Haha it's interesting to hear other people opinions on things. I took off my 38 because to get level of support needed I had to increase pressures to the point that it was too poppy and borderline harsh.
Mezzer gives a lot more support w/ the damper plus has IRT which gives spring a lot of...
Yeah I could have written this word for word!
Got my storia which was a big step in right direction for me off of X2 as far as having more dampening support.
I ended up adding more and more HSC until I was fully closed. I ended up sending shock back in for a stiffer stack and up a spring...
Nice! Have also though about getting it to get a little more space/"drop" to my one up 150mm but am worried about it adding too much stack height as im already slammed.
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Update on my Estoria experience, I have been beyond stoked with mine after I went up in spring rate and stiffer compression tune. Feeling noticeably better than storia I have on my geometron. That combined with heavily tuned Mezzer up front + cush...
It is running sooo good! Let me know if you ever need a help with digging, happy to help but honestly haven't before so would need some guidance.
Are you able to explain what you're feeling on the e-storia vs your other ext? Might help SS nail the tune of you can.
For me, I was running LSC...
1) I can't imagine this being an issue, I personally would just go for it.
2) I did have EXT revalve and respring my E-Storia because it was too soft overall. I'm ~160lb rider and they originally sent me 325/350lb spring, had them switch it out for 375lb/400lb spring. Stiffened up Mid-Speed...
The issue is the seatpost insertion depth and the S2 and S3 have the same exact limit so it won't help to go down a size.
I know it's a meme around here but just get a one up and you'll be fine with the S3.
Yes with e-storia. I can confirm that the rebound adjuster can go faster than regular storia so that might be what is being referred to. But I don't work there so not sure what the real truth is to be fair.
Can only speak with my experience with suspension syndicate in the US. You need to put in your specs (bike, rider weight, etc) when ordering so they can pick the right compression/rebound tune. I actually ended up sending mine back to make slight changes to both compression and rebound tune, I...
I'm 74kg (162lb) and can echo this. Mine came with 325 and 350. 350 while usable and could see it working well for certain riders was too soft for me. I swapped them out for 375/400. Haven't had a chance to try it yet but neighborhood staircase test has me thinking it was the right move for me...
Hmm honestly this is hard for me to answer. I got the ext because I want more support/consistency in chunk/control, not because I want more small bump. I'm a fairly aggressive rider who prefers a firm feel. Regardless it's still a coil shock that can flow enough oil to not spike so wont ever be...
It's to bad he fixed your X2 cause now you don't need to buy mine [emoji12] (messaged me on PB). Really enjoying Estoria on mine (also have storia on my other bike). I am waiting on a set of heavier springs tho...
My KSL as it stands, happy to answer any questions. In retrospect I should have gone for the comp instead of expert but o well.
Changed fork and shock. I like a heavily damped ride and the fox stuff is on the extremely light side. Am much happier with the mezzer/Estoria setup for my...
I passed over my fox hardware no problem. Did struggle getting lower eyelet to squeeze between the spacers. Seems like ext was fractionally wider and not rounded like the fox was. I sanded the spacers a tiny bit to get clearance.
A little guide for those that are looking to get every mm of dropper post length/clearance.
In order of impact/importance:
1. Get a oneup dropper post, it's always the answer ;)
2. AT YOUR OWN RISK - Use a 31.6 diameter dropper instead of 34.9. This lets you get past the reamed seat tube...