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I've been running a Push Elevensix 140 on my Scout, its amazing! Thanks! Really stoked on the EPS process from an ID standpoint, it's also much more accurate which makes for less post cleaning/sanding etc.
- Lars
-Skye
PS I can't believe you didn't repost the green patrol with the skin walls that was on worldwidecyclery... That thing was fire.
The EPS and latex process basically takes the (now virtually standard) EPS process a bit further by allowing for a tighter radius in the mold. That helps us do what we want on the ID without adding weight, and it also helps a lot with the details like recessed pockets for rubber protection, etc.
Good catch on the rear pivot thing. The driveside and non-driveside are actually different. We extended the pivot area on the driveside and countersunk the hardware to leave a larger flat surface that the rubbber protector to stick to. That giddy up pivot area gets beat up by the chain and adds noise, so on the new models we wanted to be sure we covered it with rubber to quiet things and protect it. --Sam
We all loved the OG Scout, however the one thing we found is it could get overwhelmed in bigger terrain. We're fortunate enough to have a super diverse array of trails in Bellingham (they're also getting watered apparently) that it is fairly common to encounter a gnarly or rough trail on a typical Scout ride. We increased the travel on the V1 SBG version and it definitely changed the character of the bike.
The V2 Scout is, in our opinion, a lot more similar of a bike to the OG. Yes, longer, slacker, even more travel. But the magic is in the updated kinematic. With the stock 57.5 stroke shock and added progression it feels every bit as spunky as the OG. Super playful, nimble and inspires a 'fun' style of riding. She's shed a few lb's being in those new carbon clothes now too, which makes a big difference. Everything the OG Scout really wanted to be.
- Lars
Thanks
I've got my life savings tied up in my build so a new frame isn't in the cards but I'm drooling over the thought of a little more progression and travel to compliment my 11-6!
- Lars
Guess it might throw my Push tune out if I did switch though... hmm decisions...
I would prefer to have 27.5 wheels on a bike with 150 in the back and 160 up front. I was thinking about buying the new Scout and adding the extra 10mm front and back but now with the Sentinel out I'm not sure what Ill do. Which would you say would be the better option. Or how do you think the Sentinel would feel as a mullet bike?
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