AM Marino V2
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Isaakk
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Done very non-scientifically with a side-on picture... 60deg.
Yeah, i'm not happy. I think i'll be getting in touch with Marino, 1 or 2 degrees off I could have dealt with, but 4deg off with a shorter fork than what I based the geo provided on is insane. I'd have to run a 120-130mm fork to get it even in the same ballpark.Didn't end up doing Blue Tier on it, decided I didn't want to suffer & took the Ripley instead. Was the right choice. First test ride likely to be sometime this week.
leitch
Feelin' a bit rrranty
You can just get a free angle app for your phone... Set the bike up on some flat ground and measure the angle of the fork legs - lowers, or stanchions if you've got RS with bulgy lowers.
ozzybmx
taking a shit with my boobs out
There a free one called Clinometer that works well, one of the few apps I have on my phone.
Isaakk
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Getting there. +2deg Works headset, flipped the shock + added a Megneg, and also extended stroke to 65mm (173mm travel!), laced up the replacement Nextie for the rear, 35mm rise OneUp bars. Still on the way are offset shock bushings and a 170mm air spring for the Lyrik. Once those are added it should be sitting at around 62.5HA (which i'm okay with), with a slightly lower BB. Still not sure on offset bushings, may need to play around with/without them. Might need to service or look into options with the shock too, 3 clicks rebound is too slow, 4 clicks too fast. Once i've got everything sorted i'll take some proper pics & update the first post.
Here's how she sits at the moment though.
Here's how she sits at the moment though.
Isaakk
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Just got around to editing/posting footage of the first proper Maydena debut for the Marino last weekend.
Impressions: Holy shit. This thing is an absolute weapon down the steep & chunk. Pick a line, any line, and she goes. Flying through rock gardens feels approx like someone has laid down memory foam over everything, going back to back on the Marino vs a mates 27.5 Spectral was eye-opening.
Vid was the first lap of the day, and my first ever solo run in the park, so was still warming up.
Impressions: Holy shit. This thing is an absolute weapon down the steep & chunk. Pick a line, any line, and she goes. Flying through rock gardens feels approx like someone has laid down memory foam over everything, going back to back on the Marino vs a mates 27.5 Spectral was eye-opening.
Vid was the first lap of the day, and my first ever solo run in the park, so was still warming up.
Ackland
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Can I assume it also climbs like the pedals are covered in memory foam and needs 880 bars for enough leverage to keep the front wheel flopping?
Isaakk
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Hahaha, not quite, it's definitely more floppy than a >64deg bike at slow speeds but I got used to it pretty quickly to be honest. Effective seat tube is definitely a little too steep, but the upright position it puts me in actually seems to help my back and I have no complaints about climbing comfort other than that.
It's definitely slightly slower overall compared to something more "normal" (given heavier tyres, inserts, 170mm travel & no lockout), but going by #strava times, only around 30-40secs on an 8min climb - not bad at all.
Asininedrivel
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Good video. Bonus points for the elevator music and PAMERALA
I really need to visit Maydena.
The Reverend
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Looks like Candyland, aside from in the wet as that red clay gets like a butcher shop floor.