27" or 29" on the Nimble 9?
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Agreed. But I have to ask. I don't want to be "that guy", but the frame is heavy to start off with, and the fork isn't lightweight either... what's the entire bike come in at? and is it a detriment to ride quality?@ianjenn nicest zerode do far!
Built it as a 27.5 bike. I need to swap a few things out. IT's current got 175 cranks on it and will go to a 165 or 170. Every other bike I own has 165's so might go that route.
So far it's been a blast to rip around on. Havent taken it for a trail ride yet. Will probably this week or weekend I found the hard way im not strong enough for 1x10 w/ 32t front for southern California. Lots of really long climbs and really bad knees don't like those combinations.
it rides light™
It was high 38 before I now assume it's low 40LBS range I have done two rides its not bad at all. Though I have never ridden a DH bike lighter than 37 pounds so don't have something to really judge against. I do not notice the front gaining the 1.25 LBS over the Float I replaced if that what you want to know. In fact I may go with a Ti Spring Jade in near future depending on what the testing feels like and add another .5LBS to it!!
Impatiently waiting for one of these frames.
If it's any good I'll get rid of the Ion.
If it's any good I'll get rid of the Ion.
Haha, nice, I couldn't bring myself to buy a frame with a stupid decorative cutout in the HT, Corsair had two slots in it and it just covered the lower bearing with ****.
They do loo like a wicked frame though, good price too!
They do loo like a wicked frame though, good price too!
Had one before this one - while I understand the concern, there really isn;t anything to worry about. The headset doesn't press in - so all you do is wipe it down now and again.
New trail bike for 2014. After the first few rides I'm loving this thing.
Caved and got myself a demo - always wanted to try one.
It's just waiting on some Vinyls at the moment - I usualy only wear / ride in black, but felt like going a bit more colourful
The Spitfire will be staying - best bike I've had so far... can't get enough of it.
It's just waiting on some Vinyls at the moment - I usualy only wear / ride in black, but felt like going a bit more colourful
The Spitfire will be staying - best bike I've had so far... can't get enough of it.
Me wants a Spitfire.
updated my bronson with a DB Air CS.
Finally added a DJ bike to the stable.
Built up a couple of bikes for the new year....
Canfield Nimble 9(650b) with a 150mm TALAS (built last fall before the snow fell)
And just built up a 2014 Canfield Jedi - to round off my Canfield stable (also own a '11 the ONE as a trail bike)
Canfield Nimble 9(650b) with a 150mm TALAS (built last fall before the snow fell)
And just built up a 2014 Canfield Jedi - to round off my Canfield stable (also own a '11 the ONE as a trail bike)
not quite a DH bike, but i just built up a canfield DJ. this frame is DIALED
what crank length you running? I just built a nimble as a 650b and the BB is 11.75" off the ground and with 170 cranks pedals get low.
i ride this Beauty.
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170 mm with Canfield Ultimates pedals. My ONE under sag is just as low so I am used to low BB heights. What length of fork are you running? I started with a 140mm but ended up going 150 which made a difference
150 34 if I remember correctly.
Dig the link, fork tube color matching. Post up a review ofbthe DVO when you can.
bigger n blacker
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yee haw!
Thanks guys, I literally just picked it up yesterday, so have had no time to ditch the reflectors nor custom SRAM extra-cash spoke protector. It also has no pedals. I can't wait to get it dirty. It came out of the box, and I've been only the second person to ride it, besides the sales guy. I think it might be taking a ducati to a soap box derby for most of my trails, but the bike just seemed to click under me.
cool bike, i like the finish
yee haw!
Thanks guys, I literally just picked it up yesterday, so have had no time to ditch the reflectors nor custom SRAM extra-cash spoke protector. It also has no pedals. I can't wait to get it dirty. It came out of the box, and I've been only the second person to ride it, besides the sales guy. I think it might be taking a ducati to a soap box derby for most of my trails, but the bike just seemed to click under me.
You must got it at bargain price 
haha, why cause they forgot the stickers? I got a fair deal on it, but it wasn't cheap. I'm still stoked on the build for the price.
I will be getting one also soon. Nice ride
bigger n blacker
Hey demo 9,not quite a DH bike, but i just built up a canfield DJ. this frame is DIALED
What axle are you running on your i9's with the horizontal drops? I just built up my new hardtail and that 10mm hadley axle I have for my i9's is not working right with the horizontal drops. I may just need a regular axle nut.
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Should be finished mid-end of week.
Looking good. ...... which 888 is that? Built mine with the 2014 RC3 EVO v.2 in custom black
I imagine you're getting the turbo fancy s-works version? Ditching the PBJ?
no 380?
No 8.000$ wheels?
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had the CR from the old Jedi and it's a great fork, just heavy.
Ryan, it's a 2014 888 CR.
I loved my CR. Needed a firmer spring, but was too cheap to buy one, so I just ran the compression super firm, and it was still pretty cool, if a bit divey. That is an absolute knockout budget fork.Ah ok.... running a 66cr on my Canfield ONE. Nice fork but wanted a little more control on the DH bike. Running a stiff spring on the 66 and the extra stiff on the 888 rc3 evo.