The deal is that the new generation Saint cranks use thicker chainring tabs (+2mm IIRC). This in turn places an 'off the shelf' bash an additional bit away from the ring (look at the Saint bash, and it has depressions where the tabs mount to space the bash closer to the ring). If the ring - bash gap were big enough, the chain could drop off the ring and down into the space between the ring and bash....possibly locking up the drivetrain.I have had ZERO issues with that setup. If there is an issue, then I was graced with the luck of not having any problems. I have had this setup for a few months and not one dropped chain. I am using an E.thirteen guidering in conjunction with that setup and maybe that is why I have had some luck. I can say though that it was a breeze to setup, and it setup to be near "perfect" by their spacing standards with little effort. Maybe ole DW himself can clear some of this up...
Did you remove the seat cover?
My new ride. Not quite ready yet. Weight on picture is 14.18 kg
lookin good!guess i'll post it here too...
Finally got it done...Boxxer Team, X.9 Drivetrain, Holzfeller OCT Cranks, Fox RC4 rear, Formula K18 brakes, Transition hub to ex729 wheels, Deity pedals, bars, grips. Twenty6 stem, Kenda nevegal tires. 40.7 pounds and even more beautiful than the pics show. I'm so stoked on the bike
I haven't had any issues with the cables as of yet. I do have people asking about that all the time. But it shifts well, don't need to replace housing that often, and with a bit of care (towel/cardboard, or better yet a dakine pad) shuttling hasn't posed an issues yet either.Nate, any issues with rocks smashing cables under BB?
Any problems with Giant seatpost? Did You use "magic" solution?
Good to hear, mate, thxI haven't had any issues with the cables as of yet. I do have people asking about that all the time. But it shifts well, don't need to replace housing that often, and with a bit of care (towel/cardboard, or better yet a dakine pad) shuttling hasn't posed an issues yet either.
Seatpost has been a fantastic. No problems what so ever
Love the colour.I was going to steer clear of this thread as it looked like my '10 ride would be the same as my '09, '08, '07 and '06 one.......however........
Finally i received mine frame Tansition Blindside!I am waiting for this Transition Blindside
Setup:
- Frame - Transition Blindside 2010
- Shock - Fox DHX 5 2009
- Fork - Rock Shox Boxxer Race 2009
- Cranks - Shimano SLX
- Chainguide - E-Thirteen LG1
- Brakes - Shimano Deore LX 203
- Stem - Truvativ Direct Mount for Boxxer
- Handlebars - Element Technic Nickel Wide 790mm
- Grips - Sunline
- Saddle - WTB
- Front Whell - Sun Rims MTX 29 with Marzocchi Hub 20mm
- Rear Whell - Sun Rims MTX 29 with A2Z rear hub 135x12
- Tires - Front: Maxxis Minnion DH 2.35 Rear: Maxxis Highroller 2.35
- Transmission - Sram X9
- Pedals - Flat Pedals NS
- Headset - FSA Reduced
cheers!
Only had a very quick spin so far, not much to report other than liking the lively feel of the shock so far! Was on a Glory before, never really got on with it that well - always seemed to lust after my old DH Team (hence back to single pivot)Love the colour.
How about a quick ride report? What were you on before?
Here's hoping it can handle my 133lb girth! It's actually quite a lot brighter in real lifenice may it wear well. A bit green for my tastes but go shred it
Thats a damn good looking commencal! Not a huge fan of em but I like that that one. Good build and parts selection!
Agree'd except I love Commencals This is Probably the only few builds Ive seen that built them right. Two Thumbs up!!!Thats a damn good looking commencal! Not a huge fan of em but I like that that one. Good build and parts selection!
I'm curious what you don't like about them?Thats a damn good looking commencal! Not a huge fan of em but I like that that one. Good build and parts selection!
not sure but since mid Barel times (06 or 07 I think) it was upgraded to what he likes and looks much less funky than old stabs(actualy it looks pretty good).Did the geo even change within the last 2 years?
looks great! super clean and nice and svelte for a kona! love the floater and high pivot.I'm gonna lame this thread up a bit with my 2010 Kona Stab Deluxe.
Mostly it's the uncanny ability to crack that puts people offI'm curious what you don't like about them?
Not everybody likes the same thing, why did you buy a glory when you could have gotten a revolt?FullMonty, is this bike really equipped with Boxxer Race at 4200$ SRP?! Why didn't You pick up i.e. Glory 1? It's much better bike...
because a Revolt is more money. The Glory 1 is a great deal for a complete and compared to a Kona, a much better bike. IMONot everybody likes the same thing, why did you buy a glory when you could have gotten a revolt?
Very true and the Glory is less moneyFullMonty, is this bike really equipped with Boxxer Race at 4200$ SRP?! Why didn't You pick up i.e. Glory 1? It's much better bike...