BT180
Max Pfaff
Wanted to give this 29er thing a go, so jumped right into the deep end. Has the same travel as my 27.5 Strive did, but with the 0.5 degree slacker HA and bigger hoops it should be even more capable (unless i'm climbing!).
Just a couple of things upgraded from stock, to get me going;
Rear shock - ROCKSHOX SUPER DELUXE RCT
Front shock/fork - ROCKSHOX LYRIK RC2, 170 mm
Handlebars - RIDE ALPHA Aluminium, 20 mm rise, 780 mm, 31.8 mm
Stem - RIDE ALPHA, Aluminium 2014, 40 mm, 31.8 mm, 0° Angle
Headset - ACROS Alloy ZS44/ZS56, sealed bearings
Grips - RIDE ALPHA, DH Grips, ultra-soft compound, single clamp
Saddle - FABRIC SCOOP FLAT ELITE
Seatpost - ROCKSHOX REVERB STEALTH, 150mm with 1x remote
Front brake – Formula Cura 4 203mm
Rear brake – Formual Cura 4 180mm
Cranks - SRAM DESCENDANT EAGLE 7K X-Sync, 32 t, boost 175 mm
Chainguide – Not yet
Chain - SRAM GX EAGLE
Pedals – Saint SPD
Rear derailleur - SRAM GX EAGLE
Rear shifter - SRAM GX EAGLE
Cassette - SRAM XG EAGLE 10-50
Front hub - FORMULA, high engagement, 32 holes, sealed bearings
Rear hub - FORMULA, high engagement, 32 holes, sealed bearings
Front rim – SPANK OOZY 350, 30 mm inner width
Rear rim - SPANK OOZY 350, 30 mm inner width
Spokes - SAPIM RACE
Tyres – F: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5WT Maxx Grip, R: Maxxis DHR2 29x2.4 Exo+
Tubes – Setup tubeless with CushCore in rear
Total weight –16.64kg (14.8kg as delivered), including OneUp EDC in steerer
Only ridden twice, so still dialling it in, but this thing is solid as a rock. In fully open mode with the shock, the pivots don't move an inch when pedalling. Then point it down and it's ultra-stable. I'm finding a bit more body language needed when lifting up the front when compared to my old bike, but that's probably attributed to the longer front-centre and bigger wheels (and some weight of course). Going to have to adjust my riding style a bit. I've been off the bike for 3 weeks, so can't wait to fully wring its neck once i'm match fit.
Just a couple of things upgraded from stock, to get me going;
- Brakes
- Tyres + CC
- OneUp EDC
- Heat-shrinked cables
Rear shock - ROCKSHOX SUPER DELUXE RCT
Front shock/fork - ROCKSHOX LYRIK RC2, 170 mm
Handlebars - RIDE ALPHA Aluminium, 20 mm rise, 780 mm, 31.8 mm
Stem - RIDE ALPHA, Aluminium 2014, 40 mm, 31.8 mm, 0° Angle
Headset - ACROS Alloy ZS44/ZS56, sealed bearings
Grips - RIDE ALPHA, DH Grips, ultra-soft compound, single clamp
Saddle - FABRIC SCOOP FLAT ELITE
Seatpost - ROCKSHOX REVERB STEALTH, 150mm with 1x remote
Front brake – Formula Cura 4 203mm
Rear brake – Formual Cura 4 180mm
Cranks - SRAM DESCENDANT EAGLE 7K X-Sync, 32 t, boost 175 mm
Chainguide – Not yet
Chain - SRAM GX EAGLE
Pedals – Saint SPD
Rear derailleur - SRAM GX EAGLE
Rear shifter - SRAM GX EAGLE
Cassette - SRAM XG EAGLE 10-50
Front hub - FORMULA, high engagement, 32 holes, sealed bearings
Rear hub - FORMULA, high engagement, 32 holes, sealed bearings
Front rim – SPANK OOZY 350, 30 mm inner width
Rear rim - SPANK OOZY 350, 30 mm inner width
Spokes - SAPIM RACE
Tyres – F: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5WT Maxx Grip, R: Maxxis DHR2 29x2.4 Exo+
Tubes – Setup tubeless with CushCore in rear
Total weight –16.64kg (14.8kg as delivered), including OneUp EDC in steerer
Only ridden twice, so still dialling it in, but this thing is solid as a rock. In fully open mode with the shock, the pivots don't move an inch when pedalling. Then point it down and it's ultra-stable. I'm finding a bit more body language needed when lifting up the front when compared to my old bike, but that's probably attributed to the longer front-centre and bigger wheels (and some weight of course). Going to have to adjust my riding style a bit. I've been off the bike for 3 weeks, so can't wait to fully wring its neck once i'm match fit.
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