Hi everybody,
I'm just wondering if anyone has had any issues with the new 2018 Pike RCT3 29er.
I bought a Pike in 140mm to go on my Banshee Prime, I cannot for the life of me get it setup to a point that I'm happy with. I've tried all sorts of combos, pressures, tokens, dampening etc over the last 400-500km
I weigh about 80kg with kit and have to run 60psi to get 25% sag and have 1 token installed to use full travel and LSC open. It's very notchy when trying to check sag as it compresses in 2-3 "stages" so unsure how accurate it is.
If I run about 5-6 clicks of rebound (from open) its great on tech climbs, slow tech descents and fast smooth flow type trails.
If it gets rocky and tree roots appear at speed it's a mess (high speed compression), my arms do most of the suspension work. Flicking it into "trail" mode it's still harsh but way more controlled, same if I run about 10-12 clicks of compression in open mode.
I have another 29er bike with a 130mm FOX 34 fit4 and run within 5psi of recommended and within 1 click of rebound dampening it is both super plush and controlled regardless of speed.
I've sent the pike back to where I purchased it (Cyclinic) and they didn't find any manufacturing issues.
I've also got a Cannondale Scalpel with a 100mm lefty thats less taxing to ride over long periods on rough terrain.
Sorry about the length of the rant, any help would be great
Cheers
I'm just wondering if anyone has had any issues with the new 2018 Pike RCT3 29er.
I bought a Pike in 140mm to go on my Banshee Prime, I cannot for the life of me get it setup to a point that I'm happy with. I've tried all sorts of combos, pressures, tokens, dampening etc over the last 400-500km
I weigh about 80kg with kit and have to run 60psi to get 25% sag and have 1 token installed to use full travel and LSC open. It's very notchy when trying to check sag as it compresses in 2-3 "stages" so unsure how accurate it is.
If I run about 5-6 clicks of rebound (from open) its great on tech climbs, slow tech descents and fast smooth flow type trails.
If it gets rocky and tree roots appear at speed it's a mess (high speed compression), my arms do most of the suspension work. Flicking it into "trail" mode it's still harsh but way more controlled, same if I run about 10-12 clicks of compression in open mode.
I have another 29er bike with a 130mm FOX 34 fit4 and run within 5psi of recommended and within 1 click of rebound dampening it is both super plush and controlled regardless of speed.
I've sent the pike back to where I purchased it (Cyclinic) and they didn't find any manufacturing issues.
I've also got a Cannondale Scalpel with a 100mm lefty thats less taxing to ride over long periods on rough terrain.
Sorry about the length of the rant, any help would be great
Cheers