http://linkagedesign.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/solid-strike-dh-2014.html
Your opinion of the frame? Seems quite bargain for 1250euros wo shock.
Your opinion of the frame? Seems quite bargain for 1250euros wo shock.
Nah, i think it´s a real simple solution that just works. Like i said, it has been around for years. Myself, i have just not felt the need to go for a trick carbon fender when it only took me something like 20 minutes to make my ownJust playing devil's advocate based on the pics of the design they float around on teh webs. If they have a legit solution that they offer to all customers, great. If not, I think it's lame to force the consumer to come up with one.
Other than the potential vulnerability of the shock, looks pretty damn slick.
What about rocks getting thrown up and between your lower fork crown?the fender is nice, but... what about rocks flying to the pigyback?....
+1, i thought that was awesome.that extra derailleur hanger is a friggen awesome little add on
Actually, have a look at the comparison between the Strike, the 2015 V10 and Pivot over at http://linkagedesign.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/santa-cruz-v10-275-2015.html also. Essentially, the three bikes are very much following similar design principles and look great (from a statistical measurements perspective).
And yes, google translate is your friend if your spanish is rusty or you don't want to interpret the statistics yourself. There is a drop down to translate into whatever language you want in the upper right hand corner of the page.
Teaser (from the comments section, by the regular poster 'Chris'):
"Leaving aside the high anti-squat single pivot designs (e.g. Morewood Mukulu), based on the data in these graphs, it is clear that the three shown set the benchmark for rear suspension function for bike designs that subscribe to the "pedaling neutrality" goal. It is interesting to note that if we grant this latest design from Santa Cruz is an improvement on the earlier one then this only underscores just how good the Solid bike is, because the Strike really got there first. And, maybe, the LR on the Strike is still better than the V10."
He was talking about stones getting thrown at the piggyback. Which couldn´t care less about it.I'd guess the concern is less about rock strikes and more along the lines of an increased frequency of servicing from a more constant spray of mud/grit/poo?
A mud Fuck would protect the shock but if you want, make 360 degrees fender. Even better 720 degrees with round shaped plates to cover top and bottom sides of spring. Add hydraulic pump to ventilate air in the hot mud Fuck.It all comes down to riding/racing in really muddy conditions when the mud is thick enough this rear triangle/shock placement will be a clusterfuck of 2-3 additional kilos...
This is important.pump to ventilate air in the hot mud Fuck.