Ok I have this 2005 stumpjumper expert 120 that I purchased about 4 months ago. Apart from a little problem with a loose stanchion in the right fork (being sent back to Fox today), this bike seems quite sturdy. I've heard alot (even from the dealer) about how the bushings can wear out on the linkages in the rear triangle. But what I want to know is what kind of pounding can this bike take?
I've ridden it only on fire roads and relatively smooth and hilly singletrack so far. But I was thinking of taking it on some rougher trails up in Auburn, CA. What (if any) kinds of tricks, jumps, or drops can this thing handle regularly.
The rear triangle is currently stiff and strong and supple and I would like to keep it that way. Is there anything I can do to beef up the bike a bit? Or at least to prevent damage (besides not riding it!) ??
I ride mine pretty hard (for what it is). 3 foot drops, jumps, rough trails and even took it ot on a 4X track the other day. Handles everything I throw at it.
Mind you i have upgraded the wheel set to Sunringle SOS rims.
I ride mine pretty hard (for what it is). 3 foot drops, jumps, rough trails and even took it ot on a 4X track the other day. Handles everything I throw at it.
Mind you i have upgraded the wheel set to Sunringle SOS rims.
Santa-you make an old dude laugh his head off this am watching yall crash your bikes and other stuff- that Dog is cool to- he has a future in advertising-post some more video-but be careful. LOL take care.
Ok I have this 2005 stumpjumper expert 120 that I purchased about 4 months ago. Apart from a little problem with a loose stanchion in the right fork (being sent back to Fox today), this bike seems quite sturdy. I've heard alot (even from the dealer) about how the bushings can wear out on the linkages in the rear triangle. But what I want to know is what kind of pounding can this bike take?
I've ridden it only on fire roads and relatively smooth and hilly singletrack so far. But I was thinking of taking it on some rougher trails up in Auburn, CA. What (if any) kinds of tricks, jumps, or drops can this thing handle regularly.
The rear triangle is currently stiff and strong and supple and I would like to keep it that way. Is there anything I can do to beef up the bike a bit? Or at least to prevent damage (besides not riding it!) ??
The only bushings in the rear are inside the lower shock eyelets which will wear out depending on how much you ride and how heavy you are. If you keep the bolts tight inside the shock plate, you'll make them last longer. If you end up wearing them out, Push can set up with beefer ones. Otherwise its bearings all around.
Nice vid btw.
punga!
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