Since the other user bike thread is 99% road bikes, can we start one for mountain bikes? I’ll start it off, just finished building up my 2020 Scott scale 930 for this season. Fork: fox rhythm 32 100mm (this may get upgraded) Wheels: Stans crest mk3 w/dt Swiss hubs Drivetrain: Shimano xt m8000 C…

Here’s my trusty Scott Spark RC. Recently upgraded to sram xx1 axs and carbon (9th wave) wheels. I’d like to change the Brand X dropper to a Bikeyoke for some weight saving. Such a joy to ride!!! [20201015_101213-01]

[image] mailman: Am I right in thinking the 130mm Fox 34 could be converted to 120mm (cheaply)? And if so, would that bring the HTA from ~67 to ~68? Not sure on conversion of the Fox 34 to 120mm, but I’m fairly certain a change in 10mm of fork travel is only going to change the HTA about 0.5 …

You’re changing the angles in the wrong direction bruh, I kid I kid. They didn’t update the geo charts this year with the new 130 mm 34s so I think the geo listed is actually the old spec with the 120 34 SCs.

Oh, so it must be proper trail bike slack. I know what you mean about angles etc, but I really want my next bike to still to be racey/pedally. I just need a bit more capability for the park days. Really the Trek Top Fuel is the best for me on paper. I just way prefer the Scott specs/Shimano builds…

XC brothers and sisters: what is your view on eggbeaters vs. SPDs? Technically this IS a 2020 XC bike question. I bought my new bike and am excitedly waiting delivery. Until then, i’m trying to figure out whether to buy a powermeter, what powermeter to buy, etc., and the SRM MTB pedal-based unit i…

One main thread on pedals with many mentioned: [image] MTB pedal/shoe Recommendations Equipment New mountain bike racer here. I’ve been riding off and on for 5 years on flats. Got into the idea of racing late last season and gradually moved towards serious structured train…

I have a bespoke hard tail Ti from Travers Bikes (UK). Feels so versatile and resilient…

That’s good to know. I had a bit of an impulse buy after watching Evie Richards ride to victory on the short track. At 5.3" (female) I’m used to riding 650B, but there is not much choice in xc MTB with that wheel size any more. It’s due for delivery in January and I’m hoping for birthday and Xmas u…

Mine should be with me within a month time. The shop is switching my cranks over to 170mm (actually putting a Rotor InPower on). They have given me £160 credit for the GX cranks. Also getting an reverb AXS on. Can’t wait.

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