[Steve_MTB_22]

Interesting I am a little over 5' 9" no shoes and run a large with a 35 mm stem. Tough being in the range we are. I have a weight lifters upper body and like the bike a little longer on the descents but I can see how the medium can be more nimble. Tradeoffs- If you don't mind please report back after you get the build done would like to hear your take on the medium frame.

 

[skellz]

sure thing. need to get my wheel rebuilt first then i will build it up. didnt realise the 2016 had a boost rear end. hope my crank fits ok . or its a good excuse for a new one haha

 

[Hobine]

I used an old xx1 crank on my boost HD3. I just ordered a new 3mm offset direct mount CR vs the regular 6mm offset for 142 spaced dropouts. Looking at the chainline, I bet the 6mm would work too.

 

[Steve_MTB_22]

When I built mine up in April using the new HD3 148 Boost frame I was told a standard Race Face Cinch 1x crank was fine and not to use the boost setup.

 

[Brodon]

I easily use all the travel on my fox factory DPS. Ended up adding a little more air, still a very smooth ride but don't bottom as often. As for creaks, mine is about six rides old ~100miles ridden and it is as quiet as can be.

 

[skellz]

what cranks and what size ring you guys using on the boost version.
i been useing some old saints with a single ring on my none boost hd3 "was a double when i bought them" and a 34 tooth ring.
but i dont think im going to get away with it on my new boost version. i had to move the ring to the outside of the tabs for it to fit without the ring hitting the swing arm "with spacers" .
was thinking of getting some hope cranks and put the saints on my shockwave but would like to stay with a 34 tooth
im not going to be totally sure till i get my wheel rebuilt and see the chainline.. open to options and ideas

 

[Hobine]

I easily use all the travel on my fox factory DPS. Ended up adding a little more air, still a very smooth ride but don't bottom as often. As for creaks, mine is about six rides old ~100miles ridden and it is as quiet as can be.

Using up all my travel now, maybe things just had to loosen up a bit.
Got rid of the creaks by dis-assembling, greasing and torquing all the pivots and the yolk where the shock mounts.

Leaving the shock open with the LSC in the #1 position works pretty well for most trails. If I feel like it, I'll switch to the middle position for long smooth climbs.

 

[skellz]

new frame built up. shake down ride this morning. new boost medium frame new cranks and rear hub. all other parts are off my old hd3 "non boost".
gone from a large to a medium. feels way better so far

 

[Haggis]

HD3 carried me to 1st place in old farts division in our local EWS qualifier in the weekend. Bike didn't miss a beat.

 

[odin]

congrats dude!

 

[Haggis]

Thanks - testament to a good bike


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[skellz]

congrats!

p.s is the pic showing in my last post. thanks

 

[Haggis]

Cheers, yep your new rig looks fine. Happy with the smaller frame? Is your local terrain better suited to it?


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[DeustchMan]

what cranks and what size ring you guys using on the boost version.

I used my old X01 cranks and only got a new SRAM boost chainring. The old non-boost chainring was really close to the rear end but I feel it could have worked too. Didn't really try.

 

[Crossmaxx]

HD3 carried me to 1st place in old farts division in our local EWS qualifier in the weekend. Bike didn't miss a beat.

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Nice rig, but than chain seems to be too long.

 

[Haggis]

Downsides of running a short cage mech...

 

[wcinek]

A few pics of my Mojo HD3, after a year of riding. I'm thinking about the wokrs -1 headset(it is worth it), I have hope at the moment(very happy) and had CC 40 (**** seals leaking water into frame, not the best bearings). Next upgrade will be a wheels, happy with the easton 30 rims but fancy a laud hubs and more engagement points (easton x5 only 21), thinking of the hope pro 4 hubs. Should I go with carbon or stick to aluminium rims.

 

[stripes]

A few pics of my Mojo HD3, after a year of riding. I'm thinking about the wokrs -1 headset(it is worth it), I have hope at the moment(very happy) and had CC 40 (**** seals leaking water into frame, not the best bearings). Next upgrade will be a wheels, happy with the easton 30 rims but fancy a laud hubs and more engagement points (easton x5 only 21), thinking of the hope pro 4 hubs. Should I go with carbon or stick to aluminium rims.

Yes the works headset is worth it. Bike feels a lot more stable.

For wheels I'm partial to Hadley hubs but they are bombproof and a bit heavy. I didn't like the engagement on the Hopes.

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[smmokan]

If you can swing it, go with the new Ibis 742 (or 741) carbon rims. They're amazing, and perfect for the HD3.

 

[dansmac]

I'm currently running a 34t on Saint crank.. I want to go 36t if possible.. anyone achieved this?

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