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Kavenz VHP16 12

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larsmathiass
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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Kavenz
VHP 16
Frame: Kavenz VHP 16
Rear Shock
EXT
Storia Lok v3
450lb spring
Rear Shock: EXT Storia Lok v3. Misc: 450lb spring
Fork
Fox
38 Factory GRIP 2
170mm
Fork: Fox 38 Factory GRIP 2. Misc: 170mm
Headset
Hope
Headset: Hope
Handlebar
Renthal
Fatbar Alloy 31,8 40mm
760mm
Handlebar: Renthal Fatbar Alloy 31,8 40mm. Misc: 760mm
Stem
Renthal
Apex 40mm
Stem: Renthal Apex 40mm
Grips
ODI
Longneck Lock-On v2.1
Grips: ODI Longneck Lock-On v2.1
Brakes
TRP
DH-R EVO
Brakes: TRP DH-R EVO
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
GX AXS
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX AXS
Cranks
SRAM
Eagle GX 165
Cranks: SRAM Eagle GX 165
Chain
Shimano
Deore XT M8100
Chain: Shimano Deore XT M8100
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
XTR 10-51t
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano XTR 10-51t
Pedals
Other
Renthal
Revo-F
Pedals: Other Renthal. Misc: Revo-F
Front Rim
DT Swiss
EX511 29"
Front Rim: DT Swiss EX511 29"
Rear Rim
DT Swiss
EX511 29"
Rear Rim: DT Swiss EX511 29"
Hubs
Hope
Hope Pro 5
Hubs: Hope Hope Pro 5
Spokes
Sapim
Race Silver
Spokes: Sapim Race Silver
Front Tire
Continental
Kryptotal Fr
Front Tire: Continental Kryptotal Fr
Rear Tire
Continental
Kryptotal Re
Rear Tire: Continental Kryptotal Re
Saddle
SDG
Bel Air 3.0
Saddle: SDG Bel Air 3.0
Seatpost
OneUp Components
Dropper V2 210mm
Seatpost: OneUp Components Dropper V2 210mm
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2024
Model Year:
2024
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Additional Info
Additional Info:
larsmathiass
11/17/2024 10:03pm
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ZAKBROWN!
3 months ago

Congrats, that color looks great!

I've had kind of a ridiculous number of bikes and my Kavenz has to be close to if not my all time favorite.  It's definitely remained in the rotation longer than anything I can remember, this is it's 4th season.  So many options in such a simple looking bike.  Lighter and more durable than the carbon equivalents, 1 size bearing used in every pivot, easy travel/geo changes, etc.  I've ridden massive 8k foot days on it, raced Trans BC and Trans Cascadia, podiumed at the Purgatory BME, and just did 120,000+ feet of descending in Whistler last month and it hasn't skipped a beat.  I've run a bunch of different configurations but I'm currently set up 180mm rear with +10mm dropouts and a dual crown and it handled everything at WBP like a champ, plus with a dropper and a full cassette it's way more versatile than a true DH bike.     

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ZAKBROWN!
3 months ago

I'm running a 24 Boxxer at full travel, with a SD Coil rear.  Mullet with the +10mm dropouts (460mm M reach).  I also run a Wolftooth geoshift -1.5d headset in it and 155m cranks.  Works great for me.  

I rode a day at Windrock this spring in 160/160mm mode, it would definitely be better there with more travel!

 

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larsmathiass
3 months ago

After18 years in the bikeindustry, and a bunch of different bikes between my legs, the Kavenz definitly stands out as a top performer. The way the rear end tracks is insane, and  I hate to use the word, but it is sooo confidence inspiring. Might have a VHP12 setup on it as well. Capabe short travel trailbikes is my jam. 

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