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VampireKing
- Member since Apr 17, 2019
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Layton , Utah - 2 Followers
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VampireKing stephanepelletier's article
Jul 22, 2026 at 5:16
Jul 22, 2026
Must Watch: Josh Bryceland Shreds His Backyard Haven in 'UNITY'
same. Miss the days of Josh on the WC.
VampireKing VampireKing's article
Jul 11, 2026 at 7:32
Jul 11, 2026
Vampire Bikes Launches the Ripperatti: A Convertible Titanium DH Bike With a Gearbox
Yes- The next Fastarossa will have the 65 stroke shock adapter. That will make it a 143-163-193. Or pull out the adapter and run a 75 stroke for the 168-193-223mm.
Moving to MX only- that gives me the room to have the deep insertion posts.
Changing to 7005 too. (sadly- love me some 4130)
Will be doing a Ti version of it too.
VampireKing VampireKing's article
Jul 9, 2026 at 7:59
Jul 9, 2026
Vampire Bikes Launches the Ripperatti: A Convertible Titanium DH Bike With a Gearbox
@megatryn: https://www.sbonebikeparts.com/sb-one-chain-tensioner/pinion-gear-adapter-and-g3c-chain-tensioner-224.html
VampireKing VampireKing's article
Jul 9, 2026 at 6:05
Jul 9, 2026
Vampire Bikes Launches the Ripperatti: A Convertible Titanium DH Bike With a Gearbox
@plyawn: You can run the tensioner on the derailleur hanger too. But I'll let SB1 know you don't like how their tensioner is placed.
VampireKing VampireKing's article
Jul 8, 2026 at 15:53
Jul 8, 2026
Vampire Bikes Launches the Ripperatti: A Convertible Titanium DH Bike With a Gearbox
Sorry- I just love Italian sports cars and funny names.
VampireKing VampireKing's article
Jul 8, 2026 at 15:50
Jul 8, 2026
Vampire Bikes Launches the Ripperatti: A Convertible Titanium DH Bike With a Gearbox
@just6979: The pulley is mounted to the swingarm. If it wasn't, it wouldn't have a I-track logo.
VampireKing VampireKing's article
Jul 8, 2026 at 12:34
Jul 8, 2026
Vampire Bikes Launches the Ripperatti: A Convertible Titanium DH Bike With a Gearbox
@gregnangatang: Belt seems cool- but has loads of problems in mud and loam. The tensioners and cogs run about 1 lb heavier. The belt can break easily when struck by a rock.
Can't change travel setting without changing belt and tensioner position. Which would require a different skid plate. The skid plate to hold a tensioner would be really expensive- much larger CNC piece instead of a bent metal plate. And you would need to always have a back-up belt on hand. Since you don't find them in shops.
Chain- easy choice.
Setup tight like this- it's really quiet. No shifting so lube isn't as important. And how hard is it anyway to lube. (belts squeak too)
Chains don't break often- easy to replace.
Travel changes are super quick.
Lighter
Better in Mud
VampireKing VampireKing's article
Jul 8, 2026 at 12:23
Jul 8, 2026
Vampire Bikes Launches the Ripperatti: A Convertible Titanium DH Bike With a Gearbox
@Takaya94: You are correct. Changing the pivot from Mid to high wouldn't work with the belt. But does it in under 2 mins with a chain. Also- about a 1 lbs lighter with the chain setup.
VampireKing VampireKing's article
Jul 8, 2026 at 11:22
Jul 8, 2026
Vampire Bikes Launches the Ripperatti: A Convertible Titanium DH Bike With a Gearbox
EMMMMM=- there is a Geo chart on the release.
VampireKing VampireKing's article
Jul 8, 2026 at 11:21
Jul 8, 2026
Vampire Bikes Launches the Ripperatti: A Convertible Titanium DH Bike With a Gearbox
Horst link- Yes-
Mid pivot 193mm and a High pivot 223mm
Both tuned with CBF and I-track patents.
