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Well that's exactly what I was thinking cuz my front wheel is ruined so had to buy a new wheel but they might of been fine if i23 like supposed to be

 
Posted : 13/04/2016 7:38 am
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Anyone else struggling with the Schwalbe's fitted to the Jekyll's - the front Hans Dampf especially?

Its struggling for grip and is forever letting go/understeering and skitterish on gravel/loose. Was expecting them to be good but I don't think the 'Performance' compound has helped?

Maxxis Minion and HR2 ordered!

 
Posted : 16/04/2016 9:53 am
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I've just got back from my first ride running Michelin Wild Grip R advanced setup tubeless. Phenomenal tires so much bite and so predictable. Very very pleased. Also set it up 1x11 XT plus 32t Works component oval narrow wide. Really impressed overall. Just need to get hold of some offset bushings and I think it'll be perfect!

 
Posted : 16/04/2016 5:05 pm
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Really rate using offset bushings on a Trigger, especially if you prefer more gravity orientated riding.

 
Posted : 16/04/2016 7:41 pm
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Im looking at offsets for my Jekyll - the brass ones though get a bit of bad press for cracking/breaking, have mithered Burgtec about their titanium ones the other day.

 
Posted : 16/04/2016 7:43 pm
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I have brass ones and they are pretty spot on.

 
Posted : 16/04/2016 8:11 pm
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Yes offset bushings are the next purchase for me. I'd also heard bad things about the brass ones but guessing those issues have been ironed out now. Also ordered a KS southpaw. Absolutely love the bike though, the 2 mode shock is brilliant it really has 2 distinct characters.

 
Posted : 16/04/2016 9:57 pm
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random repost. Oops

 
Posted : 16/04/2016 9:57 pm
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Got the trigger 4 which runs a 1.5" steerer. Would it be possible to run a 1.5 to 1. 1/8 by changing the headset or would this not work? Found a set of fox 34s which I'd like to upgrade to but they are a tapered steerer

 
Posted : 17/04/2016 8:13 am
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Reducer headsets can be fitted top and bottom just fine.

 
Posted : 17/04/2016 9:17 am
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I've got a new cannondale tapered headset sat here. Was going to fit pikes to my trigger 4 but it's not the right size for me (medium) so putting it up for sale next week.

 
Posted : 17/04/2016 9:54 am
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Anyone on this thread interested in a shorter stem? I have an unused Easton Havoc 65mm in black. Bought it for my cannondale but never fitted. 1.5" stem, 31.8 clamp, 65mm, 0 rise.

£25 plus post, email in profile. Thought I'd ask here before eBay.

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Posted : 17/04/2016 8:03 pm
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Does anyone have the measurements for the shock bushings for the Dyad on the Trigger 2 Carbon? I want some offset bushings and in the interests of completely pointless bling I'm considering the burgtec titanium ones.

 
Posted : 20/04/2016 8:33 am
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Got mine from offset bushings, told them the frame and shock and they sized and sent them. So I have no idea what size they are

 
Posted : 20/04/2016 12:06 pm
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Well, my new Trigger arrived and I built it up...shoved it in the garage and went on Holiday for a fortnight during which my heart had a bit of a glitch and I am now unable to bloody ride for a few months until they stop/start said heart and make it beat properly again. Bugger. 👿
Plus side is that I have shiny new bike to ride the minute I am able. Clouds and silver linings

 
Posted : 20/04/2016 7:50 pm
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Blimey, get well soon mate. The bike is worth the wait!

 
Posted : 20/04/2016 10:13 pm
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Crikey! Get well soon Dave!

I thought I'd just post another piccie as we've not had one for a while of mine. This bike is a testament to the PSA threads. Its got the shorter Easton Havoc stem, wider Easton Havon carbon risers, and other than that just my default Maddison Flux/Northshore saddle/grips combination. I've got a pair of Nobby Nics sat here ready to go on but as the trails are drying out nicely I thought I'd give the Wolverines a go in the dry. They were ok yesterday, so I'll keep them on till it starts raining again. So.. tomorrow.

I'm absolutely loving this bike. As all the rides round here consist of brutal climbs, or bonkers downhills with nothing in between, being able to switch from 85 to 140mm is just bloody brilliant! Loving' it! The thing that stands out as well are the brakes. The 4 pot Magura Storm brakes are stupendously powerful, but have loads of feel as well. All in all this is a ridiculous amount of bike for that kind of money, is way more capable than me, and doesn't look that shabby either..... 😀

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In the sunshine at Peel Tower, on a lovely dry, dusty ride yesterday afternoon

 
Posted : 22/04/2016 8:12 am
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Love my Trigger as well, in XL it fits even the the most gangly. What has everyone done to their ones?

I have gone 1x10 with Zee rear mech, Saint shifter, Blackspire chainring and bash guard. Changed the cable and outer to give me a bit loop at the back, the stock fit was too short and messing with the shifting. Fitted a Reverb stealth whilst building it. Next on the list will be some Renthal Fatbars with 38mm rise. Chainged the grips already to some Uberbike 150mm long ones.
Would like to change the wheels when I have the cash, followed by a new fork, maybe a 34 or a Pike.

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Posted : 22/04/2016 8:26 am
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I've gone for a set of Chromag FUBAR Carbon bars, ODI Troy Lee lockons, full XT 1x11 setup, Michelin WildGripr2 tyres set up tubeless and my old superstar saddle which looks tatty and will be getting changed. I've ordered some offset bushings and am considering whacking a saint/xt hybrid caliper/lever setup on the front for a bit more stopping power. Really loving the bike, though I'd like more drop on the dropper post so a reverb stealth might find its way on there at some point.

 
Posted : 22/04/2016 8:45 am
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Posted : 22/04/2016 1:01 pm
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So far, just stuck on my Reverb Stealth and rode it.

Have a N/W chainring and a Sunrace MS3 cassette ready to go on, want to re-route the stealth hose so it goes all the way up the inside of the downtube (rather than my lazy install coming out by the BB then external from there). Have a shorter 1.5" Thomson stem waiting to go on and some Nobby Nics too. Just need to find a few spare hours to get in the garage!

 
Posted : 22/04/2016 1:07 pm
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XT 1x11, oval 32tooth Absolute Black. Light Bicycle 30mm inside rims, Hope Tech3 V4, Hope 183mm floating rotors. Hand Dampf 2.35, Easton Haven Carbon bar, ODI silicone grips. WTB Volt Team saddle. Superstar Delta Mags. Longer dropper next...

Yep it's been a real money saver... 😳 😀

 
Posted : 22/04/2016 1:19 pm
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N/W oval 32t 1x10 setup.
Sunrace 11x42t rear cassette.
Remote Fox front CTD lever. Rear lever moved to the left.
Michelin Wild Grip R2 Advanced
Reverb Stealth 150mm
Decathlon B'twin Grips @£3.99!!! Actually really good.

Charge spoon saddle waiting to go on but can't feel any difference between that and the wtb! Offset bushings are on the list. Everything else will be upgraded when it's worn, bottom bracket first probably! Tried a 50mm stem and didn't like it. Wolverines going back on soon, good enough for the dry.

 
Posted : 22/04/2016 7:43 pm
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Got a cannondale trigger 4 and last few rides my bike is like creaking. Trying to eliminate what it might be and noticed today I've got a small amount of play when pull them apart. Pretty certain the the plastic cap that screws into the one side should only be finger tight but did as tight as could go by hand and it's still got a small amount of play. Could this be the bottom bracket is gone or do I need a spacer? I have single narrow wide on the front and haven't had any issues until recently. What bb can I replace it with because can't find the one on my bike anywhere. Also what else should I check for creaking

 
Posted : 22/04/2016 8:14 pm
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Swainy have you checked if it's the sag indicator on the rear shock. The little black bar slides up and down between a little hoop. On mine in creaked in time to bounding up and down on the shock. Or pedalling. Once I figured out what pressure gave me ideal sag I removed the indicator from the shock entirely. Problem solved.

 
Posted : 22/04/2016 8:22 pm
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That is something I'll have to check but surely it shouldn't do that? Plus I still have an issue with my crank arms. It creaks the most when pedalling up hill

 
Posted : 22/04/2016 8:31 pm
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh_O_RPuEGI

This guy had it. Quite common. Removing the sag indicator is the permanent fix IF the squeak is that squeak.

 
Posted : 22/04/2016 8:39 pm
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Cheers guys. If it is the sag indicator I'm not too fussed but should I have slight play in my cranks? Also if I do replace my bottom bracket how do I get this one out and what type is it so can replace? Cheers

 
Posted : 22/04/2016 8:43 pm
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Just watched the YouTube video and the noise I have got is not the same. Mine sound like a creaking noise rather than a squeak

 
Posted : 22/04/2016 9:00 pm
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And if I'm still it's fine and it occurs when I'm pedalling more so uphill

 
Posted : 22/04/2016 9:01 pm
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Saddle?

 
Posted : 22/04/2016 10:23 pm
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Nah tried saddle mate still does it when I'm standing up. Think it's my bb. Does anyone know a decent replacement bb?

 
Posted : 23/04/2016 9:05 pm
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I phoned paul cycles today to ask about the i19 rims on the trigger 4.
Turns out that tredz and evans have the wrong info on their site. It stays i23 but the photo shows i19.
Pauls checked their old trigger 4 page and they had the correct info.
Thought it was worth a try.

 
Posted : 25/04/2016 5:27 pm
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The bottom bracket on the trigger 4 is made of cheese, replaced it with a Praxis Works one so I could still use the shimano cranks.

 
Posted : 25/04/2016 7:23 pm
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Thanks for reply longmover. Do you know what the bb is so I can order a new one and fit it myself. Not 100% it's where the creak is coming from but my crank arms have movement in them which ain't good like if I pull them out from the frame so gonna replace. Should there be any spacers in the cranks because I don't have any. Cheers

 
Posted : 25/04/2016 8:51 pm
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How do you get this fsa bb out also?

 
Posted : 25/04/2016 8:52 pm
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Since replacing the bb bearings on my Trigger 4 (about 400 miles) the cranks keep coming loose after a few rides.

Had enough now so my LBS will be fitting a Hope bb shortly. It's press fit but the centre parts screws together to prevent any play.

Agree with longmover that the bb is in fact made of cheese.

 
Posted : 26/04/2016 10:47 pm
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The bb is BB30, rotor and praxis do bb30 to 24mm conversion ones to fit shimano cranks without having to use those shitty spacers.

Not sure how the rotor one works but with the praxis one you press in one side and then thread in the other.

[url= http://www.praxiscycles.com/product/conv-bb-shimano-mtn/ ]Praxis Bb[/url]

 
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Cheers mate. The fsa one only lasted 7 months of riding once a week. Did you fit new bb yourself if so was it easy enough?

 
Posted : 28/04/2016 9:30 pm
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If you have press and bb tool you can do it yourself in about 15 minutes once you have got the old cups out. It's a straight forward job.

 
Posted : 30/04/2016 12:55 pm
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Is the BB covered by any type of warranty, or is it a consumable? Mine has just gone too!

 
Posted : 30/04/2016 2:02 pm
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Looking at one of these. I am 5' 11.5" not 6'. 31.5" inside leg, always am an in between on bike sizes. What size medium or large. What you guys on?

 
Posted : 30/04/2016 7:08 pm
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You'll be a large. I'm 5,8. 30 leg and using a medium with 19cm of seat post exposed.

 
Posted : 30/04/2016 7:15 pm
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I'm 5'10 with a long body and on a medium.. It's only just big enough. I'd go large if I were you.

 
Posted : 30/04/2016 8:00 pm
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Yeah go for a Large, I'm pretty much the same size as you and normally fall between medium and large and usually end up sizing down but this time went for a large and it fits great

 
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Looks like my medium will be too small for bigbloke so, bit of a cheeky/shameless plug but selling mine completely unused except for a quick ride up and down the path.

 
Posted : 30/04/2016 11:28 pm
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This bloody, bloody, bloody thread.

I just ordered a Trigger Carbon 2. Reviews seem to say that for 4k its a decent bike my reasoning is that at 2k it must be amazing value.

Damn all of you for this but the will is weak and I've always fancied a lefty.

I'm all excited!

 
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Good on you! You'll love it. I'm trying to get my step dad to buy that bike for himself. Mainly because I can't afford one for myself and he would keep it at my house.
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Posted : 01/05/2016 8:28 pm
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Youl love it jools

 
Posted : 01/05/2016 8:40 pm
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Good call. My Jekyll Carbon 2 is amazing. Thanks to dbcooper for this thread.

 
Posted : 01/05/2016 10:28 pm
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To quote Joolsburger.....

This bloody, bloody, bloody thread.

Tempted by a Trigger 2, but the L seem to have gone. I'm between 6'1" and 6'2", 'normal' proportions. Will an XL be OK?

Anyone my height with an XL?

Thanks.

 
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At 6'2" I'd say you'd be fine on it. They seem to size up pretty small imo

 
Posted : 02/05/2016 7:52 pm
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Congrats Jools. It's a great bike. I love mine.

Deker. I'm around 6.1. Not 6.2 for sure. I have a Large and while I'm very happy with the sizing, I often think that I'd be just as happy on an XL. I think if you're closer to 6.2 the XL will be a good fit.

 
Posted : 02/05/2016 8:53 pm
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OK, thanks. Just need to consult my CFO now. 🙂

 
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6 3 and xl is just the job for me.

 
Posted : 02/05/2016 9:10 pm
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TRIGGER 4 OWNERS.

I know there's quite a few gone 1x10 on here.
I've done the same and got a Sunrace 11-40 cassette but jumping on biggest sprocket.
Anyone else had issues? Is the SLX med cage or long cage - I'm not sure...

 
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I always assumed it was long cage since it was a triple in the front but I've never known. Have you adjust adjusted the b screw? I'm running the mx3 11/42 without any issue apart from it goes down a cog if I back pedal. Which I don't.
Could you be down a subconscious back pedal and it's jumping back up to the 40?

 
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crazymac680 - the B screw is in as far as it will go.
It's fine on every other sprocket except the 40T - no backpedalling involved.
I thought the mech would be fine as no one else had mentioned having to change their mech.

 
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rascal -
Did you set up the rear derailleur top adjustment screw after fitting the new cassette? Might need a half turn or so out.
And is your front chainring spaced out by 2mm ish?

 
Posted : 03/05/2016 4:20 pm
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Not tried the limit screw TBH - will try it.
It's a RF NW so already spaced I believe - cheers

 
Posted : 03/05/2016 5:37 pm
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Anyone else's paint seem to scratch *really* easily? Mine looks like it's been attacked with wire wool.

 
Posted : 03/05/2016 7:43 pm
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Yeah the black on my top tube is the same.
Trigger 4

 
Posted : 03/05/2016 10:21 pm
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Does anyone know what the size of the lower pivot bearings are? It appears that the cornish winter has got to mine.

 
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Well my Carbon 2 turned up today and I built it. I am not disappointed...Very, very red though..

 
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Jools. Every time I see my Carbon 2 I smile. It's badass. Get some Wild Grip R tyres too. The 2.35 front 2.25 back work well.

 
Posted : 04/05/2016 6:01 pm
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Indeed they do. Been brilliant in all the situations I've used them including snow, mud, dust, loam etc. Roll nice and fast and look good too.

 
Posted : 04/05/2016 8:53 pm
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Don't crash and bend the DYAD shock remote. 60 ****ing quid!

 
Posted : 04/05/2016 9:34 pm
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Oooof, that's not good. It's quite vulnerable as it sticks up so much... In other news really like the offset bushings I've fitted. Well worth doing.

 
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Ive got some trail kings on the way ( I really trust them) and took it out for shakedown ride earlier, all good. Weird running 35% sag though for someone used to using less. Really like the split personality of the bike so far, works well. Need to play with the fork settings though as the recommended pressure is too much.

It's a lovely thing, bonus that the ride is pretty good!

 
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Too nice to be doing the work at home thing today so I got some miles in, I can work in the dark tonight...
Jekyll on some serious yellow lines:
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And on the way down
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Hiding from the sun
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Scrambled egg and bacon baguette
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Tree
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Took mine for a blast round Dalby Red route last night. Absolutely spectacular bike, really really flew round. As above, love the split personality of the bike. Dusty trails too, it was heaven!!

 
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Mine landed today. She's a real beauty. Llandeglla or Lee quarry the weekend.

 
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So, here's a weird one. Decided to have a look at the bottom bracket yesterday due to the noise. There was a gap on the brake side of 1.8mm, and a gap on the chain side of 0.7mm. Unsure if the BB is working its way out or not? Unlikely as crank was on tight. Didn't notice this before but may not have been fitted properly by Cannondale. Also took off the dust seals as everything sounded very gritty after the last few months of glorious weather. Cleaned everything out and put back internal o-ring and dust seal, greased everything up and pressed the BB back to the frame. No noise now whatsoever and definitely no play. Will see how it is after a proper ride.

Top jockey wheel on rear derailleur had about 2mm play and bolt was tight, so removed and took it apart, greased and reassembled. No play now (?!) and no gritty noise either. After taking it off it was now interfering with the 42t cassette gear even with the B screw all the way in ?!?! Now have a longer B screw in place and much better shifting. Did notice that shifting is cleaner with the clutch in the off position though.

Anyway, after a winters riding the Trigger has had some TLC and feels fantastic again. Suspension emptied and recompressed as DYAD was squeaking, brakes stripped and cleaned, everything tightened and lubed etc. :o)

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I really dont think Cannondale get as much credit as they deserve for just how good the DYAD suspension is and that the internet is awash with naysayers and negativity towards the DYAD (proprietary components etc etc.)
But my Jekyll rear end is absolutely amazing and this is coming from someone who has owned a few Avalanche shock equipped DH bikes.

 
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It's funny you say that - I was just thinking yesterday of the similarities between the Dyad on my Jekyll & the Avalanche tuned rp23 on my Nicolai. They actually feel very similar with the noticeable difference being on very fast repeated square edged hits; on this the Jekyll is a little harsh whereas the nicolai is smoother. To be fair, one is a linkage actuated single pivot against a Horst link 4-bar, so I'm willing to accept that what I might be feeling is the difference in bike/suspension design than much difference in shock performance. Either way it's the best standard fox shock I've used.

 
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A good article on my local trails if anybody is looking for a good holiday.
http://enduro-mtb.com/en/journey-harris-scotlands-forgotten-island/
I'm heading out there tomorrow morning nice and early.

 
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Great day out today.
The trigger served me well.
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Yup well first ride out on proper trails with my 11 year old so sticking to the easy trails on Holmbury and Pitch bike was set up with 32% sag as per manual and was running really sweetly was really enoying the ride.

Hit a small log drop on supernova (and anyone who knows the trail knows it is small) and the Trigger has failed catastropically. Snapped the rear triangle in 4 paces and almost completely gone through the seatstays.

I've been riding that same trail for years on my Blur without any issues at all and this thing snaps first time out.

So I'm 2k out and expecting the inevitable - "It was your fault" from both Pauls and Cannondale.

I'm proper cheesed off and feeling a bit sick TBH.

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Noooo, that's not good. Fingers crossed they sort you out. No way that should fail like that under normal usage.

 
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Nightmare! Hope you get it sorted under warranty without any problem.

 
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