28lbs is crazy good, it's not an xc bike. never lose the dropper

 

tp is running the ibis 741 wheelset and sixc carbon cranks which may be helping. agreed, that is a great weight, and the dropper is worth it's weight in..."weight"

 

Started my build this evening. Complete photos to follow Sunday.

 

Where are the raw frame builds? I so want to build one...

 

I hope we get some ride reports with the weekend here. Can't wait to hear how it rides with all the different configurations that you all have built.

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Lance and I are in Moab-
We have a large and medium Balance with us-
Hit us up to check one out.

 

And stopping in SLC as well right?
Would love to demo the balance!

 

Come back through Boise so I can check it out!

 

Built. Shot. Almost ready to rip. Borrowed tires from work for just this shoot. Got tires on order.

 

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Built. Shot. Almost ready to rip. Borrowed tires from work for just this shoot. Got tires on order.

looks awesome! any idea on weight?

 

What company make that big rear sprocket?

 

wolf or oneupcomponents makes a 40t and 42t option:

OneUp Components US - 40/42T Sprocket + 16T

Cassette cogs - wolftoothcomponents.com

 

I'm running a wolftooth 42t and 32t chainring and one up rad cage

 

Yeah. No clearance issues. I ended up running these w/o the driveside spacer to help with rear cassette clearance. No issues there on the 1x10.

I really like the canfield cranks(running them on my jedi) and I also wanted all black.

 

Looks great!!

 

All these Balance builds are awesome.... Keep them coming...
My thoughts on the bike:
Smooth, Flows and carries speed. Handles root and rock strewn DH runs like a bigger travel bike, but carries and climbs like a goat. I have noticed I am riding in a bigger/Taller gear ratio on most of the trails I ride. After dropping the PSI on the rear shock to the recommended pressures, the bike just woke up. Really enjoying riding it!!!! Thanks Lance, Chris, Vin and of course Sean for the opportunity to own and ride 5 of the coolest bike designs out there!!

 

For those of you that have both The One and the Balance how do they compare to each other.

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Comparing my 2011 ONE to the Balance - the One sets a little lower in the travel and eats the bumps a little more efficiently as expected due to the travel. As far as pedaling and climbing goes... The Balance outshines the One in both areas. I am sure due to the HA difference and newer suspension design. Since building the Balance, my One has been moved to the Buddy/Friend borrow status on the DH days. (set up as a single crown DH bike)

 

Thanks, that's what I wanted to know. The size and color of Balance that I wanted is sold out till spring they said. Was thinking of getting a used One instead, I think I'll just wait till spring as the Balance seems to be just what I'm looking for. Thanks again for the reply..

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Thanks, that's what I wanted to know. The size and color of Balance that I wanted is sold out till spring they said. Was thinking of getting a used One instead, I think I'll just wait till spring as the Balance seems to be just what I'm looking for. Thanks again for the reply..

no problem... what color and size you looking for??

 

My Balance Semi Built So Far

Well, here's my beauty. Fork is on it's way and should be here soon. I'll have a full weight and part list once everything is done, along with better pictures.

 

Really nice builds in this thread!

That LE Red looks amazing. Is it a gloss finish?

 

Yea, it's a gloss. Had to wrap the bottom and stays reaaaaal well haha!

 

2015 Balance - Black/Black/Medium

Just finished my '15 Balance build:

More pics here:
2015 Canfield Brothers Balance - kameraguy's Bike Check - Vital MTB

Pike RCT3
Deity D30
King Inset
Renthal 40mm
XT M785 brakes + icetech (180/160)
e*13 LG1+
e*13 BB30
MRP AMg Carbon
Raceface NW 30T
KMC 10SL
Oneup 42T + XT shadow plus w/RAD cage
Deity Compound pedals
Cane Creek DBAirCS
Reverb Stealth 125mm
SDG Circuit Ti
Deity seatpost clamp
Canfield AM wheelset 27.5
Maxxis HR2 front/rear

Huge thanks to Vin and Sean! First weekend on her, and so far I love it!

 

Just finished my '15 Balance build:

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More pics and full specs here:
2015 Canfield Brothers Balance - kameraguy's Bike Check - Vital MTB

Huge thanks to Vin and Sean! First weekend on her, and so far I love it!

Oh man!!
Superb pics, has usual... :thumbsup:

 

rode with above

 

Trail reports please

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I have 6 rides on mine so far. 2 XC, 1 DH at Mountain Creek and 3 techy/rocky chunky trail rides.

I'm coming of a 2013 Rocky Altitude that I used to run in the most slack/aggressive setting with the fork set to 160.

My background is mostly XC until 2 seasons ago when I bought the Rocky and started doing ESC enduro races. I bought the Balance because I wanted a bike to make the the race pace runs a little bit more confident then the Rocky could while still being a good pedaling bike on my local trails.

I expected this bike to be a way more capable descender and it did not disappoint. At MCBP it held its line through chunk with the rear end just eating whatever came. It was also noticeably more stable at high speed then my Altitude which would start to get twitchy. I used Vin's park tune to start and didn't change much from those settings for the day. Spent most of the tweaking time getting the Pike to feel as great as the rear end. All in all very happy. Hoping to get back for one more DH day before the season ends. Felt like I could've pushed the bike harder each run, seemed like it was begging for more.:thumbsup:

What I'm most impressed with is how incredibly well this Bike pedals. I've read about the "magical" Canfield suspension for quite a long time so I expected it to be good...But I'm pretty amazed. On fireroad and non-tech climbs it gives up little if anything to my Altitude which was a much lighter bike and no where near the descender the Balance is. The suspension has a great platform for my stand and hammer climbing style.

On tech climbs the Balance is WAY better than my Altitude. I actually started to climb rocky stuff with the the CCDB on open because I love the way the rear end conforms and grips over chunk. It doesn't feel like I'm losing much if any efficiency without the climb switch. Very cool!

Awesome bike. Can't wait to get more time on it.

 

26" Balance

Frame Black Ano. Large
CB C2 crank Raceface NW 32t
CB Crampon Ultimate pedals
Marzocchi 55 RC3 EVO 2 Ti
Race Face Sixc DH carbon
Mavic Crossmax XL WTI 26"
Maxxis High Roller II 2.3
Hope Tech V4 brakes
Sram X01 11 speed
Rock Shox reverb
Deity Cavity Stem
Deity Pinner Saddle (Joystick Emulator LT Saddle is on the way )
Salsa clamp
Cane Creek 40 headset
Mrp Amg chain guide
Shimano Icetech rotors

 

nice!!!

 

Large frame weight w/o rear shock is 3.5 kg
Finished weight is 15 kg

 

hit the scale at just under #32. Which is perfect to me. All my trail bikes have been #29-32