Looking at getting a spur as a trail bike. Have a bird AM9 29er enduro bike at the moment but sometimes it feels a bit much on tight twisting trails and maybe a bit heavy.
Was thinking of getting one of these or the scout. Anyone ridden one of these and the scout and have a comparison?
Looking at getting a spur as a trail bike. Have a bird AM9 29er enduro bike at the moment but sometimes it feels a bit much on tight twisting trails and maybe a bit heavy.
Was thinking of getting one of these or the scout. Anyone ridden one of these and the scout and have a comparison?
Thanks
the spur and the scout are very different. the scout feels nimble and compact but still has the angles and suspension for chunky trails. it doesnt climb that great either, and will probably be near in weight to your other bike. the spur feels quick and nimble but the suspension makes the bike feel much more stiff and efficient. the angles allow for some comfort in descending but its better in tight turns than in a straight line. i would get a spur for what you're looking for.
We had a customer cancel his order of a small Spur XO in Black Powder due to the length of time it took to get (over a year). It's sitting on the floor in our shop in San Diego. I won't ship it. In person sale only at this time.
this is EXACTLY the plan I have. CC Helm at 125mm or 130mm, and a DB InLine in the rear.
Now I have to ask - can you post some pictures?1 I would love to see this!
I have the fork set aside already. Just need to find the shock.
I am not swooning over the stock suspension, that's for sure.
Sure, here's a link to photo: https://photos.app.goo.gl/d3Bsfmggb6pWdQ3r5
And if it saves you some tinkering, here are my settings based on my weight of 165 lbs without gear, optimized for the steeps. Good luck!
Fork: Travel: 130mm Pressure: Air the main chamber up to 71 psi, equalize the negative chamber, then bleed of 2-3 psi in the positive chamber for sensitivity off the top Volume Reduction: 2 stops down from the top HSC: 2 clicks from full open normally, 4 clicks for jumps LSC: 1 click from full open Rebound: 4 clicks in from full open
Shock: Pressure: 210 psi Volume Reduction: Cut down to 3 bands (Note: Install the spacers BEFORE you mount the shock in the frame.) HSC: 3 turns in from full open HSR: 3 turns in from full open LSR: 13 clicks in from full open LSC: Switch is open unless climbing fire roads
Nice to see that there are no clearance issues with the DBair IL. Might put in a preorder to replace my upgraded Stumpjumper ST and Chisel HT with a dream build Spur.
I'm looking to changing the handlebar with slightly more back sweep (9 degree minimum). I'm thinking Nukeproof Horizon Carbon: It comes with 25mm or 38mm. To me the 25mm makes sense for the Spur but are there folks who would side with the 38mm instead? I do a lot of climbing so don't want to sacrifice that either.
I'm looking to changing the handlebar with slightly more back sweep (9 degree minimum). I'm thinking Nukeproof Horizon Carbon: It comes with 25mm or 38mm. To me the 25mm makes sense for the Spur but are there folks who would side with the 38mm instead? I do a lot of climbing so don't want to sacrifice that either.
I've been running a 20mm rise bar, to preserve climbing ability and weight distribution, but I also run 130mm so my stack is already higher. It still feels balanced and neutral in handling.
For the guys that have fitted 130mm Pike Ultimates to their Spurs, curious if you have either fitted more or reduced from the two tokens fitted from the factory? I would say I ride more DH aggressive style and at 75kgs with kit have fitted another token so running three. I am finding it great for the mellow stuff however when hitting rougher, larger terrain or long decents and even though using all travel, it is too harsh. I have reduced air and messed about with the rebound, HSC and LSC and think have dialled however just not feeling right. Curious to hear other guys experiences.
For the guys that have fitted 130mm Pike Ultimates to their Spurs, curious if you have either fitted more or reduced from the two tokens fitted from the factory? I would say I ride more DH aggressive style and at 75kgs with kit have fitted another token so running three. I am finding it great for the mellow stuff however when hitting rougher, larger terrain or long decents and even though using all travel, it is too harsh. I have reduced air and messed about with the rebound, HSC and LSC and think have dialled however just not feeling right. Curious to hear other guys experiences.
Sounds like you're running too little air with spacers, so you're sitting too low in travel and ramping up harshly. It's counterintuitive, but try more air first, for more support. Back off on compression damping until you get air spring and spacers right - too much LSC/HSC can make it harsh.
Going to get my frameset hopefully by Wednesday. Going for a burlier build as that's what I have in terms of components. Hoping then to get it built up by Thursday and get many many miles on this and see if the hype is legitimate. Been a bit since last time I owned a Transition, but I am excited to be on one again. Build I suspect will weigh around the 30 lb mark, and if its a tiny bit less than that, well I'll be happy regardless as it'll be a good deal lighter than my last few builds. Once its built up, I'll take a mandatory picture and my first impression. I'm excited.
My bet is that'll be close to 28lbs. Not far off from my X01 build that's sitting under 26lbs. Major changes are SID Fork vs Pike, G2 vs Codes, and wheels. That wheelset is HEAVY! I would swap it out, but other than that, bike will shred.
austenselk wrote:
Going to get my frameset hopefully by Wednesday. Going for a burlier build as that's what I have in terms of components. Hoping then to get it built up by Thursday and get many many miles on this and see if the hype is legitimate. Been a bit since last time I owned a Transition, but I am excited to be on one again. Build I suspect will weigh around the 30 lb mark, and if its a tiny bit less than that, well I'll be happy regardless as it'll be a good deal lighter than my last few builds. Once its built up, I'll take a mandatory picture and my first impression. I'm excited.
We shall see! I have loved these ENVE's for a few years now and have used them across a number of different builds. Perhaps down the road, but it'll be interesting to have a build at or under 30lbs as that'll be a first.
tgent wrote:
My bet is that'll be close to 28lbs. Not far off from my X01 build that's sitting under 26lbs. Major changes are SID Fork vs Pike, G2 vs Codes, and wheels. That wheelset is HEAVY! I would swap it out, but other than that, bike will shred.
austenselk wrote:
Going to get my frameset hopefully by Wednesday. Going for a burlier build as that's what I have in terms of components. Hoping then to get it built up by Thursday and get many many miles on this and see if the hype is legitimate. Been a bit since last time I owned a Transition, but I am excited to be on one again. Build I suspect will weigh around the 30 lb mark, and if its a tiny bit less than that, well I'll be happy regardless as it'll be a good deal lighter than my last few builds. Once its built up, I'll take a mandatory picture and my first impression. I'm excited.
Was at Bike Zone in Mississauga just a few days ago who have a gunpowder medium on hand. If anyone is looking.
I have a GX on order since last November which keeps getting pushed off. It's from that same store which is selling a X01 kit. I looked at it. I did a very short ride on it as well. It's a $1700 difference with taxes compared to the GX. I couldn't bring myself to do it even though we don't know when my GX is coming. I already have a 28mm ID carbon wheelset and I bought a 165mm crankset. The X01 comes with DT Swiss 25mm alum wheels. Nothing wrong with that but I already have the other wheelset. Also 25mm is on the absolute narrow side of what 2.4" tires should go on in the opinions of many (including Maxxis). A 175mm crankset doesn't belong on a medium frame IMO. I can feel my knees and hips complaining already...and the peddle strikes. 170mm more appropriate for a medium. Thought also about buying the bike and selling the parts but I'm not keen on that. Still crosses my mind though. I better think fast because I'm sure it will sell fast!! Open to other opinions.
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