My Decoy Leaning on Stuff

Sorinok

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May 24, 2019
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New Shock.
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MTB_MIKE

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Dec 20, 2019
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Wow, DVO jade? How is it?
F’en Amazing. Rebound/LSC/HSC adjustments, bladder instead of IFP for only since $320 since its on sale right now at 20%. HSC adjustment is very important for a coil shock for me and its the cheapest coil available with it (I think). Other options are $500+.

If i’m on a 400lb spring at 29% sag, i can run less HSC and still use up all the travel. If i’m on a 350lb spring at 33% sag, i can increase HSC and not bottom out as hard. LSC doesnt do too much on a coil shock, its sensitive as hell so LSC does very little. Also who cares, it’s an ebike and I want maximum comfort anyways during the climbs and could care less about the tiny climbing efficiency gains. We’re on ebikes and usually don’t take breaks when i get to the top and start descending right away. I couldn't be bothered with a switch. On my acoustic bike, yes LSC helps a tad bit and every bit helps when your pedalling a normal bike
 

jabberwocky

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Sep 9, 2019
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Damn did you snag the base model on Black Friday? Killer deals were to be had on that bike while they lasted.
The girlfriend had kinda taken over mine, so I got her her own while they were on sale. Crazy deal, $4400! She loves it. Shes less used to the low BB so I swapped the cranks for some miranda 155s and its perfect.
 

squeegee

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Aug 19, 2019
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The girlfriend had kinda taken over mine, so I got her her own while they were on sale. Crazy deal, $4400! She loves it. Shes less used to the low BB so I swapped the cranks for some miranda 155s and its perfect.

I did the same, miranda 155's and has really cut back/almost eliminated pedal strikes, keeping it in low all the time. Shorter cranks not noticeable/detrimental to me at all.
 

jabberwocky

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Sep 9, 2019
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Leesburg, VA
I did the same, miranda 155's and has really cut back/almost eliminated pedal strikes, keeping it in low all the time. Shorter cranks not noticeable/detrimental to me at all.

I was already considering a set for my bike, especially after riding the Shed with her and seeing her pedal through sections where I smacked my pedals if I tried. Probably should have just ordered two sets. :p
 

MTB_MIKE

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Dec 20, 2019
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Southern California, USA
mmmmmmmmm sprinkels..............

or I mean mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm coil.

Is that the base model?

Yep, base model with upgraded shock to a DVO Jade, 180mm Lyrik Ultimate conversion, 170mm dropper, 155mm cranks, carbon bars, & Vittoria Airliners in both tires (similar weight to Cushcore). With the 1lb pedals installed, the total weight is about 54lbs!!! It’s really Heavy.

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Crash

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Sep 19, 2019
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Austin, TX
Not shown in the pic above are my recent upgrades:
- Ergon GA2 Fat grips
- Ergon e-MTB saddle
- XTR Di2 Paddle shifters
- CushCore (rear tire)
- Invisframe

Love this bike.
 

squeegee

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Aug 19, 2019
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I made them. Even made the fork and shock graphics to match.

Looks awesome!

I have a vinyl cutter I use for business so this is intriguing to me. It must have taken a lot of trial and error to create the file to make the fit look so good...

What type of vinyl did you use if you don't mind me asking? I don't think I've come across a color gradient vinyl like that. Or is that printed vinyl maybe?
 

akuria

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Jan 30, 2020
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Looks awesome!

I have a vinyl cutter I use for business so this is intriguing to me. It must have taken a lot of trial and error to create the file to make the fit look so good...

What type of vinyl did you use if you don't mind me asking? I don't think I've come across a color gradient vinyl like that. Or is that printed vinyl maybe?

The fork and shock decals were easy as I found templates from RS and Fox. the top tube and chain stays did take a lot of trial and error. I used printed vinyl and printed the color on 3M IJ175cv3 car grade wrapping vinyl.
 

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