Went for a short ride today, first real ride of the year, possibly for this bike. I forgot how bad that front pogo stick sucks, almost threw me off a few times, including what would have been a bad over the bars. Completely unsafe. I'm not a very skilled rider (had to walk it about 25% of the way), but that thing gives me now confidence. Very tiring too when I'm getting back on, push off to get a little momentum and onto the pedals, and the whole fork just compresses. I have no issue with the stock rear shock, it actually is quite nice from having never really ridden a full suspension bike. Think I had a bit too much pressure in for the trails (o ring only got about 3/4 down), but still it was nice.
Brakes weren't too great either, but I'm pretty sure it's cause I can't adjust them correctly. Gonna try to take it into a shop to get everything adjusted, wheels trued, etc. when I get a new fork.
Stock 2014 Recoil. Put some bar ends on. Will be checking in here for some inspirations. Also, is the frame on the older recoils the same as this? I see some of you guys are 26". I was wanting to put smaller tires on this. Recommendations?
Too bad I didnt see this sooner... Im 6'1" and got the large. Seems to fit me just fine. I think mine weighed in at 36lbs. On the heavy side but at least its not over 40.
Hey guys, so I'm finally getting around to try and install my new fork, but I'm having some issues with the headset. I'm talking about on the top and bottom of the frame's steer tube, there looks like what appear to be races from the old headset. Should these pieces hammer out so I can install my new headset, or should I just drop the new bearings in there because it really doesn't make a difference?
I opened up my fork the other day and couldn't extend in to 120mm either. The damn pin is just too much of a pain and I didn't want to risk breaking my brand new fork. Oh well.
if you're going to install a whole new set up like a sealed bearing type it should come with its own cups thus you'd have to take the old cups out with a special tool or just have your LBS do it they have the tools.
Well, I decided to buy one of these even though nobody responded to me regarding the weight. I hope it doesn't weigh like a tank. I'm hoping to upgrade the components soon (as I raise the funds). First up, updating the rear shock. That coil shock looks really ineffective.
Well, I took it out for a spin last night after putting it together and I found it to be quite a comfortable ride. And, it didn't feel all that heavy, even with the subpar components that I currently have. Actually, I found it more comfortable than the $1,000+ Specialized Camber which I rode last month in Park City. Not bad for a $500 bike. I guess we'll have to see how it holds up on the rough stuff once I go on the mountain though.
Needing some more heap with my headset guys. The pusher came today and I hammered out the stock cups, but my new Cane Creek headset is too small for my head tube.
It doesn't look like I can hammer my headset in to the stock cups. Are there new cups I need to buy somewhere? My heatset fits perfectly on my steerer tube. I'm totally lost, I just want this to work already. :/
At least my fork is 120mm now. Took it to the shop and asked the guy if he could do it. Even he had a hard time getting the damn pin in and out. Gave him $5 for doing it.
I bought the ten series, which is basically the same except the top cap is polymer. It obviously doesn't fit my frame. I'm thinking I need that other one I linked to.
ok so i checked the DiamondBack web site and the recoil takes a zero stack headset,
this is what another guy on here is running on his Recoil and what i'm going to be getting for mine.
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