+1 for the Zipp 30's ... I have them on my U.P. with 40mm Maxxis tires and they're great. I have a few small dents in the rim but would rather have a few small dings in an aluminum rim than a crack in a deep carbon wheel.
+1 as well for setting up with 1x. I have Force 1x with 44T up front and 10-42 in the rear. I have no problem getting up some pretty steep trails (20%+) and only spin out well beyond the point where I want to continue pedaling downhill. For racing, you can easily change out your front ring to go bigger.
Bars/stem - I put Zipp Service Course SL's for both, they're sleek and comfortable. I also prefer aluminum for any bike that has a better than decent chance of taking some rough tumbles.
Choose your tires wisely - there are a ton of options out there and this will dramatically change the ride quality. I wouldn't go narrower than 38s on an U.P. If you go with a slick, you could easily go with a 42mm tire as long as the trails are reasonably dry. Also, if you ride aggressively on trails, you may want to wrap the chain stay to protect it.
It is by far my favorite bike in the stable, enjoy!
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+1 as well for setting up with 1x. I have Force 1x with 44T up front and 10-42 in the rear. I have no problem getting up some pretty steep trails (20%+) and only spin out well beyond the point where I want to continue pedaling downhill. For racing, you can easily change out your front ring to go bigger.
Bars/stem - I put Zipp Service Course SL's for both, they're sleek and comfortable. I also prefer aluminum for any bike that has a better than decent chance of taking some rough tumbles.
Choose your tires wisely - there are a ton of options out there and this will dramatically change the ride quality. I wouldn't go narrower than 38s on an U.P. If you go with a slick, you could easily go with a 42mm tire as long as the trails are reasonably dry. Also, if you ride aggressively on trails, you may want to wrap the chain stay to protect it.
It is by far my favorite bike in the stable, enjoy!
@GrizzlyBaird | Strava | Website
My Supporters: QT2 Systems | The Olympic Club | First Endurance | Rudy Project | BlueSeventy | NormaTec