@Thustlewhumber: not sure why you're getting the downvotes, it's pretty obvious by the clearance under the fork arch and the size of the Maxxis hot patch that Aggy was running a 27.5*2.8 (OMG, plus!!) tire up front.
@SintraFreeride: It looks like he had it set up originally with 2.8 DHF/DHR II combo, but look at the instagram link I posted. He's got a Shorty on in the back which max(x)es (haha) out at 2.5. It also looks way smaller than the 2.8 in the front.
It definitely looks tight under that fork arch though! Wouldn't want to get a rock stuck in the tread!!
@ScandiumRider: Humm you do have a point. However, I think that 2.8 doesn't really measure 2.8 but rather 2.5. A Schwalbe 2.5 (which is true to size) barely fits on a boxxer fork.
Sounds and looks like an add for the Shake Weight. "It stands up a better for you so there a little more there for ya" If it works for him it'll work for u2.
@mhoshal: For all the hate SRAM brakes get, I've never had to do anything beyond changing the pads on mine. Never had a single failure or issue, and that's with three sets of Elixrs, one set of Codes, and a set of XO Trails spread out over 4 bikes.
Yeh money talks. All the DH riders are too expensive obviously.
Just kidding, I bet suntour have more money in the bank than fox's bicycle division. They seem more into the FR scene.
Pretty much every review says they are on pair with more established brands (well two of them), especially considering the price/performance. But then all of the new bikes are equipped with you know which two brands leaving the smaller or lesser known ones out. There is also the problem of support, smaller lesser brands do not have so widely spread support network so people prefer to chose those two who do. Its never ending cycle trying to break into the scene as a newdog, even if you have the products to do so. Most of the people I know will chose boxxer rc over rux even if the damping is more than 10 years old...
I wonder whether Kona will soon ask Bizet to trade his 26 Carbon Operator for the new 27.5 Alu Operator. I believe Aggy was already on the new one, but Bizet may have his preferences...
Was funny that in one of the most important sponsor product advertising moments for a pro Rampage rider, Andreu managed to not mention a single one during his bike check. ????
I didnt spot clipless pedals in this video, but i remember that commentator said that one guy is running clipless pedals and he was riding kinda dh style. Who was that guy?
Probably not for dh bikes, but Foes' Enduro bike, the Mixer Enduro, has a 29er front and 27.5 rear. I personally think its a good idea to mix wheel sizes
@Husker2112: Good idea, indeed...I had taken a demo on a Foes Mixer in late 2015. I rode it that day and was good I asked the shop if I could extend my test ride for another one the next day. Now, I've been riding my personal 'Mixer since Jan 16---'Asym wheel set up (29er/27.5) feels so dialed to me when compared to symmetrical geos
Liteville does that too. Of course chances are it will work pretty well on a bike initially designed for similarly sized wheels. Over here at least Cam Zink mentioned this is what he runs.
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He was runnig them front and back according to vitalmtb:
www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Pro-Bikes-Red-Bull-Rampage,10553/Graham-Agassizs-Kona-Supreme-Operator,110599/sspomer,2
What I find surprising is that they fit in a boxxer! Like most Maxxis tires those 2.8 are probably really only 2.5.
It definitely looks tight under that fork arch though! Wouldn't want to get a rock stuck in the tread!!
I have no problems...no worries.
#realfreeridersdip
Tippie: 1 and a half?
Remi: No, 1 PSI
hah!