Message #19776

[Svend]

the thing is 620mm is hardly wide.

Hmmm...good point.  Just measured her bars at 585mm.  She is a slim 5'6", and at present, her hands are positioned approx. shoulder-width apart.  An extra inch or so on either side should do it.  Keep in mind she is riding a 26er XC bike, not a 29er or all mtn. / trail bike. 

Good tip on the brakes -- thanks.  What do you know about the new Elixir series? Worth the upgrade from the Juicy 3's?

BTW -- I just checked the Rockshox tech manual for '08, and it seems I can adjust the travel of the Recon fork from 80, 100, and up to 120 mm just by replacing an internal travel spacer, or removing it altogether if we want the full 120 travel.  It means taking the fork apart, but it needs service anyway, so this is easily done.