Hi! Would you have any inputs on how to min max an old single pivot bike?
I have a Morewood Mbuzi (medium vs my usual small frame sizing) purchased second hand which I guess to be a 2009 or 2010 model. I installed a -2% angle head set (Works Components), a Marzocchi 66 180mm fork, and a DNM RCP2 coil shock, downgraded to BB7 brakes (for my own reasons), and Magic Mary 26 x 2.6in front/2.3 rear tires. The cockpit was adjusted with a DNM 35mm length stem, a low rise Spank bar, and Brand X Ascend 2 dropper. The drivetrain was completely replaced with a mix of Shimano components.
I am satisfied and hoping to progress my skills with the current set up. However, I wanted to know if you have tried a similar single pivot project or familar with that of someone elses. How far did the bike approach the performance of a current model enduro bike and where were they held back by being a single pivot?
May 15, 2022, 7:51 p.m. - John Delacruz
Hi! Would you have any inputs on how to min max an old single pivot bike? I have a Morewood Mbuzi (medium vs my usual small frame sizing) purchased second hand which I guess to be a 2009 or 2010 model. I installed a -2% angle head set (Works Components), a Marzocchi 66 180mm fork, and a DNM RCP2 coil shock, downgraded to BB7 brakes (for my own reasons), and Magic Mary 26 x 2.6in front/2.3 rear tires. The cockpit was adjusted with a DNM 35mm length stem, a low rise Spank bar, and Brand X Ascend 2 dropper. The drivetrain was completely replaced with a mix of Shimano components. I am satisfied and hoping to progress my skills with the current set up. However, I wanted to know if you have tried a similar single pivot project or familar with that of someone elses. How far did the bike approach the performance of a current model enduro bike and where were they held back by being a single pivot?