Friz and CannondaleF9, which models of TREK are those? I can't tell from the picture. I have Superfly AL 2012. Now I am doing some upgrades during winter. I'll post pictures after.
Just upgraded my fork. I had a 120mm stock Fox F29 DRCV and just installed a 2013 CTD 140mm 34mm stanction Talus "take off" deal (finished it RIGHT when the snow started) :madman:
Picked this up on New Years Eve. Huge upgrade from my '06 26" Trek HT. A very close friend of mine who rode competitively in the past steered me towards Santa Cruz. I initially waved off the idea of a CF frame, but one I saw it in person, in the kit I wanted (SPX 2x10) and after a brief test ride, I was sold. I've never ridden a bike this high end on a trail before, it was an enormous eye opener. My confidence skyrocketed and I'm riding faster and trying more techy lines. Definitely the best purchase I've made in the past few years :thumbsup:
It is not so much personal preference as safety. Outside the leg is more likely to snag on something along the trail and either: 1. rip the line out 2. cause you to crash by jerking the wheel to one side, 3 rip the line out and you don't know it until you are going down hill causing a really bad crash.
Absolutely, but I have never had a problem with that. What has been a problem is mud stuck on the side of the tire wearing against the brake line making me have to change it.. On this fork that will not be a problem but I think you have to look at it individually and see what is most important for you.
finished building her a week and a half ago but my blew the hub body out on the rear combined with weather unsuitable for riding means she hasn't been on the trails yet. Hoping to get her out tomorrow morning. SLX shifters and crank. XT Brakes, FD and RD. Tower Pro 120mm with XX-Firm "clydesdale spring" WTB Laser TCS Trail 29 wheels Waiting on orange ano handlebars and need to get a setback seatpost to round off the build.
Trying out a 140 fork, added a 32t chain ring in hopes of going 1x10, V-1 Stem, Deity Compound pedals & D30 bars, and set of Nevegals.
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