AM Transition to Banshee

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Rorschach said:
My Prime is at 140mm, I think a 150mm long a-c fork would be good, like a Durolux or Auron35
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I've gone with the dropouts in neutral to see if that gives me a bit more clearance with the 140mm fork, I'll try the low at some point too. But yeah, just looking at this bike you can tell it wants more!
 
droenn said:
I've gone with the dropouts in neutral to see if that gives me a bit more clearance with the 140mm fork, I'll try the low at some point too. But yeah, just looking at this bike you can tell it wants more!
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I admit I’m pretty rubbish but I keep smashing my pedals on stuff, I reckon another 10mm or so on the front would be sweet
 
Test ride day!

Just had to measure chain and set sag this morning before final adjustments and heading out to bathe it in Stromlo dust. Had to go all the way up to 280 psi to get the Banshee recommended sag, and then a few more to run it a little firmer.

Will take me a few more rides to get totally used to the bigger bike, but felt reasonably comfortable by the end of this one. The extra room when seated is very welcome! The main thing that was different was having the axles further away from me, well at least it felt that with 85mm extra wheel base. Definitely noticed this when dropping off things and cornering (easier to slide the back out).

Seems to pedal pretty well, was a bit stiff today so just chilled, but it didn't feel as quick as the Smuggler either, see if that changes. Definitely much faster on the downs though.

Pretty happy overall - thanks to the 'burners who helped me get this up and running, and the one who sold me the frame too!

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droenn said:
Test ride day!

Just had to measure chain and set sag this morning before final adjustments and heading out to bathe it in Stromlo dust. Had to go all the way up to 280 psi to get the Banshee recommended sag, and then a few more to run it a little firmer.

Will take me a few more rides to get totally used to the bigger bike, but felt reasonably comfortable by the end of this one. The extra room when seated is very welcome! The main thing that was different was having the axles further away from me, well at least it felt that with 85mm extra wheel base. Definitely noticed this when dropping off things and cornering (easier to slide the back out).

Seems to pedal pretty well, was a bit stiff today so just chilled, but it didn't feel as quick as the Smuggler either, see if that changes. Definitely much faster on the downs though.

Pretty happy overall - thanks to the 'burners who helped me get this up and running, and the one who sold me the frame too!

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Very pretty bike, even though it’s not black.
 
droenn said:
Test ride day!

Just had to measure chain and set sag this morning before final adjustments and heading out to bathe it in Stromlo dust. Had to go all the way up to 280 psi to get the Banshee recommended sag, and then a few more to run it a little firmer.

Will take me a few more rides to get totally used to the bigger bike, but felt reasonably comfortable by the end of this one. The extra room when seated is very welcome! The main thing that was different was having the axles further away from me, well at least it felt that with 85mm extra wheel base. Definitely noticed this when dropping off things and cornering (easier to slide the back out).

Seems to pedal pretty well, was a bit stiff today so just chilled, but it didn't feel as quick as the Smuggler either, see if that changes. Definitely much faster on the downs though.

Pretty happy overall - thanks to the 'burners who helped me get this up and running, and the one who sold me the frame too!

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Looks great. Love a raw banshee
 
Just a little note to say that this poor bike was neglected for many years but is slowly coming back into service as I try to remember how to "mountain bike"...

I did put some new bars on, with more rise, backsweep and width, and these have helped a lot with comfort and fit.
 
This bike is currently disassembled, but wanted to make note of its last configuration. It will be built up again someday :)
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Frame - Banshee Prime V3 Large
Rear shock - Fox DPX2
Front shock/fork - DVO Diamond 150mm
Handlebars - PNW Range 800mm
Stem - DMR Defy
Headset - Banshee Munro
Grips - Ergon GA1
Saddle - SDG Radar
Seatpost - OneUp 180 w/ Wolftooth dropper remote
Front brake - XT M8120
Rear brake - XT M8120
Cranks - Raceface Aeffect R with 28t chainring
Chainguide - OneUp
Chain - SRAM PX1
Pedals - OneUp composite
Rear derailleur - SRAM X01 11 spd
Rear shifter - SRAM X01 11 spd
Cassette - Shimano XT 11-42t
Front hub - DT Swiss 350 w/ Wolftooth Boostinator
Rear hub - DT Swiss 350
Front rim - DT Swiss (E 1700 Spline30 wheelset)
Rear rim - DT Swiss (E 1700 Spline30 wheelset)
Spokes - DT competition straight-pull
Nipples - DT ProLock Squorx ProHead
Tyres - 2.5 Maxxis DHF EXO F / 2.3 Maxxis Minion SS EXO R
Total weight - nfi.
 
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