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    Specialized Ground Control FSR Comp

    Re: I just fitted a Monarch R to my FSR GC extreme, its tight at the top end, with the rebound adjuster just touching the top of the frame in the between the gussets. However, it does seem to fit. I think higher spec monarchs would struggle with the extra gubbins at the top end. I used 12.7mm...
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    Show us yer FSR's

    Re: Keeping it Green!! Here is mine :) Just put a new air shock on it today, just waiting for the correct lower mounting/bushing kit to arrive hopefully on friday so I can ride it again :D Should give the old girl a new lease of life, and hopefully a bit of a performance hit from the...
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    1997 FSR Extreme re-build

    Re: Haha, it's true for me too.. Up until the last couple of years I was pretty fit, but fatherhood and travelling a lot for work has killed that totally. Still the bike is really making me grin and I keep tinkering with everything. Working to adjust the rear V brakes and finding it lacks the...
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    1997 FSR Extreme re-build

    Re: Just cut the steerer tube and put it all back together, and it feels great! I however feel fat and slow :D Decided to cut it with some excess and used an extra 5mm spacer to give me some room for adding the proper stem if required. The grips are propalm foams, but I think they are a...
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    1997 FSR Extreme re-build

    Just getting back into MTB riding, and always lusted after one of these when I was a kid, and could never afford it! So, I found a frame on ebay, and built up my own semi-retro ride! Gave it a first quick ride today after picking up a couple of from the local bike shop, as some of my mail...
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