New England B.S. Thread

Basically, ADO "medium +100" spring on the 5100s.
After the bumper, winch, sliders, etc....
I'm thinking the "heavy +150" is my next step to bring the front end back in check... looks like I'm almost back at stock height.... not a problem other than it feels..... squishy

 

I didn't know there were 700s for 6112s - thought it was 600 or optional 650?

 

That is correct, 650 is the heavy spring. I will always plug the 6112, they're a fantastic value at the price point they're at haha, for reference I'm running the 650# springs on mine at 5/4(i think? Been a while lol) and I'm still right at about 2" over stock with my bumper setup which is why I'm thinking 700 might be too much spring...

 

There are 700# springs. I have a set on the shelf if you need.

Bilstien will not warrantee with 700 pound springs only the 650 or 600 made by them

 

@Chasespeed ^^

I agree with Matt that the 700s are probably more than you need even with your potential weight. I think the icons are an excellent choice for the rear.

 

Today I learned!

 

@Brownmatthall & @AllTacosFloat Not 100% sure they're 700lb. Just guessing. All I DO know is, that, it is the next step up from what I have, +100 vs +150

I was happy with the ride until I added a boatload of weight.

I'll call them tomorrow. Not sure exactly who makes their stuff, but, US mfr, that is a short list....

Need to get off my @$$ deal with the battery soon as well...

 

16”. Not sure on the width.

 

Do you know if they will fit on a 2nd gen?

 

They should. @mach1man001 has the same wheels no?

 

Ah yes I believe you are correct

 

You guys ARE correct!

 

You still run your reflectors?

 

yes, yes and yes lol

 

Yes, it makes it easier to find the valve stems.

I'm getting some baseball cards to put in the spokes later this week.

 

Look opposite the logo on the rims.

Your rear is kinda silly - should only have one logo, not two

 

The rear is a replacement for the original Shimano RS10. The 10 being the number of spokes. Which not only snapped early on, but were proprietary to the RS10 and even the shop I got the bike from had a hard time finding.

So after the third time a spoke broke and it was not possible to true the wheel again, I found those rims. I have an unused front rim also, just in case.

 

I had those some tires on my old bike still running the factory rubber on my Giant I just got last year, but will go back to those when these are smoked. Guy before me put maybe 50 miles on the thing, got it as a covid bike and never used it. Strava says I have 540 on it.

I need to ride more.

 

I've used the Continental Gatorskins for several years. I get about a year and a half out of them before the sidewalls fail.They aren't cheap, but worth it in terms of reduced flats.

 

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Since we're talking street rides...