![]() Was contemplating on getting the essential build but decided to get the frame only for the X2 shock since ill be swapping over most of the parts from my TB to the meta TR. Exactly my thoughts about the stem length, since the meta tr's reach/wb numbers are significantly longer than the TB, I might be swapping out my stem to 40 or 35mm from 50mm. I don't mind the weight though, my Tallboy weighs about 32lbs with fox 36/dpx2/enduro LB hoops/dhr2-aggressor combo. Another possible reason is that my riding progressed and the trails I ride get rougher I started to be more aggressive which made me want to have a bit bigger/burlier feeling bike again (had the raaw madonna v2 but sold it bec the trails where I used to live doesn't really warrant having a big bike). I put a longer stroke shock on my Tallboy V4 to make it 134mm but it still felt overwhelmed on those 3-4ft jumps and drops maybe because it isn't really made for those stuff. It's like night and day between the two, but a lot is because of the geo.Click to expand.Hey thanks for your input! I'm glad to hear about your thoughts on your Meta Tr race build. The bike just kept eating up the trail, it wanted to keep going faster and faster. At the beginning of my descent on the Meta I was a bit nervous, but my confidence kept progressing as I kept going down. On the Orbea I never was confident in the bike when it went downhill, always felt like I was going to go flying over the front wheel. The pedal stroke efficiencies of clipless are noticeable, but I wanted to get used to the bike and establish some baselines.Īs mentioned before, this bike wants to go fast downhill. ![]() Also running flats for now, but eventually be back on clipless. I personally should have gone with a 30t out front because I've only got a 46 in the rear. The climbing position is nice, on my previous bike the front would lift not on the Meta. Climbed with the suspension full open and noticed little pouncing or bobbing. The bike climbs realitivly well for how much the bike weights. I live in Southern California just north of LA, so have to climb to be able go back down, everything has to be earned** And I've only ridden a full squish MTB a few times, never owned one. **Full disclosure, I'm coming off an Orbea Alma 29er (28ish pounds), which is more of a hard tail XC Geo and not confidence inspiring on the downs at all. The Proscloset had a smokin deal on the Fork ($540) I couldn't pass up, score the wheels/tires which were new take off and the shock (near new) off PinkBike.įinally got it out this weekend, and I'm not disappointed in my purchase. The 75% of the drivetrain came off my old bike, same with the brakes, just got the M8020 caliper and 203 rotor. Wanted to keep it under $3k, but I spent more than that. ![]() Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR 2.3 front and rear w/ Stan's Tubless Sealent OneUp Composite pedals for now, will upgrade to Crankbrother mallets/candy Shimano 11 speed XT Drivetrain (175 arms w/ 32t) Raceface Cockpit (Aeffect 40mm stem w/ Turbine R 800mm bars) Shop was going to research and figure it out.įox Factor 36 Fit4 - 150mm (Slik Graphics decals in Fox OEM silver/matte black) Think these were necessary for the Sentinal, but not OE from Fox. Click to expand.I did, but could only place one spacer in the shock because of some offwhite spacers.
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