Mountain Biking

jaffveyda · 18 Jun 2021 at 11:07

Upgraded from my Nucleus Hardtail to Sommet FS.

Invertigo · 18 Jun 2021 at 11:10

Sommet CR? How do you find the frame, gotta be honest the CRX is high on my list for a full susser next year.

jaffveyda · 18 Jun 2021 at 11:25

I do like it so far, far more comfortable and stable than hardtail. Looking forward to taking to a proper trails.

Pyr0m@nI@]{ · 18 Jun 2021 at 11:25

mrk said:
Why so many wheels

The 29" Rovals that came with the bike were a bit soft and needed truing after a few rides.
I found a set of 29" DTSwiss HXC1200 going cheap so picked up a set, but decided I wanted another set in Alu with a mullet for trails etc. so went looking for some HX1501's

By buying extra wheels I've also ended up with all the different hybrid freehubs too. XD, microspline and HG, so one less thing to worry about when changing drivetrains/cassettes.

garnett · 18 Jun 2021 at 12:00

Pyr0m@nI@]{ said:
I did have 2x 29x2.6 vittoria mezcal.
Recently I purchased a new dt swiss 27.5 wheel for the rear and have ordered a schwalbe johnny watts to try out. I may still buy another 27.5 mezcal..
I also now have a second set of dt swiss wheels in carbon, currently with 2x 29" maxxis hookworm for commuting/road use.

Thanks. That's useful.

mrk said:
My fork manual states max tyre width 2.25 (although I think this is a guide?). I think at the moment it is a nicely balanced set of wheel to tyre to frame size. The bike is very nimble/twitchy which I kind of like and that's part thanks to the 2.25 tyres I think whereas on my mate's 2.6 boost I can feel that there's more contact patch on the ground so whilst more grip, not as twitchy? I think if I did go wider I'd go 2.3" max as that looks like will leave enough clearance for the fork arms and even rear chainstay if I did the rears in future.

The Rocket Runs are night and day vs the stock tanned wall tyres that came on the bike though! SO at least I know that tyre compound and technology makes a big difference even when staying the same width!

What you say about "titchiness" chimes quite a bit with the feeling I get from the Wild Rock Rs. Also, the advice I've had elsewhere is that speed is far more about selecting a harder compound (and less aggressive tread) which exactly what you're saying too. Thanks.

After a bit of looking around I'm going to get some Continental X Kings - a 2.3" for the front and a 2.2" for the back - and see if that makes a difference.

SoliD · 18 Jun 2021 at 12:41

Pyr0m@nI@]{ said:
Vittoria mezcal aren't bad for rolling resistance and trail/xc use

I like my mezcal. Got a peyote front too as couldn't get a mezcal last time and is quite similar in qualities.

Invertigo · 18 Jun 2021 at 14:04

Really need to get myself a wider saddle to suit my sit bone, using the stock medium width Nukeproof one and it feels like I'm sitting on the edge constantly but stock just seems non-existent as with anything bike related currently!

mrk · 18 Jun 2021 at 14:37

Yup I have to wait 4 weeks at least for the hub to arrive as they are made to order due to stock/manufacture

illuz · 18 Jun 2021 at 14:44

illuz said:
Well, as my last little bit of crypto bullrun profit taking... I'm building a new bike.

Frame lands tomorrow! Can't wait.

Ordered some more parts. The frame is beautiful.

Bought:
- Deviate Highlander 140mm (Matt Black)
- Fox Float X2
- Hope Carbon Handlebars
- Hope F20 Pedals (Purple)
- Hope AM-FR 35mm Stem (Purple)
- Hope Headset (Purple)
- Hope 4 Pro Hubs (Purple)
- Hope Bottom Bracket (Black)
- Hope Tech 3 V4 (Black calipers + levers) + Purple Rotors 203mm both (only ones in stock)
- Shimano XT 12 Speed groupset minus chain (Black)
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On order to shop:
- Fox 36 Factory Grip2 160mm in Black
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Left to buy / find:
- Seatpost: Fox Transfer Dropper, Kashima coating
- Grips: Idk, black.
- Wheels: EX511 Rear & XM481 Front
- Tyres: Recommendations? Going to go Tubeless.

Nearly all done, but it's a nightmare trying to find the parts. They're coming from all over the place lol.

Hedge · 18 Jun 2021 at 22:44

Following on from my earlier post.

I upgraded to an rct3 charger and debonair on my 2018 revelation. Wow what a difference. Its basically a Pike fork now and it feels so much more plush.

Need to probably make a few tweaks to perfect it but it's awesome. My bike feels so much better.

SpudMaster · 19 Jun 2021 at 00:22

illuz said:
Ordered some more parts. The frame is beautiful.

Nearly all done, but it's a nightmare trying to find the parts. They're coming from all over the place lol.

I see you like Hope components

robj20 · 19 Jun 2021 at 08:44

Can't believe no one has the Eagle 1275 cassette in stock. Really don't want to have to pay for the 1299.

jaffveyda · 19 Jun 2021 at 10:26

Hedge said:
Following on from my earlier post.

I upgraded to an rct3 charger and debonair on my 2018 revelation. Wow what a difference. Its basically a Pike fork now and it feels so much more plush.

Need to probably make a few tweaks to perfect it but it's awesome. My bike feels so much better.

I think I will do he same on my Yari during first service.

Hedge · 19 Jun 2021 at 11:26

jaffveyda said:
I think I will do he same on my Yari during first service.

Yeah I definitely recommend it. I would have went for the rc2 damper but the price difference was pretty huge as I managed to get my rct3 for £150

illuz · 19 Jun 2021 at 12:50

SpudMaster said:
I see you like Hope components

They last bare time. Got the rims & chain today. Not much left to buy now, dropper, saddle, wheels built with tyre and I'm ready to build.

steve45 · 19 Jun 2021 at 14:05

A man of taste, and much wealth! :cry:

I've always been a big fan of hopes products both from a quality/performance perspective as well as aesthetic.

illuz · 19 Jun 2021 at 14:14

steve45 said:
and much wealth!

Not anymore :cry:

Invertigo · 19 Jun 2021 at 21:40

So, perhaps I'm being a bit mad right now but I've got a mad itch to treat myself and build a new bike up with a load of the parts off my current one, then turn the current hardtail into a bit of an XC-type ride and have a proper trail/enduro full susser too.

Done a bit of maths and I can get everything I need for the new setup for just over £3k, then maybe £400 or so to replace parts on the current bike i.e. tyres, possibly wheels needed too.

Is it a mental thing to do? It just so happens I've found a couple of 'end of line' bargains to make the price affordable - I think you'd be looking at £4.5k+ off the shelf.

Hedge · 20 Jun 2021 at 14:50

Invertigo said:
So, perhaps I'm being a bit mad right now but I've got a mad itch to treat myself and build a new bike up with a load of the parts off my current one, then turn the current hardtail into a bit of an XC-type ride and have a proper trail/enduro full susser too.

Done a bit of maths and I can get everything I need for the new setup for just over £3k, then maybe £400 or so to replace parts on the current bike i.e. tyres, possibly wheels needed too.

Is it a mental thing to do? It just so happens I've found a couple of 'end of line' bargains to make the price affordable - I think you'd be looking at £4.5k+ off the shelf.

It's only mental if you haven't got a disposable income.

I have a desire to build a bike with a Chinese carbon frame myself.

Begbie · 20 Jun 2021 at 15:26

Hedge said:
It's only mental if you haven't got a disposable income.

I have a desire to build a bike with a Chinese carbon frame myself.

I'd like to see how it goes, I have heard there is good frames. Always scares me though, and the weight saving is nearly meaningless unless full on XC racing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZHWi2Ou5U8

illuz said:
Ordered some more parts. The frame is beautiful.

Nearly all done, but it's a nightmare trying to find the parts. They're coming from all over the place lol.

Need pics, such an awesome looking frame!