Disclaimer: These tips are for the blog author, pls seek professional instruction as this sport may be dangerous!
Nothing fancy. 2009 Pitch Comp.
Modifications that worked for me (the picture is taken before the upgrades):
-Bashguard instead of the biggest chain ring
-Reverb 125mm seatpost
-Really wide Chromag handlebar (excellent upgrade, makes for great steering control)
-Chromag short stem (50mm) It's better to have a short stem with a wide handlebar to eliminate overall flex
-Lowered stack (two spacers removed)
-WTB gel based seat (very comfortable)
-Bear spray mounted on the frame
-Tubeless conversion (Stan's). I run quite low PSI and no burping so far.
-Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 EXO 3C tires (I swear by them now, no other tire will be used again, nope!)
Thank you Drew from Different Bikes suggesting that it is better to have a shorter stack. Steering, climbing and control improved a lot. It is amazing how much difference a couple of mm make in this regard! What about yours? So far it has been the biggest most useful tip for me!
