Things that make you smile :)
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thegock
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How far from Boca Vista 3 is it in drive time?
rick81721
Lothar
Probably less than 1 hr. I wouldn't take Bob there tho!
xc62701
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New bike day! The unicorn lives! After trying to order this thing over a year ago, it finally arrived!!! Thanks to Marty’s for wrangling this thing for me! It was on order, then the factory burned down, then I ordered something else. That was never happening, then the original bike I wanted finally showed a possibility of being available.
First ride impressions are really good. I’m comparing it to my Specialized Epic and this so far seems like that bike and 2 more. With the 3 position suspension setup, the versatility is amazing. It feels like a trail bike, race FS bike, and hardtail all in one. I have a bunch of tweaking to do to get it setup the way I need, but I can’t wait to put some more miles on this thing and put it through its paces.
I’ll have 12 hours of Port Jervis coming up to test it out and really see what it can do!
xc62701
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I found out I need a new stem. I know it’s a differerent geometry as things have progressed, but the cockpit is still cramped. I’ll go a little longer than the 65mm that’s on there but not the old 110/120 I used to use. And when did the bars become 35mm?!?! Saddle seems to be in the right spot. If I can get the bars setup right I should be good. Totally different suspension setup too with the 3 position lockout. It’s definitely a more capable bike. But it’s got more switches, which I’m less fond of. I guess that means that I’ll have a used bike for sale soon. Anyone interested in a Specialized Epic FSR?
one piece crank
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Right from my inbox, reading is fundamental…
JDurk
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More details please. Need to do this with my new Pivot. Weight loss progress and I've had to play with setup twice and need to do it again.
thats the output from a shockwiz, phenomenal tuning device to have if you are not super in tune with suspension feel vs adjustments.
JDurk
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Thanks. Familiar with the Shockwiz, just had never seen an example of the data. Pretty in tune with susp feel and adjustment. Just new to the Fox and Pivot recommendations. The Pivot is replacing a '16 Scalpel with a Lefty 2.0. My body weight has dropped almost 20lbs since I took delivery of the bike and have adjusted the suspension 3x already and need to do it again.
What @shrpshtr325 said. I’ve used this on a bunch of forks, but I’ve never been able to get it this dialed. There were always some settings that I couldn’t adjust.
I had my flip chip in the upright position for Jungle and Ringwood races hoping to take advantage of a higher BB in the rocks. I suppose it helped in that regard, but the bike turns so much better with the chip in the low position. I’ve learned to deal with pedal strikes and I got more enduro ish carbon cranks so hopefully they can take a beating because I’ll probably never ride in the high position again.
New to him bike for @ANWJrWill
Need to throw on the shorter stem, and adjust seat height.
Tanks @NJ-XC-Justin !!!
Need to throw on the shorter stem, and adjust seat height.
Tanks @NJ-XC-Justin !!!
JerseyPete
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Surprised they are allowed in. Figured your community center gym would have a minimum age requirement 🤣
rick81721
Lothar
Haha they went to stationary bikes next. I said, " want to race on that, too?" They took off!I remember that episode.
