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flag parkmeister
Posted: Nov 27, 2022 at 18:38 Quote
My 2018 SC HtLT

just got it from Buy/Sell last month. I love it!

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auburn ca, mammoth bar ohv, rocky trail
flag MADMAN75
Posted: Jan 27, 2023 at 15:18 Quote
I’m currently looking at purchasing an HTLT used. 2021 L frame. I’m new to the game and a heavy rider. 280lbs. Obviously will be riding light trails until I shed a few more pounds. Down from 350! In everyone’s opinion, will this set up work?
flag gmoss
Posted: Jan 27, 2023 at 15:59 Quote
The HTLT last yr was 2019. Is it a 21 Hightower?
flag MADMAN75
Posted: Jan 27, 2023 at 16:13 Quote
gmoss wrote:
The HTLT last yr was 2019. Is it a 21 Hightower?

https://m.pinkbike.com/u/zhiggs61/

Woops lol! Showing how green I am. The above is the bike I’m looking at on here. Just wondering it would hold my weight on the basic stuff. Light trails and gravel for now. Thanks in advance for any input.
flag gmoss
Posted: Jan 27, 2023 at 16:17 Quote
If I am looking at the right bike, that is a HT. The LT was an upper link shock mount.
flag MADMAN75
Posted: Jan 27, 2023 at 16:19 Quote
https://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/3494774/
flag MADMAN75
Posted: Jan 27, 2023 at 16:22 Quote
Damn I clicked on the pic of the bike, copied link and the above is what it showed. Totally different!
flag MADMAN75
Posted: Jan 27, 2023 at 16:30 Quote
Either way it’s the Hightower C XT. Sorry for the confusion
flag rhinomtb
Posted: Jan 27, 2023 at 22:49 Quote
MADMAN75 wrote:
Either way it’s the Hightower C XT. Sorry for the confusion

As a heavy rider myself, I have had no issues with my HTLT 2018. I ride with 110 psi in my 36 and 250-270 in my DPX2. You could throw in some tokens and ride with lower psi in both. Congrats on getting fit.
flag MADMAN75
Posted: Jan 28, 2023 at 7:45 Quote
rhinomtb wrote:
MADMAN75 wrote:
Either way it’s the Hightower C XT. Sorry for the confusion

As a heavy rider myself, I have had no issues with my HTLT 2018. I ride with 110 psi in my 36 and 250-270 in my DPX2. You could throw in some tokens and ride with lower psi in both. Congrats on getting fit.


Thanks man!
flag gmoss
Posted: Jan 28, 2023 at 8:16 Quote
The newer frames are hefty as well. You will be good.
flag S54MCoupe
Posted: Apr 13, 2023 at 12:22 Quote
Has anyone tried a Manitou Mara Pro or Cane Creek DBair IL on their HTLT? The dps just isn't cutting it for me, and the 2020 X2 is the last year they made a 200x57. I really like the idea of having a lot if adjustments, HSC, LSC, or else id maybe look at a DVO. I mainly ride XC/Trail, but occasionally take it to the DH park or ride gnarly enduro. Small bump sensitivty while preventing vottom out on the dps sucks no matter the volume spacers, I'm also a heavier rider.
Thanks!
flag minesatusker
Posted: Apr 25, 2023 at 23:13 Quote
I have got a DVO Coil with a Sprindex spring. It has HSC/LSC and rebound. Maybe not adjustable enough for you. Tricky bit is finding 200mm long shocks. DVO also do a new coil (Jade?) which has a lock out on it, BUT i don't know of that can be retro fitted on older unit or not.
flag gmoss
Posted: Apr 27, 2023 at 13:42 Quote
Spoke to DVO when building my Reeb, they had a couple Topaz 2 still left as I was inquiring about the same for my LT.

I ended up with the CC DB inline on my Reeb and have been very pleased. Not particularly happy with the adjustment method.

The DVO just works, regardless if it doesn't have all the adjustments.

 


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