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elvendawn said:
I have one on there for last 200 miles, I'm happy with it, no harsh bottom outs even with big drops and accidental over clears on large jumps, It's much nicer than the Vivid Air that came on it imo. I'm 64kg/145lbs and run 490 spring with about 25% sag, middle settings on the damper, -1 HBO. It feels supportive without being harsh, my feet never complain on this setup after long days of enduro style and jumps.View attachment 172172View attachment 172173
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elvendawn said:
I have one on there for last 200 miles, I'm happy with it, no harsh bottom outs even with big drops and accidental over clears on large jumps, It's much nicer than the Vivid Air that came on it imo. I'm 64kg/145lbs and run 490 spring with about 25% sag, middle settings on the damper, -1 HBO. It feels supportive without being harsh, my feet never complain on this setup after long days of enduro style and jumps.View attachment 172172View attachment 172173
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Chairman said:
While we are talking shocks how many reducers are you guys settling on for the vivid air. I am up to 3 at just under 30% sag and that feels like it's starting to hit the sweet spot although I haven't been using all the travel even on the hardest hits and biggest drops. That has surprised me. Although I guess it's possible the o ring is slipping down before I check but I don't think that's the case
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What do they come with standard?

I'm currently around 275 psi, Recommended Comp and one click faster rebound, HBO set to the middle and think it's pretty good but still not done much bracketing or proper setup rides.

Probably around 100kgs fully kitted
 
andyjayh said:
Anyone fitted slightly longer cracks to their Druid? I’m looking around at what’s available on the market for the Avinox motor and there aren’t that many that come in 150mm. I had a set of Hope 155mm on my Whyte Bosch power bike and liked them. Seen the Pinnd cranks and these are either 145mm(!) or 155mm. I really like the Cane Creek Wings but these are 160mm, but significantly less overhang.
Thoughts and feedback on the crank length and how it effects the ride and pedal strikes etc?
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I have the 155mm and prefer that over the stock 150mm.
 
MetroNeck said:
Local’s rumours are also saying that EDread is also on the way, + all bikes will have the updated Avinox.
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It’s definitely coming.

I received an email today from Forbidden warning about rotating the motor (chainring) in reverse, something you might do when oiling the chain. They are claiming it can damage the Avinox motor.
 
Nothing like Black Friday deals and winter finally arriving to get the rig a bit dialed in this winter. Took advantage of the 20% Black Friday deal on Nobl TR37 w/ Hope E hub wheelset and also pulled the trigger on the Vorsprung Telum coil shock. No deal on the shock unfortunately but super excited for a mid winter desert trip
 
GravityDT said:
Nothing like Black Friday deals and winter finally arriving to get the rig a bit dialed in this winter. Took advantage of the 20% Black Friday deal on Nobl TR37 w/ Hope E hub wheelset and also pulled the trigger on the Vorsprung Telum coil shock. No deal on the shock unfortunately but super excited for a mid winter desert trip
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Telum is awesome. Have one on my Decoy.
 
jbrown15 said:
It’s definitely coming.

I received an email today from Forbidden warning about rotating the motor (chainring) in reverse, something you might do when oiling the chain. They are claiming it can damage the Avinox motor.
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Wow, I do that every time I clean the bike… which is after every ride currently due to winter conditions in the UK.
Always thought it felt very stiff rotating the Avinox motor in reverse compared to the Bosch. Hadn’t seen any warnings about it though and don’t think it says anything in manual about caution.
 
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I have the 155mm and prefer that over the stock 150mm.
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In what way? Currently I’m quite happy on the 150mm, surprised how quickly I got used to them but some people say they feel unnatural when in lower power settings.
 
The rumours I have read regarding the Avinox M2 motor is that it’s not an upgrade on the M1 but more a lower cost version which will be slightly heavier. DJI have a habit of hitting a market hard covering all bases and pushing the completion out so I wouldn’t be surprised if they come in with a lower end, cheaper alloy bike with a suitable motor. They would continue to grab more of the market if they bring out something at a very low price when all other brads are focusing on high end bikes.

Personally I’m not worried about a new motor coming as this current one is head a shoulders above anything I’ve ridden previously and I don’t use the headline power figures today! What I love about the motor is the configurability of it so I can have it tuned for long range light assistance, power hour riding with mates and insane mode for laughs going up stuff. Why would I want any more?
 
Does anyone ride an S4 model and uses a 250mm dropper? Whats the deepest insertion possible for that dropper? I know the official stats, just trying to find out if it really fits my leg length.
 
sprousaTM said:
Does anyone ride an S4 model and uses a 250mm dropper? Whats the deepest insertion possible for that dropper? I know the official stats, just trying to find out if it really fits my leg length.
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It's sort of a soft limitation, the further past the official number you go, you are running into the extra cable length for the charging port, and it starts to get much more difficult to get the motor on with no where to stuff the excess cables.

I have an S2, and officially it's 275mm insertion and I was able to fit about 290mm without too much issues with the cables, you might get maybe 325-330mm with the S4.
 
Well, finally the call I was waiting for, for what felt like an eternity. The bike was released from customs and I picked up my box. I spent all night and part of this early morning swapping components.
And here is it…

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elvendawn said:
It's sort of a soft limitation, the further past the official number you go, you are running into the extra cable length for the charging port, and it starts to get much more difficult to get the motor on with no where to stuff the excess cables.

I have an S2, and officially it's 275mm insertion and I was able to fit about 290mm without too much issues with the cables, you might get maybe 325-330mm with the S4.
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That sounds sufficient I think. I am not exactly sure how much insertion I need. But it should be 10mm more than what it officially mentioned. Thanks!
 
Been using Reserves since 2019. What ca I say: reliable. Vertically compliant but laterally stiff. Once the spokes settle you can have years on maintenance free rims. That is, for me, one of the main advantages of carbon wheels: they are true o broken. Never broke a pair though.
And the Podium, as I said before: is a noise canceling fork. The noise been the obstacle. 0 issues so far after 3 months of use. Go for it if (both)you are considering.
 
Jdof said:
Been using Reserves since 2019. What ca I say: reliable. Vertically compliant but laterally stiff. Once the spokes settle you can have years on maintenance free rims. That is, for me, one of the main advantages of carbon wheels: they are true o broken. Never broke a pair though.
And the Podium, as I said before: is a noise canceling fork. The noise been the obstacle. 0 issues so far after 3 months of use. Go for it if (both)you are considering.
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I can feel my wallet getting lighter :ROFLMAO:
 
sprousaTM said:
Does anyone ride an S4 model and uses a 250mm dropper? Whats the deepest insertion possible for that dropper? I know the official stats, just trying to find out if it really fits my leg length.
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Could probably force it a little lower if you wanted. 240 V3 oneup, may try the 250 Reverb off my Deviate though
 
If you have the time, would love to know.. But if you get Oneup v3 all the way down to the collar thats around 340mm of insertion depth.. in your picture it seems around 10mm are missing.. I would need around 312mm to make it fit. So I guess I am fine ;)
 
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jbrown15 said:
It’s definitely coming.

I received an email today from Forbidden warning about rotating the motor (chainring) in reverse, something you might do when oiling the chain. They are claiming it can damage the Avinox motor.
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Damn.. I do this too. What can actually be damaged and why isn’t that more of a prominent note?? Any Amflow guys around to chime in?
 
GravityDT said:
Nothing like Black Friday deals and winter finally arriving to get the rig a bit dialed in this winter. Took advantage of the 20% Black Friday deal on Nobl TR37 w/ Hope E hub wheelset and also pulled the trigger on the Vorsprung Telum coil shock. No deal on the shock unfortunately but super excited for a mid winter desert trip
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Will love a report on the telum on this bike! I have on in a cart (also an intend fork), but haven’t pulled the trigger yet
 
jcmonty said:
Damn.. I do this too. What can actually be damaged and why isn’t that more of a prominent note?? Any Amflow guys around to chime in?
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I’m not totally sure, the email only said that it could lead to damaging the motor and battery. I wonder if it causes some kind of reverse charge into the system.
 
sprousaTM said:
If you have the time, would love to know.. But if you get Oneup v3 all the way down to the collar thats around 340mm of insertion depth.. in your picture it seems around 10mm are missing.. I would need around 312mm to make it fit. So I guess I am fine ;)
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Yeah you'll be absolutely OK in thag case


I can't wait to actually get a ride on this when it is soaking 😂

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elvendawn said:
Are those Hope brakes and Intend fork?
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Yeah. Intend fork, damper and the Hope Evo gr4 brakes. Brakes feel different than the tech4 v4s. The deadstroke is smaller,.which is good. But i dont like the new levers. Ordered the power levers, which are somewhat like the old standard tech4 ones. longer and pretty straight. The new standard evo levers are formed with a bigger groove.
 
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