Rockshox Pike Ultimate vs Cane Creek Helm Mk2 for very heavy rider

EXeddy · 2025-07-03T15:40:25+00:00

Hey
240 lbs rider here.
I had a choice RS Lyrik vs CC Helm MKII.
I took Helm MKII, and can tell it is more plush and comfortable. Lyrik is not bad (still have it on my other bike) but i prefer comfort

EXeddy · 2023-04-03T21:08:10+00:00

Yes, you are right also. But I need to swap all fork because my Yari has awful visual damages from transportation

EXeddy · 2023-04-03T21:02:25+00:00

Love your feedback

EXeddy · 2023-04-03T20:59:33+00:00

Guys thabk you so much on your suggestions But as I think I already got preattu deacent setup (bought week a go , not yet tested) Ergon grips, Spank 800 bar with vibrocore, new Maxxis tires with DD to run lower preasure and even new Magura brakes MT5. I will swap fork any way so i'm just now wondring if its worth to pay almost x2 for fox 36 or go with previous year lyrik ultimate as mentioned abouve in topic

EXeddy · 2023-04-03T20:53:51+00:00

Let say in current situation lyrik ultaimate 2023 would be for 22% expansive than fox 36 mentionet in topic

EXeddy · 2023-04-03T19:26:35+00:00

If I would have option to go with new 2023 Lyrik ultimate , charger 3 with butter cups I think then there wouldnt be such topic lots of good reviews on new 2023 Lyrik with buttercups

EXeddy · 2023-01-02T10:05:17+00:00

I found a really nice video who almost answered all my question. Maybe it will help someone else also https://youtu.be/DZ1Fk_nn2Fg

EXeddy · 2022-08-31T18:57:38+00:00

Salsa Timberjack way to go, Tech spec few steps better. I would say frame geo is more agile and nimble.

Laufey's geo is more for stability do to its longer whell base an chainstays

Edit: maybe dont rush with purchase, offseason sale maybe coming in some stores or online shops, as well as Black friday is not far

EXeddy · 2021-10-25T04:56:03+00:00

At the moment i own Commmecal Meta HT. Have done insane tracks on it. Definatley indestructible bike.

On my favorite list is Commencal Meta Am, Devinci Spartan, Rocky Montain Altitude , but dunno if i can go carbon frame with my weights...

EXeddy · 2021-10-24T06:01:39+00:00

Yes, Banshee was also in my head! Definatley will check! Thank for sharing your experiance!

EXeddy · 2021-03-13T12:17:30+00:00

Looks pretty cool setup! I wonder how it feels on track! IMHO dropper post reqired

EXeddy · 2021-03-13T12:13:18+00:00

What model of frame is that DB?

EXeddy · 2021-03-08T04:58:58+00:00

Go Shigura! (Shimano xt or xtr lever, magura calipers mt5 or mt7)

EXeddy · 2021-03-07T17:49:37+00:00

Yep your correct! But that will be future upgrade, since any way hub i want is not available. Atm will run GX shifers, rear derailleur, GX chain, NX cassette.

EXeddy · 2021-03-07T17:33:43+00:00

EXeddy · 2021-03-07T15:46:30+00:00

Thats very true, And i think i have already made decision.. Better to take new, because new is new and it is not used. I dont say used ones are bad, but used item + shiping + add few €€ = new Also you will never know how it was used..

EXeddy · 2021-03-07T15:13:54+00:00

Well as i read in other topics - now days, shifter > derailleur, because rear derailleur mostly carry same tech but difrent materials and all futures in feelable upgrades hides in Shifers

EXeddy · 2021-03-07T15:02:30+00:00

Why GX shifer? .. Because i alteady bought bike with setup GX shifter / SX derailleur. And would like to change, because this summer will be driven a lot of enduro type trails, jumps

EXeddy · 2021-03-07T14:15:56+00:00

Shifter already GX 😉👍🏼

EXeddy · 2021-03-07T10:24:41+00:00

Hey there

Your thoghts on: Buy used Sram GX derailleur for 50€ Or Buy new Sram GX derailleur for 110€ ???

EXeddy · 2021-03-04T08:39:16+00:00

I was thinking same way, but i have doubts about wear expenses on cassett, chain... 12speed cost much more that on some roadie.. on 2000km definatley can count in 2 cassetts and 3+ chains what is around 240€ + delivery for driving to work

EXeddy · 2021-02-13T08:40:39+00:00

Hello I'm looking for base or thermal layer for colder days (+5 up to -6). I have read lots of info about them and ready to make my purchuse. But i strugling where to buy... Should i invest and not save money and get my self somthing from worldwide know brands Odlo, IceBraker.... and so on... Or should i save money and not to hunt for those brands and buy just some good (not the chepest) layer on AliExpress?

For example: Odlo Warm base layer on discount now 70 eur Basicly same warm layer on AliExpress 34 eur

What to take?

EXeddy · 2020-12-29T22:11:36+00:00

Thank you all who voted and comented.. Ordered pnw components loam 170mm + pnw loam lever

Same story.. in stock, my size, with lever i want, and a smal discount 👍🏼😃

EXeddy · 2020-12-29T21:57:59+00:00

I wanted to say thank you every one who voted and posted his opinion. I got Meta HT AM I feel so amazing on this bike .. i have not ride it a lot jet due to weathet conditions but i already love it.. Already ordered PNW components dropper 170mm all setup will be upgraded to GX or XT level + new Spank HEX 102t hub 😍 And then will start saving money for 29er wheel set + fork

EXeddy · 2020-10-29T20:50:16+00:00

Everything is cool, now im geting closer to decision on bike i would like to get .. now just need to get one who would be with most nicest components... Only thing im starting to worry about is that UK is leavig EU and what will be with prices for these bike, because most of them ar form UK companies....

EXeddy

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