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Well had to be done as it looks lovely IMO - built up with a variety of spare parts and some sale bits from CRC. Just waiting for some wheels from the classifieds now.
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....and halfway round it's first ride yesterday.....
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Lovely responsive ride - probably the best bike I've owned for flickability on the singletrack.
Rides like a hardtail, but the rear travel of 32mm just takes the edge off the lumps.
Aus was asking how it rode with a rigid front end.......well the front is a little harsh with rigid Alu forks on (I had some to hand - might try Carbon ones at some point), but a 2.4 front tyre and Carbon forks give little bounce.
Oh, and yes I will trim the rear brake hose soon!
Nice. 🙂
Notice your 1x9'ing.
Any issues with the chain dropping ?
Yes, a little on the downs - I'm about to go out to the shed and fettle some bits and see if I can come up with a solution.
It's nice being on half-term!
(lesson planning starts on wednesday 🙂 )
I'd be tempted to stick one of them USE lefty forks on that
It did look rather cool with that on didn't it!
*edit* In the first post I did forget to say thanks to Terrahawk for the frame. It will be well loved .
Some cheeky tyke has pinched all your pivots!
you got the shock pressure sussed out then? Nice one.
Glad you're enjoying it. Have fun!
Jase.
Cheers Jase.
Yeah, had a play around with the pressure, somewhere between 105-110 psi seems to work fine (I am heavyish 🙂 )
Had fun trying to get a headset for it. Not one single local bike shop had a 36/45 integrated in stock. I went to 5! One of those time you really want to give a local shop some business, but no joy!