a couple years back i was considering selling my DH bike, for reasons. i decided not to - and am glad I didn't. i actually got a newer frame build up last season, and that was a good choice.
I sold my enduro bike last year fully intending to replace it for park season, but i've found myself just ripping the DH bike everywhere this season and I'm not feeling held back at all, I think my overall speed and skill has increased as a result too
But this forum is about value. If I had more money a DH bike would be at the top of my list.
Since when? It's about bikes last I checked and bikes can be appreciated with big or small budgets. Lot's of riders now are older and have disposable income to spend on their hobby. I get it that it can be hard when one is young and has much less free income and is constantly seeing high dollar bike builds and people with many bikes but I think it's an overwhelmingly more positive hobby than say Porsches or watches. So N+1 and enjoy in good health!
I put off buying a DH bike for years. Stupid me. DH bikes are the best and you will go to more places because with 2 bikes you can cover more variety of trails. Unless your name is Asa or Jackson you will never outride the bike. Make sure you buy proper gear like a Leatt Gravity 8 helmet and moto body armour. Pants are knee pads. etc etc
Just buy a DH bike with steep seat tube angle and run a dropper post and full drivetrain. Then you have the best of both worlds! Frameworks for the win.
And for those complaining it ruins drivetrains, this XX group (minus chain replacements) has been running strong since Jan. 2023.
Just buy a DH bike with steep seat tube angle and run a dropper post and full drivetrain. Then you have the best of both worlds...
Just buy a DH bike with steep seat tube angle and run a dropper post and full drivetrain. Then you have the best of both worlds! Frameworks for the win.
And for those complaining it ruins drivetrains, this XX group (minus chain replacements) has been running strong since Jan. 2023.
Ive been thinking about doing this for my next bike to replace my enduro. Can you tell a bit about how the more pedal friendly front sprocket makes the bike feel with increased pedal kick? How is the seatpost insertion and dropper cable routing?
Just buy a DH bike with steep seat tube angle and run a dropper post and full drivetrain. Then you have the best of both worlds...
Just buy a DH bike with steep seat tube angle and run a dropper post and full drivetrain. Then you have the best of both worlds! Frameworks for the win.
And for those complaining it ruins drivetrains, this XX group (minus chain replacements) has been running strong since Jan. 2023.
Ive been thinking about doing this for my next bike to replace my enduro. Can you tell a bit about how the more pedal friendly front...
Ive been thinking about doing this for my next bike to replace my enduro. Can you tell a bit about how the more pedal friendly front sprocket makes the bike feel with increased pedal kick? How is the seatpost insertion and dropper cable routing?
I’m running a 34t chainring with a 12 degree o-chain. Running the smaller chainring increases kickback by less than 1 degree, this has never been an issue to me. Without a chain damper, I’m sure it wouldn’t be great. In a climbing gear, the anti-squat is about 130% which is super nice for a soft DH spring setup. I run a Vivid coil DH and have never thought about needing a climb switch to eliminate pedal bob.
The seat tube is straight so you can run the longest post, I’m running a 240mm. You’ll need to drill a hole for cable routing.
Just buy a DH bike with steep seat tube angle and run a dropper post and full drivetrain. Then you have the best of both worlds...
Just buy a DH bike with steep seat tube angle and run a dropper post and full drivetrain. Then you have the best of both worlds! Frameworks for the win.
And for those complaining it ruins drivetrains, this XX group (minus chain replacements) has been running strong since Jan. 2023.
Ive been thinking about doing this for my next bike to replace my enduro. Can you tell a bit about how the more pedal friendly front...
Ive been thinking about doing this for my next bike to replace my enduro. Can you tell a bit about how the more pedal friendly front sprocket makes the bike feel with increased pedal kick? How is the seatpost insertion and dropper cable routing?
I've been wondering about this but can't find any info on seatpost insertion depth. Is there anything unique to the Frameworks DH frame that limits how deep the post can go?
I've been wondering about this but can't find any info on seatpost insertion depth. Is there anything unique to the Frameworks DH frame that limits how...
I've been wondering about this but can't find any info on seatpost insertion depth. Is there anything unique to the Frameworks DH frame that limits how deep the post can go?
Since the FW DH bike is not intended for dropper posts, the seat tube may not be reamed to full depth. I cant answer that confidently.
I fabricated and welded my own FW based frame, so I prepped it as needed.
I do know other running production FW DH frames with dropper posts, so I know it can be done.
I've been wondering about this but can't find any info on seatpost insertion depth. Is there anything unique to the Frameworks DH frame that limits how...
I've been wondering about this but can't find any info on seatpost insertion depth. Is there anything unique to the Frameworks DH frame that limits how deep the post can go?
a couple years back i was considering selling my DH bike, for reasons. i decided not to - and am glad I didn't. i actually got a newer frame build up last season, and that was a good choice.
I sold my enduro bike last year fully intending to replace it for park season, but i've found myself just ripping the DH bike everywhere this season and I'm not feeling held back at all, I think my overall speed and skill has increased as a result too
But this forum is about value. If I had more money a DH bike would be at the top of my list.
Since when? It's about bikes last I checked and bikes can be appreciated with big or small budgets. Lot's of riders now are older and have disposable income to spend on their hobby. I get it that it can be hard when one is young and has much less free income and is constantly seeing high dollar bike builds and people with many bikes but I think it's an overwhelmingly more positive hobby than say Porsches or watches. So N+1 and enjoy in good health!
Value never crosses my mind when I’m on this forum.
lol
Mostly just new expensive bikes and expensive parts
The term "worth it" is famously divorced from the concept of value
I put off buying a DH bike for years. Stupid me. DH bikes are the best and you will go to more places because with 2 bikes you can cover more variety of trails. Unless your name is Asa or Jackson you will never outride the bike. Make sure you buy proper gear like a Leatt Gravity 8 helmet and moto body armour. Pants are knee pads. etc etc
Just buy a DH bike with steep seat tube angle and run a dropper post and full drivetrain. Then you have the best of both worlds! Frameworks for the win.
And for those complaining it ruins drivetrains, this XX group (minus chain replacements) has been running strong since Jan. 2023.
Ive been thinking about doing this for my next bike to replace my enduro. Can you tell a bit about how the more pedal friendly front sprocket makes the bike feel with increased pedal kick? How is the seatpost insertion and dropper cable routing?
I’m running a 34t chainring with a 12 degree o-chain. Running the smaller chainring increases kickback by less than 1 degree, this has never been an issue to me. Without a chain damper, I’m sure it wouldn’t be great. In a climbing gear, the anti-squat is about 130% which is super nice for a soft DH spring setup. I run a Vivid coil DH and have never thought about needing a climb switch to eliminate pedal bob.
The seat tube is straight so you can run the longest post, I’m running a 240mm. You’ll need to drill a hole for cable routing.
I've been wondering about this but can't find any info on seatpost insertion depth. Is there anything unique to the Frameworks DH frame that limits how deep the post can go?
Since the FW DH bike is not intended for dropper posts, the seat tube may not be reamed to full depth. I cant answer that confidently.
I fabricated and welded my own FW based frame, so I prepped it as needed.
I do know other running production FW DH frames with dropper posts, so I know it can be done.
Well, that's impressive. The frame looks awesome; nice work.
Get the DH bike.
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