Ican P9 build

[chetosmachine]

Well, I tried more air pressure along with a tiny bit more rebound to keep things under control and I liked the suspension more today. I didn't have that vague feeling in the rear.

I have a std McLeod shock and air can, and today went from 200 psi to 220psi (I weight 230lbs ready for combat).

[YEEPYEEP]

Hi guys,

Just ordered the frame, will post another thread for build. For the mounting hardware, what size would i get for top and bottom( will be looking at 210x55 coil). Thanks in advanced

[Deepsense]

Hi guys,

Just ordered the frame, will post another thread for build. For the mounting hardware, what size would i get for top and bottom( will be looking at 210x55 coil). Thanks in advanced

22x8mm for both, if using bearings 21,85 works just fine.

[YEEPYEEP]

Hi guys,

Just ordered the frame, will post another thread for build. For the mounting hardware, what size would i get for top and bottom( will be looking at 210x55 coil). Thanks in advanced

22x8mm for both, if using bearings 21,85 works just fine.

thanks for the reply! before seeing your message i had two responses from ican. 22x8 and 22.2x8.

[Bos]

Hi Guys
This post has been dormant for a while but before I go start another, "My ICAN P9 thread", Let me ask the question here.

Has anyone put a 150mm fork on one? I see most of you have 160-170 mm forks. I'm going to be riding mine with a 210x52.5mm RS Deluxe which is internally adjustable to 55mm for 150mm travel, but I just want to see If I really need the extra travel as I will be riding all over with mine. There are no uplifts and I ride singletracks most days with the odd Enduro race thrown in.

How bad does it affect the HA? The axel to crown length is about 560mm while the geometry chart has a 570 in there.  Pity It doesn't have a High and Low setting. Perhaps something to make aftermarket at the top shock mount.

[chetosmachine]

They say that in this class of bikes, 10mm of fork travel equal to 0.5° head angle. You really have to be super pro to feel that, when sag can affect much more than that. But placebo effect is huge!

[jb206]

Hey guys,

how are you doing with your P9´s?

Been a while, but its definitely getting a lot more usage in the covid times. The bike itself is running great, absolutely no issues other than those I cause myself, so thanks for the help putting it together 

[chetosmachine]

Mine too is going strong 

[Denys]

I contacted ican directly through their mail and got in touch with "Melody".
http://www.icanbikes.com/index.html

I payed 590usd for the frame and 130 for EMS shipping to Spain.

You can ask ican about shocks, they offered me a RS superdeluxe rct3 for 240usd, but instead, I chose a Sr Suntour triair at 280eur . Since the suntour is out of stock until september, I bought a Manitou McLeod 216x63 that fits as is, no frame contact at full compresion nor at full extension, but I put a 6mm spacer in the air can to limit length and travel to 210x57mm. I knew that the Manitou could be shortened without much hassle, and does affect the air chambers that much.

I also bought the frame and the wheelset. Unfortunaly in 27,5 650b (i missunderstood, the frame Seen to be disigned for 27,5+/29er)

Did the linkage worked smooth with 216x63?

I Plan to get vivid air in this size anduse as IT IS (when the linkage work smooth and right in this size) or shorten the Hub lengh to 60 mm .
Then i should stay Higher with the crank.

[Icyseanfitz]

How does everyone find the p9? Still a good buy in 2020? I see everyone talking about different shock sizes, can a shock be put on to increase travel to 155 or 160 without any frame contact?

Waiting on the Santa Cruz frame but starting to get impatient so might switch to the p9.

I am 6 foot, would the large feel big enough? Love big bikes. Any issues people have had?

[Denys]

How does everyone find the p9? Still a good buy in 2020? I see everyone talking about different shock sizes, can a shock be put on to increase travel to 155 or 160 without any frame contact?

Waiting on the Santa Cruz frame but starting to get impatient so might switch to the p9.

I am 6 foot, would the large feel big enough? Love big bikes. Any issues people have had?

The Geometrie doesnt Look as bed. One User said before that 216*63 fitted in.  But i Hope He will reply in my question about linkage If IT work right with this size. Also need to be Care of BB hight. I ordered my frame this week early. But it will Take some time to get to me because of WXY shipping.. i think in 20-30 days i can Tell more.

[Icyseanfitz]

from what i can see with the frame is the exact same for the evolve alpha 29 (https://evolvebikes.ca/products/alpha-29#specs-geometry_1) and alpha 27.5 (https://evolvebikes.ca/products/alpha-27-5#specs-geometry_1). The 29er uses a 210x55 shock and the 27.5 uses a 216x63 shock, so the frame must be okay for the level of suspension, wonder would having 165mm with 29er wheels work?

I am currently in contact with Perry @ Ican about getting a custom painted (evil bikes my boy blue, Pantone 7466C Matte) p9.

[Denys]

Mine is almost ready 2 ride now, only thing is missing is new fork (mezzer pro).

Frame Looks great, the color is awesome. Paint quality is also great.

My Setup for the rest of the year:

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Ican Carbon wheelset 27,5 (650b) 30mm inside with and novatec hubs with 2,5" assagai Front and 2,4 dhr 2 rear. Both Double down.

29" pike rtc3 @160mm (will be replaced next season by manitou mezzer pro in 27.5" @180mm)

Vivid Air rc2 216mm x 63,5mm

Shigura brakes. Deore xt leavers + Magura mt5 Stopper. Front 220mm and rear 203mm Magura Discs. Jagwire hoses (silver carbon)

Oneup dropperpost v2.1 180mm. Jagwire in silver carbon also.

Chinese carbon Riserbar 800mm x 35mm clamp Diameter.

Eagle gx drivetrain 175mm cranks + jagwire Shift cable in silver carbon also.

Drove allready at Home trails. Feels great at descending. Will try it at Weekend in Bikepark. But still have a great feel about the Bike.

Here some Pics, had Problem to Upload Thema directly due the size limitation.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1UTcj21K-NIYQ_IpKYhts2rBmK7110RFG

[Icyseanfitz]

How do you find the frame clearance with the 216x63 shock? Thinking of pairing that with 170mm @ 29er

[Denys]

Could try it later this week, have 29er wheelset from my second Bike with dhr 2 2,4inch rear...