Assume the Talas is 140-110mm? Mind doing me a quick favour and seeing how it runs in the 110mm position on the flats/slight descents? I think the A-C for 110mm should be about the same as 120mm in the 32mm stanchion version.. i know it's uncommon, but i'd be interested to hear!
yes Sir it is OCDr's stella rig. He has found carbon HT heaven which suits his whippet nature. let you know about the havens- they are shinny
yeah i was doing the maths as well and hope 110mm (34) is close to a 120 (32) feel. I like my bikes more racey than slack. A angle headset will do it too. Then 110 for general stuff and 140 for the chunk and stunt. Being a big bloke- 140 with extra sag is also an option too. Will let you know.
The SB95 will be great all rounder. The YTs are flat so you won't really notice the weight too much. When you take it to Lysty or the YYs you'll be a happy camper.
From what I have read the Havens are fine if you are willing to do some regular maintenance. They redesigned the rear hub for 2103 to fix the issues (not sure if they succeeded); however, the earlier versions had a tendency to lunch themselves if not maintained regularly.
Yep - that would be perfect thanks mate
I had the the HD 2.35 just touch the down tube a couple of times, no marks in paint though. It is too much tyre for the rear anyway.
I used the '95 at 110 on anything uphill to keep the front down. That was my setup though, I run a 120-130mm saddle setback because of looooonnnnng femurs. Partly the reason for selling the bike, too small for me.
Should suit JD's manly frame
Yeah I heard that the ‘13s are better as they reversed the preload mechanism or something which is meant to solve the self destruct problem.
In Aus as well though?
Don't know sorry. Maybe give one of the RM dealers listed on Bikeexchange a call? They may be able to bring in framesets. Looks like the top of the range Instinct carbon comes in frame-only too...
