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Mike
Holy mother of traction! What a massive difference in front end feel and control. I over jumped a fast, 65' table at our track and kinda whiskey throttled heading into the bowl turn just after it. I thought I was going over the berm for sure, but no, the front just stuck and I went through the turn faster than I ever thought I could. And I think it had more in it, even tho I probably don't. Now I know what the bike can do, even with a spode like me on it.
Grooming this morning, then riding this afternoon. We've had a little rain so it should be just primo.
Hammer
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The Gen 1 was really good. With the valving stiff enough to suit me, there was a slight harshness once in a while.
The Gen 2 is really, really good. Almost feels like I can do nothing wrong. Front end traction is unreal. Blast g-outs and the huck valves save you. Never thought I’d say this, but they’re better than the SSS I had prior (and I loved the SSS).
I just tried out my new Lucky Carbon Cartridges.
I had my 2017 AERs revalved by ESR, and they were a massive improvement. ESR was able to get a really plush feel I was looking for.
But since everyone was switching to spring, I had to give it a try.
Wow, these forks are night and day!
The plushness is similar (luckies are better, but not drastic) but the front end feel is so much better.
I can push so much harder, the bike just got way faster, and more fun to ride!
Definitely worth 1-2 seconds a lap, just because you can push the corners harder.
Not loving' the two pound weight gain (measured) but with the performance gain, I definitely can't go back.
Granted, I had the first gen AER, hearing good things about the 2021s. But I'm a big fan of this lucky conversion.
Here's a pic (Yes, I now they still say AER, lol).
Lovin the DLC from Luxon too!
I haven't ridden the Carbons but I am very happy with the Gen1s. I did order new springs F/R as I am 10 lbs more than when MX Tech set up the bike for me. I'm not sure I can get back to 185. I'm not fat, but I seem to be holding more muscle mass than when I was younger.
Hammer 663s
Pit Row
Would like to spend less $$ rather than more also, especially if I’ll never use the gen 2 to their potential haha.
Hammer
I was really excited to find a dlc that wasn't black!
Luxon had a couple colors (for a fee or course) but you're right, I no longer see them on their site.
So pretty!
I would have sent him the shock as well but I did not want to miss any ride days at this point we are in full race mode until the end of may. Also went with JBI as they are west coast so save some shipping costs and time in the future.
Wish I had just went with them back in 2018 instead of chasing air setups.
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