wanabetrials
- Member since Dec 31, 2000
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Ashland , Oregon - 18 Followers
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wanabetrials seb-stott's article
Dec 5, 2022 at 12:55
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Review: Pole's 190mm-Travel Voima is Long, Slack & High
@HelterSeltzer: Pole said they believe a high BB rides better - I disagree. Also people say shorter cranks are faster/more efficient, supposedly.
wanabetrials mikekazimer's article
Nov 3, 2022 at 12:39
Nov 3, 2022
First Look: 2023 Scott Genius & Genius ST
Good looking bike. I wish every company would publish axle path and leverage ratio charts.
wanabetrials mattwragg's article
Oct 15, 2022 at 13:20
Oct 15, 2022
It’s Time to Recalibrate Our Ideas About Chainstay Length
@rookie100: yeah, maybe not exactly those numbers but something like that. I just don’t think we need chainstay and reach to be equal.
wanabetrials mattwragg's article
Oct 14, 2022 at 20:55
Oct 14, 2022
It’s Time to Recalibrate Our Ideas About Chainstay Length
@adamdigby: he’s also almost 500mm reach. Assuming he’s 460 chainstay that’s 8% shorter. On my 450 reach bike 8% shorter would be 414 chainstay.
wanabetrials mattwragg's article
Oct 14, 2022 at 20:31
Oct 14, 2022
It’s Time to Recalibrate Our Ideas About Chainstay Length
@jlf1200: lengthening the chainstay moves the center of the bike backwards which would require more movement to properly weight the front wheel in corners. I think in general bikes are getting to long. I agree they should be proportional, but not close to the reach. I was referring to the article where he talks about chainstays almost as long as his reach. I had a bike with with 470 reach and 413 chainstays. I much preferred the super short stays on everything except super fast chunky stuff.
wanabetrials mattwragg's article
Oct 14, 2022 at 20:21
Oct 14, 2022
It’s Time to Recalibrate Our Ideas About Chainstay Length
@adamdigby: this article is not talking about DH bikes
wanabetrials mattwragg's article
Oct 14, 2022 at 14:20
Oct 14, 2022
It’s Time to Recalibrate Our Ideas About Chainstay Length
I agree with the idea of proportional chainstay lengths but disagree with everything else. This idea of a “balanced” bike seems ridiculous. Our bodies are not equal length or weight balanced. Do you want to have a bike where you have to do the least amount of body movement to get down the trail? Your chainstays are 10mm short, then move your hips 10mm forward. You can adjust your riding style to fit a bike and it will feel normal after a bit.
This feels like the trail building equivalent of making every trail a flow trail. Although with 450mm+ chainstays that’s probably all the bike is good for.
Selling
Aug 21, 2022 at 16:26
Aug 21, 2022
Specialized Stumpjumper S-works S3 custom build
$4200 USDBought the frame new last year and built it up. The frame has a few small scratches, normal wear. No chips, cracks or large scratches. Has protective tape on top tube, down tube, and key areas. This is one of the most fun bikes I have ever owned.
Rear shock: stock Fox Factory DPS shock (not pictured) will include the coil shock for $200 more.
Fork: 2021 Fox 36 performance elite, 140mm. Includes fox bolt on fender.
Wheels: Shimano XT M8110 hubs laced to Light Bike carbon rims.
Cranks: e13 XCX carbon, 175mm, 30t ring. Raceface BB
Chain: Shimano XTR M9100
Cassette: Shimano XT M8100 10-51
Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100
Shifter: Shimano XT M8100
Dropper: One-up 150mm, with One-up lever
Brakes: Shimano XT M8120
Bars: e13 carbon race, 20mm rise, 760mm
Stem: e13 40mm
Saddle: Either Fizik Alpaca or Ergon SM-Pro
New grips. I have a large selection of tires and will include 4 tires, we can work out which ones you want. I currently have a set of Rimpact inserts installed and will include them if you want. Pedals not included. Buyer pays shipping.
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