That kind of thinking gets you a 40lb "everything" bike, Like mine. Lot's of fun peddaling it up Yokun.douglas said:
New fork or new wheelset???
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Good suggestion. Can you run these tubeless?MMcG said:On that note - looky here!
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140450
Bluebug could probably get these and still afford the Talas that is for sale in the buy and sell forum.
Also, where was that fork?
Run em with Stans Strips and you can.bluebug32 said:
Maxxis also makes rim strips to fit Rhynolite rims - just get some Stans sealant and you are good to go with a whole bunch of tire options. Beware though the Maxxis Rim strips are a PITA to get to work well in my opinion.
The Talas R is in the suspension forum in the buy and sell. I think the seller wants $225 for it and it looks to be in great shape. You even replied to the seller in the thread.
Talas R - http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140363
And another good alternative if you prefer a coil over fork that is still light: http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140414
berkshire_rider said:That kind of thinking gets you a 40lb "everything" bike, Like mine. Lot's of fun peddaling it up Yokun.
AND one that will last for years (w/o having to get parts constantly fixed or replaced) even with me beating the crap out of it
Right. I did see that one. It's the wrong size though. I have 4" of travel. So I would need a 100mm fork, correct?MMcG said:
Bluebug: There's a ton of useful information within RM on tubeless setups, whether UST or Stan's / Maxxis.bluebug32 said:
Click Here For Tubeless Information
Not necessarily. I run a 5" fork w/ 4" rear suspension and love it.bluebug32 said:
The Talas is adjustable and the Vanilla can be changed to lower travel settings.bluebug32 said:
Also Fox forks have lower axle to crown height than most models so their 125mm fork may feel similar to a competitors 100mm version just based on the axle to crown heights.
You'd be fine running either fox on your Kikapu.
Just drivetrain parts, for me.douglas said:
: I should buy stock...........
I wasn't going to say anything, but since you brought it up....berkshire_rider said:Just drivetrain parts, for me.
Wow, this certainly gives me a lot to think about.
Thanks for all your help everyone
Thanks for all your help everyone
keep us posted bluebug
Coil vs. air spring fork....
Debate
Debate
Just trying to not have a huge, insanely heavy all mountain rig, really.douglas said:
Those things are boat anchors. I doubt that's a good thing on a king kik....douglas said:
bluebug32 said:
between a Talas and a Vanilla at similar price points, I'd opt for the Talas because is offers more on the trail adjustability.
robdamanii said:
Price is wicked good though - even less than the ones in the buy and sell forum. I can't remember which Rhynolite rim is the good one though? They make two versions and I thiink it is the welded one that is the better of the two.
But Sun rims are a bear to change and it sounds like the strips to make them tubeless are also a pain. Not that I have to have tubeless, but I like the option and the weight savings. I'm trying to save whatever weight I can without being anal or spending a lot more. I do a lot of climbing and such.MMcG said:
Yeah, the price is right, but for $76 more, I'd rather go with the crosslands which are nearly a pound lighter.MMcG said:
I was about to say....the Talas is adjustable 85-125mm. I think I read somewhere running a longer travel fork on a Kona will void your warrantee, but I'm not sure of that. Not to mention the King Kik came stock with a Float F100, so it's angles are designed around that axel/crown height fork.MMcG said:The Talas is adjustable and the Vanilla can be changed to lower travel settings.
Also Fox forks have lower axle to crown height than most models so their 125mm fork may feel similar to a competitors 100mm version just based on the axle to crown heights.
You'd be fine running either fox on your Kikapu.
My hardtail wheels? Yeah, disc hubs and rims.stosh said:
I'm liking the oddsandendos wheels. Plus the colours are pretty slick as well.
I bet you ask nicely he'll throw in some spacers toostosh said:
If you go with a fork, just make sure it's adjustable. They kick ass! Heck - if you can get away with it get one of those newfangled 100mm-150mm adjustables. 
robdamanii said:
Maybe if you contact the oddsandendos builder and order two sets he'll cut you a deal.
Fox Talas 36?SkaredShtles said:If you go with a fork, just make sure it's adjustable. They kick ass! Heck - if you can get away with it get one of those newfangled 100mm-150mm adjustables.
I love my Talas fork.
Rob - you need this to pair up with your frame - colors would match great.robdamanii said:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140517
Might be worth considering, I'll have to look into.MMcG said:
Colors are sweet, but I love my Foxie.MMcG said:Rob - you need this to pair up with your frame - colors would match great.
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140517
Give your's to Beth!robdamanii said:
MMcG said:Give your's to McGRP01!
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I like the way you thinkMMcG said:Give your's to Beth!
thanks!bluebug32 said:I like the way you think
Yeah I think you should get teh handbuilt odds and endos wheels and he should get the Crosslands too.
I'm looking for wheels for her anniversary present man, the fork will have to wait until her birthday.MMcG said:thanks!
Yeah I think you should get teh handbuilt odds and endos wheels and he should get the Crosslands too.
Here's a thought on forks for people....
Do you actually use your lockout feature or is it a waste of perfectly good money?
Do you actually use your lockout feature or is it a waste of perfectly good money?
it really depends on what sort of trails you ride...i could see that coming in handy out West far more often than the new england trails i ride. the only time it comes in handy (IMO) is for long, non-technical climbs. we don't have many around here.robdamanii said:
narlus said:
Exactly. Here in Norcal there are lots of rides with extended fireroad climbing and technical descents. It's also handy if you ride on the road at all, to get to the trails, for commuting or whatever. Lastly, if you ride a road bike at all you might be used to standing climbing now and then, and a lockout is great for that too.
I've used my ETA once in the last year. It was Sunday on a steep uphill that I like to stand and climb.