Author Topic: Budget Build  (Read 46892 times)

Carbon_Dude

Re: Budget Build
« Reply #120 on: March 18, 2015, 07:22:00 PM »
Shorter stem, wider bars should take away some of the twitchiness.  My IP-057 has 680mm bars and a 100mm stem and it doesn't feel twitchy to me.  I am seeing bars as wide as 800mm and 50mm stems on many of the brand name trail oriented bikes.
« Last Edit: March 18, 2015, 07:24:37 PM by Carbon_Dude »
2019 Stumpjumper Expert 29/27.5+
2017 Santa Cruz Stigmata
2017 Trek Stache 9.8 (29+)
2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Comp 6Fattie (27.5+) (Sold)
2016 Trek Stache 9 (29+) w/upgrades (Sold)
2014 -036 Full Suspension Chiner (Sold)
2013 -057 Hardtail Carbon Chiner (Sold)
Atlanta, GA

bdub

Re: Budget Build
« Reply #121 on: March 20, 2015, 03:51:21 PM »
The bars I am using now are 700mm and my stem is 70mm. Thinking I may need to try the Offset seatpost as JohnnyNT suggested.

bdub

Re: Budget Build
« Reply #122 on: April 18, 2015, 07:39:23 PM »
Had a little crash today and put a few scratches into my frame. They are cosmetic but not sure if I need to do anything to them?


Carbon_Dude

Re: Budget Build
« Reply #123 on: April 18, 2015, 08:44:57 PM »
Just a few scratches, nothing you can do but go ride some more.
2019 Stumpjumper Expert 29/27.5+
2017 Santa Cruz Stigmata
2017 Trek Stache 9.8 (29+)
2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Comp 6Fattie (27.5+) (Sold)
2016 Trek Stache 9 (29+) w/upgrades (Sold)
2014 -036 Full Suspension Chiner (Sold)
2013 -057 Hardtail Carbon Chiner (Sold)
Atlanta, GA

Oolak

Re: Budget Build
« Reply #124 on: April 18, 2015, 09:16:03 PM »
Structurally, it's fine. Aesthetically, maybe try a black marker?

bdub

Re: Budget Build
« Reply #125 on: April 20, 2015, 10:14:33 AM »
I figured that was the case but wanted to make sure.