Thread: Considering a Sette Flite

Anyone using the Flite strictly for XC?

Quote: Originally Posted by derailin_palin Here's my Sette Flite build (decals removed from the frame by previous owner): How did he remove the decals? Mine are under clearcoat

Possibly a prototype setup, or its like you said a frame directly from the manufacturer with no decals.

i bought a YETI ASX this weekend... was looking at the FLITE but just didnt have the cash to spend on it at this time.... LOVE THE YETI and its only 36lbs !!!!! was able to take it out for a ride today.. it will do perfectly fine as my do it all bike.... (i do need that third chain ring i think though)

Quote: Originally Posted by qkenuf4u i bought a YETI ASX this weekend... was looking at the FLITE but just didnt have the cash to spend on it at this time.... LOVE THE YETI and its only 36lbs !!!!! was able to take it out for a ride today.. it will do perfectly fine as my do it all bike.... (i do need that third chain ring i think though) Saw your bike in your other thread, kind wondering how it's 36 lbs. What wheels are those? What...

If you have all the tools, and are capable of building a bike from the ground up and tuning it, then I'd go with the Sette. If you can't do whats said above, buy from a bike shop. You'll need the support.

Quote: Originally Posted by dbong87 How is the Flite climbing ability? Does it bob? It depends on how you have the rear shok set. If the floodgate is closed, there is very little, if any, bob while climbing. If it's full open it will bob but that's plush mode. I usually keep it about 4 clicks from being fully closed, it's plenty plush for the hits and good on the climbs. It's easy to adjust on the fly. The Ace is a xc...

suspension moves with pedal input.

They were on sale last June/July, they gotta be coming up again soon, what with the holidays n' all. They claim the $1200 is a hot deal, but I know they were 1100 during the summer. I mispoke when I said they were $1000, I dredged up my old notes and the Ace was $1000 (it is also again now). Shoot, I bought a Titus Motolite, and I am now in the market for a 6" trailbike. I've heard such great things about the Flite (and almost...

I'd say you're on the right track. The Flite is a great bargain, and for a 'lower' end frame it really does perform well. It's quite strong, and has adjustable travel. Up until a few days ago i was riding a 2005 KHS AM2000.. same frame, different paint and stickers. I used it for 2 and a half years and can say that its solid, has nice active suspension, and never caused me any headaches. Its a bit flexy in the rear...