For context, I am an amateur XC racer but I also ride lighter bike parks close to where I live. As a sort of one bike solution taking both these factors into account, I have a custom following build. Hear me out. I know that the following doesn’t have a reputation as a race bred efficiency machine, but I have set it up with racing in mind. I am running a 120mm fork, as well as a few carbon components to shave some weight off. The bike is about 26-27 lbs with carbon wheels, and I have found that it works great for racing, or getting a bit more rowdy (to an extent, obviously), which is also why you might see a few beefier components, such as my code Rs. anyways, that is my setup, and I would love to hear your thoughts.
by Sam_bcave780
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I have a set of Deore XT XC race pedals as well as those trail pedals in the pictures, saves a surprising amount of weight!
Also my post should be fine…. Right? I know there aren’t technically any people in those photos…
Rebound is set too fast
That linkage is nuts. Pretty fun?
It’s a bike
Nice bike and nice Weber kettle
It certainly ain’t the best pure XC racer, but its a good god damned shot at a fun racer you can still get loose with at a park. I love my Following, climbing bob and all. It really just begs you to be silly and get the most entertainment out of every little obstacle, and pump the crap out of every turn. I would debate getting a control switch for the rear sus for xc racing, but that’s just me. Makes a great “down country” bike imo.
I have a Following, fun bike. Would not be my first choice for a race whip, but as an all a rounder? Noice.
I would go back to the piggy back shock, no reason not to. But if what you have works, it works. Are the wheels DT m1900? Those things are heavy and the hubs are meh. I would invest in a lighter wheel set, carbon if you can afford it. Light wheels are the best upgrade