Have you changed the dropper post, lever & rubber?
Whyte Karve Evo
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RodgerRitzy
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Whats the wrap on the bike, it looks great?
RodgerRitzy
Member
No wrap, that's as it comes.
Is that the karve evo rsx?
RodgerRitzy
Member
No, it's the Evo RS. The RSX is the blue one with red zebs.
SimonV
New Member
That is absolutely stunning, I was feeling anxious about what the RS finish would be, but that's phenominal! Can't wait to see mine now!
RodgerRitzy
Member
Yeah I was a bit the same as all the images of the RS were ai shite, but it looks spot on in person. If you zoom in it has almost like a metallic/speckled finish to it. Can't explain, but it looks nice tbf.
MartinH
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It looks much more black in your pic, whereas the official pics make it look more grey/silver
TheSnowShark
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It really is one of the most beautiful bikes out there right now...
I'm jealous !
I'm jealous !
Looks outstanding man
Bornloamier
Member
Schwalbe Radial Mary’s, and all my PNW stuff from my 177.
Good choice, i have gone Magic Mary front, albert rear
That is one stunning looking bike!
Bornloamier
Member
First ride, goes well! 80% Turbo - 10% left
Bottomless feel, quite nimble for a big travel bike. Feels smaller compared to Cube 177.
Is it poppy in any way? Rode the Velduro 170/170 and was surprised at how poppy it was.
Bornloamier
Member
Depends how you like to set the suspension up, stock the new Rockshox stuff lacks compression so can feel quite lively.
Hicksy 92
Active member
Mine Rsx was Ordered way back in early may was told probably end of September, coming from mountain mania Carterton Oxfordshire
Are you getting a medium also? Think the M are coming later
Hicksy 92
Active member
No I’m getting an xl
Hicksy 92
Active member
Why is that weird? Most bikes come with a bottle cage but no bottle.You are joking , they fit the base but no bottle
SimonV
New Member
Collected mine this afternoon. They didn't have the hoses and fittings in to do my Hope brakes 
, so I told them not to bother and I'll do it later myself.
Done initial setup and a light ride, great fun bike. Brakes (Maven bases) are still bedding in, but already not a fan coming from my Hope GR4's, grips are too thin (easy fix) and want to adjust the cockpit a little more. Took it on the hilliest route I could within a few miles of me as only had 29% charge and had no idea what that meant in real world terms.
My shock pump only goes to 300psi, the rear shock will take 400, I put in 300 after trying 250, I think I still want a few more, but good enough for my 17st ass. Forks I was worried after sticking in the recommended 160+ (I did 165) and felt solid, but I needed to wind off the rebound and they feel good at 165 with 6 clicks of rebound. I'm coming from Foxes on my last 4 bikes, haven't had a rockshox since mid 2000's, but these feel very nice already and barely started tuning them.
She's definitely no lightweight, but had no problem getting up the hills in trail (and above). Done the rest all in turbo to see how much I could drain it, and finished a little 6 mile loop returning at 15% (from 29%). Haven't worked out how to get the ride data from the head unit yet
Lots to sort over the weekend on it, including ridewrap when that arrives.
Weight-wise, for my Large EVO RS completely stock with the crappy plastic pedals, it's hovering on 25.0kg on the dot using my baggage scales for an indication.
, so I told them not to bother and I'll do it later myself.Done initial setup and a light ride, great fun bike. Brakes (Maven bases) are still bedding in, but already not a fan coming from my Hope GR4's, grips are too thin (easy fix) and want to adjust the cockpit a little more. Took it on the hilliest route I could within a few miles of me as only had 29% charge and had no idea what that meant in real world terms.
My shock pump only goes to 300psi, the rear shock will take 400, I put in 300 after trying 250, I think I still want a few more, but good enough for my 17st ass. Forks I was worried after sticking in the recommended 160+ (I did 165) and felt solid, but I needed to wind off the rebound and they feel good at 165 with 6 clicks of rebound. I'm coming from Foxes on my last 4 bikes, haven't had a rockshox since mid 2000's, but these feel very nice already and barely started tuning them.
She's definitely no lightweight, but had no problem getting up the hills in trail (and above). Done the rest all in turbo to see how much I could drain it, and finished a little 6 mile loop returning at 15% (from 29%). Haven't worked out how to get the ride data from the head unit yet
Lots to sort over the weekend on it, including ridewrap when that arrives.
Weight-wise, for my Large EVO RS completely stock with the crappy plastic pedals, it's hovering on 25.0kg on the dot using my baggage scales for an indication.
