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#102 ·
Donkeeboy said:
That is looking not moveable, bummer. Maybe they sell or make a different mount?

Alternatively, you could drill another set of holes in the plates.
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Looking at the 2 different mounting hardware I do wonder if the frame has all of the "holes" in both versions but the mounting bracket is just longer on the newest version.
 

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Discussion starter · #103 ·
mlk3454 said:
Looking at the 2 different mounting hardware I do wonder if the frame has all of the "holes" in both versions but the mounting bracket is just longer on the newest version.
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Yeah, I'd expect the frame mount is standard for all frames with two sets of threaded holes 20 mm apart, so Starling changed the shock mount to limit options or ??
 
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Donkeeboy said:
Yeah, I'd expect the frame mount is standard for all frames with two sets of threaded holes 20 mm apart, so Starling changed the shock mount to limit options or ??
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Based on emails back/forth from Joe the BLE is intended for only 1 shock size so that would be my guess. I wonder if the mount is the same then for all the other models and one could purchase that separately?
 
#105 ·
Mine got stuck in NY too long, should be here tomorrow though. The bundle of parts sitting in my storage closet has been looking sad since November and I haven't had a bike since then, so stoked to finally get it put together.

Our fires died down too. I was at a point where I thought there was a non-zero chance they'd deliver it to a burned out shell of my house, thankfully that didn't happen. They got it in before April 2nd too, which is helpful.
 
Discussion starter · #106 · (Edited)
mlk3454 said:
Based on emails back/forth from Joe the BLE is intended for only 1 shock size so that would be my guess. I wonder if the mount is the same then for all the other models and one could purchase that separately?
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I’m glad mine is adjustable, currently running 230 x 60, at rebuild I’ll go to 230 x 65, the BLE is a great enduro bike.

It’s a great bike even running a short stroke, I’m just more into the downhill so I’ll take more if I can get it, but I wouldn’t hesitate to get a BLE with the stock travel.

Joe knows I overstroked mine, not sure why they made the running change, but I suspect Starling would sell you the previous model shock mount.
 
Discussion starter · #111 ·
I run boost wheels, longer axles is the only mod needed, but it soedad the drop outs enough that adjusting the tension takes a little added effort to push the drop out flush into the frame before tightening.
 
#115 ·
Here is mine. I have some Trinity brakes on order that will replace the Dominions once they show up:

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I'm just hoping I can ride it. I rode the smoothest trail in the area yesterday and my neuropathy problems started creeping in, despite never happening on flow trails before :( Gonna make some adjustments and hope it helps otherwise it might be the end of me riding.
 
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Adodero said:
Here is mine. I have some Trinity brakes on order that will replace the Dominions once they show up:

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I'm just hoping I can ride it. I rode the smoothest trail in the area yesterday and my neuropathy problems started creeping in, despite never happening on flow trails before :( Gonna make some adjustments and hope it helps otherwise it might be the end of me riding.
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Mine is the same color, looks good 👍
 
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BeastOfTheEast said:
Built up my BLE today and took it out for a shakedown spin to sort out shock pressures and fit. A few bits to swap out and adjustments to make but all signs point to fun and adventures ahead. View attachment 2138780
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Pretty!

I have a Twist Mullet on order that’s the same color 😍
 
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