VirtPlathora
- Member since Jan 30, 2019
- Male / 53
- Santa Cruz , California
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May 30, 2019 at 16:02
May 30, 2019
Race Report: California Enduro Series Round 1 - Ensenada Enduro
We had an absolute blast at CES 1 in Ensenada! Lou, event organizer, and his team worked long and hard to tame some very raw and rocky terrain to make the trails manageable for our group’s diverse riding abilities!
Traveling over the boarder and down the Baja coastline was beautiful and adventurous. The highways were in excellent shape but some unexpected dips caught me off guard as we hit them “blind” and gave me a brief rollercoaster feeling in my stomach.
The roads in the town of Ensenada were of Enduro caliber as potholes could easily toast a tire and rim if I allowed myself to be distracted from navigating the smoothest line. I highly recommend driving something with ample tread and sidewalls.
Horsepower Ranch and the people there were super nice! Be sure to bring Pesos!!! Beer is cold and they have a shuffle board and pool table.
I can wait to return to Ensenada and I hope to hit some of the trails outside of the race Stages because there are a lot of them out there! The climb to the top of Stage 2 was a workout but worth it as it has amazing views of the city and coastline! The descent was rocky, technical, challenging and a real joy to complete without incident!
The last two stages were more flowy and playful with a few kickers, gaps, and really cool rock features. The final stage “Sandy” was precisely that which made it fun to carve down. There were surprisingly several lines down some sections which gave us options.
We were really lucky with weather as it rained a few days prior so really no dust and the temps were perfect! Drink a lot of water regardless!!
In the pic of me above, green/black/gray Jersey, working on a bike, was at the bottom of Sandy. The guy on the far left struck his derailleur on a rock and sent it into the spokes, broke a few spokes as a result, and snapped his chain. We removed the derailleur and converted it to a single speed for the transfer back to The Ranch. Helping Bros our is what we do!!
Selling
Feb 8, 2019 at 17:38
Feb 8, 2019S-Works Enduro FSR Carbon 29r Large
$4850 USD2018 S-Works Enduro 29r FSR Carbon by Specialized, Large Frame
Upgraded '19 Fox 36 170mm and New, unridden SRAM Guide Hydraulic Brakes, New '19 Reverb Dropper Post, and New '19 Phenom Saddle Black. This bike is professionally maintained and, once you inspect it, I'm confident you'll find it in excellent condition!
BIKE DETAILS
Frame Material FACT IS-X 11m carbon construction, alloy ManFu link and shock extension
Rear Travel 160mm
Rear Shock Ohlins SJ FSR 180 lb. Coil Shock Designed for external adjustments for high- and low-speed compression, as well as rebound damping
Fork 2019 Fox 36 Float Factory Series Boost Grip2 4-way adjustability, VVC high-speed rebound circuit, high-performance mid-valve, and overall friction-reducing treatments features Genuine Kashima Coat with Customer matching yellow Fox graphics
Fork Travel 170mm
Head Tube Diameter Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom
Headset Hella Flush, 1-1/8"" and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper w/ 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings
Handlebar Specialized DH, FACT carbon, 6° upsweep, 8° backsweep, 27mm rise, 800mm width, 31.8mm clamp
Stem Truvativ Holzfeller Blast Black 40mm Length 0 Degree 31.8mm clamp, 1-1/8...
Grips Odi Lock On
Brakes & Levers 2019 SRAM GUIDE 4 Piston Hydraulic Brakes 200mm Front Disc, 180 Rear Disc
Drivetrain 1x12 SRAM Eagle
Shifters SRAM XX1 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed
Chainrings SRAM XX1 Eagle, 30 or 34 tooth, steel
ISCG Tabs
Cranks Praxis Carbon Fiber Lyft HD 170mm length
Bottom Bracket Praxis M30 Thru - BSA THREADED
Chainguide Upper guide
Chain SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed, with PowerLock
Cassette SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50 tooth
Rims Roval Traverse SL 29, hookless carbon, 30mm inner width, 24 hole front, 28 hole rear, tubeless w/OrangeSeal, hand-built
Hub Front: Roval Traverse SL, sealed cartridge bearings, 110x15mm thru-axle, 24 hole
Hub Rear: Roval Traverse SL, DT Swiss Star ratchet, 54 tooth engagement, SRAM XD driver body, 148x12mm thru-axle, 28 hole
Spokes DT Swiss Revolution
Tires Specialized 2019 Eliminator, GRID casing, Gripton compound, 2Bliss ready, 29" x 2.6"
Saddle New 2019 Phenom Titanium Hollow Rails by Specialized
Seatpost New 2019 Specialized Command Post IRcc WU, 12-position micro-height adjustable, alien head design, bottom mount cable routing, remote adjust SRL lever, 150mm travel
Seatpost Diameter 34.9mm
Seatpost Clamp Standard single bolt
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions 148x12mm Boost
Max. Tire Size 2.6"
Bottle Cage Mounts Yes (single)
Color Chameleon Blue/Hyper
Warranty N/A
Miscellaneous
• FSR suspension
• SWAT down tube storage
• Internal cable routing
• Internal dropper post routing
• Compatible with 27.5+ wheels/tires
• Orig Mfg Price $8,500
Selling
Feb 2, 2019 at 9:04
Feb 2, 2019
Selling
Jan 30, 2019 at 16:33
Jan 30, 2019S-Works Stumpjumper 27.5” FSR Carbon Large
$6400 USDS-Works Stumpjumper 27.5
Frame Size: Large
Color: Gloss Acid
This bike is virtually new, original price $9.5K. Beautiful bike has something like 100 Mi on it and has been sitting in storage for a few months so it is time for a new loving home! All original, factory S-Works build. Pedals not included. Here's a quick video run through of the gears...
https://youtu.be/j_AkgPwyc20
DRIVETRAIN
CHAIN
SRAM Eagle, 12-speed
BOTTOM BRACKET
SRAM GXP
CRANKSET
SRAM XX1 Eagle, Boost™ 148, 170mm crankarm, 24mm spindle
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM XX1 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
CASSETTE
SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t
CHAINRINGS
Steel, 30T
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed
SUSPENSION
FORK
FOX FLOAT 36 Factory, FIT4 damper, 3-position adjustment, Kashima Coating, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 150mm of travel
REAR SHOCK
FOX FLOAT DPX2 Factory, Rx Trail Tune, EVOL Air sleeve, Kashima Coat, 3-position adjustment w/ Open Mode Adjustment, 210x52.5mm
COCKPIT
SEAT BINDER
Alloy, 38.6mm
SADDLE
Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow titanium rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm
SEATPOST
Command Post IRcc, 16-position micro-height adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL lever, 34.9mm, S: 130mm, M/L/XL: 160mm of travel
STEM
Syntace MegaForce 2, 6-degree, 31.8mm clamp
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Trail, FACT Carbon, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 27mm rise, 780mm, 31.8mm
GRIPS
Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
WHEELS & TIRES
FRONT HUB
Roval Traverse SL, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 24h
REAR HUB
Roval Traverse SL, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 54t engagement, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h
INNER TUBES
Presta, 40mm valve
SPOKES
DT Swiss Revolution
RIMS
Roval Traverse SL 27.5, hookless carbon, 30mm inner width, tubeless ready, hand-built, 24/28h
FRONT TIRE
Butcher, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.6"
REAR TIRE
Purgatory, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.6"
BRAKES
FRONT BRAKE
SRAM Guide RSC, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, 200mm
REAR BRAKE
SRAM Guide RSC, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, 180mm
ACCESSORIES
PEDALS N/A
FRAMESET
FRAME
FACT 11m, full carbon chassis and rear end, asymmetrical design, 27.5 Trail Geometry, SWAT™ Door integration, threaded BB, fully enclosed internal cable routing, 12x148mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 150mm of travel