Figured I’d update on my second arrival. Here’s day one stopped down, cleaned, and ridewrapped.
https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/22700378/
Once RideWrap had a 24 hour dry time I rebuilt everything up and upgrades at the time included XX1 Cassette X01 AXS Derailleur Reverb AXS Push Eleven Six Ride5 155 MM Pedals AB 32T Chainring Fidlock Bottle
https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/22700381/
https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/22700384/
https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/22700386/
Added this tightly fitted chain guide
https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/22700391/
Didn’t get along well with the stock SDG grips and decided to give a try to some RevGrip blemished. Note that you do not pick colors when ordering discounted blemished.
https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/22700396/
Today I received some 223&203 mm 2.3mm thick TRP rotors. Done a quick check to see if they’d fit rear triangle before having to leave on a plane. Excited to see how this works out.
I'm 160 pounds and have been having some trouble getting the X2 to feel right as well. wasn't using full travel with 20% sag. I tried removing the volume spacer that came in the shock. this seems to help a little. I'm running 225psi in the shock now with the spacer removed to get the sag at around 20%. curious how this bike rides with a coil vs the X2.
I ended up going with the EXT e-Storia and am absolutely loving it. Loads more grip up and down, supple up top, great mid-range and bottom out resistance. Would say the same for any good coil setup.... X2 was just harsh. Bike is still playful, poppy, and efficient. Would recommend going coil for sure.
EXT recommended the e-storia over the regular storia for a number of reasons. it has all the tech/adjustability from both the Arma & Storia. more clicks for HSC,LSC,LSC. Beefier shaft/seals, thicker oil... for heavier/aggressive riders going to require less maintenance. Slight weight penalty but overall it is their premier shock
Right on. thanks for your reply. I think a coil shock is in my future.
This is a little bit about the Arrival and a little bit about We Are One wheels.
Who does your favourite wheel reviews on the web?
Who are your favourite bike reviewers?
Thanks,
Agree with NSMB. They included detailed photos of the Arrival (the exploded view one). Pinkbike does a decent job IMO. Both would be top notch if they used more data gathering and graphical tools. That's asking a lot though so I'm pretty happy with how things are
I don't have the links, but have you tried emailing them? I had to email them for the ISCG plate and it wasn't on their website
Yes, emailed WA1 and was told they won't have the new links until closer to end of summer. Was put on a 'list' so we'll see.
Happy to report that even with its 150mm shock, its been such a pleasure to ride at WBP as well as the local shore trails that I'm not sure the larger travel is really necessary. The Push 11-6 rocks.
and a PSA: bash guard from 77 Designz fits the look of this bike so well.
Just took delivery of a SZ2 frame and rear wheel (Union / Hydra).
We’re about to take off on a holiday (family visit road trip). I’ll build it up when I get back. I have a 2023 Zeb Ulti (170mm) and a 2023 Utili Coil ready to rock. No thanks to the X2. (Will be up for sale soon). 5Dev 165mm cranks AXS w/ Shimano drivetrain (yes it works amazingly).
Just took delivery of a SZ2 frame and rear wheel (Union / Hydra).
We’re about to take off on a holiday (family visit road trip). I’ll build it up when I get back. I have a 2023 Zeb Ulti (170mm) and a 2023 Utili Coil ready to rock. No thanks to the X2. (Will be up for sale soon). 5Dev 165mm cranks AXS w/ Shimano drivetrain (yes it works amazingly).
Do you use a Sram chain or Shimano chain with that setup?
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