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VampireKing
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VampireKing VampireKing's article
Jul 9, 2026 at 7:59
21 hours
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
23 hours
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
2 days
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
2 days
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
2 days
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
2 days
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
2 days
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
2 days
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.
VampireKing VampireKing's article
Jul 8, 2026 at 11:19
2 days
Vampire Bikes Launches the Ripperatti: A Convertible Titanium DH Bike With a Gearbox
@LiL10: 458 on an XL at sag = and corners at about 458-465. Seems about perfect. Remember- low pivots will get shorter when cornering. So a low pivot at 460 RC will feel shorter.
VampireKing VampireKing's article
Jul 8, 2026 at 11:11
2 days
Vampire Bikes Launches the Ripperatti: A Convertible Titanium DH Bike With a Gearbox
I'm all about them. Remember, I named a frame the Big Fat Fatty Fat once.
