More HSP goodness.
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beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
Gets me every time too…
The Reverend
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I've actually got a set of white "disco" MTB shorts but they make a rare outing as they'll not stay pristine for long.
Maybe that new Dharco kit, if I can fit my backside in them!
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I wondered who'd get there first!
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Dropper lever is a Funn one. Saw it and liked the blue. Prefer the PNW Loam lever though so may have to make that change on it.
moorey
call me Mia
Weren’t racing Falls Creek on the weekend were you @The Reverend? Briefly chatted to a fella on a week old DreadNerd.
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Funnily enough, I was at Falls Creek on the 28th December on it (it was fantastic).
I've actually had it a bit longer so it wasn't me.
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I do get asked if the SETI can use it from time to time.
1.93m and all legs. Saddle to BB measurement of 84cms!
frenchman
Eats cheese. Sells crack.
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Guys you know it's entirely possible to overdo these things..Pretty sure @beeb has some of those tyres he’s looking to offload too
And is the Yeti rider even trying? Black cranks, pedals, grips and saddle? Might as well not have bothered.
possible
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How have I not seen these before???
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A little update on the Dreadnought.
So, ever since getting it, I've had some challenges with the Fox Performance Elite X2 shock. It's been whistling and not altogether feeling A1. This has been a touch annoying given my experiences with X2's in the past on other frames. Back and forth with the LBS and Fox and to cut a long story short they decided to just replace it and provide me with a Factory X2 with the correct tune.
I know Performance Elite is exactly the same as Factory in terms of adjustment and performance but I'll tell you it certainly solved the problems I was having. It's night and day better, and impossibly smooth. I did actually prefer the look of the non kashima version on this frame, but I'm much happier with how it looks AND rides now.
After that, and a few of the chunkier runs down at Redhill I came to the conclusion that at 170mm travel and at my riding weight of 107kgs, it's perhaps testing the limits of what the Lyrik is best set for. After thinking about it (ever since I bought the frame actually) I decided the Fox 38 would be the option. I've heard and read both good and bad reviews from a range of friends and online and thought get them, and if I don't like them, sell them.
I've only had a few rides on with this fork but even compared to the Lyrik with Push HC97 Damper, it's astounding. I followed factory settings and it's plush, supportive, direct and just utterly solid.
Would all black look better? Probably, but I certainly like the matching look with the shock. Probably too much for just general trail riding but I don't do that on this bike anyway. The Lyrik is now on the Highlander but set at 150mm so I'm happier with that set up, that's another (good) story.
If you're on the fence regarding the 38 and you're of above average weight and using it on a longer travel fork, I would definitely recommend considering it.
Oh, and I fitted a 240mm One Up Dropper on it too because I've got rather long legs!
So, ever since getting it, I've had some challenges with the Fox Performance Elite X2 shock. It's been whistling and not altogether feeling A1. This has been a touch annoying given my experiences with X2's in the past on other frames. Back and forth with the LBS and Fox and to cut a long story short they decided to just replace it and provide me with a Factory X2 with the correct tune.
I know Performance Elite is exactly the same as Factory in terms of adjustment and performance but I'll tell you it certainly solved the problems I was having. It's night and day better, and impossibly smooth. I did actually prefer the look of the non kashima version on this frame, but I'm much happier with how it looks AND rides now.
After that, and a few of the chunkier runs down at Redhill I came to the conclusion that at 170mm travel and at my riding weight of 107kgs, it's perhaps testing the limits of what the Lyrik is best set for. After thinking about it (ever since I bought the frame actually) I decided the Fox 38 would be the option. I've heard and read both good and bad reviews from a range of friends and online and thought get them, and if I don't like them, sell them.
I've only had a few rides on with this fork but even compared to the Lyrik with Push HC97 Damper, it's astounding. I followed factory settings and it's plush, supportive, direct and just utterly solid.
Would all black look better? Probably, but I certainly like the matching look with the shock. Probably too much for just general trail riding but I don't do that on this bike anyway. The Lyrik is now on the Highlander but set at 150mm so I'm happier with that set up, that's another (good) story.
If you're on the fence regarding the 38 and you're of above average weight and using it on a longer travel fork, I would definitely recommend considering it.
Oh, and I fitted a 240mm One Up Dropper on it too because I've got rather long legs!
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Thanks! It was great to chat! And I'm very impressed by what you've been doing. Where can I see pictures?
Send to pm if you'd like.