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29er / Ican P1 or P8?
« on: April 25, 2020, 09:39:11 PM »
After reading a bunch about leverage ratios - looks like a bike that would be good for me geometry-wise is the Ican P8... also good reviews from 'clydes' like me.  But is the P1 the new P8?  Confused.  Don't see the P8 listed any more.  Thanks!

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Component Deals & Selection / 007Bikes - Shimano drivetrains - legit?
« on: April 23, 2020, 02:21:39 PM »
A big part of build vs buy is of course component selection.  The Shimano parts on 007Bike on aliexpress has high ratings... are these legit Shimano parts??

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29er / Frames / heavier riders / leverage ratio
« on: April 20, 2020, 05:05:17 PM »
Been reading up a lot prior to my first ever MTB purchase.  A thread about 'clydesdales' (me - 250 lbs) and leverage ratios sent me down a rabbit hole.  I know you can have fun on any bike, but figure I should get something that will work best for me.

MTBR thread:  https://forums.mtbr.com/clydesdales-tall-riders/clyde-friendly-leverage-ratios-1099505.html

With that in mind I pored over this website - amazing amount of data:  http://linkagedesign.blogspot.com/

Researching so far, the following bikes seem to have the linkage/ratio characteristics that would be more optimal:

Diamondback Release
Transition Sentinel and Smuggler
Guerrilla Gravity Trail Pistol (trail) and Smash (enduro)
BMC Agonist
Banshee Phantom
Guerrilla Gravity Trail Pistol (trail) and Smash (Enduro)

Before I start poring over all the Chinese frame specs (if accurate) - any that y'all know of that match these designs most closely?  I'm in on the AM831 Hightower group buy but even though it's a great bike I'm now questioning it based on the suspension travel/leverage.

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