Are you sure it's not coming from the du busing in the shock?Hey guys. Develope some play in my delta linkage where the shock bolt goes through. I have replaced the spherical bearing with rwc bearings etc so its not a bearing issue. Just wondering where i can get a new set of left and right linkages? Silver-fish dont have them in stock.
Long term tests have been great. I didn't even have a huge issue with the original bearings. and I'll keep some with me for spares. The bikes have shown no premature wear, and have held up to my riding for quite some time. If you know me, I am not nice to bikes, at all. I have my Undead in the slack/high setting, it's been perfect for every place I've been.So what's the consensus of durability of the undead? Aside from poor original bearing have they been pretty much problem free? Any issues with play developing in the linkages?
The creaking is most likely NOT from the spherical bearings. The only time you'll even notice the bearings will be after a few rides, you'll notice some play in the links. Once the play starts, it won't go away, nor will it get worse.I have an uprising with the spherical bearings...should I swap them with the RWC that were included with the frame or wait? There wasn't really any explanation. I just rode it for the first time and it sounded like there was creaking coming from the linkage. I'm not sure where it's coming from but def don't want to ride a bike with creaking.
I have not been able to dial in my shock due to the hassle it is just to get to the adjustment knobs and since I have not been able to do that, my rear wheel, when 90% compressed hits my seat, even after I have raised it. The only choice I have left is to tilt and slide it forward some more. Anyone else have that issue?
It does fall between the XL and L. The L DW-DHR isn't much bigger but it is slightly bigger for sure, I've spent plenty of time on both. I'd probably make the decision based on the types of tracks you ride - if there are a lot of tight corners the L will work better, but if they are more open and fast then the XL will excel.
Hi Udi (and others),
In one (at times nauseating) sitting, I read through all 129 pages of the Evil Undead thread, hoping to learn more about the frame, and also in the hopes of determining which size is right for me. Of all the peoples' posts, yours clearly demonstrated the most knowledge, clear thinking and clarity of expression. So, I'm writing to you hoping you'll give me some advice about sizing.
Anyway, I am a long time rider, but new to DH and not particularly skilled at cornering or jumping. I'm 6'1" with 35" legs and a 74.5" arm span. I did a bit of research, which indicated that someone like me, with long legs and arms, "should" be on a bike with a shorter top tube/reach. Also, I paid close attention to your comment about the importance of using reach and stack together to determine fit, and it seems to me that someone with long legs should prefer a deeper/taller stack. Is that right? Does a deeper stack make the reach feel longer? It should, I think, impart that "sitting in the bike versus on top of it" feeling.
I don't have a DH bike at the moment, but I did have a large Tr450 which felt good to me, but I wouldn't say it had a lot of pop or was particularly playful. The Tr450 had a 16.6" reach and a 22.86" stack. The large Evil has only a 15.86" reach but a 23.62" stack. Does that roughly equal the same position? I'm currently on a Yeti SB-66 with a 25.1" EFF (don't know the stack or reach), and I love how it feels, but I don't know if that translates over to a DH bike.
In the quoted comment you advised someone of a similar height as me to go with large if he wanted something more playful, and XL if he wanted stability at speed. Am I in the same boat or do my dimensions move me more clearly to one size or the other? As I said, I really liked the Tr450, but sometimes when I would switch off with friends who had much smaller bikes (medium Spec Big Hit, for example), they sure seemed like more fun on smoother, tighter trails. I know I need to accept there will be a compromise on one end or the other when selecting between L and XL, but most of all I'm afraid to get a large and feel cramped. Or should I just get used to a shorter cockpit?
Any advice you care to share with me would be deeply appreciated. And apologies if this email is a bit of a muddle.
Thank you.
I'm a tad shorter than you and I have a Large... it's just BARELY big enough.Thank you.
Who did you get to tune the shock for you, the leverage ratio on the Evil is quite different to the Demo no?waiting to ride Undead with ohlins TTX, i will post some photos when its ready.
Who did you get to tune the shock for you, the leverage ratio on the Evil is quite different to the Demo no?waiting to ride Undead with ohlins TTX, i will post some photos when its ready.
I will test but i certainly i will ride with HSC full open, if not work i will tune the shock for undead leverage ratio, anyone has UNDEAD and Demo leverage ration graphics to compare?Who did you get to tune the shock for you, the leverage ratio on the Evil is quite different to the Demo no?
i use cane creek spring, the same from rc4, but i found that 450lbs spring is for 93kg rider, i have only 75, i will try original lbs 388, this shock is estrange, when i rode demo 2014 with this shock im feeling that the shock is too soft when you push at parking or at home, but when you ride they become other shockWhat's the inside diameter of the spring?
Don't worry about the English, we understand you just fineand sorry about my english, we speak portuguese here but i like to read things here and get some help
Received the new RWC double row bearing kit from Evil today, fitted them using the exact same tooling above, had the job done really quick. Put the bike back together again, and finally no more horrible noisy play; solid and silent.Pics below show a combo of good purpose designed tools and improvising with sockets. The handle set could be replaced with a threaded rod and nuts & washers. This just basically shows the concept of giving the bearing somewhere to go while pressing it out without having to beat on it.
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The socket doing the pressing out looks a little funky because it's been ground down to remove certain Marzocchi foot nuts.
I'm using a bearing guide for pressing the new double-row ball bearing into place but that could also be improvised.
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Double-row bearing installed:
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What's up with the swing arms? Got a buddy looking at the Undead for his next bike.Now to wait for the rear swingarm..... Anyone got their new updated swingarm yet?