HD3 2x11 XT

After a long search, analysis, & test riding different sizes and build options along with other bike alternatives, my steed is finally here. XL HD3, 2x11 XT (M8000), RS Pike, Fox Float DPS, DT Swiss 350 on Stans Flow, Maxxis Minion DHF, KS Lev dropper. Thanks to Mark C at ProBike Supply for his patience, guidance and build flexibility. He even brought in an XL (when very few were available) to test ride when I visited his shop earlier this year. Thanks to Invisiframe for the fast production/shipment of the matte finish frame protection kit. First ride at South Mtn, Phoenix on familiar trails was so much fun. Only needed a few small tweaks in the ergonomics and suspension set up. Love how it rides high in the rear travel, but is still so small bump compliant. 2x11 XT works flawless and is dead quiet. Fantastic ride.

 

Nice, Supra! I think you’re the first HD3 owner on these boards that I’ve seen going with 2x, other than myself. Not feeling like a loner and a rebel so much now.

 

2x here as well work perfectly

 

Nice!

 

Anyone try a Medium Hd-3 vs. a Large? My Med frame feels a bit cramped, despite up to an 80mm stem). At 5-7, I guess my arms/torso are average to longer for my height, or maybe i am used to a longer reach setup). I am considering going to a large for the longer top tube and comparable standover.

 

Wow. I find it interesting that at your height with that long a stem you find the medium cramped.
I'm 5' 8" and on a large HDR (about 3/4 inch shorter than a medium HD3) with a 35mm stem and I don't feel cramped.
I'd been planning on going with a medium HD3

 

Same here. Abt 5'8" (173cm) and I'm on a medium HD3 with a 50mm stem. Love it. Feels just right. Fwiw my handlebars are 770mm

 

I'm 5'9" and also rode a med HD3 with 60mm stem...760mm bars.

 

I am 5'8.5" and did ride medium and large few times. 31" inseam.
The reach and fit was better on a large. Medium felt short. The ST is a bit too long for a 150mm dropper... I like short stems 35-50mm.
So no HD3 for me.

 

interesting subject.
never measured myself barefoot. but im 5'10 with 5ten shoes on "35mm" stem.
and on a large
had a medium sl before "even with a 70mm stem"and was totally cramped. seems a big some times but most the time im happy. very happy.
but im sat in a chair all day tattooing people so my spine likes being stretched out

 

Random question.

Are Ibis' price estimates on their site accurate?

 

They are retail but expensive ! Built mine for 3k less than they have it up for ! I'm not in the trade either!

 

So is this one of those cases where buying frame and building it yourself is cheaper?

 

What shock are makes would be best for a 2016 frame purchase, the X2 or the Evol?

 

Anyone running the Float DPS Evol shock? I'm hearing too many issues with the Inlines, and Ibis doesn't even consider that an upgrade anymore, but I think the X2 may be overkill for my needs?

I love rocky tech combined with flow and I only get about 2 lift days a year. For those that have the Float DPS is it a true "all mountain" shock or will I find it lacking and move up to the X2. Last decision before order goes in tomorrow morning!

 

Anyone running the Float DPS Evol shock? I'm hearing too many issues with the Inlines, and Ibis doesn't even consider that an upgrade anymore, but I think the X2 may be overkill for my needs?

I love rocky tech combined with flow and I only get about 2 lift days a year. For those that have the Float DPS is it a true "all mountain" shock or will I find it lacking and move up to the X2. Last decision before order goes in tomorrow morning!

Just returned from Moab, UT with HD3 on 160Pike with DPS Evol out back. It performed excellent. I've ridden FSR's for 17+ years and the HD3 with DW Link and DPS Evol soaked up all the chunk of UPS and LPS that will test any suspension to its limit - view Captain Ahab or LPS/Porcupine portion of the Whole Enchilada to get an idea of the terrain. I passed on the DBInline for reliability concerns but really did want it. Fox made great improvements on the DPS Evol vs any previous Triad / CTD. I really wanted the adjustability of the Inline and considered the X2 also but chose the DPS Evol which can be set up very, very well for the HD3. No regrets.

 

Get the X2. It's pure velvet amazeballs.

 

"Pure Velvet Amazeballs", well said

 

Hi, anyone run a Vivid air shock??
I plan to build a HD3 with the Pike 160/Vivid Air or 36/X2. Thanks

 

My setup

Frame: Large with Cane Creek DB Inline
Fork: Pike RCT3, solo air - 160mm
Wheels: Enve Twenty7.5 AM
Tires: Schwalbe Hans Dampf Super Gravity
Brakes: XT
Rear Derailleur: XT
Shift Lever: XT
Cassette: XT 11 sp
Cranks: Race Face Turbine 32T Cinch
Handlebars: Race Face Next 35 - 760mm wide
Stem: Race Face Atlas 35/35
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth 150mm
Saddle: Ergon SM3

 

Just joined the HD3 bandwagon..

Frame: Large Green
Shock: Fox DPS Evol
Fork: Pike RCT3 - 160mm
Wheels: Velocity Blunt SS hoops on Hope EVO2 hubs
Tires: Maxxis Tomahawk rear / Maxxis HR2 front
Brakes: Guide RSC
Cranks: Shimano XT with Race Face 32t chainring
Rear Derailleur: XT
Shift Lever: XT
Cassette: XT 10spd
Pedals: XT Trail
Handlebars: Thomson all mountain 750mm carbon
Grips: ESI Racers edge
Stem: Thomson 60mm
Seatpost: KS Lev integra with southpaw lever
Saddle: WTB Volt

 

Anyone had anything like this...? i can pretty much guarantee that i haven't dropped it or crashed on it at all;

theres also what looks like a hairline crack on the other side, its hard to photograph but will try in the light tomorrow..

the bottom pic is before i removed the heli tape, the tape was undamaged but took a tiny bit of the gel coat away.

 

Got my HD3 built up a couple of months ago and I am extremely pleased with it. So much fun climbing descending the HD3 does it all better than any other bike I've ridden.

Frame: Medium 917 Blue
Shock: Monarch Plus Debonair
Fork: Pike RCT3 - 160mm
Wheels: Light Bicycle 34/28 asym rims w/ DT 350 hubs
Tires: Schwalbe nobby nic (2015) 2.35 Trailstar front, Pacestar rear
Brakes: XTR Trail
Cranks: Next SL w/ wolf tooth 30t direct mount chainring
Rear Derailleur: XO1
Shift Lever: XO1
Cassette: XO1
Pedals: XT
Handlebars: Raceface Next SL 760mm
Grips: WTB
Stem: Raceface Atlas 35mm
Seatpost: Reverb Stealth 125mm
Saddle: Specialized phenom expert

Weight: 26.6lbs

 

Great build! How did you attach your rear shock? i just got mine (RSMRC3) but the eyelets are different sizes? any tips? thanks a million

Got my HD3 built up a couple of months ago and I am extremely pleased with it. So much fun climbing descending the HD3 does it all better than any other bike I've ridden.

Frame: Medium 917 Blue
Shock: Monarch Plus Debonair
Fork: Pike RCT3 - 160mm
Wheels: Light Bicycle 34/28 asym rims w/ DT 350 hubs
Tires: Schwalbe nobby nic (2015) 2.35 Trailstar front, Pacestar rear
Brakes: XTR Trail
Cranks: Next SL w/ wolf tooth 30t direct mount chainring
Rear Derailleur: XO1
Shift Lever: XO1
Cassette: XO1
Pedals: XT
Handlebars: Raceface Next SL 760mm
Grips: WTB
Stem: Raceface Atlas 35mm
Seatpost: Reverb Stealth 125mm
Saddle: Specialized phenom expert

Weight: 26.6lbs

 

Man I wish I could get mine down to 26.6lbs.. Not sure why mine weighs more.

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Man I wish I could get mine down to 26.6lbs.. Not sure why mine weighs more.

The tires and crank saves a lot. The Next crank is superlight and the Nobby Nics are probably very light as well. Mine weighs 13,3 kg (29,3 lbs) with Race Face Turbine Cinch crank and Maxxis High Roller II EXO tires. It would be fun to go down to under 13kg (28 lbs) but function goes before weight.

 

Frame: XL with X2
Fork: DVO Diamond - 160mm
Wheels: Stans ZTR with DT Swiss hubs, hand built by TWE
Tires: 2.3 Maxxis Tomahawk (F), 2.3 HRII (R)
Brakes: Saint, 230/180
Rear Derailleur: XT
Shift Lever: XT
Cassette: XT 11 sp
Cranks: Zee - 165mm + Race Face 32T NW.
Pedals: e13 LG1
Handlebars: Easton Havoc C 35 - 800mm
Stem: Easton Havoc 50mm
Seatpost: KS Integra 150mm
Saddle: Custom
Weight: about 14kg (I'm 130kg rtr so strength over gram counting).

 

^^Nice looking bike. I would swap the tires around tho as the HR2 is more aggro and better suited to the front for agressive cornering while the Tomahawk more than holds it's own on the rear and rolls faster. If really muddy, use HR2 front and back or HR2 rear, DHF front.

Have FUN!

G MAN

 

Thanks for the hint.

I have a Tomahawk on the front of my HD (replaced a badly deformed HRII). It went on the front of the HD because I was heading to Mt Stromlo (Canberra, Australia) where the surface is practically concrete with a small sized grit covering. The Tomahawk felt and looked like it would be a good surface match (it was) so I put the same on the front of the HD3 however I have head a few others suggest putting it on the rear.

Will give it a try this weekend.

Cheers.

 

I had the 140-120-100 Talas on another bike. The Pike is light years better. If concerned on the height/angle, get the 160/130DPA and you'll have the option.