11/20/2022 0 Comments Rockhopper rigid fork![]() ![]() Happily, the chain didn’t drop at all during the entire test period. ![]() However, keeping the chain on the 24t ring and only using the rear shifter creates too much chain slap and noise, so it’s preferable to shift between the chainrings instead where possible. You need like 69 maby up to 71 (if you like turner) to mount that stuff. Your head tube angle is probably like 74 degrees. This interrupts flow on undulating climbs, and left me spinning out at times. Particularly if it was built for a rigid fork. Because of the large jump between the two chainrings, changing from the big ring to the smaller one and vice versa requires multiple shifts on the cassette to maintain a comfortable pedalling cadence. In a world of 1x drivetrains, the double crankset feels clunky. Specialized Rockhopper Comp 29 2x ride impressions Stout-branded rims are built onto Shimano hubs and shod with Specialized’s own 2.3in-wide Ground Control tyres front and rear. My large test bike had 100mm of travel and a custom spring rate. Specialized has specced a Suntour XCM fork with a coil rather than air spring, and given it its RxTune treatment, meaning it has either 90 or 100mm of travel and harder or softer spring rates depending on the frame size. thanks for reading guys.It has a traditional XC bike feel on the descents. i weigh 12 stone, so i think i'll be ok on either option. ![]() So far i'm thinking of- carboncycles exotic carbon/on-one carbon/carboncycles exotic aluminium, all of which seem good value for money, have any of you guys had any experience of the above? is carbon a good option for a rigid fork (strength wise), or should i go with aluminium? strength is my main priority, as whichever i choose, i'll still be lopping over 1kg off the front of the bike, so 30/40grams difference doesnt bother me. the type of riding i do is leisurely tootling along local bridleways and woodland routes, no mad downhills or jumps or anything like that, plus commuting to work every now and again.Īfter doing a bit of research/measuring, i reckon an axle-crown of 440/445mm is what i need to compensate my 100mm sus travel, but does this take into account the 15/20mm sag which occurs when sat on the bike with sus forks? I own a 2010 base model r/hopper, and i'm thinking of going down the rigid fork route. ![]()
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