DirtDiggler
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I don't know if I want the RLi to come out...then I'll be even more confused over what new frame to buy!
Perhaps just the weight not really wanting to change direction? I really enjoy my RL9, but by today's standards 17-18kg is easy/cheap to come by...I think I'm doing well with my RL9 to get into the low 19's with a pretty light build.Just a observation when i rode a mates older rotec, the thing had traction beyond anything iv ever felt when cornering but it felt like the bike lost speed into the corner? as soon as the bike compressed into the apex it seemed to slow down and slug into the corner. By no means was the bike slow but wasn't a fan of loosing speed mid corner.
No idea if this was a set up thing he had going on or if the design had something to do with it.
Even after that though i still considered buying one.
Not sure at the time I had a glory at 22kg so i don't think the weight was the problem.Perhaps just the weight not really wanting to change direction? I really enjoy my RL9, but by today's standards 17-18kg is easy/cheap to come by...I think I'm doing well with my RL9 to get into the low 19's with a pretty light build.
Fair call on the weight comparo.Not sure at the time I had a glory at 22kg so i don't think the weight was the problem.
I'm leaning towards not enough dampening though I was running almost no dampening on my own bike too so that's why I was questioning if it might be the nature of the design.
After writing the above it just occurred to me it could very likely be a slow rebound.
A stiffer low speed compression setup will reduce the bike going into its travel on change of direction, so it should be more responsive through the corners.Not sure at the time I had a glory at 22kg so i don't think the weight was the problem.
I'm leaning towards not enough dampening though I was running almost no dampening on my own bike too so that's why I was questioning if it might be the nature of the design.
After writing the above it just occurred to me it could very likely be a slow rebound.
Would have to agree with doing good at low 19's. My '08 RL9 tops out at over 23, was far from a high spec build though. I've switched to an integrated stem and in process of fitting up a crank bro cobalt wheelset to try and lose some bulk. We're talking grams when it needs to be kilo's but bit by bit......Perhaps just the weight not really wanting to change direction? I really enjoy my RL9, but by today's standards 17-18kg is easy/cheap to come by...I think I'm doing well with my RL9 to get into the low 19's with a pretty light build.
When I first got my new-to-me RL9 it was just over 22kg. The previous owner had spec'd it with pretty much the heaviest duty parts out there as he was a pretty big guy. So the major changes to get where it is now were:Would have to agree with doing good at low 19's. My '08 RL9 tops out at over 23, was far from a high spec build though. I've switched to an integrated stem and in process of fitting up a crank bro cobalt wheelset to try and lose some bulk. We're talking grams when it needs to be kilo's but bit by bit......
I'm liking those numbersworking on the geo right now, ht angle 64 with 275 wheel the bb is right about 13.875, rear chainstays around 17.12, according to my cad data we have dropped around a half pound off the yoke by itself. :whoo: we are aslo looking at going to the press fit bb30 on the bb shell. replaceable der. hanger, the floater arm is now tucked in closer to the chainstays.
An Enduro version?try, we are finishing up the cad data and getting ready for pre-prodution samples
Whattt!!! Where have you been for the last 3 years. That stuff has been banned in all countries except North KoreaWill there be a 26'er version? :twitch: