Interesting that you know how many tokens you need in your fork/shock yet you haven't sorted the day properly yet because you are asking for others opinions. You also stated that in your experience Fox are 20% out with their recommended settings, if that's the case, use your experience and adjust the values by 20% lol.
@Dale_Calgary some shops have Shokwiz you can rent for a few days or a week. Check it out!
Shockwiz monitor how the shock behaves and not how the bike feels. I would just set recommended values on both shock/fork and start with it as baseline. I would bet shockwiz will give you a better technical setup then you would by feel. If you like it or not is something else. Some ppl like it super plush other a bit harder so a lot it personal preference in the end.
. Best is just to rent it or buy it with a few friends and share. It will be used once and left for years most likely.Hey I am 178cm so just on the edge of M/L with an 83cm Inseam...It's terrible I don't know how manufacturers haven't figured it out yet that there should be an M/L size option with MTBs...some have...I’m doing it the other way. Adding a 50mm stem and pushing the sadel way back.
Edit: TBH if I had the option to test different sizes I might have taken a large also. Medium felt small to start with even if it’s almost identical to my propain tyee. Changing so I have identical setups on both will most likely fix that.
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I don't know shit yet! Just gathering info
. At this time of the year for my riding I'm just buzzing around on dry pavement and not worrying about it until spring.I will probably be perfect for you. Many things like this is down to personal preference.Hey I am 178cm so just on the edge of M/L with an 83cm Inseam...It's terrible I don't know how manufacturers haven't figured it out yet that there should be an M/L size option with MTBs...some have...
My trail bike is the 2018 YT Jeffsy size L 445 reach but way slacker seat tube 74.5 vs the Reign 77.5.
I had the chance to try both the L E+2 and M E+1 and had a really hard time to decide...Only could do the testing on a parking lot...so could not get a clear picture on how the bike feels in the trail.
The first feel siting on the bike the M size felt more comfy and the L felt more sporty...
I took the M and did the same as you pushed the saddle backwards as it goes and probably will add a longer stem it it doesn't make the bike to lazy...
The one reason I didn't go with the L was because off the combo of: reeeally steep seat tube angle + a forward pushed saddle to accommodate for reach would probably get my knees over the pedals and as I love to pedal a lot it could result in pain and injuries. The other reason was as It's my first ebike, and as much as I read, generally the recommendation is smaller due to the weight of the machine.
If I would be more a pilot then a traveler on my bike then I would probably go for the L size as it felt better in a standing position.
Haven't ridden it yet as the temps here are below zero most of the time...
So much for my contribution ✌
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I was also considering the oneup dropper...yeah a picture would be great, I maybe could get away with the 210...but am not sure if there is enough insertion length in the seattube...I think the 180 would be good enough though ✌I will probably be perfect for you. Many things like this is down to personal preference.
Btw if you want a longer dropper Oneup has it's 180 in stock here in EU. I got one for my E+1 medium. I got inseam 81.
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Just pick the right diameter 30.9.
You can shorten it internally down to 160mm internally (10mm steps). Almost like you can take the 210mm version (can be shorten to 190).
I can drop a picture how mine will look. It's on it's way now and I will most likely get it this week.
Phew... Anything over 63 and I dread to think of the consequences descending the incredibly steep high speed Surrey Alps.
. What does it say about me if I feel great on my "analog" (I don't know if I like that word) enduro bike which has 66° head angle? And I mean actual Alps.
Think I may also need a 200mm Boxxer to go with my Troy Lee DH really for the gnar we have here.Phew... Anything over 63 and I dread to think of the consequences descending the incredibly steep high speed Surrey Alps.
Hi . When is your review coming out I keep checking daily
.. just ordered the bike myself after demoing it and I was really impressed. Found the 38s stiff and alittle hard but it tracked so well very confidence inspiring bike
How did you measure it? If you're not in some way or another plotting the actual axle curve it won't be accurate.
Yeah agree, it won’t be totally accurate due to axle path but the closest I can get.
Maybe this Adds merit to your idea that it might been a 29/29 bike to start with?Yeah agree, it won’t be totally accurate due to axle path but the closest I can get.
method:
- bike upside down
- front and rear axles level
- inflate shock, so stroke is maxxed out
- measure rear axle height (measurement 1)
- deflate shock, use a ratchet strap between rear wheel / seat post to bring rear wheel through travel and max out stroke
- Make sure shock fully compressed as far as stroke will go
- Measure rear axle height (measurement 2)
- Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 1
actual ‘travel’ will be across an arc where the rear wheel flows, which as far as I can tell is not all vertical travel.
It’s not 100% accurate, but can be useful comparing actual vertical travel across bikes. Its as good as I can get at the moment
. 29 in the rear would push the seat angle to almost 90° . Also would make the reach longer. Stand over height larger. So making the geo worse in every aspect (for my needs) Not to mention a sluggish 29" rear.
Maybe the new Trance X E rear end would fit?
What do you think?
Thanks guys. And yes it needs a clean
Where the o-ring is? mines not too much further than that when compressed down tight with ratchet straps...
Does any have a picture of their non drive side which might show this bolt head as I can’t remember if there is a cover over it as I don’t remember seeing it set this far back.
Fox uses an internal bottom out bumper, as far i know, that should be O.K.
Thats what she said
Yeah. nevermind accuracy. That simply isn't rear travel measurement at all.Yeah agree, it won’t be totally accurate due to axle path but the closest I can get.
method:
- bike upside down
- front and rear axles level
- inflate shock, so stroke is maxxed out
- measure rear axle height (measurement 1)
- deflate shock, use a ratchet strap between rear wheel / seat post to bring rear wheel through travel and max out stroke
- Make sure shock fully compressed as far as stroke will go
- Measure rear axle height (measurement 2)
- Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 1
actual ‘travel’ will be across an arc where the rear wheel flows, which as far as I can tell is not all vertical travel.
It’s not 100% accurate, but can be useful comparing actual vertical travel across bikes. Its as good as I can get at the moment
In that case they probably chose the wrong motor
