Let's offroad / mountain bike / mtb / ride dirt

https://trailhead.rockshox.com/en/ put your fork number here and it'll list all avaialble ugrades.

Awesome. Thanks. Bike should arrive next week.

If you look on page 30 here , you'll see the compression part of the damper is different, 4b is what it'll come with and 4a is what you need, it's not as straight forward as replacing the dial I'm afraid. Servicing is straight forward though.

Yes, but is page 4a on page 30 the same as 3b on page 26?

And does that correspond to this: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/collections/remote-upgrade-kits/products/rockshox-remote-upgrade-kit-oneloc-right-above-left-below-10mm-mcrl-damper-push-to-close-2014-2017-30-gold

[EDIT]: Got it, part numbers are listed below. I am looking for 11.4018.009.095

1. Chameleon
   
2. RC529
   

Cotic

No it isn't - 11.4018.009.095 and the corresponding remote is what you'll need, the list is on page 31.

See above, I just figured that one out by reading it properly. Man, what has social media done to my attention span!

On another note, what about removing a spacer and getting 20mm more fork travel. Is a Judy okay enough for that at my 76kg body weight?

Which colour do you prefer?

Cotic

This

Yeah the fork will be fine. Probably should take it for a ride first. It's not much effort to flick the compression on actually, you might find it doesn't bother you, and if you've got a wide range cassette you wont need to get out of the saddle so much.

I sure will, just looking at options. Think the Chisel will come with 32 front and 11-51 rear.
For now, because I cannot off road properly, my number one upgrade will be a Vittoria tyre liner in the rear and going tubeless, then I'll take it for a ride. If I fear for my nuts on descends I might look into a dropper. (recommendations for a light weight one welcome)

Which colour do you prefer?

They're both grey.

Dropper - the Brand X ones just work and they're the cheapest, and can be serviced with a multi tool and adjustable spanner. Don't worry about weight, your bike will be covered in mud any way.

Inserts - I've got Rimpact, and I've been impressed with them.

That orange is 🔥

Don't worry about weight, your bike will be covered in mud any way

Light bike + mud = lighter than heavy bike + mud

Only the grey ones

Only ride in the dry = no mud = light

Depends how much surface area there is to cling on to.

Steel - not so much
Carbon - loads

Any one for Swinley tomorrow? Or somewhere more local?

Cover your frame in wet lube. Mud slides right off

Spray everything with silicone. Added benefit of going faster

GT85 your rotors for extra speed too.

I remove the rotors for extra weight savings