There is an ideal pressure for a specific use-case, and too low or too high will increase RR, too high is actually a sharper increase than too low. Too low means that the casing/tread deflection causes extra RR. Too high of pressure causes the rearward force from hitting bumps/roots/etc to be a greater detriment than the lower RR from less casing/tread deflection. Using the tire pressure calculator (which is data driven), I’ve found that the calculated tire pressure is right around or slightly lower than what’s possible to run (without inserts), before getting into tire squirm or rim impact issues. So if I just lower my tire pressure to the point that I feel squirm, then increase a few psi for support, I’m already above the tire pressure that causes the lowest RR, and any higher causes more RR.
You’re right that it doesn’t have internal routing for it. Having said that, if you’ve got the PSI and rebound set right or a touch high, you probably don’t need it much. Plus, the shock is right there by your knee, unlike your current bike. If the trail is so rough that you can’t reach down and lock it, then you probably want it open anyway. You can always run a cable tied to your fork lockout cable. through the upper shock mount, to a lockout.
I’m not. But my riding is typically high alpine (Breck Epic type days, routes etc). /Climb 2K’, descend, do it again. I could probably get away with 2, but after riding my partner’s Evo with 4 piston xtr, my enduro bike, I wouldn’t mind 4 piston.
I was going to go for the alloy Hunt XC Race wide. They’re about 1500 grams and a few people have tried them. My current Stans carbon hoops are super old, very narrow etc- but have held up well and are also super light.
I wanted to go 45 in the rear but was reading conflicting reports about how tight it is with the 120. Did you rebuild the shock and put a 5mm spacer in?
I realize that Specialized Pros may be riding something different, but this photo of Victor Koretzky clearly shows a 45mm stroke shock:
I Personnally just bought a longer stroke shock, I kept the original as a spare for when I’ll need to send it in!
Yes that is a port, I have that same hole on my non S-Works Evo, I’d assume I could fit a cable in the hole or a wire for an electric shock!!
Made some updates to keep me from looking at other bikes.
RockShox Suspension
34 tooth front ring and some Wicked Wills
Hump
Oh hey, you’re right! Just checked my bike! LOL Note: the front cable port only holds three cables (dropper, rear derailleur, rear brake). You’d either need wireless RD or Dropper.
Slickoleum on the shaft helps with that. I had issues on a fox factory dropper too.
I just joined the XC club. Last Saturday I picked up a matte black Pivot Mach 4 SL. I haven’t been able to ride it yet, as it’s been raining almost every day.
This is tempting. Might do it.
Without the rubbing thing though. I can see that. The rubber guide sucks anyway.
A set of good carbon mtb wheels with CX-Rays can be amazing. Such a HUGE difference in feel.
Rather than buying a new bike (a bit too soon to try this again) I am looking to upgrade my XC rig. Currently have Sram GX Eagle and have two upgrade options: go XX1 AXS or X01 Transmission (already have both… just trying to decide what to put on the bike). Only reservation with the X01 transmission is that it is heaver by about 400g. Not sure if the weight penalty is worth it.
Also looking to upgrade the dropper. BikeYoke, OneUp, Fox? Not interested in Reverb AXS is out due to price and weight.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Scalpel FS has a Bike Yoke, it’s good. Scalpel HT had a Fox, did not like it and replaced it with a OneUp, Much better.
All of the reviews I’ve read absolutely rave about Transmission’s shifting speed and performance under load. I was in a similar position (GX AXS or GX Transmission), and I opted for Transmission. I’m planning to install it this month, so I don’t have any updates yet, and I’ll only have indirect comparisons (my road/gravel bike runs Rival AXS). Those were my thoughts - but again, no direct experience comparing them.
OneUp seems to be one of the most reliable on the market going by comments on Pinkbike.
The v3 weighs and costs less than the Fox SL and has “infinite adjust”. That’s what I’d go with and I say that as a Fox SL owner.
Oneup v3 is a no brainer. The only other thing to look at is the Fox / Raceface SL 2-position post. Its not lighter, but way easier/faster to push down/return.
I have.
Upgraded to level ultimate brakes, SID Ultimate fork thanks to black friday deals. Currently has Reserve Wheels with new tires (Fast Trak front, Renegade rear).
XX1 AXS is on another bike I can swap over. Picked up the XO1 transmission for 40% off. It will go on this or my trail bike. Thus wondering which would serve me best on my race bike.