Ibis DV9 :D
Ordered this last week... Can't wait for it to arrive!
Ordered with Competitive Cyclist Frame in White/Teal, Medium RockShox Pike RCT3 29 Charger DebonAir 130 Boost Fork Chris King InSet Tapered Headset with Griplock TruVativ Descendant 35mm Stem (40mm) TruVativ Descendant 35mm CF Handlebar Ergon GA2 Grips SDG Components Tellis Dropper Seat 31.6x413mm/125mm WTB Volt Comp Saddle Sram Dub BSA BB Complete Sram GX Eagle Drivetrain 175mm/32t Crank Brothers Stamp 2 Pedals Shimano XT SM-RT86 Rotor 180mm/160mm Shimano SLX BL-M7000 Brakes Stan's NoTube Arch MK3 29ers Maxxis Minion DHF Wide Trail 3C/EXO/TR 29x2.5 Tires... |
Nice, post a pic when you get it!
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It comes in today sometime in the afternoon/evening! I'm so pumped! :D
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Nice :). Yea, I may be picking up a Trance this weekend. Never owned a FS bike so I'm excited just like you are!
Post a pic! |
Wow, one post away from 10 and it won't let me post pics... Hopefully this will do lol.
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She just came in and took her for a little drive (pavement real quick)... rides amazingly smooth... gear transition is a bit rough might need some oil. All-in all happy with my purchase...
https://i.imgur.com/wlQkxaX.jpg Decent clearance (29x2.5) https://i.imgur.com/Wvvh45C.jpg https://i.imgur.com/sphH3Qz.jpg https://i.imgur.com/VJbqHY1.jpg https://i.imgur.com/pHEYz8I.jpg With my dirty car lol.. https://i.imgur.com/rvTElgW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ire8sUJ.jpg |
Looks good! I love 29'rs.
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The Maxle I forgot to close it, was in a rush putting things together.
again, was in a rush so I didn't tweak much. I will be adjusting the handlebars and probably lowering the stem some. |
Originally Posted by event horizon
(Post 21000707)
Step 1: Learn how to use your Maxle.
https://www.servicearchive.sram.com/...axle_rev_a.pdf Step 2. Consider rotating your handlebars.forward. Right now they sweep downward. |
Originally Posted by HyBr1D
(Post 21000717)
The Maxle I forgot to close it, was in a rush putting things together.
again, was in a rush so I didn't tweak much. I will be adjusting the handlebars and probably lowering the stem some. 29r hardtails are still my favorites. Just haven't sprung for a fancy plastic one yet Btw, what car is that |
Love the color! Enjoy! I can't wait for Sunday for my turn haha
Post pics when you're in the mountains! |
Originally Posted by qclabrat
(Post 21001018)
Hot bike, enjoy her
29r hardtails are still my favorites. Just haven't sprung for a fancy plastic one yet Btw, what car is that The car is a '12 Nissan Sentra SR (not stock, modified)
Originally Posted by emanuel_v19
(Post 21001057)
Love the color! Enjoy! I can't wait for Sunday for my turn haha
Post pics when you're in the mountains! No mountains here in Florida but when I do make it out on the trails I'll make sure to get some shots. |
Originally Posted by event horizon
(Post 21000707)
Step 2. Consider rotating your handlebars.forward. Right now they sweep downward.
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Originally Posted by trailangel
(Post 21001306)
I prefer backswept bars on MTB but have seen many new bikes (and riders)with bars swept forward. Can you explain this.Looks uncomfortable.
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Sweet bike!
I am a little surprised they chose the “WT” versions of the Minion tires to put on 26mm rims. |
Originally Posted by Kapusta
(Post 21002807)
Sweet bike!
I am a little surprised they chose the “WT” versions of the Minion tires to put on 26mm rims. I chose 26mm to allow slower transition upon using the side knobs being that I am a novice at trails the bike already has soft and responsive steering, finding the line and maintaining it will be difficult for a nub like myself. So, having 29mm+ rims with increase the engaging rate of the 2.5" tire faster and may cause me to not react fast enough to the already fast and smooth steering on top of that the frame is very nimble and light so, it will change directions that much faster on a well-rounding tire to rim setup. 26mm will allow a more squishy feel and slower interaction with my user input maintaining control. If I need to change this on the fly I can add or remove tire pressure which can simulate more grip (or less, depending on feel) but there is no direct substitute to correct sized hardware. In the future when experience is gained, I will run a wide rim (29/30mm) probably keep the front at 2.5, maybe even go up to a 2.6 (the frame won't clear anything wider) and the rear I might bring it down to 2.35 reducing the grip a bit at the tail for more whipping fun :) |
Originally Posted by HyBr1D
(Post 21003043)
I chose 26mm to allow slower transition upon using the side knobs being that I am a novice at trails the bike already has soft and responsive steering, finding the line and maintaining it will be difficult for a nub like myself. So, having 29mm+ rims with increase the engaging rate of the 2.5" tire faster and may cause me to not react fast enough to the already fast and smooth steering on top of that the frame is very nimble and light so, it will change directions that much faster on a well-rounding tire to rim setup. 26mm will allow a more squishy feel and slower interaction with my user input maintaining control. If I need to change this on the fly I can add or remove tire pressure which can simulate more grip (or less, depending on feel) but there is no direct substitute to correct sized hardware.
In the future when experience is gained, I will run a wide rim (29/30mm) probably keep the front at 2.5, maybe even go up to a 2.6 (the frame won't clear anything wider) and the rear I might bring it down to 2.35 reducing the grip a bit at the tail for more whipping fun :) I understand what you are thinking, here, and it makes sense in theory. Running some tires on overly wide rims can lead to abrupt and aggressive transition to the side knobs that can hook up when you don't want them to.... But I am not sure if you are aware of how that plays out with the specific tire and rim combo you have there. The whole idea of the "WT" versions is that the tread profile is more rounded, so that 30+mm rims do NOT square-off the profile too much and cause the side knobs to dig in prematurely. In other words, they are designed to avoid what you are concerned about, but on 30mm+ rims. A standard (non-WT) 2.5 DHF on a 26mm rim would not be overly squared off. It would actually be just about right for that tire. It is also worth noting that tires like the DHF have a relatively wide and dead transition zone to begin with. As a result, it actually takes a concerted effort to get the side knobs to dig in. You have to actively lean the bike in turns to get them to hook up (but then they REALLY hook up). In other words, a tire like the DHF already addresses your concern pretty well, even on the proper sized rim (which for the WT version is 30mm+). Running a WT version on a undersized 26mm rim makes the tread profile even rounder than intended, and thus it widens the dead transition zone. So now you need to lean the bike over even farther to get the side knobs to dig in. It is certainly doable, but this is not the most beginner friendly setup. I guess my point is that I understand wanting to avoid having an abrupt and aggressive transition to the side knobs, but between the tire (which already has a wide transition in the tread pattern), and WT profile combined with a narrow rim, it is being taken to an extreme, and you may find that you have a hard time getting the side knobs to hook up when you want them to, such as in corners or getting traction on off-camber terrain. I guess these are pretty fine points, though. You are going to learn to work with whatever tire and rim combo you ride just fine. It is hard to go wrong if you are on a mountain bike. And that is a sweet one for sure. |
Ok, Fixed the Maxle (corrected), adjusted the handle bars upward (way more comfortable to shift and brake while standing and such. Also, lowered the stem 10mm. Will setup the sag next. Also, some goodies from MRP :D
https://i.imgur.com/3kQwHaE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/CGLuu2i.jpg https://i.imgur.com/vZYqAJC.jpg https://i.imgur.com/TlMoLse.jpg https://i.imgur.com/4nSuUth.jpg |
Originally Posted by HyBr1D
(Post 21001274)
Yeah, I figured I might as well start right with something I can grow with... it was ultimately between this one, SC Chameleon and a Canyon Exceed CF...
The car is a '12 Nissan Sentra SR (not stock, modified) I was torn between the colors but the orange just wasn't doing it for me. heh... What's coming in for you on Sunday? No mountains here in Florida but when I do make it out on the trails I'll make sure to get some shots. |
Nice FS! I was tempted on going FS at the price point my HT was but I believed before I go FS to gain the foundation experience on a HT first before I go with the other option. heh... I haven't really had much time to explore the bike being that the hitched rack hasn't arrived yet (backorder) So, until then I'm stuck. Enjoy your new whip!!
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Originally Posted by HyBr1D
(Post 21016577)
Nice FS! I was tempted on going FS at the price point my HT was but I believed before I go FS to gain the foundation experience on a HT first before I go with the other option. heh... I haven't really had much time to explore the bike being that the hitched rack hasn't arrived yet (backorder) So, until then I'm stuck. Enjoy your new whip!!
Will be looking for a Kuat or 1Up in the near future. Cracked a rib and broke it again the other day, doc wants me off the bike for 2 months so I won't be riding till September-ish. That gives me lots of time to clean my bikes.... |
Originally Posted by qclabrat
(Post 21016697)
which rack are you getting? I have a tray style Yakima and it's okay but starting to pitch to one side
Will be looking for a Kuat or 1Up in the near future. Cracked a rib and broke it again the other day, doc wants me off the bike for 2 months so I won't be riding till September-ish. That gives me lots of time to clean my bikes.... |
Thanks! That's a nice rack! I've always wanted those but that would mean I need to install a hitch, and then that gets pretty expensive for me.
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Originally Posted by HyBr1D
(Post 21016744)
I ordered the Yakima Holdup Platform Bike Rack - 1-1/4 Hitch. Hold's 2, it's not exactly the 2019 model but good enough. Second spot is for the wife's future bike. That sucks on the cracked rib and not being able to ride for a while.. At least the bikes will be spotless until you get them running again.
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Originally Posted by emanuel_v19
(Post 21017789)
Thanks! That's a nice rack! I've always wanted those but that would mean I need to install a hitch, and then that gets pretty expensive for me.
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