Sick upgrades bro. Did the same with my Giant trance 2021. Went with full XT over GX ( but have GX on my hardtail) and a ton of other upgrades, also Got the fox 36 as a fresh take off, came 160mm changed it to 140mm since my trance came with a 130 originally for the same reasons you did. I would recommend the SKF seal kit, just did it to my fox 36 rhythm. Night and day difference. Much smoother. Highly recommend it bro.
Thanks! I went with the Specialized 3-pawl XD driver - In a previous video (the one I believe that says I went full GX) I posted a link for it. But here you go: www.fanatikbike.com/products/specialized-xd-3-pawl-steel-freehub-body
I’ve looked at it but am not considering the Cascade link at this time. I would like to do a little more research on the geometry change and whether Specialized honors warranties (which I may or may not have already voided at this point 😂).
@@dayinnymtb i talk to cascade, and no geometry change…only improvement because ours stumpy have a very linear linkage, and this link will improve overall riding experience. I’m also informing about if it’s really worth… for the moment, I only see entusiastic review like everywhere, so I’m a bit curious
@@XqDezzy10 I think if you frequently go through your travel the extra 9mm or w/e it is may be beneficial. Then again a piggy back shock may have a bigger impact.
Yoo DayinNY. Been following your Stumpjumper build. I have the same 22' Matte black stumpy. I just finished up the GX drivetrain swap toward the end of the season and I found a screaming deal on a Lyrik Ultimate Charger 3 and went from 140 to 150. I am also thinking about the cascade link to help out with the bottoming out I have been running into. Air tokens helped a ton, but I figured paired with the link would be a dream. Then maybe I'll be done ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Nice choices - I did end up doing a bit more, new pedals and dropper lever since this video. I am thinking about a new rear wheel and maybe a piggy back shock. I kind of want to avoid the cascade if I can. Let me know if you go that route and how you like it. :)
@@dayinnymtb ah ok. If you're feeling adventurous you should check out the trails down here in Port. They're pretty good. How are the trails up there in Bethlehem?
@@nyreppin1 I will add that to the list. There are some nice trails up here, North Bethlehem is well maintained and offer some decent variety - nothing too difficult but good to stay frosty. You get out of it what you put into it.
Sick upgrades bro. Did the same with my Giant trance 2021. Went with full XT over GX ( but have GX on my hardtail) and a ton of other upgrades, also Got the fox 36 as a fresh take off, came 160mm changed it to 140mm since my trance came with a 130 originally for the same reasons you did. I would recommend the SKF seal kit, just did it to my fox 36 rhythm. Night and day difference. Much smoother. Highly recommend it bro.
Thanks - appreciate the tip on the seal kit.
Nice upgrades, thanks for sharing. I’m upgrading the SX drive chain to the GX group set. What XD driver did you go with?
Thanks! I went with the Specialized 3-pawl XD driver - In a previous video (the one I believe that says I went full GX) I posted a link for it. But here you go: www.fanatikbike.com/products/specialized-xd-3-pawl-steel-freehub-body
nice bike men..... did you have considered the cascade link? any thoughts about it? seems a lots of stumpy alloy riders talks great about it
I’ve looked at it but am not considering the Cascade link at this time. I would like to do a little more research on the geometry change and whether Specialized honors warranties (which I may or may not have already voided at this point 😂).
@@dayinnymtb i talk to cascade, and no geometry change…only improvement because ours stumpy have a very linear linkage, and this link will improve overall riding experience. I’m also informing about if it’s really worth… for the moment, I only see entusiastic review like everywhere, so I’m a bit curious
@@XqDezzy10 I think if you frequently go through your travel the extra 9mm or w/e it is may be beneficial. Then again a piggy back shock may have a bigger impact.
Yoo DayinNY. Been following your Stumpjumper build. I have the same 22' Matte black stumpy. I just finished up the GX drivetrain swap toward the end of the season and I found a screaming deal on a Lyrik Ultimate Charger 3 and went from 140 to 150. I am also thinking about the cascade link to help out with the bottoming out I have been running into. Air tokens helped a ton, but I figured paired with the link would be a dream. Then maybe I'll be done ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Nice choices - I did end up doing a bit more, new pedals and dropper lever since this video. I am thinking about a new rear wheel and maybe a piggy back shock. I kind of want to avoid the cascade if I can. Let me know if you go that route and how you like it. :)
You ever ride in Port Jervis, NY?
I haven’t - I’m located in the Albany area.
@@dayinnymtb ah ok. If you're feeling adventurous you should check out the trails down here in Port. They're pretty good. How are the trails up there in Bethlehem?
@@nyreppin1 I will add that to the list. There are some nice trails up here, North Bethlehem is well maintained and offer some decent variety - nothing too difficult but good to stay frosty. You get out of it what you put into it.
@@dayinnymtb thanks for the heads up bro. Hopefully before the snow falls I can make a trip up there.