sounds like a nice light spec. whats the frame?(Marta SLs, 6" rear rotor, 1 1/8" Totem, XTR cranks, etc)
It's MBA, start there.Links? Pics? Give me something to critique.
For those of us that don't ride our brakes, it'd work fine. Even WC guys have been known to run 6" rears...just shows how much they know about dh racing. i would love to see how long a 6 inch rotor would last in dh
A few people actually prefer a 6" rotor on the rear, I guess some people feel like an 8" rotor locks up the wheel too easily and results in a loss of control. Personally I like not having to death grip the brakes to stop, but I'm not like everyone out there. 6" on the rear isn't uncommon, even for DH.just shows how much they know about dh racing. i would love to see how long a 6 inch rotor would last in dh
why post such a inept post then?jeez, will post scans when I get home.
XTR's have a very customizable chainline! Aesome cranks ($$$$)!And maybe spec a crank that has the correct chainline for that frame...
I saw a build he was using for Enduro-DH that used DURA ACE!Nico used custom length xtr's on his lapierre (167.5 if im not wrong).
He was racing WC's this season - not all, just a select few. I dont know how it worked out for him.You mean the downhill avalanche bike in mba? Well he was allways know for experimenting with bike setups.
It would be good to see him(and my bike ) more in the next season WC.
You cannot "customize" the chainline on an XTR crank to give it a 56-57.5mm chainline. Unless you are Nico and Shimano gives you a custom set with a longer spindle.XTR's have a very customizable chainline! Aesome cranks ($$$$)!
helps to not be 250 if yoyu wanna use em for DH tho...
You are correct! You could shift them over a little lopsided, but if you're Nico (or MBA) you can sure get some interesting custom parts!You cannot "customize" the chainline on an XTR crank to give it a 56-57.5mm chainline. Unless you are Nico and the give you a custom set with a longer spindle.
Reminds me of our local female auto reviewer for the newspaper. Was testing some hot two-seat roadster and went off about its 'shortage' of cup holders.i always loved the DH reviews when they had ratings for their climbing abilities! lol
He was racing WC's this season - not all, just a select few. I dont know how it worked out for him.
Yeah, Im referring to the bike profile in MBA for the Megavalanche. He has been dominating when he races the enduro stuff; I dont think he owns in pure Dh anymore - the gap has narrowed, and he's not racing enough to stay on top (I believe!)
have you ridden one? seriously bad all bike. coming off dh 9's, sinister r9, m1, a few weeks on a turner (yuck), and a gt i drive it is by far the most dh worth of the bunch w/ the r9 taking second place in my book. bike plain ripsof all the frames available, they took a demo 7?
<snip> smooth and fast cali. action like Fontucky.