Update: 2 full seasons on this thing, and I'm going for number 3. I've done things and went places that used to scare me on my DH bike. Some tweaks here and there to dial her in over time and I still don't feel the need to get a new bike.
Upgrades from the initial build:
Push-built Monarch RT-AM. Made this bike come alive even more. I'm a full believer in custom tuned shocks now. When the trail gets fast and rough, the control this shock provides is well worth it.
Maxxis EXO tires. Those Continentals were fine traction-wise, but super flimsy. After my 3rd pencil sized puncture, I tried these and never looked back. You just can't beat a Minion IMO. I got a Highroller 2 to try on the back currently.
Easton Havoc 35 bar/stem. May sound silly to some, but I like super wide bars. I got a set for my DH bike, and then this bike felt awkward. Had to get a set...
MRP Lopes guide. I installed this for more control. The XCX guide kept my chain on, but the slap was shredding my cranks... I actually just ordered a XTR Shadow plus to run, but I'll probably keep this guide just to be sure.
Current pics:
Vital honored the forum nerd in me yesterday with this:
Dang, We just had to comment on this. Sweet set up! I think you'll like this: Trance Advanced SX 27.5
[img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2013/08/16/734/s1200_Trance_Advanced_SX_27.5_RT.jpg[/img]
Dang, We just had to comment on this. Sweet set up! I think you'll like this: Trance Advanced SX 27.5
Thanks. It's been good to me. Numbers on the new bike are dialed, and I've told my rep. to get my name on a frame....
I bought an XL Specialized Pitch and it looks totally different from the website pics.
Upgrades from the initial build:
Push-built Monarch RT-AM. Made this bike come alive even more. I'm a full believer in custom tuned shocks now. When the trail gets fast and rough, the control this shock provides is well worth it.
Maxxis EXO tires. Those Continentals were fine traction-wise, but super flimsy. After my 3rd pencil sized puncture, I tried these and never looked back. You just can't beat a Minion IMO. I got a Highroller 2 to try on the back currently.
Easton Havoc 35 bar/stem. May sound silly to some, but I like super wide bars. I got a set for my DH bike, and then this bike felt awkward. Had to get a set...
MRP Lopes guide. I installed this for more control. The XCX guide kept my chain on, but the slap was shredding my cranks... I actually just ordered a XTR Shadow plus to run, but I'll probably keep this guide just to be sure.
Current pics:
Vital honored the forum nerd in me yesterday with this:
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