That rear end design doesnt help, like how foes on older bikes that had triangulated single pivot rear ends knew a stiffening link was necessary up top, even though it didnt add progression (but probably should have been designed to do that too). Not as bad as the high-mast single pivots like santa cruz and others, but not great either. Not sure if simply using a stiffer material like steel overcomes this.
New Whip? New toys for the dependable steed?
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those who buy cheap buy 2x
But with a Mezzer it is and you don't have to buy any extra bits, it's like the lizards had a day off.
Thus far I haven't pushed the bike hard and the only back end weirdness I have noticed is coming from the Conti tire, seems to need an easy 5Psi or so more than a DH cased Minion.
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what about instead of a whole new frame, have them do a new moar stifferer front triangle?
I should just do the sensible thing and lose weight, I can't afford another frame and because I had the frame made for an AXS dropper and have no tabs for a mech cable I limited the ease of resale.
A swap for a used G13 would be ideal.
I need to buy a new HT frame, a long travel 650b frame with a ~66deg HA so I can mullet it and run 120mm is what I want.
yep. What brand is that? I’m wrestling with whether to stick with the light weight one…
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You mean an xd cassette? Pretty sure x01s are 10-x.
yep. The cog I never use
I've got two brand new Eagle shifters sitting on a shelf I should sell before they invent 13 speed...
yeah but no one nees shifters unless they wreck and happen to smash it...derailleurs on the other hand 
the x01 has been pretty damn solid tho.
the x01 has been pretty damn solid tho.
So what's your take on Secus + Avy cartridge vs Smashpot + other damper?
Fox 36 avy cart runt and ttx22 ohlins.. bike is FAST, really really fast and balanced
Fox 40 avy cart woodie rear supe extremely fast balanced
Fox 40 avy cart woodie rear supe extremely fast balanced
Smashpot Is good but secus or runt mellows it out more than enough...and the carts and these shocks is by far my favorite setup to date period
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No bit I want it now..
Send me info
That is badass and can totally see the benefits asap of that
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I haven't I'm waiting on another one myself I know he's having. Some stuff done locally andor sourcing another shop fsome stuff
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"plain" avy cart or the hybrid coil/air system? I am assuming the former.
Plain I have the sealed in fox 40
Got runt for the 38 today waiting on it now
Got runt for the 38 today waiting on it now
I did, was just delivered today, need to change the sign.
while there is a Car Thread, I think so.Does this qualify for this thread?
Details, man. Year? Engine? Manual??
very nice. I haven't looked at BaT yet but safe to assume this frame isn't cracked?
edit: pls tell me this is the same one
edit #2: looks like it is. NICE! those are such beautiful cars. they look fast standing still.
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LOL yep you found the one. It was pretty much a dream spec for me w/ those brown seats and added carbon/leather. I was driving the hell out of it all weekend, my god.very nice. I haven't looked at BaT yet but safe to assume this frame isn't cracked?
edit: pls tell me this is the same one
edit #2: looks like it is. NICE! those are such beautiful cars. they look fast standing still.
I am torn on this one. Locally they put so much salt down on the roads I don't know i can bring myself to do it. If we didn't salt I would totally be driving it in the winter.Please tell me you'll drive it in the snow a little.
Is there any steel on it?
But then I guess there is all the other rubber stuff and whatnot too - for a car with that age and I'm guessing it doesn't have crazy high mileage?
22k so no. One of the reasons I wanted this thing was that it's def a car you can basically DD and put tons of miles on if you want. Very serviceable through my local Audi dealer etc. As for steel, yeah there is def steel all through the car...
For some reason I thought they were most aluminum.
I still say grab a set of winter tires and go for it.
I remember perhaps Motor Trend way back in the day saying they had one for a few days, but it just so happened to snow during that time. And they loved it, it did well.But yeah sweet car and that one with the blacked out blade thing on the side looks nice - was never a fan of those being different colours. I drove one in Vegas way way back and the brakes on it....god damn, I was not expecting that.