New Build - 2024 FC450/ARO 3 Premium

[bowerman61028]

Building my new snowbike after 4 seasons on my first build. Started with a 2019 FE501/137 LE that has been a great bike. This build will be everything I have learned for what I love to ride.

Starting with a new ‘24 FC450 & ‘23 ARO 3 Premium.

I specifically went with the premium for the chain drive. I’m getting suspension from my 501 built for the 450 and swapping forks. The 501 has a trio that will manage as a backup bike.

I’m putting the QSL on the new bike and started wondering. Has anyone added a remote lockout switch for the QSL? Seems pretty standard on mountain bikes but not on a snowbike?

Couple picks of the old bike and start of the new build.

 

[Archie]

Should be a sweet unit! What was the reason for going to a 450 from the 501?

 

[bowerman61028]

Should be a sweet unit! What was the reason for going to a 450 from the 501?

The top three reasons where weight, 5-spd short ratio, faster revving.

I still have the 501 and love it. If I’m really unhappy I can always swap the new kit back.

I have tried a ton of different configurations with the exception of Mtn.Top. Hard to beat the price point on a holdover ARO 3 with the updated track.