LCFS947 - 160mm 4-bar 27+/29

[kevinkeenan]

This is my build. Started with the frame from karbonbikes.com (he is a friend) and built it from there.

[michaeldepeza]

Some more highrez images of my latest, and other LCFS947 builds. Totaly 5 LCFS947 bikes built so far. My next build will most likely be the LCFS948 when its avalible.

Heye Bro...what hardware/spacers u use for Rockshox?

[michaeldepeza]

Hello Team,

I would like to buy this parts for my rockshox  super deluxe
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/283974812378?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=709-53476-19255-0&campid=5338722076&customid=&toolid=10050
Is the right parts for this shock?
thanks for your help

Good day guys this link doesnt work...can i have one for this frame...[;an on running rockshox

[michaeldepeza]

Hey Guys any new riders on the LCFS947?

[Remedy 7]

Not new but had mine for a few hard park seasons and I love it to pieces.

[michaeldepeza]

Hey Guys just checking in on this build for some advice...other than 160mm Fork is a 170-180mm over orking or has anyone else run that much travel fok on this frame 29"?

[jefflinde]

Hey Guys just checking in on this build for some advice...other than 160mm Fork is a 170-180mm over orking or has anyone else run that much travel fok on this frame 29"?

I am sure it would work to go 170 or 180.  I think at 180 it would be very slack and feel kind of floppy.  I have mine at 160 and just came back from Moab and in the technical climbing and riding areas it was about as slack as I would want it to be.  It worked great and it handled everything but I would not have wanted any more.  If you are bike parking it or mostly using it for down hill you could probably get away with more fork. 

[Remedy 7]

Hey Guys just checking in on this build for some advice...other than 160mm Fork is a 170-180mm over orking or has anyone else run that much travel fok on this frame 29"?

I'm running a 170mm Lyrik 2.1 Charger with the bike setup as a mullet. It's fantastic when it's pointed down!

[michaeldepeza]

I am sure it would work to go 170 or 180.  I think at 180 it would be very slack and feel kind of floppy.  I have mine at 160 and just came back from Moab and in the technical climbing and riding areas it was about as slack as I would want it to be.  It worked great and it handled everything but I would not have wanted any more.  If you are bike parking it or mostly using it for down hill you could probably get away with more fork.

Yeah bro..i have 170mm or 180mm Rockshox Domains in my cart to choose from as ive been running my 160mm Yari on it but wanna return that Yari to my other frame....i think the LCF947 may be a real beast on her 29'ers on A more Burly Domain....

But for Climbing im wondering about impact on seat angle and handling...

[michaeldepeza]

I'm running a 170mm Lyrik 2.1 Charger with the bike setup as a mullet. It's fantastic when it's pointed down!

Looks hard bro...got any more pics..

I've done one race season with mine in May but Next year May i wanna go alot harder....

[Remedy 7]

It's a rowdy bike for sure. I run a domain on my 958 and I'm considering putting one on my 947 now.

[jefflinde]

No pictures of me riding (no one wants to see that) but her is my 947 leaning against things.  Took it to Moab (slick rocks, Capt Ahab, Brand trails) and then back in Norther MN on some techy rock trails.  the bike was awesome, running a Durolux 36 and TriAir shock.  really impressed with the climbing and tight handling of this bike.  has 160mm when you need it but handles like a 120-13-mm bike.     

[slaine25600]

Is your SUNTOUR fork is difficult to service and do you need to make service lot of time to have good suspension?

[jefflinde]

Is your SUNTOUR fork is difficult to service and do you need to make service lot of time to have good suspension?

No,  I have not done a damper service yet but that will be done this winter.  from what I have looked at online it seems pretty straight forward.  I have done air shaft and seal services and they are pretty easy.  the 36 is super supple and I actually preferred it to some Fox and rockshox equipped bikes when I went to one of the Outerbike demo events.  obviously demo bikes are not as dialed in as a personal bike but afterwards I was very impressed with my Durolux.  I have 4 Suntour forks and I have been very happy with all of them.  they are great price to performance options.