170 sounds tempting but I need a long a low reach and stack even with 160. I just want to try a sturdier fork like the 36 or lyrik. I'd probably go for a 36 since a lyrik is way to similar to a pike lol
Anyone have experience with the float x with evol can on the Meta? I'm not entirely loving my monarch
You seriously feel like you're flexing the pike? If you get a longer a2c fork you can always lose a headset spacer or two to retain the same bar height. The xfusion sweep would could be nice. The floatx would be a good match for the Meta, you may or may not need the big can depending on your preference.
If you've ever ridden a 36 with a 20mm axle or the new lyrik, you'd understand that difference when compared to the Pike. I have nothing against the Pike at all but I'm always open to new ride characteristics on the Meta.
As far as bar height, I'm already bottomed out with a 65mm stem. I love it though. The short stem craze is a little overrated. I had a kona for a while with a 40mm and this meta came with a 50mm and I'm liking the 65mm the most. It's a little daunting on super steep trails but it's easy to adapt. I love the added weight on the front wheel to help with traction without having to lean too far forward.
The X-fusion would be cool I guess. I'm not a huge fan but I've heard decent things.
even with 9 broken spokes, the rear alpha wheel was still rideable. with a loooot of smoothness, but no major damage. replaced the broken ones, trued the rim, and the wheel is back to business.
the rest of the bikehandled the hole week of abuse and competition without any trouble
170 sounds tempting but I need a long a low reach and stack even with 160. I just want to try a sturdier fork like the 36 or lyrik. I'd probably go for a 36 since a lyrik is way to similar to a pike lol
Anyone have experience with the float x with evol can on the Meta? I'm not entirely loving my monarch
You seriously feel like you're flexing the pike? If you get a longer a2c fork you can always lose a headset spacer or two to retain the same bar height. The xfusion sweep would could be nice. The floatx would be a good match for the Meta, you may or may not need the big can depending on your preference.
If you've ever ridden a 36 with a 20mm axle or the new lyrik, you'd understand that difference when compared to the Pike. I have nothing against the Pike at all but I'm always open to new ride characteristics on the Meta.
As far as bar height, I'm already bottomed out with a 65mm stem. I love it though. The short stem craze is a little overrated. I had a kona for a while with a 40mm and this meta came with a 50mm and I'm liking the 65mm the most. It's a little daunting on super steep trails but it's easy to adapt. I love the added weight on the front wheel to help with traction without having to lean too far forward.
The X-fusion would be cool I guess. I'm not a huge fan but I've heard decent things.
I've had a few 36s, totem, vengenance, etc, I cant say I have any major complaints about the stiffness of the pike when compared but its definitely not my favorite fork overall.The short stem thing hit when bikes were still too short, and its still highly geometry dependent. Xfusion are good people and they make good stuff. I've had many of their forks and they were always top notch. The stock setup for the v4 also had me way over the back but switching to a wider bar and moving a spacer made the difference I needed.
You seriously feel like you're flexing the pike? If you get a longer a2c fork you can always lose a headset spacer or two to retain the same bar height. The xfusion sweep would could be nice. The floatx would be a good match for the Meta, you may or may not need the big can depending on your preference.
If you've ever ridden a 36 with a 20mm axle or the new lyrik, you'd understand that difference when compared to the Pike. I have nothing against the Pike at all but I'm always open to new ride characteristics on the Meta.
As far as bar height, I'm already bottomed out with a 65mm stem. I love it though. The short stem craze is a little overrated. I had a kona for a while with a 40mm and this meta came with a 50mm and I'm liking the 65mm the most. It's a little daunting on super steep trails but it's easy to adapt. I love the added weight on the front wheel to help with traction without having to lean too far forward.
The X-fusion would be cool I guess. I'm not a huge fan but I've heard decent things.
I've had a few 36s, totem, vengenance, etc, I cant say I have any major complaints about the stiffness of the pike when compared but its definitely not my favorite fork overall.The short stem thing hit when bikes were still too short, and its still highly geometry dependent. Xfusion are good people and they make good stuff. I've had many of their forks and they were always top notch. The stock setup for the v4 also had me way over the back but switching to a wider bar and moving a spacer made the difference I needed.
Easy way to to this: loosen bolts, spin your wheel and squeeze brakes. Then tighten bolts (I like to with brake still squeezed) and voila, aligned brakes. If problem persists, check to make sure your rotor is true or try process again. It could also be that your pistons are sticking out, possibly from replacing pads. In this case remove pads and push pistons back in, or clean the pistons with alcohol and push back in just because you have the chance and it will make them squeaky clean. Good luck!
Easy way to to this: loosen bolts, spin your wheel and squeeze brakes. Then tighten bolts (I like to with brake still squeezed) and voila, aligned brakes. If problem persists, check to make sure your rotor is true or try process again. It could also be that your pistons are sticking out, possibly from replacing pads. In this case remove pads and push pistons back in, or clean the pistons with alcohol and push back in just because you have the chance and it will make them squeaky clean. Good luck!
I'll try pushing the pistons back. Already tried loosening the bolts and squeezing the brakes then tightening them. It's just annoying because it came fresh out of the box like that. Maybe some worker in Taiwan pressed the brakes with the wheel not on.
Any suggestions on the number of bottomless rings in their Monarch plus ? I ride mostly black trails and I was thinking maybe 3 or 4 . Thanks
I routinely ride with 3 installed, still is pretty plush but no harsh bottom outs. if Im riding a bike park day or an enduro race I'll install 4 or 5 depending on terrain. I am also 190lbs and run my shock @ 230psi with 3 rings.
Any suggestions on the number of bottomless rings in their Monarch plus ? I ride mostly black trails and I was thinking maybe 3 or 4 . Thanks
85kg fully equipped 4 bottomless rings 180psi Not sure about the rebound though, needs some 14-15 clicks from fully open not to be insanely fast. I'm wondering if this is normal.
I'm having the same experience with the rebound with my monatch +. I'm running 5 bands, 230psi and I weigh 195 geared up. My trails range anywhere from high speed with some moderate hits to outright steeps. I noticed the bands helped the most with high speed over rocks and with bigger hits. I'm also running 3 tokens in the fork