Santa Cruz Bronson Carbon - Custom

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  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    paul.skibum wrote:
    felix.london wrote:
    paul.skibum wrote:
    Felix.London might be keen to see it!

    I've gotta €10 discount voucher from these guys :)

    That fork sounds truly awful. I'd be tempted to get a used Domain 318 off Pinkbike to tide you over til you can get the Pike, then sell it on. "collapses through the travel"...that sh1t's gonna ruin your summer dude!

    Been looking at Pinkbike for options but the only 27.5 forks on there within 100km of Whistler are Fox CTD's of various models - was looking at a Factory FIT CTD Float off a Remedy - listed as new but figured that at 2/3rds of the price of the Pike I'd be better waiting a few weeks more and get the Pike.

    forgot you had those new fangled, marginally bigger wheels.
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    felix.london wrote:
    paul.skibum wrote:
    felix.london wrote:
    paul.skibum wrote:
    Felix.London might be keen to see it!

    I've gotta €10 discount voucher from these guys :)

    That fork sounds truly awful. I'd be tempted to get a used Domain 318 off Pinkbike to tide you over til you can get the Pike, then sell it on. "collapses through the travel"...that sh1t's gonna ruin your summer dude!

    Been looking at Pinkbike for options but the only 27.5 forks on there within 100km of Whistler are Fox CTD's of various models - was looking at a Factory FIT CTD Float off a Remedy - listed as new but figured that at 2/3rds of the price of the Pike I'd be better waiting a few weeks more and get the Pike.

    forgot you had those new fangled, marginally bigger wheels.

    :lol:

    So the Lev Integra is good - easy to use, smooth and a nice positive action on the lever. Considering getting a spare lever for my dropper on the hardtail as the one that came with it is distinctly clunky. Keen to ditch the front mech now to get the lever in a better position to use.
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  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    One Up 42T and 16T have arrived, waiting on CRC delivery to give her the 1x10 treatment.
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  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    Cassette and narrow wide ring arrived:
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    Still waiting on a chain, mech and shifter......
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  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    Final bits arrived today - chain, XT shifter and mech.

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    Had a look at some 160mm Pike RCT3's today - good price and I want (just gotta sell the Big Hit!)

    Will fit the 1x10 set up tonight after I have had a sleep!
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  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    1x10 fitted - test ride tomorrow

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  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    looking the part now my man! You're probably out testing now.
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    felix.london wrote:
    looking the part now my man! You're probably out testing now.


    Did a quick loop on it - no serious climbs but the bit of singletrack climbing I did was handled easily with the ratio - feels good actually - shifting is fine into the 42t but I think I put the 16t on in the SRAM setting in error so going to have to whip the cassette off and try again as its not smooth through that gear.

    While doing the work I found a couple of rock strikes in the swing arm carbon that made me weep for my baby.

    Went up to watch a bit of the EWS yesterday on Stage 4 - gnarly trail I hadn't ridden before - will be doing it before it gets wet as the mess of roots and rocks would be a death trap! Took some pics and vids - will put a slideshow together and chuck them up sometime. I was feet from CG, ACC, Tmo, Graves - they aint all that. :wink:
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  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    Some quality upgrades there..

    Lucky bugger, I wish I lived in Whistler
  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    ej2320 wrote:
    Some quality upgrades there..

    Lucky bugger, I wish I lived in Whistler

    Give up any hopes of future financial security and the dream of living in Whistler can be yours!
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  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    paul.skibum wrote:
    ej2320 wrote:
    Some quality upgrades there..

    Lucky bugger, I wish I lived in Whistler

    Give up any hopes of future financial security and the dream of living in Whistler can be yours!

    Ditto with the French High Alps...it's all about living for the day though dude! :?
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • Dick Scruttock
    Dick Scruttock Posts: 2,533
    Looking very nice.

    I'm sure you won't miss the triple.
  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    Going to try it out on some more challenging climbs and descents tomorrow to see how we get on.

    Bike is definitely getting closer to the build I would have liked from the start. Fork remains the weakness for now.
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  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    Proper test today - long climb up to ride stage 4 from the EWS - road climb was easily dealt with, fireroad similarly until it a short very steep section which defeated my ageing pins. But it would have with the old 22t to 36t ratio so dont blame the 1x10.

    Chain held on fine for the pretty tech descent with clutch engaged. Going to try something similar with the clutch off as I find the clutch makes the gear changes less smooth particularly onto the One Up. Anyone else experience that?
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  • Lewis A
    Lewis A Posts: 767
    It does make shifting a little firmer. I wouldn't say that stage 4 is "pretty" tech, though it may not be insane for non bike park trails in whistler.
    Cube Analog 2012 with various upgrades.
  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    Latest change - took it to the Fox tent at Crankworx and asked about my fork problems - the tech their (no names, no pack drill as I got the impression this was not totally legit Fox policy) put some oil in the air damper to make the fork ride higher in its travel and allow me to run a little more sag to improve small bump compliance. Fork definitely feels a little more solid, havent tinkered with the pressure yet but feels better.

    Downside would be a crash today screwed my thumb up - might be on rest days for a while.

    Noticed more scrapes and chips out of the poor carbon frame - very upsetting.
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  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    Well, broke my thumb going over the bars yesterday so I am out of action for the next 5-6 weeks by the looks of it.

    So. F**king. P*ssed. Off.
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  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    unlucky man.. heal up soon!
  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    Latest must have mtb accessory.

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  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    paul.skibum wrote:
    Latest must have mtb accessory.

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    Is it 650B specific?
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    Its designed to make every task in life more difficult. So 29er specific.
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  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    paul.skibum wrote:
    Its designed to make every task in life more difficult. So 29er specific.

    Haha :)

    Hope you heal up quickly anyway mate!
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • BloggingFit
    BloggingFit Posts: 919
    Gutted for you.
    Bird Aeris : Trek Remedy 9.9 29er : Trek Procaliber 9.8 SL
  • russyh
    russyh Posts: 1,375
    That cast is soooo #enduro
  • Qui3tman
    Qui3tman Posts: 94
    All that for a broken thumb?! Blimey
  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    Qui3tman wrote:
    All that for a broken thumb?! Blimey

    That's what I thought!
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  • wilberforce
    wilberforce Posts: 316
    There was a recent thread in the Buying Advice section asking for recommendations on Forearm Protection. Looks like you have a possible answer!
  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    Picked up (very cheap) a temporary replacement for the Fox Float's in the form of a set of Revelation RLT Ti's. Not that I can ride them for 5 weeks but I figure they should be an improvement or at least a change from the fox's. Will get Pikes next spring after battering the Rev's in the winter (snow dependent).
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  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    Pike RC's in a 160mm travel being picked up today. The Revelations I got were fitted buthavent even been ridden due to my thumb. Not going to get out on the Pikes for a while either but they will be ready and waiting for when my hand is strong enough.
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  • BloggingFit
    BloggingFit Posts: 919
    Good stuff. Pop a token in there.
    Bird Aeris : Trek Remedy 9.9 29er : Trek Procaliber 9.8 SL

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