some weird dh set up choices
scgt
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just been flicking trough pinkbike and saw this set up:
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/224-build-2007.html
some weird choices and some things that have made me wonder where you guys stand on his choices.
- flat bars: probably the weirdest choice for a dh rig, sure theyre wide and have the sweep of a riser so it seems a good idea but why run such a high stem if he wants a low front end?
-direct mount stems: i reckon theyre a good idea, lower weight and lower front end if done right but they do mean its more likely to twist forks in a crash, some are just as heavy as a stem and top crown, and surely it invalidates warranties if using the type that replace the top crown (ie goldtec, burgtec)?
-isis cranks: since most people love saints etc it was weird to find someone so against them. are you all convinced outboard bearings are the way forward?
there are a few weird choices like rims and his fork setup but they arent so unusual so i'll leave it. but what do you guys think the set up? thought id post here as its busier than general or tech
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/224-build-2007.html
some weird choices and some things that have made me wonder where you guys stand on his choices.
- flat bars: probably the weirdest choice for a dh rig, sure theyre wide and have the sweep of a riser so it seems a good idea but why run such a high stem if he wants a low front end?
-direct mount stems: i reckon theyre a good idea, lower weight and lower front end if done right but they do mean its more likely to twist forks in a crash, some are just as heavy as a stem and top crown, and surely it invalidates warranties if using the type that replace the top crown (ie goldtec, burgtec)?
-isis cranks: since most people love saints etc it was weird to find someone so against them. are you all convinced outboard bearings are the way forward?
there are a few weird choices like rims and his fork setup but they arent so unusual so i'll leave it. but what do you guys think the set up? thought id post here as its busier than general or tech
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A decent flat bar is stronger than a riser. Less bends and all that.
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true, lighter than an eqivalent length riser aswell0
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fair bit of carbon fibre for a dh bike though
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true, but only in areas like the chain guide and saddle0
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the stem isn't highrise. It's just enough rise to get it to clear the knobs on the fork. The equivilent of a zero degree rise standard stem.
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Apart from the choice of a wide ratio cassete that bike is sweet imo. The flat bars are a fashion choice really, in a few years time we will either all be running them or we won't hear much of them at all.
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chromag stuff seems well made and id be interested to try them0
