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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: any 27.5 carbon small frames with HA slacker than 69.5?
« on: January 30, 2018, 09:34:15 AM »
Just saw your post for the CS406 and fitting 2.6 tires on wide rims. I'd stick at about 26mm ID so there'd be a bit more room.
Which makes the SID more appealing should I go that route. My 29er stepcast fits a 2.4 no problem, but obviously it's a completely different animal than the other 27.5 fork options.

Oh this is gonna be fun!

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: any 27.5 carbon small frames with HA slacker than 69.5?
« on: January 30, 2018, 09:30:36 AM »
Maybe I'll look at Jenson's closeout 120mm for Fox because their axle to crown is less than RS. Usually. But my OCD hasn't entered the "fork specs door" yet, haha.

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: any 27.5 carbon small frames with HA slacker than 69.5?
« on: January 30, 2018, 09:18:38 AM »
The fork options are definitely so nice!
Thanks for the reality check on 27.5 HT frames. Saves me OCD galore searching.
I'm liking my 057 frame with 100mm Stepcast, but was thinking maybe she'd like a 120 for more gnarly terrain. First-world problem, definitely.

Probably the same frame, but claimed weight is significantly less. Doesn't give reach or seatpost size. Are they all 31.6?
http://www.velobuild.com/vb-m-071-carbon-fiber-275er-mountain-bike-mtb-frame-650b_p0030.html

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / any 27.5 carbon small frames with HA slacker than 69.5?
« on: January 30, 2018, 08:57:29 AM »
Looking to build small 27.5 HT up for short friend. Did some searching, and it seems all head angles are 69.5 or 70.
I'm probably missing something so I'll ask: anything with a HA not super steep? If it matters we'd be running a 100 but could do 120 fork if it didn't mess up the seat angle (looking for no less than 73d either way).

Thanks.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: new rims purchased from hulkbike001
« on: July 07, 2017, 11:04:18 PM »
Long story short: hulkbike lied about shipping the rims and ebay investigated. Hulkbike made many excuses and said 3-5 days for rims with different carbon layup, but when 5 days turned into 2 weeks the seller said "we never promised." Oh, okay, you never used the word promise. It was a waste of 2 weeks but in the big picture we got our money back and learned a lesson.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: new rims purchased from hulkbike001
« on: June 24, 2017, 11:03:21 AM »
Devinci Django

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Component Deals & Selection / new rims purchased from hulkbike001
« on: June 22, 2017, 11:22:49 PM »
My last purchase went well and weight was spot-on and build was good. Ordered new rims. Prices going up as the seller gains traction (no pun intended). Wanted to order from Peter but my friend had specific internal and external dimensions. Obviously not a deal breaker, but it's his dream build and he insisted so I couldn't buy from the always-helpful Peter.

10% coupon ebay now. Here are the rims.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/122450180274

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Longtime LB rim user thinking about Hulk the ebay rim seller
« on: May 31, 2017, 09:45:29 PM »
The ebay rim from hulkbikes was a perfect ERD match as my Light Bicycle 30mm OD/23mm ID. Built up easy, seated tubeless with one layer 3m strapping tape.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Longtime LB rim user thinking about Hulk the ebay rim seller
« on: May 25, 2017, 01:57:25 PM »
Arrived ahead of schedule. Great packaging. Weight is 410 and 426 grams 32H UD Matte. For $100 each delivered I am pleased so far.
The very generic ebay listing has the 28 hole rim at 420+/-15 grams.

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29er / Re: FM058?
« on: May 24, 2017, 08:48:45 PM »
Received price and shipping. I'd put a 120mm Fox 34 on, which by the geometry, should not "screw it up". Thinking rear shock type is the big question mark and if they're $400....

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29er / Re: FM058?
« on: May 24, 2017, 07:31:55 AM »
Which rear shock would you install?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Longtime LB rim user thinking about Hulk the ebay rim seller
« on: May 15, 2017, 03:32:47 PM »
Thanks! I submitted a best offer for two; $200 delivered in US.
edit: two rims for $200 delivered accepted! Fingers crossed they weigh about 400g each and not some ballooned 430g.
But at that price....who cares!

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Component Deals & Selection / Longtime LB rim user thinking about Hulk the ebay rim seller
« on: May 15, 2017, 02:46:46 PM »
The North American branch of Light Bicycles wants $210 to deliver a replacement 29er rim. I then find an ebay seller (Hulk Bikes) with what appears to be the same rim for much less: http://www.ebay.com/itm/29-inch-carbon-MTB-Rim-Clincher-tubeless-compatible-30mm-width-32-holes-UD-matte-/122477053113?hash=item1c843384b9:g:oaIAAOSwlndZCXjx

Having read way too many threads about "all the rims come from same town, it's a trading company middle man" is there anything I'm missing with the ebay option? Weight seems to be within 10 grams. Dimensions pretty much same: https://us.lightbicycle.com/shop/29-rm29c19-30mm-carbon-rim/

Couldn't find any realworld recent feeback on the Hulk seller rims. Hoping to get some here. Thanks!


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29er / Re: My CS-057
« on: April 13, 2017, 08:07:14 PM »
Nice job. Similar to my CS057.
Factory 32SC
XTR M9000 brakes/shifter/rear D with XX1 cassette and PCX1 chain
LB 30mm OD wheels/Sapim Race/alloy
Performance Bike Forte carbon post and bar with Forte stem (all strong and very light)
S Works carbon 1x crankset, rings are 30 and 34
Bontrager RXL saddle
And other things here and there.

Peter delivered frame, headset and spare derailleur hanger in about 5 business days!
Haven't weighed it and probably won't, it's main use will be winter and spring for bad weather, gravel grinding, tame mtb trails. I used to own a Scott Scale carbon 29er so this should feel right at home.

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29er / cs057 fork offset preference?
« on: April 10, 2017, 06:58:16 AM »
Anyone try a 51mm offset and 46mm offset on the CS057?

I have a SID 100mm with 46 and a Fox 100mm with 51mm. The Fox is a shorter A2C.

Let's say all things being equal (sag, tire, pressure, etc) does the 57 frame ride better with one offset or is it a case of the rider learns to adjust quickly with whatever offset is used.

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