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29+ & 27+ / Re: Ican P9 build
« on: October 10, 2017, 02:40:27 PM »
Quote from: ijak on October 10, 2017, 02:29:40 PM
Gonna crash your post with my P9 - cept i built it 29er style - Large, 5'11.
1) I'm surprised you found a 210x60mm shock. I had the same issue with the Super Deluxe delays so i just said screw it.
2) I tuned my whole setup at whistler bike park and this thing is too unreal. I love it.

I came from a 2016 Reign 27.5 Medium which was smaller and slacker.  I am very happy with with the 66.5 HA with my current setup from riding a Norco c9.1 Large, my issues was that the wheelbase was so long from the slackness+29, i couldn't handle it properly. Turns in and out of berms was on the Norco required a lot of body english, overall just felt it required much more finesse than required. With this p9 as a slightly steeper HA - 66.5ish, it felt right - agile like the Reign, but much longer and much faster.


My Specs:

DVO Diamond Boost - 150mm (currently at 66.5 degrees HA - 160mm would make it 66 degrees)
DVO Topaz - 210x55 (22mm bushing top and bottom, 150mm travel)
GX Eagle Drivetrain
Magura Trail Sport Brakes (203/180)
Spank Oozt 345 Trail CX Ray - DHR II 2.4 WT DC
Giant 150mm Dropper (2017 - internal routing)
SDG Fly Mtn Saddle
Answer SL 780mm Bar
Husselfelt 40mm Stem
Lizardskin frame and Chainstay Protector
OneUp Composite Pedals

Crash away....great to see a 29er build....

Looks sweet.....how is the shock going?

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29+ & 27+ / Re: Ican P8 full suspension build
« on: October 03, 2017, 01:42:49 PM »
Great detailed info here....Perfect for anyone contemplating doing a build on one of these.... 8)

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29+ & 27+ / Re: Ican P9 build
« on: October 02, 2017, 06:04:00 AM »
I have about 25 hours on the bike now.

The long wheelbase combined with the low BB showed itself to be a bit of a problem on our super steep and tight trail yesterday.

Without a doubt the wheelbase could be shorter. But that said on faster trails it's not a big deal.

Also the extra 5mm stroke isn't helping me with clearance. With the correct 55mm stroke shock I will be running with more BB clearance which should help on the techy steep trails.

Still looking at making it more poppy.... I reckon with plus tyres 140mm out back is plenty for most with a 150/160 out front. If the P8 was slacker by 2 degrees it would be just the ticket!!


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29+ & 27+ / Re: Ican P9 build
« on: September 26, 2017, 02:08:43 PM »
OK....so 2nd ride out....much dryer conditions today. With the added progression to the shock and a little less sag the bike has come alive..... rear end is mega supple, plus tyres feel like cheating!, and 820mm bars let you really exploit the extra traction.... Feel sorry for my riding buddy when we get out on our local! :-)

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29+ & 27+ / Re: Ican P9 build
« on: September 26, 2017, 07:59:56 AM »
I have a guy coming today for a few days guided riding so will get some more time on the bike. I have added some volume spacers to the shock and have it set at just under 30% sag.... feel much more poppy....

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29+ & 27+ / Re: Ican P9 build
« on: September 24, 2017, 10:06:36 AM »
Back from the first ride...I have ridden and owned plenty of bikes,  (worked as mechanic in bike shop, then opened and ran my own bike shop,as well as bike testing and photo shoots for the mags in the UK) so I certainly know all too well the symptoms of new bike syndrome!! So this is just a damped-down first impression!

The conditions out of the trail were beyond soaking.....5 days of rain.... The trails here are loamy, rooty, rocky. The bike is mega plush(remember that it is currently running a slightly longer stroke shock, giving 163mm out back) Traction from the 2.8's is incredible. The bike claws its way up steep, technical climbs like a mountain goat. Going down is is confidence inspiring to the degree that I hope the bike isn't going to be boring! The very long chainstays keeps things stable for sure, but a little lethargic when it comes to popping over fallen trees etc....but that said this is a completely different beast to anything that I have ridden before. All this said, the condition were horrid today, but I came home with a massive smile on my face and on many parts of the trail I found myself in awe of all the traction! Looking forward to the trails drying out and ripping down some of our tech singletrack finding the limit of this big rubbers traction!


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29+ & 27+ / Re: Ican P9 build
« on: September 23, 2017, 12:15:35 AM »
Not been ridden in anger yet....been busy with other things....

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29+ & 27+ / Re: Ican P9 build
« on: September 22, 2017, 01:02:18 PM »
Quote from: Janz99 on September 22, 2017, 12:09:41 PM
Bike looks fantastic, looking forward to seeing how it holds up.

Time will tell....It'll be used as my main guiding bike, to it will get plenty of use! :-)

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29+ & 27+ / Re: Ican P9 build
« on: September 22, 2017, 11:23:26 AM »
Quote from: tmelle on September 22, 2017, 08:39:39 AM
Hi. Great build. Seems like a great bike. Which size is the frame?

It's a Medium frame.... I'm 5ft8 and it fits well....

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29+ & 27+ / Re: 29" tires on ICAN P8 frame
« on: September 22, 2017, 06:46:40 AM »
If the rear ends are the same on the P8 and P9, then I can try my mates 29x2.5..... might take a few days....

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29+ & 27+ / Re: Ican P9 build
« on: September 22, 2017, 06:43:39 AM »
So.... just for people's reference, here are the details:

X-FUSION sweep roughcut fork
Rock shox monarch plus shock
Hope 35/35mm stem
Raceface 6C 820mm bar
Hope tech E4 203/183mm
Hope pro4 hubs
Ican 40mm rims
DT comp spokes
Maxxis high roller 2 2.8, Maxxis Rekon 2.8 setup tubeless
XT 165mm cranks with nutrino components oval 32t XT BB.
SRAM gx mech and shifter, XTR chain 116 links needed, Sunrace 11-50t
X-FUSION Manic dropper, fizik saddle.
XT trail pedals.

Finished weight:14kg/30.86lbs

Hope this is of some use to people.
Cheers
Jody
www.rideczech.com

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29+ & 27+ / Re: Ican P9 build
« on: September 22, 2017, 05:10:45 AM »
As I couldn't find a 210x55mm shock I have used a 210x60.... giving me 163mm travel out back. Here are a couple of pictures showing clearance under full compression....

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29+ & 27+ / Re: Ican P9 build
« on: September 21, 2017, 08:07:51 AM »
Some more....

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29+ & 27+ / Re: Ican P9 build
« on: September 21, 2017, 08:07:12 AM »
Another one...

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29+ & 27+ / Re: Ican P9 build
« on: September 21, 2017, 08:05:27 AM »
Some finished build pics.....

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