The Reverend
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Once you get used to the Ebike, you'll find you may start riding it harder than you're currently riding. My Fuel Ex-e is encouraging some pace on the descents.
Full Fat or HiLo: an eeb conundrum
- Thread starter Rorschach
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ozzybmx
taking a shit with my boobs out
I've ticked a few boxes both up and down. Though it is 170mm with DH tyres.
Rorschach
Didnt pay $250 for this custom title
Likely not, I’m a pussy on the downs. Having said that, a bit more travel would likely encourage some speed
Rorschach
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Got out for a jolly at lunch and went to look at a Levo SL. Jeez they're a great looking bike in the flesh. The satin brown of the Comp is stunning in person.
The Spesh dealer near work has a couple of demos coming in which I'll have a go on when they're available.
Also gives me some time to tart up the Prime and see if I can sell that (as I think I'm committed to that now). Also thinking of selling my roadie as I haven't ridden it in over 6 months and it currently does not spark joy
The Spesh dealer near work has a couple of demos coming in which I'll have a go on when they're available.
Also gives me some time to tart up the Prime and see if I can sell that (as I think I'm committed to that now). Also thinking of selling my roadie as I haven't ridden it in over 6 months and it currently does not spark joy
The Reverend
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Fixed that for you...
In all seriousness though, the SL is a lovely looking bike and by all accounts a very good ride too.
Rorschach
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Every single review I've read has been more than complimentary on the ride quality. I'll get a test ride and make a decision from there I think
Rorschach
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Stredda
Runs naked through virgin scrub
A demo would be a good plan. Try a few different bikes, light weight and full fat, it will give you a better idea of what will suit you best.
The Reverend
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Also, with the question about full power or super light models, take into consideration any changes in spec you might make.
I've altered mine pretty significantly with heavier duty items to match how and where I ride. It put an additional 1.7kgs on the bike. It's now at just under 21kgs so be mindful of that.
Bike rides awesome btw, even with my heft on it.
I've altered mine pretty significantly with heavier duty items to match how and where I ride. It put an additional 1.7kgs on the bike. It's now at just under 21kgs so be mindful of that.
Bike rides awesome btw, even with my heft on it.
Stredda
Runs naked through virgin scrub
Yes, that is a factor to think about.
My Levo SL is at about 19kg which is mainly the extra weight of the Ohlins 160mm coil fork. I wouldn't mind getting the air kit for that fork and swap it out to see what the difference in the ride is like and if the extra weight is warranted.
The Reverend
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With mine it's tyres, coil shock, inserts, longer dropper, 36mm forks... All improving the ride though and more durability.
Rorschach
Didnt pay $250 for this custom title
I can demo a Levo and an SL back-to-back and I've already ridden an EX-e so am across that one but yes, will be looking to demo where I can and compare!
Honestly, the SL Comp spec is pretty sound. The forks might get an upgrade (or a swap for the Durolux if I can get a bike before I sell the Prime), and maybe some HS2 rotors but looking at the SL its pretty good. The Levo Comp is a reasonable spec, but as Spec are selling the Expert for $600 more with a much better spec I'd likely stump for that
If I go for the equivalent spec EXe then nothing stands out too much other than the dropper
With the Giant, the touch points and wheels are the obvious standouts but the lower cost makes it more palatable. Also comes with Performance spec forks, which is better than the Rhythms on the Spec and Trek
I'd probably look at inserts regardless as well, given my bulk!
Jabubu
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Both come with the GRIP damper but the Rhythm is the sturdier (and therefore heavier) of the two by all accounts so perhaps the better eeb choice?
Rorschach
Didnt pay $250 for this custom title
I rate the Rhythms, they're great forks - I have experience with the internals on my Z2 - so yeah they might stay anyway
beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
You're confusing Fox Performance (Same chassis as the Rhythms AFAIK, maybe a FIT-4 damper instead of Grip) with Performance Elite (lighter 'Factory' spec but black anno stanchions instead of Kashima).
Rorschach
Didnt pay $250 for this custom title
Rhythm is a different chassis, Performance, Elite and Factory all share the same chassis
Rhythms use a FIT damper
Performance uses a GRIP damper
Performance Elite and Factory are GRIP2 or FIT4
Buyer’s guide to Fox forks | The full line-up, from cross-country to downhill - BikeRadar
beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
Fair. I thought a few years ago the Performance 36's had the heavier chassis, but must've been wrong. Ta for the correction.
All the more reason to buy a Z1 instead of a 36.
Asininedrivel
caviar connoisseur
Current 36s are absolute brawlers imo, like mini 38s. Much better feeling damping on bigger hits than the older models.Fair. I thought a few years ago the Performance 36's had the heavier chassis, but must've been wrong. Ta for the correction.
All the more reason to buy a Z1 instead of a 36.