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« on: March 31, 2022, 12:40:41 AM »
Re: do I need lock out & the Rapide FS review.
I don't race, I ride local XC with lots of climbing, I don't have a remote lockout. I've fitted a Rock Shox super delux RCT shock which seems to suit the frame really well, I never use the full lock out but do sometimes flip the blue compression adjuster for climbing. In the middle position with the fork unlocked it still climbs well.
I run a 32t chainring which lines up with the main pivot, I did briefly try a 30t but found that it bobbed a whole heap which I didn't like so promptly went back to the 32t (the Rapide FS review bike had a 30t). I recommend a 32t chainring and then a cassette to give you the range you need.