[allezdude]

So 26 x 4.8 actually fits?

I wouldn't say I like them better I had the Farley 9.8 before this one so full rigid and used both wheels sets. I like the options of changing based on how I am feeling or where I am riding. I also have a 26x4.8 wheel set for deep snow that I put on to validate they fit.

I just like having options as this is my only mountain bike so it will be well used.

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Tad, just wanted to make sure- you've actually ridden the bike with 26 x 4.8 and it works? What width were the rims? Cuz others have been saying the 4.8 won't fit due to the suspension arch. Thinking of getting one if I can run 26 x 4.7 in the winter.

 

[tadraper]

i have minions 26x4.8 on 80's no issues with fit or ride. i will get some photos this weekend if i have time to show how they compare to the stock 27.5x3.8 Hodag's

 

[cmg]

Tad, just wanted to make sure- you've actually ridden the bike with 26 x 4.8 and it works? What width were the rims? Cuz others have been saying the 4.8 won't fit due to the suspension arch. Thinking of getting one if I can run 26 x 4.7 in the winter.

Can you please do a width measurement as well?

 

[tadraper]

Wheels tested no issues with any rubbing.

 

[2LO4U2C]

This really could be one bike for all seasons. Fits D5's on Mulefut 80's

 

[2LO4U2C]

Rear Shock doesn't like the cold, -25c

 

[ZenkiS14]

holy cow. Thats brutal

 

[A-Y]

Anyone else having issues with the Bontrager Drop Line seat post in the cold (sub zero celsius temps.)? Dropper won't hold its position and drops all the way within a few minutes of pedalling, seems worse the colder it is. Its been in the LBS once already and I'm going to have to bring it back again. Otherwise this is a great bike. The suspension really smooths outs the ruts and bumps caused by frozen foot prints.

 

[ccornacc]

Does anyone know how much the EX 9.8 frame weighs? I have not been able to track a frame weight down yet.

 

[Shark]

Rear Shock doesn't like the cold, -25c

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Warranty?

 

[Donkeeboy]

that could be a deal breaker for me. really want a farley EX 9.8 but I am concerned that the Q factor will be too wide for me.

QUOTE=Telebikes;12868406]It is wider. The chain ring is flipped for better chain line but it's wider overall. I think it will be nice to have the chain away from the wheel however as that was an issue for me on 2015 hardtail.

Flipping the chainring changes the chainline, NOT the Q. The Q factor is the width from outside of crank arm at pedal to outside of crank arm at pedal.

A 120mm crank spindle will have 20mm wider Q factor on average than a 100mm bb.

Some cranks have a narrower Q, like the Next SL.

If you want a 100mm bb it may be possible, you just need to look at crank clearance.

 

[Donkeeboy]

Rear Shock doesn't like the cold, -25c

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That shouldn't be a suprising, the Bluto would have the same problem. -25 is very cold for air shocks with rubber seals.

I just had this vision of you riding back to the car, fork and shock fully compressed

 

[solarplex]

That shouldn't be a suprising, the Bluto would have the same problem. -25 is very cold for air shocks with rubber seals.

I just had this vision of you riding back to the car, fork and shock fully compressed

Why? Fox float snowmobile shox work fine.

 

[solarplex]

Anyone else having issues with the Bontrager Drop Line seat post in the cold (sub zero celsius temps.)? Dropper won't hold its position and drops all the way within a few minutes of pedalling, seems worse the colder it is. Its been in the LBS once already and I'm going to have to bring it back again. Otherwise this is a great bike. The suspension really smooths outs the ruts and bumps caused by frozen foot prints.
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Only cold certified dropper is the 9point8 fall line.

 

[sb1616ne]

I would guess it's around 6.5-7.5 lbs including the rear shock.

 

[PoshJosh]

Only cold certified dropper is the 9point8 fall line.

I have ridden my Drop Line around zero with no issues. It is slow but works.

 

[2LO4U2C]

Only cold certified dropper is the 9point8 fall line.

His dropper was the 9point8 as well, it has also gone in for warranty.

 

[A-Y]

I have ridden my Drop Line around zero with no issues. It is slow but works.

Bontrager sent a replacement Drop Line and so far it appears to work well. Tested on two rides: -5 and -10C respectively with no slowness when triggered. I also noticed the replacement had the trigger under the bar vs. over the bar that came stock with the bike.

 

[2LO4U2C]

Bontrager sent a replacement Drop Line and so far it appears to work well. Tested on two rides: -5 and -10C respectively with no slowness when triggered. I also noticed the replacement had the trigger under the bar vs. over the bar that came stock with the bike.

We had a couple of the Bontreger droppers in the group, both were fine at -30c. Thats where I'm going next.

 

[solarplex]

Well i think im going to pull a trigger on a 8 next season.

Never found a drawback for my 3.8" hodags on my farley 6 for my conditions. But im going to keep it as ive put some $$ into it and it can be my really cold weather bike, also had a gnarwhal on it, might put another and it can be an icy condition bike then too.

Ill probably ditch the dropper for weight savings. How much is saved going tubeless? Heard 3lbs but i doubt that. If its 33 lbs thats fine, just make the legs stronger for summer xc season.

I seen the dish on the ring was wrong on the ex my lbs has. Its chainlines not centered, is that for tire rub or is it set up wrong?