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Post by thefixer on Dec 29, 2012 22:10:00 GMT
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Post by Andrew on Dec 30, 2012 14:09:09 GMT
Nice looking bike, thanks for sharing!
What do you think to it so far?
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jtb
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Post by jtb on Dec 31, 2012 12:41:36 GMT
Really nice!!! I really like the black look. Glad to see not everyone is getting the SB66. Owning a 5 is like owning a sportscar, the faster you go, the more it makes sense. Mine's still too good for me and I've had one for two years. Have fun.
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Post by thefixer on Jan 4, 2013 23:17:43 GMT
Cheers guys, its a trail ripper, I love it! Been running flats on it for the first few rides till I get used to the slacker head angle, plus my first few rides have been gnarly. Just as well really, as my one complaint is what seems to be a fairly low bottom bracket height as I've had some pretty bad ass pedal strikes. I could go down a crank length & run it a bit harder, but I really like my setup right now. Its not the best steep climber, bit of a wheelie merchant as I'm running 140mm of front & softish rear, so I'll probably change the stem for a straight one & see what happens before I decide whether to drop the travel on the front. Heading along the singletrack & downhills its awesome & TBH I can live with the above points as it gives the bike a bit of character & I'll get over them one way or another. Despite anything, I'm over the moon with it  |
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Post by jtb on Jan 6, 2013 17:27:11 GMT
Yes, I struggled with the pedal strike briefly until I adjusted to a different pedalling technique. I haven't seen a need to shorten the cranks. You may wish to consider spacing the 140 fork down to 130 (I believe a cheap and simple mod). I think you will find it positively changes the way the bike rides. I rode mine with 140 and hated the way the front pinged up when climbing steep slow stuff. Currently running 120 travel, but 130 is the optimum.
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