650b front only makes the HA more slacker by 1 deg, down to 65deg HA, which I like it on the rough descending, more stable and gives confident on the roll over, by the way I'm using a 26'er fork to keep the front end low. Going back to both 26 is now a bit awkward for me.
Interesting - Thanks mate :rockon:
Tits. :clap2:Here's the little brother
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The 301 is a great bike. It is an excellent allrounder and pretty lightweight. 5 years on my Mk 9 it's still a great bike but it's time to it on. That's 2 years longer than I normally hold onto a bike so to me that says how good I think it is. I would have gone for another one but I wanted to try carbon.nice reads about all the different setups! Mine is feeling neglected... Still running pretty much it's original build. Although, it says a lot that two years in (with appropriate maintenance) I still get excited every time I chuck a leg over it.
I stopped dropping chains - dialed my rebound a couple clicks slower. I also realised I can fit a 9point8 175mm dropper - or maybe 200mm dropper if I slam it (XL frame, 187cm rider) - closest I'll get to to an eightpins setup for a while (http://www.pinkbike.com/news/eightpins-integrated-dropper-post-first-ride-2016.html). So I have a savings goal
I reckon the 301 is hugely under-rated as a trail thrasher/generally go and have heaps of fun bike. Lots better value than a lot of other frames too.
After 3 years finally had the dough to upgrade from 32mm RS Revelation and Fox CTD
Here she is, in her natural environment... far from anyplaceDon't be shy post 301 liteville pictures up
Happy to see more fine steeds .
