First Ride 05 Downhill Comp

[VTSS350]

Just purchased a brand new 05 downhill comp.

Took it for a ride this morning at redhill.

I can tell you this is one sort downhill rig. The 6 way swinger and SPV setup is awesome. The bike handles really well in small drop fast sections and is unbelivable on drops. Did a couple of 5-6foot drops and it was like riding off a gutter on my old bike.

The suspension was really stable under brakes and stayed active at all times. I was able to take more speed into and out of corners as a result.

Carnt wait for the next ride.

[MaCa]

hey buddy,

yeah i got my new 05 dh comp about a few months ago! and let me tell u it gets better .. wait till u have got ur rear shock set to how u realli like it! then its awsome fun! the bike makes everything easy .. lol yeah...... just watch your bolts and if they come loose then tighten them..... then if they come loose again then u might wanna take them out and locktite them. Also a weird problem that might have just happened to me but my freewheel had freyed?!?!?! but yeah i got it on warrenty cuz it waz faulty or something so yeha!

have fun! ride hard!

[Kammy]

Just purchased a brand new 05 downhill comp.

Took it for a ride this morning at redhill.

I can tell you this is one sort downhill rig. The 6 way swinger and SPV setup is awesome. The bike handles really well in small drop fast sections and is unbelivable on drops. Did a couple of 5-6foot drops and it was like riding off a gutter on my old bike.

The suspension was really stable under brakes and stayed active at all times. I was able to take more speed into and out of corners as a result.

Carnt wait for the next ride.

congratulations hope you love it to bits and treat it really well. i wish i had the money to get one but i dont :rolleyes:

enjoy it :D

[norco_rampage]

by the sounds of it, it looks like ill be enjoying my Dh comp aswell.
that is if i can get a good wheelset to go with it... any suggestions?

[Richlude]

yeah ive had mine nearly 2 months now , and yeah it gets better , i find th efaster u go the better it feels .Yeah its a good price to , what did u pay if u dont mind me asking ????

[VTSS350]

I ended up getting it brand new for $3900 pretty good price I think when the RRP is $4400


Do you guys have any setup tips for the front and rear suspension. Like what works for different sorts of terian and what doesnt. I know its a personal thing, but with so many different ajustements it would be good to have a starting point.

Thanks

[Richlude]

Umm well mine is just set up for allround riding , i would just riding till its broken in , then u will have a feel for the bike , then play around with the settings , just dont go lower than recommened psi .Allso as someone said before watch for the rear linkage bolts coming loose, one of mine fellout.

[spinner]

Do you guys have any setup tips for the front and rear suspension. Like what works for different sorts of terian and what doesnt. I know its a personal thing, but with so many different ajustements it would be good to have a starting point.

Thanks

I'm 75 kgs and running a 500lb spring on an ' 03 model.
I have my swinger set up thus:
One turn of preload on the spring.
High speed :1.75 turns out from all the way in.
Low speed :1.5 turns out.
Rebound :1.25 turns out.
Chamber : one turn in from all the way out.
100 psi in chamber.

This doesn't really use the SPV to its potential , but I like a squishy ride and I'm not much of a pedaller. I have found that small adjustments from these settings make a noticeable difference, especially on the rebound.

The best thing to do is read the manual for the Swinger. It's important to set up in the correct sequence.

Lucky you having the remote resevoir....makes adjustments a lot easier out on the trails !

[Daver]

by the sounds of it, it looks like ill be enjoying my Dh comp aswell.
that is if i can get a good wheelset to go with it... any suggestions?

Agreed, those hubs are a let down. Just relace them to some Hopes and you're set.

[No Skid Marks]

$150 if you loose a linkage bolt because you have to buy the whole linkage(say scam) they run a spark plug thread(say scam again), or $3 for locktight.

[spyderman_au]

Agreed, those hubs are a let down. Just relace them to some Hopes and you're set.

Yeah I agree just replace the hubs (because you be rich bastard) and give the crappy old ones to your poor underprivledged riding mate on the old bike!!!

[VTSS350]

Hey spyderman what do I look like a charity case.

Just bite the bullit and sell your ass on the cross a couple more times and you will be able to trade the AC1 for a new rig.

[richard.d]

hey i got an 05 Dh comp and im lovin it! when i set my suspension up it was even better. But I''ve had one problem the orange seal in my rear linkage fell out! and parts are a pain to purchase you have to buy the whole kit! Apart from that it is takin every thing i throw at it.

[spyderman_au]

Hey spyderman what do I look like a charity case.

Just bite the bullit and sell your ass on the cross a couple more times and you will be able to trade the AC1 for a new rig.
But mommy my bottom hurts.

VTSS, show us your impersonation of a tree? LMFAO

[VTSS350]

Yep, got a little close and personal with the tree, but atleast it wasnt on purpose like you halfway throught Itch and Scratcy. You Tree Hugger

[spyderman_au]

Yep, got a little close and personal with the tree, but atleast it wasnt on purpose like you halfway throught Itch and Scratcy. You Tree Hugger
OK so I should have asked you for your impersonation of an ostrich? Head in the dirt?

And I like trees. They are good to hug! They don't nag!