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flag fredro
Posted: Oct 13, 2017 at 18:47 Quote
ThunderChunk wrote:
How much of a difference would it make going from 21mm rims to 26mm wide?

5mm
flag ThunderChunk
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Posted: Oct 13, 2017 at 19:28 Quote
fredro wrote:
ThunderChunk wrote:
How much of a difference would it make going from 21mm rims to 26mm wide?

5mm

Haha. Not the width, I meant as in the ride quality.
flag Niko182
Posted: Oct 13, 2017 at 19:45 Quote
fredro wrote:
ThunderChunk wrote:
How much of a difference would it make going from 21mm rims to 26mm wide?

5mm
I went from 23 to 27 to 31. I like the 31, because you can really rail the berms without the tire rolling to much. Id take a look at the ex511
flag Fazeless
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Posted: Oct 13, 2017 at 22:40 Quote
fredro wrote:
ThunderChunk wrote:
How much of a difference would it make going from 21mm rims to 26mm wide?

5mm

Haha lol
flag theden
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Posted: Oct 13, 2017 at 22:49 Quote
ThunderChunk wrote:
Way too short. You need to run a 3.25 spring. That's what I have on my rc4. Plus you're not saving any noticeable weight.

i'm saving 300 g with 2.75 sls spring
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there are no 3.5 sls spring + i believe if i put 3.25 spring to 9.5 x 3.0 shox - than my spring won't be fully compressed on max travel


yesterday i rode with 2.75 sls spring and it felt great. i believe i just would need to replace it to 3.0 sls
flag spencer81
Posted: Oct 14, 2017 at 0:38 Quote
The extra bit of spring is there to protect the actual shock body when you bottom out, it's not a good thing to have your spring fully compressed
flag jmartinbiking
Posted: Oct 14, 2017 at 7:53 Quote
I hate the brakes that I have on my tracer right now(guide rs) and want to upgrade to something more powerful and more consistent in feel. Only requirements are that it can't be SRAM and has to be sub 400 for everything including rotors. What do u guys recommend
flag Teoslav
Posted: Oct 14, 2017 at 8:50 Quote
My rotora got a bit dirty. What is the best way to clean them?
flag spencer81
Posted: Oct 14, 2017 at 10:47 Quote
Isopropyl (rubbing alcohol)
flag False
Posted: Oct 14, 2017 at 11:26 Quote
Teoslav wrote:
My rotora got a bit dirty. What is the best way to clean them?
brake cleaner, degreaser you can rub it with paper towels. sand paper. anything
flag bigburd
Posted: Oct 14, 2017 at 11:29 Quote
Gritty, sandy mud plastered over rotors, then some heavy braking.
flag ThunderChunk
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Posted: Oct 14, 2017 at 12:25 Quote
theden wrote:
ThunderChunk wrote:
Way too short. You need to run a 3.25 spring. That's what I have on my rc4. Plus you're not saving any noticeable weight.

i'm saving 300 g with 2.75 sls spring
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there are no 3.5 sls spring + i believe if i put 3.25 spring to 9.5 x 3.0 shox - than my spring won't be fully compressed on max travel


yesterday i rode with 2.75 sls spring and it felt great. i believe i just would need to replace it to 3.0 sls

It's meant to be used with a 3.25. any shorter can damage the shock.
flag kwapik
Posted: Oct 14, 2017 at 12:36 Quote
jmartinbiking wrote:
I hate the brakes that I have on my tracer right now(guide rs) and want to upgrade to something more powerful and more consistent in feel. Only requirements are that it can't be SRAM and has to be sub 400 for everything including rotors. What do u guys recommend

I like Shimano Saints. Powerful, reliable and you should be able to get everything you need at your price.

Also, at a lower price point are Shimano Zees. Again, massive stopping power and reliable.
flag ThunderChunk
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Posted: Oct 14, 2017 at 12:39 Quote
Niko182 wrote:
fredro wrote:
ThunderChunk wrote:
How much of a difference would it make going from 21mm rims to 26mm wide?

5mm
I went from 23 to 27 to 31. I like the 31, because you can really rail the berms without the tire rolling to much. Id take a look at the ex511

Unfortunately I'm still on 26" wheels. My choices are limited. But I just bought the mtx wheels for $200 shipped.

Right now I'm really not confident in berms. Hoping this helps with traction
flag Niko182
Posted: Oct 14, 2017 at 15:01 Quote
ThunderChunk wrote:
Niko182 wrote:
fredro wrote:


5mm
I went from 23 to 27 to 31. I like the 31, because you can really rail the berms without the tire rolling to much. Id take a look at the ex511

Unfortunately I'm still on 26" wheels. My choices are limited. But I just bought the mtx wheels for $200 shipped.

Right now I'm really not confident in berms. Hoping this helps with traction
To be completely honest, if youre not confident with berms, I doubt youll be able to tell a big difference. Once you start to get a decent amount of speed, then you'll notice. Looking at that scott of yours, there isnt much to upgrade to the wheels seem like a good choice, but right now id practice on really leaning into berms and trying to get faster.

 


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