A few questions for you guys, not sure if anyone has the answers since not many of the bikes are out there yet. I'm ordering a frame soon and was trying to figure out some specs for ordering the rest of the parts. First I'm assuming it's an 83mm BB since it has a 150mm rear end, right? What size seatpost does it take? What the hell kind of headset do I order for it, do I have to order two headsets? Springs weight recommendations for someone in the 185-190lb range (thats just bodyweight, not with riding gear on)? Thanks in advance for any help anyone can provide me with.
Session 88 Frame Specs?
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http://www.trekbikes.com/pdf/2008/suspension/08_SESSION_suspensioncard.pdf
theres your suspension setup...the rest...im sure you can find on the website. took me 2 minutes to find the suspension setup guide. or email or call trek.
theres your suspension setup...the rest...im sure you can find on the website. took me 2 minutes to find the suspension setup guide. or email or call trek.
That's awesome about the headset, I didn't realize that. I thought I was going to have to order to as the top was a 1 1/8" and the bottom was 1 1/2". That'll save me a little coin then.
31.6mm Seatpost
Is that really sure ? It must interest a few guys !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not me as I'm gonna get a complete bike, but interesting info !
Anyone try an abp link trek bike yet?
How does the rear end feel when using the brakes? Vs a fsr bike?
I now ride a Sunday but I used to ride SGS fsr bike before. I really like the feel of the fsr. And want to go back.
The link look like it will act like fsr an single pivot all together no?
Thanks.
How does the rear end feel when using the brakes? Vs a fsr bike?
I now ride a Sunday but I used to ride SGS fsr bike before. I really like the feel of the fsr. And want to go back.
The link look like it will act like fsr an single pivot all together no?
Thanks.
its iscg old (not iscg 05)
You should consider a demo 7 or 8 frameset since you like the Iron Horse SGS. The demos are a much better constructed and performing FSR design than the SGS DH.
I've owned a bighit, rode an SGS DH every day for 2 weeks and currently own a Demo 9.
The demos suspension is more progressive than the more traditional FSRs.
The demo8 is around 10.5lbs, maybe a little heavier than the trek but proven in the DH arena (durability, geometry and suspension performance). The Demos suspension is also very compact allowing very short chain stay length which IMHO is sweet.
Even though my demo 9 is 48lbs it jumps better than most DH bikes I've ridden. The demos retain the active/lively feel of the original FSRs with a more bottomless feel and better small bump compliance.
If you look at the design of the dropout pivot on the Trek and compare it to a Horst Link one clear difference is that the rear axle is effectively connected directly to the main/bottom swing arm. This means that as far as axle path is concerned it will be the same as a single pivot (like a kona). The brake is mounted on a floating member of the linkage, but the axle is basically in a single pivot configuration.
I've owned a bighit, rode an SGS DH every day for 2 weeks and currently own a Demo 9.
The demos suspension is more progressive than the more traditional FSRs.
The demo8 is around 10.5lbs, maybe a little heavier than the trek but proven in the DH arena (durability, geometry and suspension performance). The Demos suspension is also very compact allowing very short chain stay length which IMHO is sweet.
Even though my demo 9 is 48lbs it jumps better than most DH bikes I've ridden. The demos retain the active/lively feel of the original FSRs with a more bottomless feel and better small bump compliance.
If you look at the design of the dropout pivot on the Trek and compare it to a Horst Link one clear difference is that the rear axle is effectively connected directly to the main/bottom swing arm. This means that as far as axle path is concerned it will be the same as a single pivot (like a kona). The brake is mounted on a floating member of the linkage, but the axle is basically in a single pivot configuration.
Not sure where I read it, but I remember reading 9lbs with a DHX 5.0 with a steel spring. Thanks also for the input everyone.
can anyone confirm that the frame comes with a headset?
Yes it comes with a headset, as the man says