pjotr320
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In the search for speed I up-graded my Q451 with a set of custom build (by me) wheels. Circus Monkey hubs (e-bay) and Sapim Laser spokes, with 28mm Conti GP tyres on Sun sr18 rims. The total weight of my wheels is about 100gram less than the stock 451 wheels 
It rides nice and is faster
What I also changed is the shock. I wanted something more advanced and tried out an old shock of 150mm. Much longer (+20mm) than stock, but with some damping and with a 650lbs/inch spring. (I weigh 62kg) I'd expected the handling to get twitchy, due to the steeper head tube angle, but it actually works. That could also be because of the bigger wheels....
What I don't like is the more upright seat position and that my feet are lower. So I will try to find a 125mm shock to replace to ks291. Kindshock has some nice stuff on offer, but it's hard to get my hands on it. If I don't succeed, I'll put the original back in place. Their A-Two would be nice for me.
It rides nice and is faster
What I also changed is the shock. I wanted something more advanced and tried out an old shock of 150mm. Much longer (+20mm) than stock, but with some damping and with a 650lbs/inch spring. (I weigh 62kg) I'd expected the handling to get twitchy, due to the steeper head tube angle, but it actually works. That could also be because of the bigger wheels....
What I don't like is the more upright seat position and that my feet are lower. So I will try to find a 125mm shock to replace to ks291. Kindshock has some nice stuff on offer, but it's hard to get my hands on it. If I don't succeed, I'll put the original back in place. Their A-Two would be nice for me.
