solo air either!
Cant wait to see the build!
Nice bike
Cant wait to see the build!
Nice bike
I rode a F4 for a year, it was a pretty good bike. It really didn't perform bad at anything I threw at it.
It did pedal bad but I am sure that has more to do with the crap ass Romic shic shock that was on it. I did have to borrow a Fox DHX for a race run when I blew the romic, that shock worked much better. Says a lot since the Fox DHX is also a turd.
Nice bikes
It did pedal bad but I am sure that has more to do with the crap ass Romic shic shock that was on it. I did have to borrow a Fox DHX for a race run when I blew the romic, that shock worked much better. Says a lot since the Fox DHX is also a turd.
Nice bikes
Gathering some parts... No more white, i promise.
Some questions about the fork, anyone have baseline setup pressures and/or range for the 66 ata? I skimmed through their 'manual' and didn't see much about it. Also enlighten me about the air valve on the left leg, and the par valve... Sorry for being lazy, Thanks.
*Anyone want the dhx coil pictured? 9.5x3.00, 300lb spring, brand new. $380
Some questions about the fork, anyone have baseline setup pressures and/or range for the 66 ata? I skimmed through their 'manual' and didn't see much about it. Also enlighten me about the air valve on the left leg, and the par valve... Sorry for being lazy, Thanks.
*Anyone want the dhx coil pictured? 9.5x3.00, 300lb spring, brand new. $380
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Looking very nice mate! May i ask if a Ti spring will be appearing soon, for absolute pimpness?
very nice. Speaks to the moto rider in me.
Wow, I'm surprised to see so many with single crown forks. That's cool.
I've always liked that bike (F4/F5), but have not had a chance to ride one on a true DH course. If they are at the Interbike Dirt Demo I'll have to track one down for a lap. I'd guess it is close to a DHR in feel. They seem to have similar geometry and pivot location. Not sure how close the linkage rates are.
Looking forward to some ride reports.
I've always liked that bike (F4/F5), but have not had a chance to ride one on a true DH course. If they are at the Interbike Dirt Demo I'll have to track one down for a lap. I'd guess it is close to a DHR in feel. They seem to have similar geometry and pivot location. Not sure how close the linkage rates are.
Looking forward to some ride reports.
Ive got an f4 and nothing but good things to say about it. very stable at high speeds, sucks up just about anything. Overall a really fun bike to ride.
hey it's me..This isn't mine, but a buddy's. Very sick bike
Sweet bike, pretty light Sub 40lbs with heavy wheels/tubes, coil fork/shock. I have some light wheels I raced on last week, Stans Flow/Hope Pro2/butted spokes, DHF3Cs, no rimstrip. Which probably make it 38ish <Claimed>
How long of TT are you guys getting? Also, what BB heights are you guys getting, is it close to the advertised 14.6?
no offense intended, but isn't an air shock with that bike a really bad idea? the shock has literally no protection from the frame, gunk gets thrown at it all the time, that shock looks like its gonna get ripped to pieces....
maybe i'm crazy, and my tires are the only ones that grab dirt and rocks and throw em as the tires spin, but I'm guessing you're gonna fubar your shock on that bike. Keep us posted on how it lasts
maybe i'm crazy, and my tires are the only ones that grab dirt and rocks and throw em as the tires spin, but I'm guessing you're gonna fubar your shock on that bike. Keep us posted on how it lasts
If I put the two and two together right Supermoto, i do believe this use to be yours?
Don't mind the proto type chain guide from Ghettotech
Don't mind the proto type chain guide from Ghettotech
my 08 f5 came in with the floater at 11.81 lbs
No, its Branden...Took her out on her maiden voyage and what a beautiful ride...
^^^^hot as hell
What does it weigh in at?
What does it weigh in at?
Ive got an f4 and nothing but good things to say about it. very stable at high speeds, sucks up just about anything. Overall a really fun bike to ride.
Damn that F4 is haaawwttt!!!
Supermoto... how did you like the F5 with the Roco Air??? I might be getting one as well and i'm not sure whether to go air or coil...
Just got off the phone with Walter at Chumba... There's going to be a white Chumba F5 shipping out today... Oooooooooooooo
Here's what the build looks like...
Frame : 2008 Chumba F5 w/ Fox DHX5
Fork : 2007 Rock Shox Boxxer Race
Rear Shock : Fox DHX5.0
Rear Derailleur : SRAM XO
Shifters : SRAM XO
Crankset : Truvativ Holzefeller 36/Bash
Bottom Bracket : Truvativ Howitzer XR
Cassette : Sram PG950 11-32T
Chain : KMC Z9200 Super Narrow - 2-Tone
Brakes : Hayes Stroker Trail 203mm/160mm
Tires : 2.5 Maxxis Minion DHF 3C/2.35 Maxxis Highroller 60D
Wheels : Azonic Outlaw
Handlebar : Truvativ Holzefeller
Stem : Truvativ Holzefeller
Grips : Lizard Skin Peaty
Pedals : Shimano M737
Saddle : SDG Ti Fly custom RideSFO
Seat Post : Truvativ XR dc
Now, all i need is a headset and a chainguide i think and i'll be set.
Also, future plans are a 11X26 cassette, Deity Dirty Thirty, Sunline Boxxer integrated stem, MRP G2/E13 LG1/Gamut P30, lighter seatpost.
Here's what the build looks like...
Frame : 2008 Chumba F5 w/ Fox DHX5
Fork : 2007 Rock Shox Boxxer Race
Rear Shock : Fox DHX5.0
Rear Derailleur : SRAM XO
Shifters : SRAM XO
Crankset : Truvativ Holzefeller 36/Bash
Bottom Bracket : Truvativ Howitzer XR
Cassette : Sram PG950 11-32T
Chain : KMC Z9200 Super Narrow - 2-Tone
Brakes : Hayes Stroker Trail 203mm/160mm
Tires : 2.5 Maxxis Minion DHF 3C/2.35 Maxxis Highroller 60D
Wheels : Azonic Outlaw
Handlebar : Truvativ Holzefeller
Stem : Truvativ Holzefeller
Grips : Lizard Skin Peaty
Pedals : Shimano M737
Saddle : SDG Ti Fly custom RideSFO
Seat Post : Truvativ XR dc
Now, all i need is a headset and a chainguide i think and i'll be set.
Also, future plans are a 11X26 cassette, Deity Dirty Thirty, Sunline Boxxer integrated stem, MRP G2/E13 LG1/Gamut P30, lighter seatpost.
That is completely unholy.
wicked fast bike, very good handling, doesn't climb too bad either
mines
