So--I just took my new Nickel on the trail for its first ride. The build came in at 24 pounds on the head--much lighter than I anticipated. It is a large frame and the frame/shock/seatpost clamp came in at 7 pounds exactly.
The build is as follows:
Nickel frame (basically new--it was built up by the PO & never ridden)
2013 XT full build kit
Carbon Cycles 660mm Handlebar
Yeti grips
GT carbon/aluminum stem (about 110mm)
Cane Creek Headset
2012 Fox F32 120mm Shock (new take-off)
Q2 400mm Carbon seatpost
Old school Bontrager ti saddle
Stans Crest ZTR wheelset (also ridden once by the PO)
American Classic ti skewers
Kenda Lopes 2.3 tires with the Stickee compound
Corratec titanium pedals.
This is where I need advice--the front end was very loose on the climb. I had the front fork locked out--but it did not compress like the old Marz I had on my superlight. Any thoughts on getting the front end down? I am thinking of switching to a 130mm front shock at some point--but that would make things worse.
Any constructive input is appreciated.
The build is as follows:
Nickel frame (basically new--it was built up by the PO & never ridden)
2013 XT full build kit
Carbon Cycles 660mm Handlebar
Yeti grips
GT carbon/aluminum stem (about 110mm)
Cane Creek Headset
2012 Fox F32 120mm Shock (new take-off)
Q2 400mm Carbon seatpost
Old school Bontrager ti saddle
Stans Crest ZTR wheelset (also ridden once by the PO)
American Classic ti skewers
Kenda Lopes 2.3 tires with the Stickee compound
Corratec titanium pedals.
This is where I need advice--the front end was very loose on the climb. I had the front fork locked out--but it did not compress like the old Marz I had on my superlight. Any thoughts on getting the front end down? I am thinking of switching to a 130mm front shock at some point--but that would make things worse.
Any constructive input is appreciated.
