|   Help with FSR | eischman
Feb 18, 2002 4:43 PM | | Help!!
I just bought a Enduro FSR. I like the bike a lot but have had some problems. It is much slower than my Schwinn Mesa and it is much higher.
1. I would like to set the rear to be more XC less downhill I guess, less bounce.? What is the correct setting on the pivot for this?
2. Should I go to a much smaller diameter tire? The ones on it are huge. Any recommendations for good XC tires? I am not planning on racing it's just hard sometimes to up/over/through obsticles when you can't get enough speed.
Thanks for your help? |
| Maybe wrong bike, but... | TNC
Feb 18, 2002 5:07 PM | | you can set the link to the lowest travel position which is still over 4"--instructions should be in your owner's manual--you flip it around to accomplish this. The link is also marked as to which travel length you're in, and I think it already comes in the shorter position. You didn't mention which Enduro you have--I'm assuming an '02. This bike weighs from 27-30lbs depending on which model you have. It's a great bike, but maybe you should have purchased an FSR-XC. As to lighter, smaller tires there's alot of them smaller than the Enduro 2.2's that come on that bike. The Enduro 2.2's are really not that heavy for the size. IRC Seracs in the 2.1 size are light but still grippy and could be a good replacement. A bike as long travel and with discs like your Enduro shouldn't use too small a tire, but something in the 1.95-2.1 range in a lighter weight kevlar bead tire will get you by. Get some weight quotes on tires in that size range. You should be able to find something in the 525-590g range. |
| Now what should I do.... | eischman
Feb 19, 2002 4:56 PM | | I am a bmx rider converted into a road biker that now mixes road riding and mountain biking. I got a new road bike and sold my old road bike for $750. I initialy wanted a FSR XC but it was too expensive and found a new one (I think it was returned) FSR enduro at a bike shop for $750. I don't mountain bike for competition I do it for simply enjoyment, I play on it and enjoy the trails. I like doing technical stuff, smaller jumps/drops, log crosses, gravity cavities, rocky stuff, as well as just cruising. Maybe I should have just waited for an XC. Now my delima is whether to try to trade it for an XC or to make it more XC like. I have cut the handlebars down 1 +1/2 in on each side. Maybe I just need to get use to it. What do the linkage setting mean (what are they for).
It is set on 69 4.6, It has three other settings 70.5 4.6, 69 3.8, 70.5 3.8. Which is best for me?
The front wheel has a Specialized pro 2.5 on it and the rear is a Panaracer pro 2.2 downhill.
Thank for all your help? The manual was a generic one that was shipped with the bike. |
| An '00 or '01 & good gosh... | TNC
Feb 19, 2002 6:02 PM | | where did those tires come from? Those are some fairly big meats and definitely not anything similar to the size that came on that bike. The normal tire for that bike is around a 1.95 to 2.1 at biggest. Some of your sluggishness may be from those tires. If they have some Slime and big tubes in them, you're looking at some big weight.
I work at a shop that sells Specialized and have a heavily modified '99 FSR with all the fix'ins. I'd be glad to help if I can, but help me indentify the year and model on that bike a little better--I could give better info then. The numbers you quoted on the link pretty well indicate that it's an '00 or '01 model. Now tell what model Enduro it is by looking for a designation on the frame with a decal that should say Comp, Expert, Pro, or something of that nature. Also the color would be an indicater and whether is has disc brakes or V-brakes. There were, I believe, 5 models of FSR for those years that ranged from a Big Hit to the plain Jane silver Enduro with no discs.
As to those numbers on the link, they represent the head angle and rear wheel travel you get when the link is in one of those 4 positions. A local Specialized dealer could be a big help to you if you have one.
One thing's for sure, you got big heavy tires on that thing which may be part of your problem. FSRs are great bikes. Give it a chance before you bail, because an FSR-XC is good but not a great big hit bike. |
| An '00 or '01 & good gosh... | eischman
Feb 19, 2002 7:11 PM | | It's the 2001 FSR (plain), not the pro, comp, or sport. The bike has Julie brakes. When I got the bike they said it had only been test riden. It is in great condition, I did have to change the chain to a sram (a bad link in the shimano). I noticed the different tires but just assumed they'd be fine. For the price I didn't care. Any recommendations on tires? Is the rear tire too heavy too?
Thanks |
| An '00 or '01 & good gosh... | eischman
Feb 19, 2002 7:39 PM | | It'a a 2001 Enduro FSR (plain), not the comp,pro,sport. It is blue and has Julie brakes. I think it must have been ridden once and returned. I noticed the different tires but didn't care for that price. I thought they were just upgrades of the standard size tires, now I realize I was wrong. I like the tread pattern on the rear, can I keep that is it too heavy as well? Any other recomendations for tires, my wife and kids don't understand why biking is so expensive, that is why my bikes are worth more than my car,
Thanks |
| re: Help with FSR | Mauka Rider
Feb 18, 2002 5:07 PM | | Dont change a thing. 1. You bought a bike that is more DH the CC. 2. You came from a Hard Tail to FS so there is time to get used to the bike. Sounds like you bought a bike that is not suited for your needs. You didnt say what type of riding you do so that makes a difference. If you ride smooth trails with no big bumps, ruts, etc. Then you are out of luck. However, if you ride in rougher trails, just sit on the bike and pedal...you will in time get faster and find yourself going faster then your HT. |
| re: Help with FSR | xerxes
Feb 18, 2002 6:44 PM | | Run back to your shop and trade your bike for an FSRxc. The bike you have is made for hard riding and is too much for your needs. You will never be happy with this bike if you ride uphill alot and don't need the travel for your descents. The xc bike will be lighter and easier to ride fast on flatter xc type terrain. It will kick the Mesa's behind. |
| Go with the FSR-XC!! | fsr-xc guy
Feb 19, 2002 10:22 AM | | nm |
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