Upgrade Dilema
As mentioned a few days ago; I have a White 2010 Delirium on order.
I have been thinking of changing up a few things...
The Ti/CCDB is staying as a rear shock.
The Wotan forks I think are going. They are not bad, especially after Suspension works did their magic but I want more adjustability and maybe a bit more fork... (2007 chassis with updted 2009 damper and rebound cart, reshimmed and oil tuned)
This is my one and only bike. I live in Southern Ontario, so its not overly mountinous here Not a weight-weenie as I am 6'2" and 210, but I would like to get the bike down couple of pounds, or at least stay the same (~38lbs) cause just about every ride involes turning the cranks - alot.
So as you can probably tell the bike is mostly a trial-machine, with a bit of easy small-town urban, and a few lift service trips a year. The fork does fine mostly, but there have been a few times that I wish I had a bit more. Some lift service, as well as most local flat-land trails, are also ATV so very heavily rutted / muddy.
I have no option for riding any of the new forks, and even to see one will require seveal hours drive each way, so looking for some input from you mangy lot.
I'm considering a few options (please feel free to add)
2010 Lyric DH
66 RCV3 Ti
55 RCV3 Ti
Totem DH?
I'm liking the looks of the lyric, but am not too sure about the 35mm stantions...actually a bit smaller than the wotan at 36.
Have been leaning to coil as I would like more small / stutter absorbtion. Weight is nice, actually a bit lighter than the Wotan.
I also like what I've heard about the new 66, however it is $$ and Lbs. I could use a CC flush headset to het the front end down a bit...
...but I'm also thinking it may be just too much fork for my normal trail duties... How is the combined Hi/Lo adjustment compared to the seperate ones on the Lyric / Fox?
That brings me to the 55, which is in in the same class as the lyric and my wotan. As well, we could throw the 36 VAN RC2 into the mix....
I'm also thinking about brakes - currentlfy have Louise BAT's wtih 203 front, 185 rear. Any thoughs on comparison to Avid Elixr CR/R? As well, what about dropping rotor size to 185 /160? So far I have never come close to useing all my brakes, just not enough hill here...
( I do think I have a buyer for anything I change up...as a buddy wants to build my 09 DT warranty frame )
Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated. - Thank-you
michael
As mentioned a few days ago; I have a White 2010 Delirium on order.
I have been thinking of changing up a few things...
The Ti/CCDB is staying as a rear shock.
The Wotan forks I think are going. They are not bad, especially after Suspension works did their magic but I want more adjustability and maybe a bit more fork... (2007 chassis with updted 2009 damper and rebound cart, reshimmed and oil tuned)
This is my one and only bike. I live in Southern Ontario, so its not overly mountinous here Not a weight-weenie as I am 6'2" and 210, but I would like to get the bike down couple of pounds, or at least stay the same (~38lbs) cause just about every ride involes turning the cranks - alot.
So as you can probably tell the bike is mostly a trial-machine, with a bit of easy small-town urban, and a few lift service trips a year. The fork does fine mostly, but there have been a few times that I wish I had a bit more. Some lift service, as well as most local flat-land trails, are also ATV so very heavily rutted / muddy.
I have no option for riding any of the new forks, and even to see one will require seveal hours drive each way, so looking for some input from you mangy lot.
I'm considering a few options (please feel free to add)
2010 Lyric DH
66 RCV3 Ti
55 RCV3 Ti
Totem DH?
I'm liking the looks of the lyric, but am not too sure about the 35mm stantions...actually a bit smaller than the wotan at 36.
Have been leaning to coil as I would like more small / stutter absorbtion. Weight is nice, actually a bit lighter than the Wotan.
I also like what I've heard about the new 66, however it is $$ and Lbs. I could use a CC flush headset to het the front end down a bit...
...but I'm also thinking it may be just too much fork for my normal trail duties... How is the combined Hi/Lo adjustment compared to the seperate ones on the Lyric / Fox?
That brings me to the 55, which is in in the same class as the lyric and my wotan. As well, we could throw the 36 VAN RC2 into the mix....
I'm also thinking about brakes - currentlfy have Louise BAT's wtih 203 front, 185 rear. Any thoughs on comparison to Avid Elixr CR/R? As well, what about dropping rotor size to 185 /160? So far I have never come close to useing all my brakes, just not enough hill here...
( I do think I have a buyer for anything I change up...as a buddy wants to build my 09 DT warranty frame )
Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated. - Thank-you
michael