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Discussion starter · #61 ·
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!!
 
Discussion starter · #63 ·
jsalas2 said:
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)
 
#64 ·
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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Discussion starter · #65 ·
jsalas2 said:
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??
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#66 ·
rsullivan said:
jsalas2 said:
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??
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I want a small anodized black with the black link.
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#70 · (Edited)
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!
 
#77 ·
26" Balance :cool:

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
 

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