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davidt93

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Frame - Transition spire Alloy Large
Rear shock - 2022 Rockshox coil with mrp 425lb spring
Front shock/fork - Manitou mezzer 170mm NSR racing tuned
Handlebars - Nukeproof carbon v2 780mm
Stem - Funn Equalizer 42mm stem +10mm rise
Headset - Works components +1 head angle
Grips - Deity supacush
Saddle - WTB volt
Seatpost - Bikeyoke Revive 185mm
Front brake - Formula cura 2 with 203 Magura rotors and galfer purpler pads
Rear brake - Formula cura 2 with 203 magura rotors and galfer purple pads
Cranks - GX 165mm
Chainguide - e13
Chain - XT chain
Pedals - Nukeprood horizon DH flat
Front derailleur -
Rear derailleur - SLX 12 speed
Front shifter -
Rear shifter - SLX 12 speed
Cassette - SLX 12 speed
Front hub - Sunringle
Rear hub - Nukeproof Horizon v2
Front rim - Sunringle
Rear rim - Nukeproof Horizon v2
Spokes -
Nipples -
Tyres - Hutchinson Griffus 2.5 front, 2.4 rear
Tubes -
Total weight - roughly 17kg.

Have a one up chainguide, protaper 50mm rise, 450lb spring to throw on soon.


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Jpez said:
Now that is what call a damn fine first post!
Was keen get one of these raw alloy frames at one point but Super Sports had NFI on etas for XL sizes.
Keen to hear more about the NSR Mezzer.
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The NSR is worth every dollar! My bushings were so tight that he didn’t even take down my settings. I’m still in the process of dialing in as pressures of 3-4psi can make a difference. Prior to the tune i was at 65 main /85 IRT. Right now I’m at 54/79( 170mm travel 87kg kitted. Major drop of psi and both at 24-25% sag. May increase the psi abit for that 22% as I’m going a little faster and don’t want to dip too much. The initial supplness is excellent and its stability through rock gardens is killer. Would love other peoples insight to the mezzer setup!! I’ve read about RRT and Douglas tune, it was just easier to send to Nigel in tassie. Waiting for him to work on a tune for the super deluxe coils ( apparently 6 weeks out)
 
northvanguy said:
What made you go Spire over Patrol?
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I initially had the Sentinel V2 alloy, Patrol was never on my mind since I wanted an all rounder/all mountain. I started to follow the trend of big travel bikes and had someone wanting to swap their spire for my sentinel. One of the best swaps as the spire is a machine. Pedals just as well uphill but is on roids on the downs. I installed a +1 headset angle to help with the tight switchbacks and it honestly made the spire a do it all bike( I know I’m definitely over-biked). Stack is definitely on the lower side so gonna chuck on the 50mm rise bars with +10mm rise stem for my lower back.
 
davidt93 said:
The NSR is worth every dollar! My bushings were so tight that he didn’t even take down my settings. I’m still in the process of dialing in as pressures of 3-4psi can make a difference. Prior to the tune i was at 65 main /85 IRT. Right now I’m at 54/79( 170mm travel 87kg kitted. Major drop of psi and both at 24-25% sag. May increase the psi abit for that 22% as I’m going a little faster and don’t want to dip too much. The initial supplness is excellent and its stability through rock gardens is killer. Would love other peoples insight to the mezzer setup!! I’ve read about RRT and Douglas tune, it was just easier to send to Nigel in tassie. Waiting for him to work on a tune for the super deluxe coils ( apparently 6 weeks out)
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Good choice sending it to Nigel. RRT is the standard damper with the main benefit coming from polishing and correctly sized bushings. AFAIK both Nigel and Dougal put in a high flow piston that changes the rebound damping from progressive to linear with shim stacks to suit (plus sized bushings and polishing). Dougals prices have jumped somewhat plus the extra shipping makes Nigel's awesome work even more appealing! Getting those bushings sized appropriately is key to getting any fork set up properly @Jpez ;)
 
kten said:
Good choice sending it to Nigel. RRT is the standard damper with the main benefit coming from polishing and correctly sized bushings. AFAIK both Nigel and Dougal put in a high flow piston that changes the rebound damping from progressive to linear with shim stacks to suit (plus sized bushings and polishing). Dougals prices have jumped somewhat plus the extra shipping makes Nigel's awesome work even more appealing! Getting those bushings sized appropriately is key to getting any fork set up properly @Jpez ;)
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Mate had the new Rockshox vivid tuned by NSR and that made me contemplate switching to air! Dougls work does look solid but agree the prices are abit up there.
 
How much is the NSR Mezzer treatment if you don't mind telling?

The website says very little about what's available.
 
davidt93 said:
The NSR is worth every dollar! My bushings were so tight that he didn’t even take down my settings. I’m still in the process of dialing in as pressures of 3-4psi can make a difference. Prior to the tune i was at 65 main /85 IRT. Right now I’m at 54/79( 170mm travel 87kg kitted. Major drop of psi and both at 24-25% sag. May increase the psi abit for that 22% as I’m going a little faster and don’t want to dip too much. The initial supplness is excellent and its stability through rock gardens is killer. Would love other peoples insight to the mezzer setup!! I’ve read about RRT and Douglas tune, it was just easier to send to Nigel in tassie. Waiting for him to work on a tune for the super deluxe coils ( apparently 6 weeks out)
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That’s good to hear about the SDU, happy with mine at stock but tempted to try some custom work when service time comes. Bike looks awesome.:cool:
 
Update:
Installed the 50mm rise bars and one up chain guide. Played with the suspension settings of the mezzer and prefer it more plush/ soft so afew psi less than the manitou recommendations. Tried the 450lb coil (think that was 28% sag) and was abit too firm for my liking. Will continue with the 425 till there’s a tune available for the deluxe. Forgot to add.. installed trickstuff power pads and holy shit… the galfer purple pads are already impressive but power is more readily available on these trickstuff.Hopefully these last as long as the galfers.
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Decieded to randomly update the rear shock with a EXT V3-S from a Nukeproof giga. Had the shock stroke changed, serviced and revalved to suit the spire. The EXT does live up to the hype in my case, the dampening on this shock is better personally than the RS HBO that it replaced.
- Garbaruk 32T chainring
- AliExpress copy Dagga pedals
- DHR 29x2.4wt front max grip, rear max-terra.
Itching for a new set of wheels just because( Surprised wheels are still true after 2 years and original bearings), still tossing up between either alloy,carbon,mullet,28H,32H.....

Would recommend the Trickstuff pads if you can get access, was fortunate to get these cheaper through Bikeinn awhile back. Unfortunately contaminated the front set and have replaced it with a set of copper free pads from Discobrakes UK. 2 rides in and they're comparable at a fraction of the price ( think it was 70-80aud shipped for 4 pairs of brakes).
 
Been on the NSR Mezzers for 18 months or so. Lots of compression and minimal air pressure works really well. Recently changed them from Hardtail to dual suspension so new air pressures required. 93kg @ 160mm. 20% sag.
Main - 65psi
IRT - 95psi
LSC - 4 from closed
HSC - 1 from closed
Rebound - 7 from closed
Like the the high rise bar too!
 
Wake Jake said:
Been on the NSR Mezzers for 18 months or so. Lots of compression and minimal air pressure works really well. Recently changed them from Hardtail to dual suspension so new air pressures required. 93kg @ 160mm. 20% sag.
Main - 65psi
IRT - 95psi
LSC - 4 from closed
HSC - 1 from closed
Rebound - 7 from closed
Like the the high rise bar too!
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Thanks again for the tuning tips!!
 
davidt93 said:
I initially had the Sentinel V2 alloy, Patrol was never on my mind since I wanted an all rounder/all mountain. I started to follow the trend of big travel bikes and had someone wanting to swap their spire for my sentinel. One of the best swaps as the spire is a machine. Pedals just as well uphill but is on roids on the downs. I installed a +1 headset angle to help with the tight switchbacks and it honestly made the spire a do it all bike( I know I’m definitely over-biked). Stack is definitely on the lower side so gonna chuck on the 50mm rise bars with +10mm rise stem for my lower back.
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So the plus one headset makes it a 64 degree head angle
 
Lovin the Raw look!

I'm intrigued by these Works offset headsets.

How do they work with a zero stack headset; do they somehow convert one or both cups into external cup? I've seen some builds where you end up with a bunch of extra stack height as a result.
 
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