Recent content by Kinger

My 9.8 XT has a serious crack / tick when pedalling, especially standing up and really cranking in it. Checked crank tightness - Nope Checked lock ring / chainring torque - Nope Checked all bearings on the bike (cleaned and greased and torqued) - Nope Dropped the motor and checked mounting...

My 9.8 XT has a serious crack / tick when pedalling, especially standing up and really cranking in it. Checked crank tightness - Nope Checked lock ring / chainring torque - Nope Checked all bearings on the bike (cleaned and greased and torqued) - Nope Dropped the motor and checked mounting...

Has anyone tried fitting 5Dev eCranks on their EXe? Not a fan of the eThirteens. Praxis were alright on my KSL. Love the 5Dev products. From what I know the TQ is an isis interface and might work with these: https://ride5dev.com/collections/cranks/products/160mm-6061t6-crank-set

Oh boy is the coil w/ progressive spring good on my Expert. Even the guys down at the bike shop couldn’t believe how much better it was (little trail by the shop). In my case I have a custom tuned for me / bike RS Coil Ultimate.

Sounds like it’s a very rare case to break like that (carbon). Poor Jason Lucas’ ankle. Honestly can believe his ankle / foot didn’t break! That slo-mo was cringy. I’m happy with my aluminum Praxis cranks (Expert model).

Sorry for the delayed response. OneUp alloy pedals (super low profile) 173mm (eyeballed) from bb centre to pedal platform. 550mm or so from bb centre to saddle top (eyeballed). I don’t have the seat post slammed but I think it’s pretty close. I’m 175cm tall and my KSL is a S3 size. I am...

Glad to hear you made it back to your car alright. My buddy and I ran into you just at the end of Ned’s. Man that rim crack is significant. Couldn’t agree more with your assertion of how good CushCore can be. Cheers!

I went with DHR2 / cushcore front and rear. EXO / MaxxGrip front EXO + / Maxxterra rear So far I really like this setup. Grip is there for sure. Rolling speed is faster and there’s a noticeable weight difference from the Michelin DH tires - even with cushcore added.

Also a happy KSL owner: Loving the coil too. (Kimberley BC - Bootleg Mt.)

On page 195 of the RS parts catalog (linked above by @ebikerider (thanks) - you will see the part number for different size reservoirs. My shop installed the 62mm reservoir. Loving it! I have yet to try the stock 550 linear spring, but the MRP progressive 550+ spring is great so far.

I’m pedalling through the compressions and I think because the coil shock is so supple I feel that I need to spend more energy and effort to maintain any speed. As soon as the speed picks up, the bike feels amazing. The shock has no HSR tuning (done when the shock is setup for rider / bike)...

I got a bunch more ride time on the RockShox SD Ultimate Coil. I really prefer it to the Float X2, and here’s why: Bigger impacts are handled and soaked right up - just a smoother ramp to the end stroke. I don’t feel that I’ve lost any “pop” when needed on trail. The MRP progressive coil is...

Nothing says EMTB like a little woodworking humor! o_O:LOL::cool: Oh, @ebikerider - looks amazing! ?

I’ve been running the Michelin DH tires on my WR1 Agent rims (Carbon) for 6 months now. I usually ride with 22 / 23 psi in wet and 24 / 26 dry. I’ve been very happy and have not taken it easy on the wheels. When these Michelin’s wear out, I am also curious to test an EXO MaxxGrip DHR 2 front...

Definitely better than the Specialized Butchers. (Don’t get me wrong, these new / revised Specialized tires are pretty darn good). The Michelin DH tires are for : set and forget / don’t bother with inserts / grip is never an issue / no worries with slower rolling / who cares about battery life...