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That short a head tube on a long travel, slack 29er that I believe is rated for a DC fork makes me think twice.  

-edit - 106mm not too bad. Looks shorter in pics

Stating the reach changes by 12mm between max steep vs slack settings is misleading. Note the wheelbase changed by a mere 1mm. Again, leaving out stack numbers and only focusing on reach is not a good sizing metric. Sweet bike, on my short list.

Drawing your example out in cad, About 34mm ETT difference given my seatpost extension at 5-11”.   But by sliding the saddle all the way forward you can almost make up the difference.  People tend to forget saddles have a Large range of fore aft adjustment that allow you to tune the ESTA

It’s silly how bike journalists are ignoring stack and just quoting reach numbers... and then surprised that bike A is short compared to bike B. Reach /stack were invented as a combination metric. Glad this article highlights that.

Meh... let em pay the bills.

Yes the reach will grow but the stack will also shrink.  People focus on the reach number in isolation  but you need to consider both reach and stack together for sizing.  I just did a quick sketch in solidworks and the reach grows about 7mm with the fork sagging 40mm.  Not massive.

For example, 2 bikes, bike A has reach 436mm, stack 650.   Bike B has reach 450mm, stack 620.  Wich bike is bigger? 

Answer - they are the same.  Bike A will just require fewer stem spacers.

And thus the beauty of servo wave.  Moves a lot of fluid during initial lever movement -  then builds up high system pressure once the pads make contact. In theory it’s a master design.

What’s the rebuild options for this post?  Is the cartridge throw-away?  

What I do like about my reverbs is free rebuilds.   I don’t even buy new seals just tear the post down, fresh oil and build it back up. Runs great for 18 months until the squish returns.

So let me get this straight....   Secus doesn't even tie in to the standard fork air spring (or even negative spring).  Rather it piggybacks onto the fork lowers, which isn't even commonly considered a part of a forks air spring system anyway?

Just a place where lowers splash oil goes.  So... the dust wipers are now sealing in the 90psi the secus has charged the lowers to?    ??   Fill me in here...

lower spoke count = less stiff/strong wheel.   But since carbon hoops are plenty stiff, 28 spoke carbon wheels make sense.  Lighter and takes some of the harshness out.

I didnt see if this review was for 27.5 or 29?  And whats the inner rim width?

With all the variability in preferred brake lever positioning, thumb length, etc, I never thought the integrated brake/shifter mounting was worth it. Saves 15grams of parts but ultimately leaves someone unhappy with positioning options. I'll take separate discrete mounting clamps please, every time.

^ thanks man.  I flip flop back and forth between this and the 170mm enduro bike, it makes you appreciate what either excel in.    Its kinda fun to be on a hardtail again, climbs so well.  You realize what a slug the enduro bike is on the ups.

Ragley Big AL, size XL. 480 reach, 650 stack. 150mm fork, HA measures 64*. I'm 5'11" and the fit is great. I will never own a short reach bike again.

Riding it to 7-11 with my kids it does feel like a lumbering beast but as soon as it hits dirt, it all makes sense. Much more capable than the hardtails of yesteryear. Stable, forgiving, fast, and just fine to throw around. Not in tight radius berms tho.

The 74 SA is almost a deal breaker but with saddle all the way forward is just enough. 76 probably the sweet spot. Alu frame, 29.5 lb build with good rubber. Frame was $450 from CRC to my door :)

I question the dedication to steel frames. With big volume 29” tires (and inserts), proper geometry that get you more over the fork on the descents, I think I’d rather save the 2 pounds of weight an aluminum frames offers over steel. It won’t have the lifespan of steel for sure tho.

Go sunrace.

How the lineups in the park these days?  Thinking of heading up for the weekend but 45min waits at FITZ will be a deal breaker for me