(don't change the shock! after one ride on the cc inline I doubt any of my bikes will ever have a fox shock on it again regardless of weight).
Can't say I'm as impressed with my DB Inline… It blows through the travel far too quickly [HTML_REMOVED] has no support in the mid-stroke. I've gone up from 1 large volume spacer (as per Cane Creek base tune) to 3 large spacers [HTML_REMOVED] it has improved things a little. I think I might need to throw another small volume spacer in there as well when I get fully up to speed on the bike.
Really impressed with how the Enduro 29 carries speed compared to the Stumpy Evo 29 that I've just come off. Turn in is also really keen [HTML_REMOVED] I'm finding that the higher BB allows me to pedal into sections that I wouldn't be able to on the Stumpy (lower isn't always faster). Its definitely not as accelerative as the Stumpy when you get on the pedals though. Its more of a 'diesel' on the climbs [HTML_REMOVED] lacks the urgency that the Stumpjumper had. I estimate weight around 29-30lbs with manly tires. Stumpjumper was closer to 28lbs.
Going from a large Stumpjumper to the XL Enduro has given me a front centre that is over 50mm longer, whilst only adding 15mm to the reach (35mm stem on the Enduro, 50mm on the Stumpy). The longer front centre is instantly noticeable on anything steep [HTML_REMOVED] is very confidence inspiring when pushing on. Wheelbase is only up 25mm, so the Enduro doesn't feel like a barge when compared to the Stumpy.
As you can probably tell, I did lots of geeking out on geometry when buying this bike [HTML_REMOVED] I'm pretty stoked with the outcome.