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Contra MC 7

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charlietelesco
7/19/2023 6:09pm
Contra MC FB
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Contra MC FB
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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Other
MC
Large, custom reach - 490
Frame: Other MC. Misc: Large, custom reach - 490
Rear Shock
EXT
Storia Lok v3
Rear Shock: EXT Storia Lok v3
Fork
Rock Shox
Zeb
Smashpot and avalanche damper
Fork: Rock Shox Zeb. Misc: Smashpot and avalanche damper
Headset
Other
White Industries
Headset: Other White Industries
Handlebar
Burgtec
Handlebar: Burgtec
Stem
Burgtec
Stem: Burgtec
Grips
ODI
Longneck Flangeless
Grips: ODI Longneck Flangeless
Brakes
Other
Radic Kaha
Brakes: Other Radic Kaha
Brake Levers
Other
Radic Kaha
Brake Levers: Other Radic Kaha
Shifters
Shimano
XTR 12 speed
Shifters: Shimano XTR 12 speed
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
XTR 12 speed
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR 12 speed
Chainguide
Other
Contra guide
Chainguide: Other Contra guide
Cranks
Other
NS Billet
Talon 160mm
Cranks: Other NS Billet. Misc: Talon 160mm
Chainrings / Sprocket
Wolf Tooth
32 tooth
Chainrings / Sprocket: Wolf Tooth. Misc: 32 tooth
Bottom Bracket
Chris King
Bottom Bracket: Chris King
Chain
Shimano
Chain: Shimano
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
Xtr
10-45
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano Xtr. Misc: 10-45
Pedals
Chromag
Dagga
Pedals: Chromag Dagga
Front Rim
DT Swiss
EX 511
Front Rim: DT Swiss EX 511
Rear Rim
DT Swiss
EX511
Rear Rim: DT Swiss EX511
Hubs
Onyx
Hubs: Onyx
Front Tire
Michelin
DH22
Front Tire: Michelin DH22
Rear Tire
Continental
Kryptotal Fr
Rear Tire: Continental Kryptotal Fr
Saddle
SQlab
611 Ergowave
Saddle: SQlab 611 Ergowave
Seatpost
OneUp Components
240
Seatpost: OneUp Components 240
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2023
Model Year:
2023
Additional Info
Additional Info:
charlietelesco
7/19/2023 6:09pm
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jeff231
1 year ago

Great job, I bet this thing rips!

Question for you on the fork - I have a similar setup with the smashpot coil spring and Avalanche damper but in a fox 38 chassis. Does you damper side fork leg build up pressure when riding? Mine seems to pressurize a lot more than the spring side does and it is not as easy to bleed since you have to loosen the top cap as oil will spray out of the bleed button so you can't use that. The effective increased spring rate ends up being to much and I lose ~20mm travel at the end of the stroke that I can never use. This happens just with normal riding, not necessarily only when changing elevation. Otherwise, the setup feels good but is alarmingly heavy haha

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Nobility
1 year ago

I had a similar issue with the exact same setup, i found 2 workarounds:

- put the oil volume just below the bleed ports, I still don`t have any issues with too little oil in the damper/inconsistency. to prevent oil leaking out I also tilt the bike to one side and turn the fork 180deg with the bleed port pointed up

- reduce HBO with the shimstack on the smashpot, I found the combination to be way too progressive resulting in almost never using full stroke, a lighter oil on nthe spring side would be an easier option without a smashpot disassembly. Although changing the shimstack is quite easy

hope this helps

I love the setup though

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