Nice, your video series is really helpful. My Lexon Riot 10 arrived last week from China and I'm starting my build. The Trifox and Lexon frames have a very similar geometry so this video is reassuring for what I typically ride (mostly flowy XC trails and race a few times a year). To help keep the build cost down I'm carrying over components from my Specialized XC hardtail with some upgrades as well. Keep the videos coming!
@adriancabrera3014
Жыл бұрын
im interested in a Lexon Riot frame too¡ how is it going?
@ronggearrob9622
Жыл бұрын
@@adriancabrera3014 I finished the build 13 months ago, overall it rides well and suits my needs. The frame is solid, climbs well and much better at descending than my old HT. I did have an issue with the shock mounting bolt getting stuck in the rocker and some of the bearings failing. I had to get a replacement rocker and bolts for a minor expense from the Official Lexon Store, but they were good to work with. You can avoid this by using anti-seize on the rocker bolt and I would recommend replacing the bearings. I have several posts on the chinertown website in Lexon Riot thread detailing the build and my rocker issue. Other frames you may want to consider is the Ican S3 (I would probably go with this frame if I where to do it again) or the Carbonda fm936 (Carbonda recommends using a 100mm fork but it sounds like practically everyone runs a 120mm fork). Good luck.
@kevinborovsky3558
2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Thou this is more bike than I would need it sure looked like it handled nicely with lots of fun. You picked a beauty day for a ride!!
@pauls3616
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Looks like a good bike for quick rides after work here in Southern Ontario. Great review as always.
@stevem9191
2 жыл бұрын
Is he in southern ON. ? I'm new to his channel. I'm trying to figure if this is the shorthills singletrack
@ariklion77
2 жыл бұрын
Are you planing to make more videos on this build ? Are you still using this bike ? I'm planing on building one very light with 100 mm travel. Thanks.
@redzuanhashim1193
2 жыл бұрын
from garage to trail..good job 👍
@josereneducharme142
2 жыл бұрын
Nice play ground. No snow yet. Where is this?
@stevem9191
2 жыл бұрын
Niagara escarpment? lol well the start or end of it. You ever go down to St.Cathatines, ride the single track beside the shorthills. Heard it's the best around, but it's all I know
@earthzero7
2 жыл бұрын
Great update. That trail is a good mix of terrain for woodland riding. How would you rate the feel of the SID Select vs. the Pike?
@MrSneakA
2 жыл бұрын
For a local, is this all Kelso? Very nice update!
@Mo.Jo.MTB_101
7 ай бұрын
Hi I was just wondering if you have continued riding the Trifox and if yeas how did the frame hold up... I'm thinking about retiring my XC Hardtail (after 11 years of riding) and I was thinking about the Trifox...
@LoveMTB
7 ай бұрын
Hi there, not using it anymore. I would look for a used, reputable company frame rather than this. My 0.02
@Mo.Jo.MTB_101
7 ай бұрын
@@LoveMTB Well I made my decision, as my work place offers bikeleasing, I decided on a Santa Cruz Blur which my local shop had for a little over 4200 Euros and I am mega excited!!! What do you think about the Blur? Ps.: And thanks for the advice!!!
@williammorris6097
2 жыл бұрын
I 'm surprised that you used a very nice cassette (the XT) but opted fort the Deore brakes instead of the SLX I m building a very similer frame (Lightcarbon LCFS 911) right now with a mixture of lhigher end Shimano XT and XTR components for xc racing. I also am using the XTR shifter on an TX derailleur and the XTR chain. ( I saw you did that and I ssume for good reason) I'm only running 100 mm Sid Ultimate race day fork and Nude shock on the rear as I plan to mainly use it on more pure xc courses, even though I live in Colorado where we have more rocks than dirt on some trails heheh. The xc national will be here atthe end of July and the course is rather tame without any really rough sections but a long climb to start and a smooth but long descent, so my bike should be fine for it. I would be interested in seeing you do something on different xc lightweight integrated Chinese carbon handlebars and carbon flatbars as well. .
@tiagobel
2 жыл бұрын
Really nice bike!
@stepan.furman
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the review. I'm curious what is the actual seat tube angle. It does look a bit slack.
@adriancabrera3014
Жыл бұрын
i don't know which is better the video or the trails ... well that's the kind of video i wanted¡ Im just dubious about long term reliability.
@MarcLedeuil
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for making it. Still, I have a question, you are 5'10 and you did choose for a medium size, why? Does it not feel a bit too small with a reach of 443mm and a short stem? According the chart of Trifox, you should have a Large...
@silver_c1oud
2 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB while me on my Giant XTC uses small but im also 5'10" 😂
@teemu3370
2 жыл бұрын
Nice series.
@BradTVB
2 жыл бұрын
quite good cheap fullsus bike.
@TeamCykelhold
2 жыл бұрын
nice, looks like a fun little bike.
@TeamCykelhold
2 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB Totally agree. Not a whole lot of people live right next to a 1000m climb or bikepark. I have a down country 120mm travel bike and a 170mm park bike for holidays and rough stuff. There is no competition of which one gets the most ride time!
@josecarrillop
8 ай бұрын
Do you recommend this brand? Is it a reliable Chinese frame?
@LoveMTB
8 ай бұрын
Frame will be ok 👍 it is the cheaper bushings and swing arm bolts/ bearings that you have to keep an eye on
@GeoffTripoli
2 жыл бұрын
Can you post what the total build cost was? Maybe update the description. Love the videos! Keep it up!
@GeoffTripoli
2 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB understood. Can you ballpark it? I am guessing around $4000 USD. Including the cost of the frame
@tonyhruzek4250
2 жыл бұрын
Great review! Where can I find information on the shock tunes?
@thomaskuhn6541
2 жыл бұрын
Which trails are you riding in this video. I'm a Toronto guy and don't recognize these. Thanks
@AndreLaurentMTB
2 жыл бұрын
Ah, beating it a Kelso frequently should give a good long term review... Let us know how it ages.
@robertmilner855
2 жыл бұрын
Does the 120mm fork have much of an impact on the geometry vs a 100mm fork. Cheers.
@wilterjohn1627
2 жыл бұрын
damn, now I'm so confused. should I buy a polygon siskiu d5 or buy a trifox carbon frame and make my own bike? no budget problems. what are your thoughts?
@wilterjohn1627
2 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB seen almost all your vids since i really like how you do reviews, particularly the trifox series. my main concern for the trifox frame is durability. I'm kinda scared to dish out a certain amount only to get a cracked frame in a month or two.
@nostr8ghtlinzs596
2 жыл бұрын
I want to build my own one day, just because!
@stevem9191
2 жыл бұрын
@@wilterjohn1627 The china carbon frame forums are pretty large, and almost all seem to say they are great. But then there is that one guy on yt who's FS snapped in half lol. Think the key is picking the right place to buy, and make them think you are a potential distributor or sonething, so they make sure you get a solid one. This guy got his free, but they obviously intended it as Marketing so they def double checked everything. There are surely guys who get the b stock and sell them on China sites, ali express etc. Ya gotta weed them out
@Bittersfamily0424
2 жыл бұрын
Off topic, I have Shimano XT 8120 brakes on my bike. I can’t seem to get any power out of the rear brake. I have bled the brakes four times. I have cleaned and roughed up the rotor and pads. Can’t lock up the rear brake at all.
@Bittersfamily0424
2 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB Thanks Brother, I will try that. I may have not bed in correctly.
@Bittersfamily0424
2 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB I may not have. I will try this today. Thank you so much. I will check back and let you know if it worked.
@Bittersfamily0424
2 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB Just got back from doing a text book bed in on my brakes. Worked like a charm. Thank you so much👊🏻😎🚴🏻♂️
@Bittersfamily0424
2 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB Thanks Brother, so helpful! Love your channel👊🏻😎
@sneakyjaguar5982
2 жыл бұрын
How much did cost you to build that?
@JatinSingh-fr1xl
2 жыл бұрын
hows it for XC racing ? im thinking to buy it for Xc races
@JatinSingh-fr1xl
2 жыл бұрын
@@LoveMTB yep but unfortunately my order got canceled they said that we dont have any shipping method to ship big box to India right now as it is not allowed to send large content to India will try after sometime.
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