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Simon · « **on:** November 15, 2005, 04:37:47 am »

Just come across this discussion posted on Bikemagic,
its K2 carbon related and made me smile,infact LOL.
http://www.bikemagic.com/forum/forummessages/mps/dt/4/UTN/70163/last/1/V/6/SP/360699206562520221222

Simon.
Ps, couldn't resist had to add a comment.

shovelon · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2005, 05:48:38 am »

Could'nt have put it better myself.

Terry

shovelon · « **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2005, 05:51:50 am »

Could'nt have put it better myself.

Terry

Frankd3000 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2005, 10:12:12 am »

Disclaimer - i'm not religious. The following statement is made with absolutely no regards for religion of any kind and with the most sincere of apologies if anyone is offended!

God is punishing him for straying........

SIMON!

[smiley=laughing.gif]

StoereVent · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2005, 01:09:37 am »

well, I once owned a carbon K2 and now I own a Rocky Mountain. I'm afraid to say that the RM climbs a lot better... On the other hand, the K2 looked better and provided more comfort going down.
Jeroen.

shovelon · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2005, 02:19:56 am »

Hey your RM is sweet. I am fascinated on the geometries the make for a good bike.

As far as your Carbon, Im with ya on that. As well as mine did climb, I was frustrated with the front bob. It was either stiff ride or lots of bob. I changed fork to one with lockout and wow.

Then with the front optimized, I looked at the rear. I settled on my swinger, and again, WOW!

The combination of front lockout and platform rear valving has really transformed my Oz.

I can't find a comparable ride with the light weight and simplicity of my carbon Oz.

Ok yes, it IS a bit flexy. The battle rages.

Terry

Frankd3000 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2005, 08:01:25 am »

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well, I once owned a carbon K2 and now I own a Rocky Mountain. I'm afraid to say that the RM climbs a lot better... On the other hand, the K2 looked better and provided more comfort going down.
Jeroen.

Kinda vague. WHICH RM fo you have? The Slayer would posess different ride characteristics than the ETSX design. Just curious.

StoereVent · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2005, 11:18:47 pm »

@ Frankd3000

the Rocky Mountain:

and the K2:

jeffhop · « **Reply #8 on:** November 17, 2005, 06:41:33 am »

ive always told a mate of mine that my xpx climbed better than his trek fuel so now there is even more proof

if i can ever get the right amount of air in the astro so it isnt as bouncy then i can say the same about the oz but at the moment im still experimenting and STILL think i havent got enough air in. Simon how much air can i put in this shock

Ionit · « **Reply #9 on:** November 17, 2005, 07:13:09 am »

Sweet rocky StoereVent. I've heard good things about the Element or Instinct whatever model it is.
I is a good climb isin't it.
Feel free to post whenever. we will all need new bikes someday.

Simon · « **Reply #10 on:** November 17, 2005, 08:17:09 am »

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ive always told a mate of mine that my xpx climbed better than his trek fuel so now there is even more proof if i can ever get the right amount of air in the astro so it isnt as bouncy then i can say the same about the oz but at the moment im still experimenting and STILL think i havent got enough air in. Simon how much air can i put in this shock

I have run it up as far as 300psi,
For me the best setting was around 260/275 psi
which agave me around 8mm sag at the shock,
I also set the damping on the last but one from slowest rebound,thats how I liked it (personal thing)
if you can't quite get the feel you like I suggest getting custom valving from CVI for you weight and riding style,well worth the outlay IMHO.
Simon.

jeffhop · « **Reply #11 on:** November 17, 2005, 09:23:49 am »

oooer!! i was getting 23mm sag at the shock with 250psi

guess im a bit of a porker lol i tried a while back to get in touch with cvi about the shock pressure but got no response, which was a bit disappointing to say the least. im going to run it at 300psi (17mm sag) and see what happens, i could always switch to the coil over if it blows but i do like the plushness of the air shock.

Frankd3000 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 17, 2005, 10:10:48 am »

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@ Frankd3000

the Rocky Mountain:

and the K2:

Hey, cool. I recognize the pic from MTBR. Nice ride.

Why's there oversea's plates on the Saab behind the K2? I thought you were on this side of the pond.

StoereVent · « **Reply #13 on:** November 17, 2005, 06:25:44 pm »

@ Frankd3000:

In fact it's a dutch plate on a Peugeot

. The picture is taken in front of my house, here in Tilburg (Netherlands). The K2 is now Colin's. But I still visit this site on a daily basis, just to keep in touch with the Proflex/K2 feeling...

Jeroen.

Colin · « **Reply #14 on:** November 17, 2005, 10:08:26 pm »

Jeroen,
Glad to see you're still keeping your bike in the Living Room!
My wife would kill me if I did that!
The poor old 5500 has to live in a cold, dark garage now, but it's got some Pro~Flex friends out there to keep it company.

Colin.

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