Q dog
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Cheers. Yes 650b forks. There's close to 15mm of clearance around the tyre. Just got a 2.3 high roller 2 for the front. Its 3c tr exo.
AM Carbon Bronson
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mitchy_
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ah, must just be the picture. was going to suggest a high roller up front to help your grip issue.
tasty.dirt74
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Very nice bike.. Would love to know how the rims hold up. I am interested in getting a few of those rims myself.
Q dog
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This is my second set of light bicycle rims. First were 26" and they held up fine. But the 650b rims look like they are a lot better quality. You can also order them in different thickness.
guitar1234
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Rad! Didnt even notice they were light-bicycle rims, they blend so well. I'm really keen on a set, how do you find them? is there a big difference in feel over regular alu rims?
bell.cameron
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How does the CCDBA go on this? The bronson is pretty much my dream frame and im set on getting one as soon as i get my tax return, however theres only one shop in WA that stock SC and they charge $3600 for a fox shock :/ Also, do you reckon you could fit a water bottle cage in there with that shock?
Q dog
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So far theyve been great. For me the biggest difference is the weight as Ive always had stiff rims. Very happy with them.
Q dog
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Nomad was a great bike. But I didn't think I needed the travel. But mainly wanted a lower longer bike. The blur trc was great too. I just had it setup to xc. Would of been heaps better with a different fork. Perhaps a revelation, ect. I still want to keep the trc but cant justify 2 carbon duallies. And I wanted to try a long. So glad I did. Actually interested in why your selling your 2nd trc? Never tried a 29er yet. What did you prefer- trc or tbltc?
Q dog
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Beautifully smooth so far but need some fine tuning. You'll love them. Just set my new hr2 front tyre. Cant wait to try it out.
Q dog
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I weigh about 75kg geared up. Just 5psi out of the fork. Now at 65psi. Not sure what the rebounb is set on but sped it up 2 clicks. Shock has 100psi and I'm going to try nomad base tune. Enve bars feel awesome. Was going to cut them down, but they dont feel like they need it.
They reckon that the pike's sit higher in their travel. .. and that more rebound is required than what you would normally expect (around 2 clicks) due to the rapid recovery thing
andy
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I have been smashing my 27.5 ones for a couple of months now. Put them through a few races, and ride at least once a week at castle hill which is all rock. They have a few rock marks on them and I have run the spoke tool over them once, but the tension tool says they are all okay. No failures yet. IMO at the price, the good stiffness and light weight is worth it if they only last twelve months.
Slow Crankin Kiwi
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I've been riding my LB 26" rims for 3 months, they are great. I ride em through rock gardens, no cracks, some little chips in the 3k finish. Had a crash last week, had to get the front wheel trued, no damaged to the rim. I'm 110kg without riding gear.
(I got the 430gm ones). I will get another set if/when I smash these, they are better than aluminum and cheap enough.
Sweet looking ride Q dog
agentninety3
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Looks the goods. Very much considering sending my tax refund into one of these. Couple of questions:
1. How do you find the fit? I'm 5'11" and have generally ridden medium frames, and the Bronson seems to have similar standover, top tube, and seat tube geo to my Trance. That said, I do have a 90mm stem on it...
2. Actually just answered this one myself... there is a frameskin kit for the Bronson already. Thanks google!