Hmm - I think I understand what your describing. Hasn't been a problem for me. Maybe you're just a half-second too slow in shifting your weight forward after you pop your front-wheel onto the ledge? Or am I completely off?
Ant
Ant
missed my Bontrager's yesterday
missed my Bontrager yesterday
Hello
I took my new 575 on short ride yesterday to an area full of rock gardens and some rock steps. Again and again I faced the same problem. When tryed to climb/cross a rock step, the rear suspension was active (which is great in many situations:thumbsup: ) and reduced the ground clearance such that I hit the rock with the pedal. It happened repeatedly on rocks that I always clean which was very frustrating.
I don't believe this is a 575 issue (I've noticed the problem when I first demoed the bike) but rather a FS general thing.
Anyways I wonder weather this is just me who needs to get used to the bike and learn to use some finer moves or this is a known trade off between HTs and FS.
BTW the RP3 was on the stiffest (right) position and the TALAS travel was reduced by 3 clicks (~120mm) at all times.
HelloI took my new 575 on short ride yesterday to an area full of rock gardens and some rock steps. Again and again I faced the same problem. When tryed to climb/cross a rock step, the rear suspension was active (which is great in many situations:thumbsup: ) and reduced the ground clearance such that I hit the rock with the pedal. It happened repeatedly on rocks that I always clean which was very frustrating.
I don't believe this is a 575 issue (I've noticed the problem when I first demoed the bike) but rather a FS general thing.
Anyways I wonder weather this is just me who needs to get used to the bike and learn to use some finer moves or this is a known trade off between HTs and FS.BTW the RP3 was on the stiffest (right) position and the TALAS travel was reduced by 3 clicks (~120mm) at all times.
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I had a Bontrager Race, and I agree: I miss it sometimes, especially when clearing logs. That was my biggest shock when transitioning to the 575, when my big ring slammed into logs and rocks that I would normally clear on my Bontrager with no problem.
That being said, I'm getting used to the 575. My speed has picked up, I'm doing more technically challenging things like drop-offs, and I recently installed a bashguard to protect my middle and small ring.
Here's an old picture of my Bontrager - which I kept!
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That being said, I'm getting used to the 575. My speed has picked up, I'm doing more technically challenging things like drop-offs, and I recently installed a bashguard to protect my middle and small ring.
Here's an old picture of my Bontrager - which I kept!
My hardtail actually had a lower BB, so I guess I don't understand Can you wind your TALAS all the way out? It might not be comfortable at first, but you can get used to the taller, slacker front end. I have a 130mm Vanilla and I regularly ride trails with tons of logs and step-ups with no chainring contact issues.
Can you wind your TALAS all the way out? It might not be comfortable at first, but you can get used to the taller, slacker front end. I have a 130mm Vanilla and I regularly ride trails with tons of logs and step-ups with no chainring contact issues.
Well, I could'nt resist temptation and took my Bonty for a ride this afternoon.GreenBonty said:
I took my new 575 on short ride yesterday to an area full of rock gardens and some rock steps. Again and again I faced the same problem. When tryed to climb/cross a rock step, the rear suspension was active (which is great in many situations:thumbsup: ) and reduced the ground clearance such that I hit the rock with the pedal. It happened repeatedly on rocks that I always clean which was very frustrating.
I don't believe this is a 575 issue (I've noticed the problem when I first demoed the bike) but rather a FS general thing.
BTW the RP3 was on the stiffest (right) position and the TALAS travel was reduced by 3 clicks (~120mm) at all times.
After 7 weeks on my 575, V brakes felt like there was no brake at all and the 85mm Zoke felt like rigid. Droped a curb and landed harshly and the short rocky descend at the park entrance was soooooooo bumpy. After few more minutes the old faithfull 97 Bonty reminded me how efficient it is on the flats and how nicely it accellerates. Out of the saddle attack is no brainer but that was not all. Headed to the rock gardens and the Bonty just remembered the way and led me safely through everything. Dono how low BB is (much lower than the 575) but pedals cleared the rocks easily.
Today, I realy thought I'd say I don't miss my Bonty any more but I can't.
Now I don't think there is any surprise with my recent description as the two bikes are completly different but.... . It is great to have two great bikes!.
Yeti outclimb (technical) my Bonty and smoke it on the downhills and dropes.
One thing I'd like to challange all the AM bikers (not just the Yeti guys) is the "myth" that an AM bike will keep you fresher on the longer rides. I'll be modest and say that this effect skipped me so far (maybe my saddle is not broken in yet but it's more than that). Nor did I feel the "placebo effect" of a new bike on my times. I have not improved any of my ride times as of yet.
All is good, just food for thoughts.
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