Building the Dream Enduro Bike, Episode Four – Video
Got any tips for tweaking your cockpit and other contact points? We spoke to Team CRC Mavic mechanic Brooks for his pro tips—let us know yours below.
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Tilt the saddle forward a bit and slam it forwards - makes the boring climb a lot easier (though be careful, depending on saddle design and how far you go it can get in the way more and can mean the saddle is less supportive on descents)
f*ck lock ons, get some renthal Kevlar oldskool like.
Put your levers wherever the hell you like and don't let anyone tell you you're doing it wrong.
Don't use a tiny stem.
Narrower bars can be a good thing.
Concave pedals.
Crank length is just as important as bar width, just because there are fewer options doesn't mean you shouldn't try them.
Don't get stuck in your ways.
Don't use a tiny stem."
So... "don't let people tell you what to run for your brakes but you have to run the length of stem that I think is correct."
Sounds like good some solid, contradictory advice there brah!
I see your point but whereas I'd say lever position is 100% personal preference, stem length has tangible effects on handling and therefore the performance of the bike.
Though having said that it was meant as a tongue in cheek thing so don't take it too seriously - I personally think anything less than 50mm provides too little stability and should be banned
Kinda helps when you are producing an 'educational' video though doesn't it?
Like a broad audience of idiots who can't work out for themselves what stem length, bar width and brake lever angle works for them?
It's not difficult is it. Anyone who's ridden a bike knows what works for them.