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Ferrum LVN 160 (Intend ed.) 9

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Takaya94
2/2/2024 12:41am
Ferrum LVN 160 V2 FB
IMG 1990
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This thing loves to have fun at Ogden Bike Park!
This thing loves to have fun at Ogden Bike Park!
Ferrum LVN 160 V2 FB
Ferrum LVN 160 V2 FB IMG 1990 IMG 1992.JPG?VersionId=i4KSS9ZASekJBRgyqk1 IMG 1986 IMG 1884 IMG 1893 IMG 1885.JPG?VersionId=.zyc6sEYyrweoL2BVN4MSxx1KjO6Dd IMG 1954 This thing loves to have fun at Ogden Bike Park!
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ENVE Composites
5Dev
Specialized
Race Face
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Other
Ferrum LVN 160 V2
Has updated yoke for 210x55
Frame: Other Ferrum LVN 160 V2. Misc: Has updated yoke for 210x55
Rear Shock
Intend
Hover Gamechanger
Rear Shock: Intend Hover Gamechanger
Fork
Intend
Ebonite Bandit
170mm
Fork: Intend Ebonite Bandit. Misc: 170mm
Headset
Other
Ferrum Headset
Headset: Other Ferrum Headset
Handlebar
ENVE Composites
M7
800mm width, 25mm rise, 8 degree sweep
Handlebar: ENVE Composites M7. Misc: 800mm width, 25mm rise, 8 degree sweep
Stem
Yoshimura
ENDH Stem
Stem: Yoshimura ENDH Stem
Grips
Revolution
Pro Series
Thicc Boi grips
Grips: Revolution Pro Series. Misc: Thicc Boi grips
Brakes
Hope
Tech 4 V4
220/200mm rotors
Brakes: Hope Tech 4 V4. Misc: 220/200mm rotors
Brake Levers
Hope
Tech 4 V4
Brake Levers: Hope Tech 4 V4
Shifters
SRAM
X01
Shifters: SRAM X01
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
X01
12 spd
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01. Misc: 12 spd
Cranks
5DEV
Freeride Crank
Cranks: 5DEV Freeride Crank
Chainrings / Sprocket
5DEV
32t
Chainrings / Sprocket: 5DEV 32t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM
SRAM DUB BSA 73mm
Bottom Bracket: SRAM SRAM DUB BSA 73mm
Chain
SRAM
XX1 Eagle
Chain: SRAM XX1 Eagle
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
XO1 Eagle
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM XO1 Eagle
Pedals
Chromag
Dagga
Pedals: Chromag Dagga
Front Rim
ENVE
M730
Front Rim: ENVE M730
Rear Rim
ENVE
M730
Rear Rim: ENVE M730
Hubs
Industry Nine
Hydra Classic 6B
Hubs: Industry Nine Hydra Classic 6B
Spokes
Sapim
CX-Ray Bladed
Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray Bladed
Front Tire
Specialized
Butcher Grid Gravity 29x2.6
Front Tire: Specialized Butcher Grid Gravity 29x2.6
Rear Tire
Specialized
Eliminator Grid Gravity 29x2.6
Rear Tire: Specialized Eliminator Grid Gravity 29x2.6
Saddle
Ergon
SM Enduro Comp Men
Saddle: Ergon SM Enduro Comp Men
Seatpost
Race Face
Turbine R
175mm
Seatpost: Race Face Turbine R. Misc: 175mm
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Ferrum Seat Clamp
Seatpost Clamp: Other Ferrum Seat Clamp
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2023
Model Year:
2023
Riding Type
Freeride
Riding Type:
Freeride
Weight
41 lb 9 oz (18,852 g)
Weight: 41 lb 9 oz (18,852 g)
Additional Info

Made some changes to my Ferrum LVN 160. Ferrum created a new shock yoke that allows me to fit 210x55 sized shock so I decided to freshen things up in honor of this update. Added a full Intend suspension kit with a Blackline Ebonite Bandit fork up front and a Hover Gamechanger shock in the rear. Also hit the carbon cranks a few times and was starting to sweat about them breaking so I slapped on some 5DEV Freeride Cranks. Otherwise everything in the same as it was before. Still super stoked on this thing and just hit the biggest jumps I've sent it on thanks to this rig.

Additional Info:

Made some changes to my Ferrum LVN 160. Ferrum created a new shock yoke that allows me to fit 210x55 sized shock so I decided to freshen things up in honor of this update. Added a full Intend suspension kit with a Blackline Ebonite Bandit fork up front and a Hover Gamechanger shock in the rear. Also hit the carbon cranks a few times and was starting to sweat about them breaking so I slapped on some 5DEV Freeride Cranks. Otherwise everything in the same as it was before. Still super stoked on this thing and just hit the biggest jumps I've sent it on thanks to this rig.
Takaya94
2/2/2024 12:41am
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9 comments

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Walrus_Rider
9 months ago

Sick bike! What's it like living with Intend suspension in the US? I've always been very interested in it but last time I checked they didn't sell service parts on their website for their forks. The shock looks super easy to service though. Are you able to get service parts from Intend or do you need to mail the suspension to Germany for service? 

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Takaya94
9 months ago

Well I've only had this suspension for a few weeks... but so far so good. They tuned it for this bike and got it to my door in only 6 days. I think you can buy more than they show on the site but you gotta hit them up directly (tho not totally certain). A big reason for me scoring this suspension is because it looks like I should be able to service them completely on my own. Cornelius is on top of his shit though, dude answers all my questions within hours usually (not sure if he sleeps) and I can tell if I needed something theyd be there to help right away. 

I'd shoot them your questions directly too. I bet they'll have more concrete info for you. Super cool group of peeps to chat with, even in their second language ha

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Eae903
9 months ago

That looks sweet, how does the shock handle the lateral loading from the clevis link? It has such a small stanchion, I could see flex causing some issues. 

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Takaya94
9 months ago

I was initially worried about that as well but the shaft is a good bit thicker than the ones you see on coil shocks and is one solid piece, not hollow like ones you find a DHX2 (where they have the rebound circuit go through). I asked Intend directly and they said they have never seen any shafts break and that I could even run it on my Stumpjumper Evo if I wanted to. It feels totally solid and I've stopped worrying about it since.

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Takaya94
9 months ago

Pretty damn good. The lockout on this shock is a true lockout so it feels like riding a hardtail uphill. Haven't had any issues with traction either. I did originally have a coil on this though and even with some movement the bike felt very efficient uphill. Ferrum made a killer bike for sure.

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