Mondraker Zendit Avinox

Coiler said:
Yeah I'm still pushing my shop to swap for an 12A charger for free. Going for my Deemax yellow set in full 29. As for the dropper I change it for one-up when the stock one will be done. Not sure about the cockpit...

Post some photos when you're done!
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I ditched the triangular Arcos headset stem spacers so I can run Industry Nine stem.

Those Deemax are awesome wheels!
 
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Singletrackmind said:
I got same model/color. Unfortunately it came with a lot of cosmetic damage from cardboard rubbing against frame during shipping. Its only a visual thing but still, dropping that much $ we shouldn't have to settle.

At a bare minimum I would change out Wheelset and dropper post, both are junk fir such a high-end bike.

Because we had to "settle" for RR model, it doesn't come with fast charger.

If you plan on switching out any components, I may be able to offer some advice. I literally changed every component down to the bolts. Overall it's going smoothly, but there are some nuances depending what you are replacing.
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Just share it Bro, I'm sure others are going to need tips!

Still can hardly believe you buy all of these new nearly identical bikes. I'm eagerly awaiting your reviews with your current batch of hot bikes and compared to your recent rides also.
 
Suns_PSD said:
Just share it Bro, I'm sure others are going to need tips!

Still can hardly believe you buy all of these new nearly identical bikes. I'm eagerly awaiting your reviews with your current batch of hot bikes and compared to your recent rides also.
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Here's a few things I came across that may be of value:

-If you're going with AXS dropper or need to remove/replace dropper cable, you need to loosen the 2 water bottle bolts on the downtube because cable housing is held in place by a clamp.

Will also need to loosen the little Allen bolt where the cable enters the front of the frame.

Amazon sells plugs you can use for the opening on the frame ports to prevent water/debree from getting in.

-If you want to run traditional round stem spacers/aftermarket stem you'll be better off changing out the top headset as well.

Theoretically you could leave the triangular topcap of the headset but it won't look good. I went with a Canecreek 40 headset and upgraded the bearing to the 110 model.

You can mix and match cups, topcaps and bearings from all 3 Canecreek models (40/70/110). You will need the transducer that comes with the 40 series since the Zendit takes ZS56 top headset cup/cover.

-If you change out the shock or need to remove, be VERY careful when you remove it. Know this is captain obvious stuff, but frame compresses very easy and you’ll damage the frame if you don't use work stand to hold frame, keep from falling. Wanna use rags too. Will make it much easy to reinstall new shock as well.

I upgraded to a RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate and bought new mounting hardware. Has to lightly sand OEM SRAM mounting hardware that goes into eyelet because it was slightly too wide. You will not be able to use Fox mounting hardware if you with SRAM shock.

-If you decide to switch out the brakes, you can keep stock Maven cable and would just have to flush line depending on the brake fluid/hose diameter of the model you are installing.

I went with Hope EVO GR4 's and decided to run a new brake line. Used the old cable as a guide and attached to a barb Sram sells to connect 2 brake cables together.

You'll need to remove shock, lower splash guard in rear of bike and there's a locking guide in the rear triangle that you'll need to loosen so the brake cable can be installed.


Have seen some exchanges regarding frame size and will share my thoughts with the caveat that I am not telling you what frame size to buy, only how the frame I bought fits me.

I am 6ft even, 32" inseam and think the M/L size is perfect for my intentions. I want a bike that's more on the nimble side and set up for all-mountain. Don't feel cramped at all, but wouldn't want the effective reach to be any smaller.

Went with the same size lenght stem as Mondraker recommends (Industry Nine 30mm stem). My saddle is almost dead center regarding the fore/aft position and have leeway to move it forward or backward if need be.
I could definitely see why someone my height would go with a large size frame depending on their intention of their set up. I have an RH3 size Crestline RS181.2 coming soon and it's gonna be my dh beast, so I opted for the M/L Zendit and believe I made the right call.

I also swapped out the ethirteen lower model Crankset for SRAM XO's. The Q factor is a couple mm wider than e13's but not really noticeable. Be careful not to over torque them, they don't have built in stopper like e13's.
To fit a SRAM X0 crankset on your DJI Avinox M2S motor, you need the SRAM X0 Eagle E-MTB Crank Assembly (model FC-X0-PA-D1). The motor uses an ISIS spline interface (which is also shared with many Bosch/Brose e-bikes), making standard SRAM DUB spindle cranks incompatible.Torque Setting Crank Arm Bolt Torque: 48 Nm to 54 Nm. Be sure to use sufficient amount of grease.

I went with Industry Nine Hydra 2 hubs/Enduro 300 rims and mounted 2.5 Schwalbe Eddy Current on rear wheel and have plenty of frame clearance.

Brake Post Mount on frame is set up for 200mm rotors, so you’ll only need an adapter if you go with bigger rotors.

That's all I can think of now. If anyone has any specific questions, feel free to reach out.
 
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