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#1 ·
so, I took the flux for its maiden voyage on saturday, solo ride as non of my friends answeared the call. (but im starting to like solo rides) took things easy at first as i was getting the feel of the ride and all, had the propedal setting at medium and didnt feel any bounce (my previos fs bike bounced all over) had to rise the saddle a couple of times but got the sweet spot eventually. I rode valsequillo, wich starts with a short fireroad climb in wich the bike felt solid but my legs started to complain for being dragged out of bed (btw I started riding at 8:10am). and I cursed the semana santa puente for that. next came a bit of sigle track descent, in which i took things easy but felt the bike asked for a bit more speed. next came a bit more fireroad and the first climb. the bikes a bit heavier than my cannondale ht but took the climb like a champ, I never felt the suspension robbing me of power. next came a bit more single track and the bike cut the corners like a dream. at this point i decided to go for the less propedal mode on the shock and still felt great. last climb on valsequillo is a single track with lots of loose rocks in various sizes lots of them the size of a baseball in which traction is crucial... well no problems here, I began to suspect it could climb better than my ht. next came the downhill part, and i felt real comfortable and took quite a bit of speed on some parts. headed back to the parking lot and decided I made a good investment.
sunday was the real test, rode the zapo wich has more technical climbs and faster singletrack and downhill parts. it felt heavier but I guess I will just have to grow stronger legs, left the propedal at the minimum and got amazed by the way the rear suspension keeps my rear wheel on the ground, lots and lots of traction and always kept a clean line, it feels like a sportscar... u know u drive like u usually drive ur regular car but it keeps on begging for more gas... and u give it more gas... its very responsive and has great acceleration, lean a bit and it cuts corners like a dream.
I didnt beleive I was going to feel SOOOO in love with my flux... but i did!
:D
sorry no pics though
 
#2 ·
triphop said:
I didnt beleive I was going to feel SOOOO in love with my flux... but i did!
:D
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Congratulations on your purchase, please tell me if you feel TNT is detrimental to your climbing or braking performance... It doesn't sound so to me :p (doesn't feel so either).

The only complaint I have about my Flux's performance is that I regularly overshoot corners, and that basically because I build so much speed and it inspires so much confidence that you carry more speed than you should! :D

Enjoy your bike, Homer
 
#3 ·
triphop said:
next came a bit more single track and the bike cut the corners like a dream.... it feels like a sportscar...
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You gotta say "... countersteers like a Ducati" :D :D

Sorry, I couldn't help it.... :D

Congrats, man! There's nothing like a brand new bike... especially if it's one of the best bikes made.:)
 
#4 ·
elmadaleno said:
The only complaint I have about my Flux's performance is that I regularly overshoot corners, and that basically because I build so much speed and it inspires so much confidence that you carry more speed than you should! :D
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We call it "rider induced mistake" :D
(Actually in my hometown the wording is much rough... ) :D

There's a rather long lever on each side of the handlebar... if you pull them carefully, that situation will not happen... the bike will stop in much less distance than doing the "Flinstone's" braking you usually do. No wonder you go thru shoes faster than Gatorade :D

Your bike is perfect, don't blame her....:)
 
#5 ·
My Burner frame weighs at least 2 pounds more than my hardtail did, but I never notice a weight penalty on the trails. I knew it would be faster downhill but was amazed how much better it climbs the rough stuff. I can bunny hop higher now, too.:)

Cornering depends a lot on tyres and technique, but I can carry more speed through turns now without losing the rear. It seems to be more predictable on the edge than the hardtail did.

I bet you're going to like it more and more as you get used to the feel of it.
 
#6 ·
So, what tires would you guys recommend for the Spot, considering only those available in Mexico? I like 2.35 or 2.4 ones but it seems few people carry them...
 
#7 ·
elmadaleno said:
So, what tires would you guys recommend for the Spot, considering only those available in Mexico? I like 2.35 or 2.4 ones but it seems few people carry them...
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Available in Mexico?? Wow... tough question.

I've seen some Maxxis. Suppodsedly, the Minions are good front tyres, available in 2.35 and 2.5. You'll more likely want the 2.5's as I've read the 2.35 Maxxis is like a real 2.1.
Transvision, Ciclo Uzi and others carry Maxxis.

Then you have a wide selection of Michelins, from Benotto. The Hot S in 2.3 is a good front tyre (I had the 2.1's and they're big for their size)

Maisterwerk from Guadalajara can sell you the Schwalbes... maybe they have the "last tyre rage" on the Turner forum, which is the Noby Nic in 2.4 or even the Big Betty in 2.4 too.

I've seen also some Tiogas, like the White Tiger in 2.5 (good enough for Nicolas Vouilloz, good enough for you).

Then there are Hutchies, but the biggest ones are the Spiders you already have. The Bulldogs 2.3 seem like being just too narrow.

From WTB, I haven't seen the Timberwolves or the Weirwolves, which are their biggest tyres. Also, I have not seen big IRC's or Panaracers.
 
#9 ·
Just so you guys know, I called Bicimex (Ciclometa) and told them they suck for not stocking the Nevegals. Result, please read the following email:

"Estimado Enrique:
Agradecemos que nos hayas contactado y te informo que manejamos el modelo nevegal en medida 26 x 2.10 y lo estaremoas recibiendo en aproximadamente veinte días
Saludos"

:eek: You welcome!
 
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