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Did you size up or size down when you bought the bike?
I'm 184cm and bought a Large which feels perfect with the 35mm stem, it would probably feel too long with a 50mm.
I have a S size, because I’m 166
So I can’t size down
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Did you size up or size down when you bought the bike?
I'm 184cm and bought a Large which feels perfect with the 35mm stem, it would probably feel too long with a 50mm.
i ordered a new chain yesterday, i've counted about 118 links on my actual chain size M Strive On.Hey all, has anyone ordered a new chain for their Shimano XT equipped CFR? If so how many links? 116x, 128x or 138x? I'm having brain fade... Thanks!
Thanks, will get a 126x link chain theni ordered a new chain yesterday, i've counted about 118 links on my actual chain size M Strive On.
So i ordered a 128. Whatever, if i miscounted, i'll align with the old one and fit it to the right length
I would definitely go with a medium.Hi guys I am thinking of buying a strive on underdog.
I have read this post from beginning to end and it’s been so helpful!
I know this must be a drag and I am sorry for asking but if anyone could give their personal opinion on frame size I would really appreciate it.
I am thinking of a medium ( I am 175cm )
today in Finale Ligure Base Nato, I saw Mr Rob in "ingegnere trail", very wet day but super fun with this bike
beatiful bike, but please chenge the original terrible rotors disc
Step by Stepbeatiful bike, but please chenge the original terrible rotors disc
If you have HOPE brakes you should also use the HOPE rotors. Have you seen the HOPE rotors (especially the floating ones)? Have a look, then you know what's wrong about the (SRAM) rotors....What's wrong with the rotors?
I found the OEM rotor on the front to be very flexible and noisy. I swapped to a thicker Galfer rotor and it was way better. No more flex and noise on descents and also much, much quieter under braking tooWhat's wrong with the rotors?
Was this the green CFR model? If so yeah me too. SRAM HS2 2mm thick 220mm rotor going on.I found the OEM rotor on the front to be very flexible and noisy. I swapped to a thicker Galfer rotor and it was way better. No more flex and noise on descents and also much, much quieter under braking too
The SRAM Centerline rotors were the worst that SRAM has built, in fact they have now been replaced by the HS2, the main defects are noisy, on long descents they heat up too much and bend easily, a jewelery braking system and poorly made discs.What's wrong with the rotors?
thanks, I was wondering about this and might just try my luck here in Switzerlandjust to let you know, that the Fox X2 has a common reliability problem for years. It's called cavitation (squeeeeech noise, coming from the shock where air is mixing with the oil, which alterates the good functioning of the shock ). It's supposed to be fixed on 2024 models.
If, like me, you have a 2023 model on your Strive On (you can check on fox site with the shock's serial number), even if, like me, you don't have any problem with the shock (yet?), you're eligible for an upgrade of your shock with the 2024 updated components.
You'll have to contact your fox service center, and check with them for the upgrade under warranty.
i've done it, and they're making no problem as they are aware of the problem.
You'll certainly have to provide the serial number, the bike's invoice, and send the shock to them. Depending on how busy they are, it can take from 1 week, to 1 month (don't do it in june, it could ruin your summer rides)
Yep. Same model. The stock rotors are fine as far as stopping goes but the noise under braking and the rubbing when off the brakes on descents is off putting to meWas this the green CFR model? If so yeah me too. SRAM HS2 2mm thick 220mm rotor going on.
Seems just the Shimano 220 is flimsy. I’ll keep the rear for now as it’s quiet.Yep. Same model. The stock rotors are fine as far as stopping goes but the noise under braking and the rubbing when off the brakes on descents is off putting to me
Strive and the bolder field!
Let's go!
One + mountain... and it's lunch time!
Hope that your battery latch survived this!![]()
Hello, I swapped my brakes to Hope E4s and didn't need to drop the motor.Can anyone who has run new brake hoses let me know if you need to drop the motor to route the new line through the frame? Switching my DB8 (which were surprisingly decent) to Shimanos (all my bikes are XTs). Any tips?
That's perfect... what is it called?Hello, I swapped my brakes to Hope E4s and didn't need to drop the motor.
I pushed the new hose in while pulling the old hose out with one of these, it went in very easily.View attachment 135580
I also swapped to Galfer 223mm x 2,0mm rotors (front and rear) because of noisy Shimano rotors.I found the OEM rotor on the front to be very flexible and noisy. I swapped to a thicker Galfer rotor and it was way better. No more flex and noise on descents and also much, much quieter under braking too