Any 5-8 guys go from a medium Epic Full Sus to a small??
Anyone on Dubs find them really bouncy? They grip really good but I feel like they bounce over rock gardens. Pressure seems on the lower end since I do get rim strikes.
Agree, I work at a bike shop and you would be amazed at how many people try to just run them stock width and are not necessarily super tall. They often return for their warranty check and are like āyeah, you guys were right, the bars need cut downā. The trails we have do not play well with 800s and itās not that comfortable.
I think itās gonna be too small. Any reason specifically you are not getting along with a Medium?
Just curious
And thereās me at 5ā9" with mine cut down to 660mm on my hardtail, which was āWOA! Too Narrow!ā at first, then I got used to it. Helps that I raced in the 90ās where 500 was WIDE. 720 on the full sus, but I have to be aware of what bike Iām on because one fits in places the other really doesnātā¦
Finally got my new bike (almost) finished up. Quite happy with how the shakedown ride felt, a couple of small tweaks to saddle and bar position still to make. Also need to dial in the shock pressure and install a longer chain.
Bucking some trends around here with a Chisel FS, Fox SC 34, WAO Faction Wheels, Barzo front Mezcal rear in 2.35, a mix of XT/XTR for drivetrain and brakes, Race Face cockpit. Only parts remaining from stock are the dropper, saddle, and shock. I was pleasantly surprised it weighed in at 12.2kg with pedals and two cages in a size Large.
I mostly ride in North Vancouver and we donāt really have XC like much of the rest of the world, hence some of the beefier parts you see. I also moved a bunch of parts from previous/other bikes onto this one, in an effort to keep it somewhat economicalā¦
Hey guys, looking to tap into the collective wisdom here.
Current ride is an EE7, sitting at 21.4 lbs as it stands. Iāve got a bit of bike money burning a hole in my pocket and Iām trying to figure out the smartest upgrade path. Iāve narrowed it down to a few options, but Iām open to other suggestions too.
Option 1: Component Upgrades (~0.75 lb estimated weight savings)
- Swap Mechanical GX Eagle RD + Shifter for Electronic (Wheeltop or AXS X01)
- Upgrade to Allied Duet integrated bar/stem
- Swap to S-Works Power Saddle
- Upgrade to Roval Control SL seatpost
Option 2: Suspension Overhaul
- Current setup: Fox SC 34 Fit4 + Float DPS (both freshly rebuilt, no complaints)
- Upgrade to RockShox Flight Attendant for electronic suspension + lockouts
Option 3: Leave It Alone
- The bike is light, reliable, and rips as-is. Maybe I should just ride it and save the cash?
Would love to hear what you guys think. Which route would you go?
I race and travel quite a bit with my bikeāgot a big camper setup for it. Iāll be racing at least five times this year, with the BT Epic as my endish year event (race #6). Outside of racing, I plan to hit 4ā5 different trail destinations across the U.S. throughout the year, and I ride local trails 1ā2 times a week consistently. So the bike sees a good mix of racing, travel, and regular trail use.
The racing funds are a different āpoolā of money. However I did not think of a ābigā stage race or something cool like option 4. Thanks!
The above does not mention gravel races/events I will also be attending.
Spend that money on a clinic if youāre losing time descending, through the twisty stuff, and if you just want to be a better mountain biker in general.
Gamechanger.
If youāre fast, then disregard!
@teddygram I would leave it as is. You got a great bike and at 21.5 is already super light. I donāt think thereās much performance gains from any of the upgrades you mentioned. Flight Attendant is sweet but I would only replace/upgrade only when things wear out or break. But thatās me.
I also second the idea of a clinic or coaching for DH if there is a need.
This is great advice in here!
I make up time in twisties, break even/slightly loose time on technical down hills and loose time uphill. I would say with my fitness and size Iām a competitive sports rider but can ride with the expertsā¦ for a brief moment.
I forgot to add that I own (2) shockwiz and tune my suspension at each race course as I am typically there 1-2 days before.
Thatās cool - sounds like an awesome season!
I just realized (and I knew this deep down inside) that FA only works with a SRAM quarq PM. I have RaceFace SL crank and Favero MX-2 power pedals.
So unless I go with the Fox offeringā¦ I donāt think its worth changing out those parts. The MX-2ās are awesome, and I move them from CX, Gravel, MTB and Fat bike all the time.
I am sure that SRAM doesnt care, but it stops me from considering it.
Or you can switch to a sram crank with the pedal sensor (or cheap 1 sided PM) and keep using your pedals. But yeah, not the ideal path if you donāt already run Quarg/SRAM. But from that list, FA gets my vote by a huge margin. The degree of performance/speed improvement can be debated, but the biggest benefit for me is that it just makes racing and riding the bike a lot more fun.
Do you have one set, or multiple?
I only have (1) set of MX-2 that I just move from bike to bike. It only takes a few minutes to do it and they feel exactly like my old XTR in terms of retention and clip in/out action.
They also read within +/- 1% of my kicker depending on the type of ride so I am able to just throw a bike on the trainer and not worry if the power numbers are similar. The same goes for my road Favero Duoās which go between a road bike and sometimes the gravel bike depending on the event.
A second pair could be a handy option 5 here.
If only because you have a backup should anything go wrong with the existing set.
(Granted, this philosophy has led to me having two drop bar bikes and two flat bar bikes, all with power meters and two wheelsets each. 
But I never have to worry about getting ready for a ride and realizing that a mechanical will keep me from riding!)
YMMVā¦
Unless you are unhappy with some aspect of the bike (sounds like your not), Iād pocket the cash (your option #3), and keep it for something that you feel is a compelling reason to spend the money. Eg add it to a new bike fund that youāll use at some point in the future.