Carbon Speed 2017 27.5 plus FS frame CS-FS27

[Luke.moore]

Just so we're clear, I'm not bagging on the Scott or the FS-27. I'm probably going to buy one soon.

If anything, I'm defending the Scott from being compared to a SC. Had two SCs. Big, fat waste of money.

I'd love a 130/122mm FS to compliment my Yeti ASRc. I have two frames from Peter already, four Chinese carbon in total. Been very pleased.

I wasn't in any way speaking for or against SC or Scott. Nor was i speaking to your posts other than saying that if you want a really close comparison,  ride the spark.  This is my wife's ride.  My bikes come from the large volume brands or boutique'ish brands. That being said,  this build is fun.  That's all from me.

[Le Duke]

We've been talking past each other. And I've been unclear. Sorry. 

I've ridden the Spark. It's an awesome bike. That's why I'm considering the CS-FS27.

[Luke.moore]

We've been talking past each other. And I've been unclear. Sorry. 

I've ridden the Spark. It's an awesome bike. That's why I'm considering the CS-FS27.

Beers are good tonight! 

[ReverendRockRazor]

 I just bought this frame I will be running cane Creek dbinline.
Can someone please link me a source for all the mounting hardware bushings bolts etc that I will need?

 Or if someone knows a source for the fox shock that is stock on the spark that would be an option too.

[drummercat]

I dont think a ccdb inline will work...the space between rocker link and seat tube is too close. The comp/ rebound adjustment assy will hit the frame I think.

The upper shock hardware is 8x22 , lower should be 8x50 but it supplied shims to use with 8x22 too. The 22mm hardware will bent the 50mm length 8mm inner shaft if you bottom out hard I think.

I just built mine yesterday....will post pics soon.

I just bought this frame I will be running cane Creek dbinline.
Can someone please link me a source for all the mounting hardware bushings bolts etc that I will need?

 Or if someone knows a source for the fox shock that is stock on the spark that would be an option too.

[drummercat]

Here`s mine.

Frame: FS27 M size
Shock: fox ctd non kashima 2014 165x38
Fork: Rockshox reba 120mm 29er
Crank: Raceface Next SL G4 with blackspire 30t chainring.
Cassette: X01 11s
Shifter:X01 11s
Rear Derailuer: X01 11s
Wheels: sram roam 50 with wolftooth boostinator 148 adaptor
Tyres: specialized gc 2.1 front and schwalbe nobby nic 2.2 rear (both will be replaced to ikon 2.3 and 2.2. Soon)
Brakes : XTR m9000
Seatpost: Brand X ascend dropper 120mm
Bar: Crank Brothers Iodine 3 730mm 8mm rise flat top(as I remember it is)
Stem: Deda 65mm
Grip: foam grip.
Saddle: SDG Fly solid Ti rail
Pedal: Shimano SPD

My scale shows 24.97lb for the current setting, I have some carbon bars and will replace the CB alu bar soon, also considering Ti axle pedal too..... Hope it will be 24.5 finally.

[Carbon_Dude]

Looks nice!  Is there cable routing for a remote lockout for the rear shock?

[drummercat]

There are 2 holes under the shock, which is the routing for dropper seatpost I suppose. So there is no cable routing for lock out of rear shock I think. (The BB shell has no holes going up.) The 2 holes for dropper under the shock are not facing each other so its quite difficult to install. Finally I drill 1 extra hole 1 inch closer to the shock.
Also I open some more ports for fully internal routing of the rear brake.

Looks nice!  Is there cable routing for a remote lockout for the rear shock?

[ReverendRockRazor]

I dont think a ccdb inline will work...the space between rocker link and seat tube is too close. The comp/ rebound adjustment assy will hit the frame I think.
 Ok so if money isn't a consideration what is the best shock one could put on this bike? I value high small bump compliance and low breakaway force.
 This will also be a place keeper until the newer metric shocks are available to the public.
 I am hoping like hell that DVO makes something to fit this.
The upper shock hardware is 8x22 , lower should be 8x50 but it supplied shims to use with 8x22 too. The 22mm hardware will bent the 50mm length 8mm inner shaft if you bottom out hard I think.

I just built mine yesterday....will post pics soon.

I just bought this frame I will be running cane Creek dbinline.
Can someone please link me a source for all the mounting hardware bushings bolts etc that I will need?

 Or if someone knows a source for the fox shock that is stock on the spark that would be an option too.

[drummercat]

Ok so if money isn't a consideration what is the best shock one could put on this bike? I value high small bump compliance and low breakaway force.
 This will also be a place keeper until the newer metric shocks are available to the public.
 I am hoping like hell that DVO makes something to fit this.

Sounds like you need anything with a big negative air chamber, like the rockshock debonair air the scott stock fox evoc shocks.....

I will ride this sunday to see how the smallest fox ctd shock performs....

[Polo7]

Hey guys,

Got the CS-FS27 27.5+ frame

I purchased the Roxshox Monarch rt3 165x38 shock.

I'm having  hard time finding the right Hardware (bushings) for the frame.

Can anyone help?

[Carbon_Dude]

Which bushings?  If it's for the shock, you can measure the width you need and go to Jenson USA and order the correct one.  Another option is RWC http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id275.html and order needle bearings for the shock.

[Polo7]

Thank you Carbon_Dude,

Looking for rear shock hardware (bushings)

Regards.

[ReverendRockRazor]

 A minor update after emailing DVO about a future topaz that would fit the Scott Spark.. I received a text that ended with
"We do not have a Topaz that will fit the Spark yet..."

Is this enough for me to get excited about?

[McFaker]

Does anyone have a ride report yet?