Won't actually be 'set up' for a couple of days; but, looks really sweet out of the box! 5.68 lbs. More to come. Thanks Zach at Competitive Cyclist.
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That is pretty porky. It was only supposed to be 5.6 lbs! Here's a photo courtesy of Competitive Cyclist.dogo said:you lucky bastard, but cmon 5.68lbs? Thats kinda heavy!
Ahh the .08lb is the seat post clamp and the dust on the framem_driscoll said:That is pretty porky. It was only supposed to be 5.6 lbs! Here's a photo courtesy of Competitive Cyclist.
What did you think of your test ride?Pedalhead said:Steve, tell us more!
Awesome, that's what I really liked about the BLT, it felt really connected to the trail, but at the same time with a feeling of having a good amount of travel available if needed. Bearing in mind the traits of carbon over alu, I wouldn't be surprised if this one felt even more so.smittylube said:>>>but also felt tighter...not as plush<<<
I'm telling you the 'feedback' feel was unlike anything I had ridden before. I really think it will be unreal in the technical trails. Much more than the plush or pogo of my vanilla.
The other thing I dont know if you caught was how much rear susp travel there was (or I used) . I think it will even climb better with it setup slightly stiffer/ more air psi in the rear...
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Im nor trying to turn this into a carbon vs.. thread, but this frame is claimed to be significantly stronger than its alu counterpart (which I have LT2 'a' XL Ano Black)Gripo said:I'm curious as to what you think the LT2c will be of benefit to you over a more durable alloy frame.
I don't doubt the outright strength of carbon but could see an issue with durability/longevity. True about it's strength, how long has it been used in the aerospace industry or sports like F1/Moto GP etc. but then how often is a carbon component replaced in those arenas?Huck Banzai said:Im nor trying to turn this into a carbon vs.. thread, but this frame is claimed to be significantly stronger than its alu counterpart (which I have LT2 'a' XL Ano Black)
My experience with carbon, and exposure to it in diff applications agrees with that, as do the engineers.
Maybe Im misinterpreting, in which case - oops, but it just seems a casual allusion to a commonly held, but incorrect, belief that carbon/thermo-plastics are weaker or more prone to failure than aluminum when the opposite is true.
Yup, I agree 100%.Huck Banzai said:Im one that would prefer a matte finish, but you cant stop the sexiness that is the BLT