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Still too early with the 27.5 for a proper assessment Vonplatz.Does the 26 out back alter stand over and BB height much? For the better? I'm really trying to talk myself out of buying another w35 in 26
Yes the BB is high on the 301 HobNob, but it's still the most competent technical descender I've had. Also means that I smash the bashguard into stuff marginally less frequently now 😛It would be for the better, as the BB is sky high anyway
Ha ha - I have a Liteville - love it
If you were my wife, i'd positively encourage you to have a Liteville
Come and be my wife and buy a Liteville
Win, win, win situation 🙂
Thanks Paul, thats interesting to know. Looking back at it, 5010 defiantly looks worth another look.At 5'9 you're the same height as my other half and she recently got an alloy Santa Cruz Solo/5010 in size medium.
Thanks boltonjohn, such a kind offer! However, doesnt really solve the problem...you also own a 301 so I think I'll stay with p20! 😛 😛Come and be my wife and buy a Liteville
Win, win, win situation
I am finding this thread very disturbing.
(my Liteville was stolen in September). 🙁
🙁 Hugs chickenman - not cool!
The 301 looks great, but I don't have to think about bearings with my turner. Just a squirt of grease every so often. I'll probably get the next flux incarnation when it breaks.
So far, I haven't had to touch the bearings on my 301
Mine is 2.5 years only and i've replaced the main pivot bearing once
Very durable machine 🙂
Update: demo of Spitfire and Scout booked with the fab Pedals in Edinburgh for early Feb. Will look at a Santa Cruz demo as well if I can; but looks like a trip to Stiff.
Update: demo of Spitfire and Scout booked with the fab Pedals in Edinburgh for early Feb.
Try changing the dropout positions when you have the Spitfire - it's a simple 10 minute job and it really changes the vibe of the bike. I run mine low/slack for uplift days (and in the winter because it's so great at two wheel drifts like that) and neutral most of the year (more pedal clearance and a bit more nimble on our tight local trails).
I haven't tried it in high/steep yet (with a 160mm 27.5 Pike it's 65.7/66.2/66.7 HA and 342/348/354mm BB height in the three different settings). Make sure the rebound is quick enough (especially if you're light) because it's a bit of a straightlining bomber if overdamped - if you let it spring then it's easy to chuck around yet so stable it encourages silly behaviour. Have fun! 😀
Great, thanks for the advice.Try changing the dropout positions when you have the Spitfire
Ashat, Are you in Edinburgh? My GF's in Edinburgh too. Are you a member of hervelo by any chance? could probably sort you out with a quick demo of a medium SC Solo....if she she'll let anyone else touch it 🙂