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47163 MrSafeT https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/47163/avatar/c50_9F3BF8E1_3391_4EF4_84F9_4003C1885335_1529632879.jpg?1529632421 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/MrSafeT,47163/all 06/11/18 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/MrSafeT,47163/setup 1 2

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Parts	Brand	Model	Additional info
Frame	Transition	Smuggler	2018
Rear Shock	FOX	Float DPS Evol
Fork	MRP	Ribbon	145 mm; 41mm offset
Headset	Cane Creek	Series 40
Handlebar	Race Face	Next Carbon 35mm
Stem	Race Face	Aeffect 35	40 mm
Grips	Ergon	Ga2
Brakes	Shimano	XT8000	200mm 180mm
Brake Levers	Shimano	XT M8000
Shifters	Shimano	XT M8000
Rear Derailleur	Shimano	XT M8000 Shadow+
Cranks	Race Face	Next SL G4 170mm
Chainrings / Sprocket	Other	Wolftooth 30t
Bottom Bracket	Race Face	Cinch BSA30
Chain	SRAM	PCX1
Cassette / Rear Cog	e*thirteen	TRS+ 9-46
Pedals	Shimano	XT TRAIL
Front Rim	Other	Ibis 942 Carbon
Rear Rim	Other	Ibis 942 Carbon
Hubs	Industry Nine	Torch
Spokes	DT Swiss	Competition black
Front Tire	Maxxis	Minnion DHF 2.5 WT
Rear Tire	Maxxis	Minnion DHR II 2.4 WT
Saddle	Ergon	SMA3 Comp
Seatpost	OneUp Components	Dropper Post

General Info
Model Year	2018
Weight	32 lb 0 oz (14515 g)

5 comments

48002 Shepski /images/default/avatar/c50.png https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Shepski,48002/all 11/03/18 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Shepski,48002/setup 5

Shepski

11/3/2018 11:34 PM

Nice build! What size frame and what length One Up dropper? I’m starting a large Smuggler build and will be using the One Up dropper. Cheers!?

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47163 MrSafeT https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/47163/avatar/c50_9F3BF8E1_3391_4EF4_84F9_4003C1885335_1529632879.jpg?1529632421 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/MrSafeT,47163/all 06/11/18 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/MrSafeT,47163/setup 1 2

MrSafeT

11/4/2018 3:10 AM

I’m running an XL frame. I have the 170mm dropper set at full length. Enjoy the build!

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48002 Shepski /images/default/avatar/c50.png https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Shepski,48002/all 11/03/18 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Shepski,48002/setup 5

Shepski

11/11/2018 11:10 PM

Thanks! Parts lare coming together. One more question... how does the Ribbon ride overall on the bike and how is the 41mm offset? ?

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47163 MrSafeT https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/47163/avatar/c50_9F3BF8E1_3391_4EF4_84F9_4003C1885335_1529632879.jpg?1529632421 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/MrSafeT,47163/all 06/11/18 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/MrSafeT,47163/setup 1 2

MrSafeT

11/12/2018 4:27 AM

Very plush off the top with maybe less mid-stroke support than Rockshox Pike or Fox 34 (haven’t run the 36). I find that using the low-speed compression lever to adjust to each trail is helpful. I don’t mess with the ramp control as much, but it does change the ramp up a lot. I ran the 44 offset on the Fox 34, then the 46 on the Ribbon (I moved the 46 to the Vanquish). Moving to the 41 from the 46 was a big change, but I got used to it quickly. It’s more stable than the 46, but it turns in a low speeds more quickly now than before (which was a suprise). Overall I think the 41 is more what I’m looking for now that I’m used to it.

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48002 Shepski /images/default/avatar/c50.png https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Shepski,48002/all 11/03/18 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Shepski,48002/setup 5

Shepski

11/12/2018 12:53 PM

Great information...thanks !!

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