BEEF SUPREME
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Back in the day I raced a lot. Like when I raced juniors. Mostly XC a bit of old school DH.
Now I just do it for fun. The Enduro format is cool but I've never tried it. Don't race much now.
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Back in the day I raced a lot. Like when I raced juniors. Mostly XC a bit of old school DH.
Now I just do it for fun. The Enduro format is cool but I've never tried it. Don't race much now.
bike21
9-5 Ruins Lives
Sounds like we are of the same breed. Raced my first DH on a hardtail with bar ends. Good times! Johnny T was & still is my hero.
Definitely try an enduro at some point, mega fun & chill atmosphere.
jtrain609
Antisocial Monster
Also, I've come to a decision on this one.
It'll be the Stache 7 for me.
I'm both taking the advice of Mr. Supreme, and also discarding it wholesale, in that I'm going to go after the longer travel, slack head tube 29er hard tail, but I won't be getting the 8. In the end, I like Avid brakes (and the 1's still have the one feature I feel I NEED to have; reach adjust), I dig Rock Shox suspension (though it'd be nice to have a Reba on it, it's not a dealer breaker for me), and the rims are the same between the 7 and the 8. I figure the difference in price will eventually result in a nice wheelset for the bike, but otherwise, it's in the component groups that I would pursue. Basically, I like my bikes like I like my beer; functional, yet trashy.
The Tallboy (or the Rumblefish, for that matter), is an interesting concept, but I think I'm going to wait things out in the all mountain/long travel trail category until I'm back in lift serviced country. I think there is going to be a whole hell of a lot of development in the next few years, and I'm interested to see if the Bronson's and Tracer 275's of the world are the next big thing. I figure we'll know the answer by the time I get back west, and at that point I'll pull that trigger.
Thanks for the input guys, and if I have any ability to, I plan on taking you up on Northstar, BEEF SUPREME.
It'll be the Stache 7 for me.
I'm both taking the advice of Mr. Supreme, and also discarding it wholesale, in that I'm going to go after the longer travel, slack head tube 29er hard tail, but I won't be getting the 8. In the end, I like Avid brakes (and the 1's still have the one feature I feel I NEED to have; reach adjust), I dig Rock Shox suspension (though it'd be nice to have a Reba on it, it's not a dealer breaker for me), and the rims are the same between the 7 and the 8. I figure the difference in price will eventually result in a nice wheelset for the bike, but otherwise, it's in the component groups that I would pursue. Basically, I like my bikes like I like my beer; functional, yet trashy.
The Tallboy (or the Rumblefish, for that matter), is an interesting concept, but I think I'm going to wait things out in the all mountain/long travel trail category until I'm back in lift serviced country. I think there is going to be a whole hell of a lot of development in the next few years, and I'm interested to see if the Bronson's and Tracer 275's of the world are the next big thing. I figure we'll know the answer by the time I get back west, and at that point I'll pull that trigger.
Thanks for the input guys, and if I have any ability to, I plan on taking you up on Northstar, BEEF SUPREME.
BEEF SUPREME
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There is a Stan's Crest wheel set with your name on it if you show up in Marin (and your not a total DB and make me regret selling you a light wheel set for super cheap)
Northstar FTW! (Not cheap but worth every penny)
BEEF SUPREME
Well-Known Member
You are bumming with those avids BTW. When you change brake pads you will be sooooooooo bummed.
bike21
9-5 Ruins Lives
Yep! Fun too, more tame than enduro but still tons of fun. Reminds me of old school DH races that weren't all that techy.
Congrats on the bike decision, now come out & ride! (in your new DEN base!)
jtrain609
Antisocial Monster
Picked up the new whip today. The fit seems ok for now, I've mostly got to spend some time dialing in the reach on the brakes and getting the fork dialed. Otherwise, I'm going to ride it for the season and see about wider bars or a shorter stem. I'll be able to get the bike out on Monday or Tuesday with BobDDuck, and then I think some sweet sweet lift accessed riding next weekend. Aside from a few drops, it's mostly some techy cross country riding where you don't have to pedal to the top. Oh and there's sand, LOTS OF SAND.
BEEF SUPREME
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FUN! One of those drops is no joke. Looks like good use of the terrain. Wooden features hold up really well through the winter when they don't sit in the snow all winter
A few more years there will be some big berms and jumps if the park makes money. They just need one of these:
Just put some 780's on the YS.
I also just found an old photo of the YS...
It had a carbon ridged fork a 70mm stem and much narrower bars.
Bikes take some time to tune up.
jtrain609
Antisocial Monster
I'm glad that I'm holding out on a full suspension frame for a few more years, there are some interesting things happening over in Trek-ville right now. They just released 29er versions of the EX and the Remedy. It'll be interesting to see what 140mm of travel on a 29er is like.
trafficinsight
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On my way to work this morning there was a cross street blocked off and lots of police presence. As I passed I saw a bike lying in the crosswalk and a lot of blood.
I don't know what happened but please be careful out there in traffic, no matter who should have the right of way, cars are bigger and drivers are stupid.
I don't know what happened but please be careful out there in traffic, no matter who should have the right of way, cars are bigger and drivers are stupid.
jtrain609
Antisocial Monster
Here's the new whip. I got out for a little while today to do a shake out ride, and I think I've got things mostly dialed in where I want them.
With that, how do you guys set your forks? Sag or air pressure? I've always just gone by the chart, and that's produced pretty good results, but I'm curious if there are any real advantages to getting the zip tie out.
With that, how do you guys set your forks? Sag or air pressure? I've always just gone by the chart, and that's produced pretty good results, but I'm curious if there are any real advantages to getting the zip tie out.
BEEF SUPREME
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The older I get the more I'm hucking off cliffs and riding the road bike less...
BEEF SUPREME
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Here's the new whip. I got out for a little while today to do a shake out ride, and I think I've got things mostly dialed in where I want them.
With that, how do you guys set your forks? Sag or air pressure? I've always just gone by the chart, and that's produced pretty good results, but I'm curious if there are any real advantages to getting the zip tie out.
Set it and forget it
If you get all OCD about it I may pick your brain.
jtrain609
Antisocial Monster
Set it and forget it
If you get all OCD about it I may pick your brain.
Yeah, I've never really been big into setting up my fork "perfectly." Rebound, pro-pedal settings, blah blah blah blah blah. I just set the recommended pressure and go ride my bike.
But I know some folks get really into it.
EIR
It's 5 o'clock somewhere
Are there any significant advantages to a carbon fiber frame v. aluminum frame / carbon fork? (road bike)
After reading this review: ( http://www.livestrong.com/article/212599-carbon-fiber-vs-aluminum-bike-frames/ ), I'm not sure there are any advantages. I was set on a carbon frame, but now I'm having second thoughts.
What are your thoughts, jtrain609 Pilotforhire587 bike21 BEEF SUPREME
After reading this review: ( http://www.livestrong.com/article/212599-carbon-fiber-vs-aluminum-bike-frames/ ), I'm not sure there are any advantages. I was set on a carbon frame, but now I'm having second thoughts.
What are your thoughts, jtrain609 Pilotforhire587 bike21 BEEF SUPREME
roundout
VNAV monitor
What kind of riding are you planning to do? Racing? Weekend warrior T-shirt rides? Just pedaling for fun and exercise? If it's either of the latter 2 don't rule out steel. Surly and All City make more-than-respectable steel bikes which you can pick up for around a G. For the price of an off-the-shelf carbon bike you can have a custom geometry steel frame and fork built by a custom builder and outfit it with whatever components you prefer. I can offer a few recommendations if you are interested in this route.
If you're not racing, buy whatever is most suitable and focus on getting stronger. My "fast" bike is from 2001 and weighs 30 pounds fully loaded. On a recent century ride, the guy with a 15 pound aluminum Trek had the most trouble keeping up with our group after mile 90.
Also, what's your budget?
If you're not racing, buy whatever is most suitable and focus on getting stronger. My "fast" bike is from 2001 and weighs 30 pounds fully loaded. On a recent century ride, the guy with a 15 pound aluminum Trek had the most trouble keeping up with our group after mile 90.
Also, what's your budget?
jtrain609
Antisocial Monster
As roundout stated, there are some other issues to consider here beyond carbon or aluminum.
What's your budget? Horrible components on a carbon frame mean little.
How's the fit? A bike that has an awesome frame and top notch components mean nothing if it doesn't fit you properly.
Personally, if I were spending under $2,000 I'd go for an aluminum frame, carbon fork and 105 components. As an example, I'm riding a Specialized Allez Sport Compact, which was just under $1,000. The same frame with 105 components is running around $1,700.
Over that and you've got yourself a lot more flexibility, and frankly that's where I step out. I drop bills on mountain bikes, and ride a cheap road bike
What's your budget? Horrible components on a carbon frame mean little.
How's the fit? A bike that has an awesome frame and top notch components mean nothing if it doesn't fit you properly.
Personally, if I were spending under $2,000 I'd go for an aluminum frame, carbon fork and 105 components. As an example, I'm riding a Specialized Allez Sport Compact, which was just under $1,000. The same frame with 105 components is running around $1,700.
Over that and you've got yourself a lot more flexibility, and frankly that's where I step out. I drop bills on mountain bikes, and ride a cheap road bike
TowJoe
You really Schruted that one
As stated above make sure the fit is good. I would recommend looking around at your local bike shop and see if they have any closeouts/used/last year's model.