Having some rub on the Kenevo

aw113sgte

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Jul 15, 2018
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On a few off camber rocks/roots I was feeling the bike squirm a bit. Took a look and noticed the rear end is flexing enough to make contact on those rougher hits. The tire is offset to the rubbed side just a hair, no more than 1/8" (3mm). Spoke tension is pretty good, need to check suspension pivots next. I will dish the wheel over slightly.
This is on an XL and I'm 210lbs (95kg). Anyone else experienced this?

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Dax

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May 25, 2018
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I was having this landing drops on my kenevo, went away when I torqued up the back axle and all the suspension pivot bolts. I am only 75kg or so thou.
 

Slowroller

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Wheels flex a lot, way more than most people realize. Over the years I've tried to fit slightly too large tires in the rear ends of bikes I've had, thinking, "Hey, there's a bit of room on each side, it'll be no problem" Only to have them rub in off camber sections or even when loading the bike really heavily in bermed turns. If everything is tight, redishing might gain you that last little bit you need.
 

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