The HR2 certainly doesn't roll very quickly. Like pedaling through quicksand on squishy hardpack. Haven't yet mounted the DHR2s as I'm testing another bike at the moment.
Tell us about this other bike, in the enduro thread of course ;)
The HR2 certainly doesn't roll very quickly. Like pedaling through quicksand on squishy hardpack. Haven't yet mounted the DHR2s as I'm testing another bike at the moment.
Tell us about this other bike, in the enduro thread of course ;)
Besides the Rootdown or Trans AM 29, what are some other options for steel HT 29ers with regular QR rear ends?
Besides the Rootdown or Trans AM 29, what are some other options for steel HT 29ers with regular QR rear ends?
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sorry, not steel, but the rest of your requirements are met.
What was wrong with the first frame?
Cracked the chainstays on my Planet x Kaffenback.
On One approved a replacement frame and agreed to a Inbred 29er as the replacement. only cost me $36 in taxes. So now have 2 Inbreds. First is built up as a Monstercrosser and this one will be built up as a 29er.
Petty close to pulling the trigger on a Surface, as soon as Chromag gets back to me on price and I get my posting allowance. Figure Pike and Reverb (asked about Stealth routing option), SixC cranks w/ n/w ring, 10spd XT brakes and drivetrain with a OneUp on the cassette, and Flows on Pro2s. Chromag cockpit as well. I really liked the Spec rubber from the forum gear test so probably a Butcher/Purg tire combo. It's going to be an overkill California bike but its not like I'll be down there forever.
Being cheap is OK. Being a clueless sanctimonious condescending douchebag is just Vlad's MO.
More petty weight discussion, following up on my previous post.
Packaging on the DHR2 2.3s was 25 grams per, and actual numbers were a touch above what I first listed. I also got two more DHR2s. Dry weight for the four tires was 800, 818, 827, and 848. So the claim of 825 is pretty average, and I saved 57 grams by using the second pair which were the lightest two.
I also weighed the Purgatory 2.3 Controls that came off the bike. They were 800 and 803 residual sealant wiped out and dried. 45 grams above the claim of 755, but one does have a fair amount of sealant stuck to it.
Ironically my bike scale has died so we won't yet know what the final weight comes in at with the DOSS and the DHRs. Definitely under 30, as the Gravity Dropper was a way-over-claimed 666 grams. The DOSS might actually be lighter.
More petty weight discussion, following up on my previous post.
Packaging on the DHR2 2.3s was 25 grams per, and actual numbers were a touch above what I first listed. I also got two more DHR2s. Dry weight for the four tires was 800, 818, 827, and 848. So the claim of 825 is pretty average, and I saved 57 grams by using the second pair which were the lightest two.
Can't believe that I'm actually weighing tires these days…
847g for the DHR2 2.3 [HTML_REMOVED] a portly 938g for the DHF 2.3 that are going on my Stumpjumper. I guess I'll have to skimp on Stan's fluid ;)
I think the extra weight will be a worthwhile grip sacrifice, especially at this time of year.
Both 2.3 3C EXO TR
I have an opportunity to jump on a Kona Raijin for a great price. Do I pull the trigger? Would build it up as a SS with 120 fork to be my quick 2 hour sprint (if you know Calgary) West Bragg bike. I haven't ridden a hard tail since the 90s but thinking it would make a great training bike and I've always lusted after a ti build to try out.
Also, for fit at 6'2", if I'm riding an SC Bronson with a 25" TT/17.6" Reach/50mm Stem, should the Raijin at 24.5" TT/16.9" Reach and 20mm longer stem work well?
I have an opportunity to jump on a Kona Raijin for a great price. Do I pull the trigger? Would build it up as a SS with 120 fork to be my quick 2 hour sprint (if you know Calgary) West Bragg bike. I haven't ridden a hard tail since the 90s but thinking it would make a great training bike and I've always lusted after a ti build to try out.
Also, for fit at 6'2", if I'm riding an SC Bronson with a 25" TT/17.6" Reach/50mm Stem, should the Raijin at 24.5" TT/16.9" Reach and 20mm longer stem work well?
I have yet to hear anyone say they regret buying a hardtail that they could get a good deal on.
My hardtail is a bit shorter than my trail bike and I still have plenty of fun on it.
I got my Kona Process 111 waiting for the snow to melt in my room, can't effin' wait to go shred with it I took the non-dl one and ended up pimping it a wee bit. I bought a different wheel set (ztr arch on dt swiss 350 front and rear, tubeless of course), replaced the bar and stem for that new 35 mm race face stuff, sixc 35 bar and a 35mm atlas stem, put a lighter guide with a taco plus narrow/wide ring (I'm good at breaking drivetrains so the added protection is good), replaced the derailleur with a zee in the back with a saint m-820 trigger and sold the original dropper (gonna buy a thomson post with a nice saddle until they make a reliable reverb). The bike has the right combination of fun angles and reliable parts so it should be one of the most fun bikes to ride ever!
I'm going to do a 3 week road trip across the states to cali and back to ride it a bit with a friend at the end of march + a month long trip planned to switzerland + the megavalanche this summer, should be quite good testing grounds
I like to go fast
I got my Kona Process 111
:drool: numbers on that bike do look great, should be a ripper once you put some decent tires on it. i used to be a nic apologist but i've since joined the chorus: quick wearing, dead feeling and sketchy!
"Nobody really gives a shit that you don't like the thing that you have no firsthand experience with." Dave
From one of the founders of Niner.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1328290268/domahidy-designs-bicycles
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