Bikes that use the "E2" 44mm upper and 56mm lower head tube bore now have an AngleSet option.
Those riders who ride a Trek, or any other bike that uses a 44 upper bore and 56mm lower bore head tube combined with a tapered steerer fork, should be very happy to see that Cane Creek hasn't forgotten about them, it just took a little bit longer. Trek's Remedy would be the perfect application for this version of the
AngleSet, given that Trek steepened the head angle by one degree and shortened the travel up front on the more recent models. This E2 compatible version lets Remedy owners slacken the bike back out to 67 degrees, while still running the stock 150mm travel fork.
Tapered steerer tubes in 44/49mm head tubes are now a go by moving the eccentric to the upper cup.
This neon green Santa Cruz's head tube has a 44mm upper bore and a 49mm lower, along with a tapered steerer fork - a blend that used to be a no-go. It is now possible by moving the eccentric from the lower headset cup to the upper. Just like with the new E2 head tube version shown above, the extra height (
and therefore an ever so slackened head angle) is compensated for by the eccentric to give it the exact amount of offset desired.
2.5 degrees of adjustment is possible by using an eccentric in both the upper and lower cups.
Ellsworth's prototype FR180 short travel DH bike had an EC44 cup installed up top and an EC56 in the bottom, both using gimbals, that allowed the bike to be slackened out by a massive 2.5 degrees. They were the only builder at the show using this combination and while it may sound excessive, it really shows how adaptable the AngleSet can make a bike.
Visit the
Cane Creek website to learn more about the AngleSet.
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"most people just want something that is reliable" And another sweeping generalization.
This is fun. I'm having fun.
And its "generalisation" by the way.
ME: Hi Mr Mondraker rider.
Mr Mondraker: Hi Mr xxxxx
ME: What cups you running
Mr Mondraker: Whatever came in the bike
ME: You tested with any of the other ones
Mr Mondraker: Nah, I just ride my bike
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Mr Mondraker: What they do, how will they make my bike feel
ME: Try em and see
Mr Mondraker: I just ride my bike, not got a clue what any of the dials or settings do.....
Not hating the idea, they are great for the weekend warrior Dh rider, looking for the magic answer to going fast.
Shame it involves the gym, training, fundamentals, riding and not a new headset/bike/fork/wheel etc.
He just wanted to try to be a grammar nazi. Can't blame him.
Personally I just dial the fork travel down on the way up and dial it back up before going down.
Timing. Sunday with K9 reducer cups - Slowest race runs and worst race result ever.
Timing. V10 with reducer bushings fitted - Slower than stock, tested with Freelap.
I guess the manufacturers know more than me and some internet forum :o)
Times were within 0.3s on 1min track on the standard setting and 0.5s with the offset bushings.
My times last weekend at the SDA Ae forest were 1.3s apart due to mistakes (gotta hate mistakes on race runs) and the track conditions changing.
As for the Sunday, I came in 0.11s up on people I normally beat by 20s (26s last weekend) or so and well down in my category (6th)
Negative prop the facts all you like, but the facts (for me and my riding) are the facts.