My Mega Build

sniper68

Swapped every thing I could off my Enduro and only had to buy a headset,seat-post collar,SLX front mech,ISGC05 stinger,post shim(30.9-31.6mm) and some blingy braided gear outers 8)

rockmonkeysc

Are they the forks from the Enduro? Not sure I would fit dual crowns to a mega.

sniper68

RockmonkeySC wrote:

Are they the forks from the Enduro? Not sure I would fit dual crowns to a mega.

Yes they are 8) I wanted summat different and they're only 150mm travel so within the frames travel range and I doubt there'll be another Mega with them on
I rode it for the first time today and it felt pretty good 8) A few tweaks on shock pressure etc but other than that it's all good

ilovedirt

Mind if I ask why Spesh bothered producing a 150mm dual crown fork? Surely it's just unnecessary weight for something that's only marginally stiffer? Personally, I'd rather save the weight and hassle of fitting dual crown forks.

rockmonkeysc

Are they any heavier than a Lyrik? They probably only have 32mm stanchions but the stiffness of a 35/36mm stanchion.

ilovedirt

They look like more than 32mm to me, and my lyriks are 170mm, and i daresay lighter as well.

bluechair84

Be interested to hear how it compares to the Enduro... aren't they designed for pretty much the same thing? What made you change frames?

sniper68

Right the fork has a 25mm axle(weighs less than the 20mm maxxle on my HT),mega stiff and weighs just under 5lbs(2.1kgs),So a tad stiffer than a Lyrik(?)and about the same weight.The stanchions are 36mm.I absolutely love the fork and it's the best I've ridden.
I changed frames because the Enduro was 4.5 years old and feeling it! The fork is less than a year old(warranty replacement) so I decided to buy a frame.I've had 3 Enduros and fancied summat different.
All in it weighs around the same as the Enduro at 30lb but feels stiffer.As for hassle fitting it takes literally 5 mins.
I can't do a direct ride comparison to a Lyrik but in comparison to the Revs on my HT it's like night and day.The Revs are not in the same league.
I might eventually be tempted by a Lyrik but would need convincing of any benefits.

paul.skibum

Nice - the Mega is on my list of potential AM/bike park bikes for next year (though I guess it will be the new one) - want something to replace two bikes (an ageing heckler and a big hit). I think with the right spec the Mega could be the one.

ilovedirt

Fair enough, well that answers my question.

sniper68

Not everyones cup of tea but it suits me

sniper68

Well,2 rides in and despite the bike being washed both times the Blingy Clarks cables practically siezed I'll try some WD40 or dry lube in the shifter-pods but I fear it might be good old Shimanao XT inners/outers I've never experienced this before,they did free up after a few changes but TBH I think I prefer the fit-and-forget Shimano cables 8)

Biggus86

Not too keen on the DC forks, but as you say each to their own.
Apart from that great looking bike. I'm going to try and pick on up myself early next year after my trip to the desert (afghan). Been looking up the Mega for a few months now. I just hope they still have some at the price they are now when I cash in. :!:

Jomox

Looks mint, forks and post go together nicely.

allthegearnoidea

interesting what you said about the cables, my Jagwire switch braideds are looking a little tired now, saw the clarks were cheap! you run them as single outer or split??

cracking looking bike, Full of purpose!

sniper68

Single outer.
Not impressed with them at all.