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Posted: Jul 14, 2008 at 10:40 Quote
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what should I change/upgrade???
Parts list:
Fork: Marzocchi 66 RC 7" travel
Rear Shock: Fox DHX 4.0
Stem:Thompson elite X4
handlebar: Race Face Evolve DH
brakes: Hayes Nine 8" rotors Front and Rear
head Set: FSA Pig DH
Rims: mavic 729 Disc
Tires Front/ Rear: Kenda blue Groove 2.5 stick-E, Maxxis High Roller 2.5
Shifters: Shimano XT
Grips: Yeti Clamp on
Seat: WTB Lasar V comp
Crank: Raceface Diabolus X-Type
Chain Guide: Clear E13 Single Ring
Front Derailer: Shimano Saint
Seat post: Race Face Atlas, Kalloy cut
Rear Derailer: Shimano XT
Chain: Sram 9spd
Cassette: shimano XT 9spd
Hubs: Formula thru axel disc front and rear
Brand New Chain/ Cassette and Brake pads
Pedals: Dope white wellgo
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Posted: Jul 14, 2008 at 10:43 Quote
Looks pretty good. Nice spec.
It looks pretty raked out though,are they supposed to be like that?
flag realmadrid246
Posted: Jul 14, 2008 at 10:44 Quote
kyleandres wrote:
Looks pretty good. Nice spec.
It looks pretty raked out though,are they supposed to be like that?
i flipped the rear shock. its better for DH. it sets ur weight back so ur fork is not compressed at all... i like it better like that
flag nedeng
Posted: Jul 14, 2008 at 11:12 Quote
There sweet bikes, i love how they ride. i rate it a 7
flag bougs
Posted: Jul 14, 2008 at 14:58 Quote
Big Grin for freeride, 9/10
flag Rival08
Posted: Jul 14, 2008 at 15:11 Quote
too much travel 8/10
flag MooMoo2323
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Posted: Jul 15, 2008 at 15:49 Quote
realmadrid246 wrote:
kyleandres wrote:
Looks pretty good. Nice spec.
It looks pretty raked out though,are they supposed to be like that?
i flipped the rear shock. its better for DH. it sets ur weight back so ur fork is not compressed at all... i like it better like that

what do you mean you "flipped the rear shock"? I dont see how that could change anything unless maybe you flipped the linkage around so the shock bolted onto the other side of the little linkage thingy (the black piece).
flag Rival08
Posted: Jul 15, 2008 at 15:53 Quote
yeah i guess that would make a big difference nice bike makes it a 9/10
flag yellowpurple
Posted: Jul 15, 2008 at 16:05 Quote
wack headtube angle
flag realmadrid246
Posted: Jul 15, 2008 at 20:21 Quote
yellowpurple wrote:
wack headtube angle
Ya...i think im switching that back soon. i like it for downhill tho
flag realmadrid246
Posted: Jul 15, 2008 at 20:22 Quote
MooMoo2323 wrote:
realmadrid246 wrote:
kyleandres wrote:
Looks pretty good. Nice spec.
It looks pretty raked out though,are they supposed to be like that?
i flipped the rear shock. its better for DH. it sets ur weight back so ur fork is not compressed at all... i like it better like that

what do you mean you "flipped the rear shock"? I dont see how that could change anything unless maybe you flipped the linkage around so the shock bolted onto the other side of the little linkage thingy (the black piece).
ya..thats what i meant. its nice for DH
flag MooMoo2323
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Posted: Jul 16, 2008 at 10:35 Quote
realmadrid246 wrote:
MooMoo2323 wrote:
realmadrid246 wrote:

i flipped the rear shock. its better for DH. it sets ur weight back so ur fork is not compressed at all... i like it better like that

what do you mean you "flipped the rear shock"? I dont see how that could change anything unless maybe you flipped the linkage around so the shock bolted onto the other side of the little linkage thingy (the black piece).
ya..thats what i meant. its nice for DH

oh, i see. nice!
flag realmadrid246
Posted: Jul 20, 2008 at 15:24 Quote
MooMoo2323 wrote:
realmadrid246 wrote:
MooMoo2323 wrote:


what do you mean you "flipped the rear shock"? I dont see how that could change anything unless maybe you flipped the linkage around so the shock bolted onto the other side of the little linkage thingy (the black piece).
ya..thats what i meant. its nice for DH

oh, i see. nice!
thanks man
flag ethanlikesbikes
Posted: Jul 20, 2008 at 15:47 Quote
0. its a gay bike. lol
flag AAAustin
Posted: May 23, 2011 at 10:29 Quote
The faith is a sick bike but the older ones??? Idk I'm sure they perform good but there not the prettiest things the 2011 are sooooooooo sick check it out

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-CA/bikes/model/faith.1/8090/45681/
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