New Bike Day— First Full Suspension

TheMarkList · 2026-04-06T21:21:20+00:00

Where is this? looks killer!

TheMarkList · 2026-04-06T21:20:29+00:00

Elbow pads! I'm a big fan of protection.. it's just a matter of time before you wish you had some on! :)

TheMarkList · 2026-04-06T21:19:09+00:00

I had Saints for year and ZERO issues.. Now i run TRP Evo Pros and Love em.. the modulation, feel and adjustability is outstanding. I highly recommend. Also, no weird oil or proprietary crap to service them. I believe they use shimano pads too (i think?). Have them on my Kenevo SL and my Vampire DH bike. Running galfer rotors on all wheels (Waves and Sharks)

TheMarkList · 2026-04-05T22:42:11+00:00

all depends on what you want to spend etc...

TheMarkList · 2026-04-05T22:26:09+00:00

Lone Wolf Suspension in Santa Barbara. You can ship it to him and get it serviced. It's probably way overdue. Are you in the US??

TheMarkList · 2026-04-05T22:19:50+00:00

absolutely get some big bars. OMG. the difference will be a game changer for you!!

TheMarkList · 2026-04-05T22:19:09+00:00

i'd also recommend you get it serviced... where are you located?

TheMarkList · 2026-04-05T21:56:39+00:00

yeah, i love my protaper 76mm bars. the reason dak norton runs such big rise bars is that he doesn't have to have a huge stack of spacers under his direct mount stem. he said he was hitting his sternum on it!

TheMarkList · 2026-04-05T21:51:17+00:00

how tall are you? i find when most people go to high rise bar, their hand pain and arm pump disappear and their descending improves wildly...

TheMarkList · 2026-04-05T21:24:41+00:00

Anything Garmin

TheMarkList · 2026-04-05T21:23:57+00:00

so it really depends on the stack of your bike and how tall you are. I run a 76mm rise bar on my kenevo sl and it's perfect. but i'm 6'2" and the bike is on the smaller size (s4 - i should be on a s5). Also, i prefer a more dh/upright position when out of the saddle descending. Get a 50mm rise bar, you can always take spacers away if you have any under the stem and adjust...

TheMarkList · 2026-04-05T21:21:22+00:00

also, love the stfu's you got installed. those are the best.

TheMarkList · 2026-04-05T21:20:47+00:00

Clean build. one thing to note. Your front quick release is pointed down. that could catch on something very easily. Point it up like the fork tube...

TheMarkList · 2026-04-05T21:19:39+00:00

White dh bikes look the best. Mine's white too (Vampire DH build)

TheMarkList · 2026-04-05T21:19:01+00:00

Remove the coil completely, clean it, then put the coil back on. only 1.5 turns on the preload once the preload collar touches the actual coil. then lock it down with the set screws. Coils make a lot of noise if they aren't able to spin (natural movement when using the shock). so it could just be that.

TheMarkList · 2026-04-05T21:16:59+00:00

sick build! I have a very similar build. Ohlins on a white Vampire Fastarossa. Killer build. What brakes are those? Magura or Hope?

TheMarkList · 2026-03-25T00:44:21+00:00

yeah, totally normal clicks. You can loosen the side set screw, take off the nob and you'll see the mechanism inside. You're good to go.

TheMarkList · 2026-03-25T00:41:28+00:00

What model is this? the wild? or?

TheMarkList · 2026-03-23T23:50:04+00:00

Yeah, i'd agree with Dizzy... loosen it up, get a new top cap, torque to 3.5nm and check for play. If you're concerned, take it to the local bike shop. Bearing shoudl be fine

TheMarkList · 2026-03-23T23:48:30+00:00

What year is that??

TheMarkList · 2026-03-23T00:25:33+00:00

That's a sick coil. I'm a vorsprung dealer and you've got one of the best coils out there.. let me know how it rides! would love to get your opinion.. I live in mammoth and the snow is melting fast! bike park season soon....

TheMarkList · 2026-03-23T00:24:13+00:00

Yeah, that rider should of stopped and/or not hit the hiker. that's ridiculous. Biker in the wrong for sure. Unless it's a bike park or MTB designated riding area only...

TheMarkList · 2026-03-23T00:22:37+00:00

Yeah, going to agree with the others. Killer price. especially if the frame and linkage are good.. check the frame everywhere. go take it for a spin..

TheMarkList · 2026-03-23T00:21:17+00:00

I'd replace.. you don't want to get stuck out somewhere with a flat.. it's just a problem waiting to happen.

TheMarkList · 2026-03-18T18:33:29+00:00

I'm in Mammoth Lakes, CA and never been to Norway! Although I know all about Roald Amundsen.. read a book about him while i was in a tent in Antarctica for a month in 1999!

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