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flag GeeBus
Posted: May 7, 2014 at 12:29 Quote
Anyone have an old style flatline using an 8.5 X 2.5 shock?

I've used the various calculators and am wavering between a 350# and 400# spring for my wife. She's about 160# geared up.

Thanks
flag knightridersix04
Posted: May 7, 2014 at 12:41 Quote
I've never seen/heard of a Flatline using that size of shock...
flag GeeBus
Posted: May 7, 2014 at 12:46 Quote
knightridersix04 wrote:
I've never seen/heard of a Flatline using that size of shock...

The old flatlines can use a number of shock sizes and some of the "freeride editions" actually came with an 8.5 fox.

http://nsmb.com/3332-2009-flatline-unlimited-review/
flag pletang
Posted: May 7, 2014 at 15:39 Quote
My wife uses 300l#. This is for the 8.5 and 9.5.

GeeBus wrote:
Anyone have an old style flatline using an 8.5 X 2.5 shock?

I've used the various calculators and am wavering between a 350# and 400# spring for my wife. She's about 160# geared up.

Thanks
flag GeeBus
Posted: May 7, 2014 at 16:31 Quote
pletang wrote:
My wife uses 300l#. This is for the 8.5 and 9.5.

GeeBus wrote:
Anyone have an old style flatline using an 8.5 X 2.5 shock?

I've used the various calculators and am wavering between a 350# and 400# spring for my wife. She's about 160# geared up.

Thanks

Thanks, I just remembered that I had an Elka kicking round so put it on (9.5X3) and added a 350# spring. I'll start there and check sag.
flag pletang
Posted: May 8, 2014 at 5:22 Quote
Mi wife has a XS 2008 with 9.5x3 Fox with 300#, she is 130lbs.

GeeBus wrote:
pletang wrote:
My wife uses 300l#. This is for the 8.5 and 9.5.

GeeBus wrote:
Anyone have an old style flatline using an 8.5 X 2.5 shock?

I've used the various calculators and am wavering between a 350# and 400# spring for my wife. She's about 160# geared up.

Thanks

Thanks, I just remembered that I had an Elka kicking round so put it on (9.5X3) and added a 350# spring. I'll start there and check sag.
flag GeeBus
Posted: May 8, 2014 at 6:40 Quote
pletang wrote:
Mi wife has a XS 2008 with 9.5x3 Fox with 300#, she is 130lbs.

GeeBus wrote:
pletang wrote:
My wife uses 300l#. This is for the 8.5 and 9.5.


Thanks, I just remembered that I had an Elka kicking round so put it on (9.5X3) and added a 350# spring. I'll start there and check sag.

Thanks, that is helpful.

I sanded, painted, re-stickered and clear-coated her 2008 flatline. Looks great now. Will post pics soon
flag alexshirley
Posted: May 8, 2014 at 9:39 Quote
My '14 Flatline has been super great I love it! Definitely the most fun I've ever had on a bike.

Super fun gap over a wash
flag andytheaussie
Posted: May 8, 2014 at 14:53 Quote
alexshirley wrote:
My '14 Flatline has been super great I love it! Definitely the most fun I've ever had on a bike.

Super fun gap over a wash

Nice gap mate!
flag TheArbez
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Posted: May 27, 2014 at 23:01 Quote
Hi all,

I'm looking at getting a DH frame and building it up, and I've found a couple of good deals on some used frames. I'm looking at either a 2012 RM Flatline for roughly $500 with no shock (https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1577006/), or a 2010 TR450 with a shock, crankset and chainguide (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transition-TR-450-frame-size-medium-/121350702199?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c4110c477). However, I can't decide if the older TR450 frame is a better deal than the newer Flatline frame. Any input on this, especially in terms of durability of the frames and riding characteristics? I'm looking for a pretty playful frame that will jump and corner well, but can handle well in rough stuff too (basically, bike park stuff). Thanks for the help!
flag knightridersix04
Posted: May 27, 2014 at 23:47 Quote
TheArbez wrote:
Hi all,

I'm looking at getting a DH frame and building it up, and I've found a couple of good deals on some used frames. I'm looking at either a 2012 RM Flatline for roughly $500 with no shock (https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1577006/), or a 2010 TR450 with a shock, crankset and chainguide (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transition-TR-450-frame-size-medium-/121350702199?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c4110c477). However, I can't decide if the older TR450 frame is a better deal than the newer Flatline frame. Any input on this, especially in terms of durability of the frames and riding characteristics? I'm looking for a pretty playful frame that will jump and corner well, but can handle well in rough stuff too (basically, bike park stuff). Thanks for the help!
The Flatline is a perfect bike park bike. I ride mine over 20 days a year in various parks (mostly Whistler) and I haven't ridden a bike that I like better in the park.
flag wite-trash-azn
Posted: May 28, 2014 at 9:12 Quote
I haven't ridden a tr450 myself, but I'd say based on what I've seen and heard, they are very similar bikes. They both weigh in high, but I'd say the main difference is that the flatline is more like a bulldozer, it plows better than any bike I've ridden, it'll absolutely destroy and shred and anhiliate any of the most gnarly technical sections you could ever imagine. The tr450 likes to fly a tad more than the flatline, but is still a fairly grounded bike, but its closer to the midpoint. But I have no problems shredding my flatline in the park, its a very versatile frame, and can handle smooth jumpy FR situations very well, hell I've even hit up the local slopestyle course on my flatline once with no problem!
flag BQDHFR
Posted: Jul 9, 2014 at 7:52 Quote
does anyone know if a Vivid air fits a 2008 frame RM flatline?
flag ridgidframe
Posted: Aug 10, 2014 at 1:25 Quote
photo
what color should i paint my bike??
flag RatHunter83
Posted: Aug 10, 2014 at 5:23 Quote
ridgidframe wrote:
photo
what color should i paint my bike??

I would go neon pink for sure. Lol

 


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