Post Pictures Of Your Rigs Here! (Part 2)

[Jeepmb]

Just keeping the forum fresh so you don’t go through 6 pages to see the latest bike. Here’s my bike, took my life savings to get it…



I’ve added fenders for riding around the neighborhood in rain (I’m 15 and this is my primary/only transport!) and much mud, scratches, duck tape, and new tires and grips there’s my bike.

[Bombardier]

Not a bad start, bro. 😎
It’s awesome you spent your savings on that Fuel instead of wasting it on a car.
I wish I had stuck with bikes when I turned 16 instead of blowing my cash on a car that just ended up making me more broke…. It helped with the ladies, but I rapidly found out that girls who will only date a guy because he’s got a car ain’t worth spit. And I never lived far enough away from my jobs that I [u:okd65j30]needed[/u:okd65j30] a car.
Now all you need to do is find a girl that loves to ride, and everything will be right with the world. 😼
My wife and I use those same fenders, they’ll keep your frame nice & pretty too. I dig that color blue that Trek & Fisher uses.[/u]

[Nightmare197]

Here is my ALL in one bike it’s my main transport bike to go to work everyday and with a tire change it’s a XC machine… It’s mostly stock… My next upgrade will be a pair of avid SD7 to replace my generic Vbrakes

[GreenGiant]

Why not get BB7s? Those hubs look like they can mount rotors.

[Nightmare197]

they do but a set of sd7 with Ti levelers is 80$ shipped + low maintenance + i do XC and road so no need for $$$ disc brakes here if i would do a lot of XC with DH then maybe… Anyways the SD7 are as good as a mechanical disc brake…

[coffeebeans]

Here is my noble steed. Her name is Carla. I’ve always loved bikes and whatnot, but this was my first real big investment into it (comparing with Wal-Mart bikes, etc.) The only things I don’t like is the crank and the rims. The crank wobbles after a few hard rides and the rims are no-name and they have bent easily on me. 😢

[Bombardier]

Look for a set of Alex rims. They’re lightweight, but have stood up to a lot of abuse when I had them. Find out what your bottom bracket shell size is, and get a new BB w/ crankset. Bottom brackets are cheap, and a set of Truvativ FireX cranks are a good start.
Also, you might want to go with a 100mm stem w/ no rise, that stem you’ve got is a cheapo touring setup, and a different stem will turn your bike into a totally different experience. Switch to some clip-in pedals, and you’ll be set! 😃

[coffeebeans]

Handlebars and a stem are next on my list. I might be paranoid but I’m wondering if my bars are slightly bent now. I took a nasty fall a few weeks back. What would you recommend other than just 100 mm? What sort of brand, etc?

[yellowdman]

My new ultimate extreme cross country trail bike! Customized 2008 Trek Fuel EX9. Bike: 2008 Trek Fuel EX9 17.5", Fork: 2008 Fox Talas 36 RC2, Headset: Chris King Dread Set, Brakes: 2008 Shimano XT 180mm-F and 170mm-R, Stem: Bontrager Race X Lite 60mm 7 deg. rise, Bars: Stock Bontrager Race Lite 650mm 40mm rise 7deg. sweep O.S., Grips: ODI Ruffian Lockons, Wheels: Bontrager Rhythm Elite 20mm Front Wheel – Q/R Rear Wheel Tubeless, Tires: Maxxis Advantage 2.4 Front and Bontrager Jones XC 2.2 Rear both ran tubeless, Cranks: Stock 2008 Shimano XT, Pedal: Shimano XTR, Chain: Shimano XTR 9spd, Cassette: Shimano XT 11-32, Front Derailleur: Stock 2008 Shimano XT, Rear Derailleur: 2008 Shimano XTR Shadow SGS Cage, Shifters: Shimano XTR, Shock: Stock 2008 Fox Float RP23, Seatpost: Stock Bontrager Race Lite 31.6, Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Ti 135g (really 144g), Bottle Cage: Blackburn Carbon. As is with everything listed here this bike weighs in at 28.8 pounds and it could be made lighter really easy. This bike stock with it’s Fox Talas 32 RL and pedals weighed in at 28 pounds. The Talas 36 I installed is a little over a pound heavier than the stock Talas 32 RL I took off. Not bad! 😃
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[AK_Dan]

That is Very Nice!

[Sailor]

Pivot Mach 4

[fattyclark]

Here is my 1st true XC race bike.
The Frame is Mostly Carbon Fiber. It rides like a dream. It is a little heavy right now but I will get her down in weight in time for next season. 😃

Me on my way to first place in my third race of the year. 😎

Me coming out of the trail 3 hours into a 6 hour endurance race were I got third place.

[steve32300]

Nice pics fatty,your gonna have to change your handle because your not lookin so fat anymore dude.hahahahalooking good man,keep up the racing,looks like your really enjoying yourself man.

[fattyclark]

I am still a Clydesdale I was 238 at the docs but I had big lunch before that.

the reason I was at the docs is because there is something up with me. I can’t lose weight, unless I get food poisoning 😮. But at least I am not gaining any tho. But thats thanks to 100 to 250 miles a week of riding on none race weeks. 😛 I can’t cut anymore calories or I would not be able to function.

I got a race tomorrow, my class has to do three laps for a grand total of 30 miles, and it is going to hot out.And the trail is pretty muddy. I think I got a chance of winning it. You may be talking to the future USAC Michigan State Champ Clydesdale.

[TSD]

"yellowdman" wrote

My new ultimate extreme cross country trail bike! Customized 2008 Trek Fuel EX9. Bike: 2008 Trek Fuel EX9 17.5", Fork: 2008 Fox Talas 36 RC2, Headset: Chris King Dread Set, Brakes: 2008 Shimano XT 180mm-F and 170mm-R, Stem: Bontrager Race X Lite 60mm 7 deg. rise, Bars: Stock Bontrager Race Lite 650mm 40mm rise 7deg. sweep O.S., Grips: ODI Ruffian Lockons, Wheels: Bontrager Rhythm Elite 20mm Front Wheel – Q/R Rear Wheel Tubeless, Tires: Maxxis Advantage 2.4 Front and Bontrager Jones XC 2.2 Rear both ran tubeless, Cranks: Stock 2008 Shimano XT, Pedal: Shimano XTR, Chain: Shimano XTR 9spd, Cassette: Shimano XT 11-32, Front Derailleur: Stock 2008 Shimano XT, Rear Derailleur: 2008 Shimano XTR Shadow SGS Cage, Shifters: Shimano XTR, Shock: Stock 2008 Fox Float RP23, Seatpost: Stock Bontrager Race Lite 31.6, Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Ti 135g (really 144g), Bottle Cage: Blackburn Carbon. As is with everything listed here this bike weighs in at 28.8 pounds and it could be made lighter really easy. This bike stock with it’s Fox Talas 32 RL and pedals weighed in at 28 pounds. The Talas 36 I installed is a little over a pound heavier than the stock Talas 32 RL I took off. Not bad! 😃
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I dig it!

[Mark Larson]

Here is my little slice of MTB

and the wife’s ride..

[FinsFan]

Here is my entry level bike that I am still beating on 4 years later 😃

[spazjensen]

That Sinister R9 looks absolutely awesome. Other than that, I am left speechless.

[flamdrag8]

I can’t ever get the pics to come up like I want them.

[Syd Patricio]

how do i add an image??
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[markgowan]

Here’s my sweeties:
I threw in both because we don’t want one gettin’ jealous 😃

Here’s the adress

http://www.flickr.com/photos/helle_gowa … 4104/show/

[Code_Rage]

My slightly upgraded Dicks Warrior 1.2 special. I love this bike.

[Jason_B.]

My Gary Fisher Hifi Plus

[fattyclark]

Well here are my two rigs:

The 1st is my Dirt Jump/ Urban Bike

The next one is XC race machine:

It is a KHS Alite 3000 and I love this frame.

Check out the carbon( no that isn’t carbon over metal tubes either)lol

[Keldog7]

Just after a nice wash and chain cleaning (I had taken it to the beach, it was covered with salt).. aside from the Cateye computer and Trek seat bag, the bike is bone stock. Sure is fun to ride, though..

[cujo]

Here’s my pride and joy. Man, I love this bike…
’07 Specialized Enduro Pro SL Carbon w/ Syncros DS28 Rims

[cujo]

All is good and I’m loving this weather. Been riding like a fool. 😃

[Code_Rage]

Just picked this puppy up at free flite in Marietta Georgia. Haven’t hit the trails with it but man its been fun doing a little urban riding with it. Have nothing bad to say about it!

Oh, and the guys at free flite are simply awesome! Michelle and Travis were great to work with and very accommodating. It was worth the 1000 mile round day trip. You guys really need to do something about 75 between Macon and Adel though, thats just ridiculous in the rain..😀

[rich67]

Here are my two rides:
08 Trek 4300 and 07 Trek Fuel EX6.




I just recently picked up the Fuel, and I love it. I keep the HT for the road riding I do occasionally, and use the FS when I ride out in Alafia, Santos,etc. I plan on heading west in May, so the FS is going with me. Moab and Fruita should be comfy with the Fuel.

[Syd Patricio]

Well thats a nice Gary Fisher and the Trek fuel looks like it will be fun…Enjoy Guy’s

[Syd Patricio]

2009 Opus Maadh1
Stroker Aces
Mavic Crosslines.
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I love the art work.[/img]

[pete516]

my new and first real bike…just gettin into it but im lovin it…[/list][/url]

[AK_Dan]

Nice.
I have been eyeballin one of these myself, I am looking at a couple of used bikes but if they dont measure up Ill be riding a RIZE too!
Love the Made in the USA part!

[pete516]

havnt rode the bike yet shoud be ready friday.. im pretty sure im gonna love it as its my first real bike and i cant compare it to anything….

have you heard any good / bad things about it…??

[AK_Dan]

There seems to be a lot of bikes in this price range, $22- 2500, almost too many choices, High end bikes w/low end components or low end bikes w/high end compnents, this model seemed to have decent frame and components for the $ spent.
Myself after having a couple bikes want to get back to the VPP style rear suspension and I want adjustable forks- no more of the ‘one tension fits all riders regardless of their weight’ front ends for me. So really, the FOX components, frame style and the Canondale name has me sold, in the price range Im looking at.

[pete516]

thanks for the info my man….

[AK_Dan]

‘08 TOMAC Snyper 140-1

5“+ travel both ends
Fox Float 32 RL
Fox 23 RP
Shimano XT & XTR
Avid Juicy Carbon w/8â€

[steve32300]

Those snipers are really cool looking dude.I almost test rode one at fruita fat tire festival last year but they already had the bikes loaded up in the trailer.

[Mitch_A]

After 21 years I’ve decided to retire my Specialized Stumpjumper Comp and buy a Full suspension ride.

Due to availability I’ve decided on a Haro Extreme X6 Comp. So far Im very pleased with it. The transition from a rigid to full suspension ride was a little bit more difficult than I expected but after a few rides the Haro has swayed me.

[steve32300]

After 21 years I’ve decided to retire my Specialized Stumpjumper Comp and buy a Full suspension ride.

Nice full susser dude,how do you like it so far?I bet you got some gettin used to it after 21 years on a rigid.Which by the way,I would love to see a pic of your stumpjumper if you got one,I ride an 07′ stumpjumper so I’m curious to see you olde sj stand by.[/quote]

[IATyler]

"Code_Rage" wrote

My slightly upgraded Dicks Warrior 1.2 special. I love this bike.

You brewing some moonshine, WTF is that thing in the backround

[Mitch_A]

"steve32300" wrote

After 21 years I’ve decided to retire my Specialized Stumpjumper Comp and buy a Full suspension ride.

Nice full susser dude,how do you like it so far?I bet you got some gettin used to it after 21 years on a rigid.Which by the way,I would love to see a pic of your stumpjumper if you got one,I ride an 07′ stumpjumper so I’m curious to see you olde sj stand by.

[/quote]

Thx Steve.

I’m happy with the new Bike. The Marzocchi 55RS shocks seem too soft, my 220lbs sitting flat sinks her almost 3 inches. All in all a very solid rig though. The hydraulic brakes are simply fantastic. My brake points have been drastically reduced. I’m still tweaking the shocks but the more I ride the closer I can get to a perfect setup.

Here is a pic of my Stumpjumper.

[steve32300]

Thx Steve.

I’m happy with the new Bike. The Marzocchi 55RS shocks seem too soft, my 220lbs sitting flat sinks her almost 3 inches. All in all a very solid rig though. The hydraulic brakes are simply fantastic. My brake points have been drastically reduced. I’m still tweaking the shocks but the more I ride the closer I can get to a perfect setup.

Here is a pic of my Stumpjumper.

Dude,that bike is freakin awsome.It just screams the roots of mtn. biking,and I cant believe you’ve been riding that thing for 21 years.You need a medal.When I bought my 07′ stumpjumper,one of the biggest reasons I picked it was because the front and rear suspension could be locked out so I can ride it like rigid on the trails and then have some suspension for the downhill stuff so I can have the best of both worlds.I dont even use my suspension on technical sections.I have been planning on building a rigid specific bike but cant quite come up with money just yet.
You’ll have to review your two bikes with all the details of the differences from your experiences making the change from rigid to full susser.Pretty please????hahaha.

p.s….Hold onto that bike and dont sell it,but if you do please let me know before you do.

[steve32300]

"steve32300" wrote

Thx Steve.

I’m happy with the new Bike. The Marzocchi 55RS shocks seem too soft, my 220lbs sitting flat sinks her almost 3 inches. All in all a very solid rig though. The hydraulic brakes are simply fantastic. My brake points have been drastically reduced. I’m still tweaking the shocks but the more I ride the closer I can get to a perfect setup.

Here is a pic of my Stumpjumper.

Dude,that bike is freakin awsome.It just screams the roots of mtn. biking,and I cant believe you’ve been riding that thing for 21 years.You need a medal.When I bought my 07′ stumpjumper,one of the biggest reasons I picked it was because the front and rear suspension could be locked out so I can ride it like rigid on the trails and then have some suspension for the downhill stuff so I can have the best of both worlds.I dont even use my suspension on technical sections.I have been planning on building a rigid specific bike but cant quite come up with money just yet.
You’ll have to review your two bikes with all the details of the differences from your experiences making the change from rigid to full susser.Pretty please????hahaha.

p.s….Hold onto that bike and dont sell it,but if you do please let me know before you do.

[Mitch_A]

"Mongoose" wrote

[quote="Mitch_A":3ctez74d]The Marzocchi 55RS shocks seem too soft, my 220lbs sitting flat sinks her almost 3 inches.

Hey Mitch,

What is your sag?

If you have 25%-28% sag, then you have the correct spring, then you just need to boost compression. If your sag is higher than stated, get new spring. I think that they only make one spring for this shock, but not quite sure bro.[/quote:3ctez74d]

Hi Mongoose,

Getting info on these Marzochi shocks has been difficult to say the least. How would I boost compression? I only have a single adjustment for rebound. Stronger springs I would guess is my only option but I can;t find anything about upgrading the stock springs. Anyone have any other ideas?

The Fox Van R rear shock works perfectly.

[Mitch_A]

"steve32300" wrote

Thx Steve.

I’m happy with the new Bike. The Marzocchi 55RS shocks seem too soft, my 220lbs sitting flat sinks her almost 3 inches. All in all a very solid rig though. The hydraulic brakes are simply fantastic. My brake points have been drastically reduced. I’m still tweaking the shocks but the more I ride the closer I can get to a perfect setup.

Here is a pic of my Stumpjumper.

Dude,that bike is freakin awsome.It just screams the roots of mtn. biking,and I cant believe you’ve been riding that thing for 21 years.You need a medal.When I bought my 07′ stumpjumper,one of the biggest reasons I picked it was because the front and rear suspension could be locked out so I can ride it like rigid on the trails and then have some suspension for the downhill stuff so I can have the best of both worlds.I dont even use my suspension on technical sections.I have been planning on building a rigid specific bike but cant quite come up with money just yet.
You’ll have to review your two bikes with all the details of the differences from your experiences making the change from rigid to full susser.Pretty please????hahaha.

p.s….Hold onto that bike and sell it,but if you do please let me know before you do.

I’m keeping her, sorry mate 😀

Give me some more time riding the Haro and I’ll put together a review for ya.

[GoldenGoose]

I don’t think I ever posted a pic of my rebuilt Liquid.
Originally just wanted an updated drivetrain.
Had fun rebuilding her and got carried away.
Ended up replacing everything but the seatpost clamp.

Murphy decided he wanted to be in the pic from the side.

Rebuilt with a full XT drivetrain and Ritchey cockpit.
A 145mm Nixon with 20mm through axle finishes the steering.
Swapped out the old brakes for some BB7s and put some flashy new Wind Cutter rotors on it.
Thomson seatpost and WTB Rocket V saddle keep the rump right.
Pictured with my beater set of "freeride" wheels.

[Asfyxiate]

Oh man, I love the Alligator Wind-Cutters, they remind me of saw [i:29z7o2g9]blades[/i:29z7o2g9] almost, haha. You got a sweet ride my man. Nicely done.

[Corey Maddocks ✓ supporter]

Ok, here’s my new ride that I just put into service this spring.
I bought the frame from a local guy via ebay, and then spent the rest of the winter tracking down components.

(Yes, I’ve since removed the yellow sticker)

And not to forget the old hardtail I started on:
(It’s now my commuter bike)

[grizzly]

My Trek Fuel. Still need to replace the front fork, but very trail worthy.

[aL1]

Just added Cane Creek Ergo Bar Ends

[aL1]

"Mongoose" wrote

Gnarly bro! I love that hot orange color. 😄 😄 😄

Thanks bro’ 😄

[cujo]

Here’s my pride and joy:

[LarryGScott]

Avalanche 3.0. Don’t know what year
Shimano front derailer
Shimano Acero rear derailer
SR Suntour crankset
RST Capa CL forks
Tektro V-Brakes front and rear
I hate the grips on this bike. They get very uncomfortable after just a few minutes of riding.


I think it looks right at home sitting in front of the cottage we have on our property 😀

[Corey Maddocks ✓ supporter]

"aL1" wrote

LOL…I have a jersey that EXACTLY matches your bike color!

[rajflyboy]

Very nice bike

[LarryGScott]

"maddslacker" wrote

[quote="aL1":ioenhe35]

LOL…I have a jersey that EXACTLY matches your bike color![/quote:ioenhe35]
You ain’t a Tennessee fan are you?

[Corey Maddocks ✓ supporter]

Uh, no…

[LarryGScott]

"maddslacker" wrote

Uh, no…

Good![color=darkred:254cc8dv] Roll Tide!!!!![/color:254cc8dv]

[Corey Maddocks ✓ supporter]

Again, no…LOL

[spazjensen]

"LarryGScott" wrote

[quote="maddslacker":840by2ut]Uh, no…

Good![color=darkred:840by2ut] Roll Tide!!!!![/color:840by2ut][/quote:840by2ut]

Sorry every one but I just have to put this:

[size=200:840by2ut]WAR EAGLE[/size:840by2ut]

[chris1911]

09 Gary Fisher Wahoo disc.

Upgraded quite a few components on it.

Fox 32 F100
RaceFace Deus XC handlebars and stem
RaceFace Evolve XC seat post
WTB Pure V Race saddle
ODI Yeti lock on grips
RaceFace Evolve XC cranks and BB
Crank Brothers Candy C pedals
Deore LX dereuller
Deore 9 sp cassette and XT chain
SLX shifters
XTR brake levers

[modwr]

There are a lot of great bikes in this thread. Here is my current ride – an ’09 Stumpjumper FSR Comp I purchased a couple of months ago.

[chris1911]

Ibex Asta

[Funrover]

Geared

SS

[MINIC]

"Code_Rage" wrote

Just picked this puppy up at free flite in Marietta Georgia. Haven’t hit the trails with it but man its been fun doing a little urban riding with it. Have nothing bad to say about it!

Oh, and the guys at free flite are simply awesome! Michelle and Travis were great to work with and very accommodating. It was worth the 1000 mile round day trip. You guys really need to do something about 75 between Macon and Adel though, thats just ridiculous in the rain..😀

Nice rig and the home made all grain brewing system look great. Did you weld the stand yourself? Been brewing since the 90’s, won some awards too. Noticed the bottles off to the left. I only keg except for competition. What did you brew.
Cheers

[propwash]

[fat_boy]

[GALAXY]

I like that Parker,I rode one of those a few weeks ago and it was very nice.

[jboyd122]

"chris1911" wrote

09 Gary Fisher Wahoo disc.

Upgraded quite a few components on it.

RaceFace Deus XC handlebars and stem
RaceFace Evolve XC seat post
WTB Pure V Race saddle
ODI Yeti lock on grips
RaceFace Evolve XC cranks and BB
Azonic Accelerator pedals
Deore LX dereuller
Deore 9 sp cassette and XT chain
SLX shifters
XTR brake levers

Chris,

How are you liking your Wahoo? I have the 09 Wahoo without the disc brakes, upgrading them to Avid BB7’s/Mavic EN321 disc/Shimano XT hubs in January. Of your upgrades what have you liked most? What has missed the mark?

[trailrider247]

heres a pic of my 09 mongoose teocali super with a view of pikes peak in background

[Dustin Gaddis]

FRAME: Vassago Jabberwocky, 18"
FORK: White Brothers Rock Solid Carbon
HEADSET: Cane Creek S3
STEM: Thomson
BARS: Race Face NEXT
GRIPS: Ergon…with the magnesium barends
BRAKES: Avid Elixer R
SEAT POST CLAMP: Surly
SEAT POST: Thomson
SEAT: WTB Rocket V
CRANKS: Shimano XT
CHAINRING: Surly 32T
COG: Surly 18T
PEDALS: Crank Brothers Candy
HUBS: American Classic
SPOKES: DT Swiss 14G
RIMS: Stans ZTR-Arch 29er
F. TIRE: 2.4" Continental Mountain King
R. TIRE: 2.1" Kenda Small Block 8
WEIGHT: 22.8 (w/o the seat bag)

[Greg Heil ✓ supporter]

"trailrider247" wrote

heres a pic of my 09 mongoose teocali super with a view of pikes peak in background

nice shot, and nice bike!

[trailrider247]

"Goo" wrote

nice shot, and nice bike!

thanks man alot of my riding buddies give me crap for going from a specialized to a mongoose but i think this bike handles/rides better than my enduro did

[Bob_the_Builder]

Here’s the tired old beast:

[Greg Heil ✓ supporter]

"trailrider247" wrote

[quote="Goo":2pws7gjk]nice shot, and nice bike!

thanks man alot of my riding buddies give me crap for going from a specialized to a mongoose but i think this bike handles/rides better than my enduro did[/quote:2pws7gjk]

what, you went from a specialized to a mongoose?

[trailrider247]

"Goo" wrote

what, you went from a specialized to a mongoose?

yeah crazy huh, i had a 05 specialized enduro and got in to a accident and the frame got tweaked pretty bad, i was going to get a 09 enduro until i saw that freedrive system on the mongoose and went out for a demo and it felt better to me than the fsr link from specialized so i got the mongoose and havent looked back 😃

[Greg Heil ✓ supporter]

"trailrider247" wrote

[quote="Goo":2cmh1lq7]what, you went from a specialized to a mongoose?

yeah crazy huh, i had a 05 specialized enduro and got in to a accident and the frame got tweaked pretty bad, i was going to get a 09 enduro until i saw that freedrive system on the mongoose and went out for a demo and it felt better to me than the fsr link from specialized so i got the mongoose and havent looked back 😃[/quote:2cmh1lq7]

sweet, glad you like it!

i’ve heard the the new redesign on the enduro kicks some serious tail

[trailrider247]

i heard that the new enduros are sweet, the guys at my LBS have some in stock and they look nice im just waiting for them to have some available for demo so i can check one out

[Funrover]

"trailrider247" wrote

heres a pic of my 09 mongoose teocali super with a view of pikes peak in background

I miss Palmer Park….

[Reserverockhopper]

One of my GT idrives on Tsali….before I knew to take the reflectors off the spokes!

[chris1911]

"jboyd122" wrote

[quote="chris1911":y0luttw1]09 Gary Fisher Wahoo disc.

Upgraded quite a few components on it.

RaceFace Deus XC handlebars and stem
RaceFace Evolve XC seat post
WTB Pure V Race saddle
ODI Yeti lock on grips
RaceFace Evolve XC cranks and BB
Azonic Accelerator pedals
Deore LX dereuller
Deore 9 sp cassette and XT chain
SLX shifters
XTR brake levers

Chris,

How are you liking your Wahoo? I have the 09 Wahoo without the disc brakes, upgrading them to Avid BB7’s/Mavic EN321 disc/Shimano XT hubs in January. Of your upgrades what have you liked most? What has missed the mark?[/quote:y0luttw1]

Sorry for the late reply.

It was ok for a first bike, but i had gotten the itch for full suspension and stopped riding it toward the end of the summer after replacing pretty much everything on it.

I would say the best thing i did to it was get rid of the crappy fork. Stuck a Fox F100 RL on it couldn’t believe the difference. Even though it wasn’t G2, i thought it still handled good, probably better.

[jboyd122]

"chris1911" wrote

Sorry for the late reply.

It was ok for a first bike, but i had gotten the itch for full suspension and stopped riding it toward the end of the summer after replacing pretty much everything on it.

I would say the best thing i did to it was get rid of the crappy fork. Stuck a Fox F100 RL on it couldn’t believe the difference. Even though it wasn’t G2, i thought it still handled good, probably better.

I have already started gutting it. I changed out the wheelset, added Avid BB7’s and just upgraded the Suntour fork to the Rock Shox Tora SL that comes on the Tassajara. I’m looking at a full replacement of the drivetrain after this upcoming season. I think it’s a great bike for a hardtail and will be even better once I finish upgrading the stock componetry. I’m not sure when or if I will go for a full suspension rig. I’m going to try out some XC races this summer and see how they go.

Thanks for the reply. BTW what are you riding now?

[chris1911]

"jboyd122" wrote

[quote="chris1911":339aj2zc]
Sorry for the late reply.

It was ok for a first bike, but i had gotten the itch for full suspension and stopped riding it toward the end of the summer after replacing pretty much everything on it.

I would say the best thing i did to it was get rid of the crappy fork. Stuck a Fox F100 RL on it couldn’t believe the difference. Even though it wasn’t G2, i thought it still handled good, probably better.

I have already started gutting it. I changed out the wheelset, added Avid BB7’s and just upgraded the Suntour fork to the Rock Shox Tora SL that comes on the Tassajara. I’m looking at a full replacement of the drivetrain after this upcoming season. I think it’s a great bike for a hardtail and will be even better once I finish upgrading the stock componetry. I’m not sure when or if I will go for a full suspension rig. I’m going to try out some XC races this summer and see how they go.

Thanks for the reply. BTW what are you riding now?[/quote:339aj2zc]

See two posts below my Wahoo. I updated the Wahoo pics to what it looked like before i got rid of it.

I am building up a Yeti ASR right now.

[GoldenGoose]

Is that an ’06 Nixon on your ride Chili?

[GoldenGoose]

They are awesome forks! Have the ’06 Super Intrinsic version on one of my bikes and love it. Was thinking about opening her up just to see what makes her tick even though I have never had a problem with her in 3 years of riding. They really do take anything you throw at them and simply smile and ask for more.

[GoldenGoose]

No. I think the SPV was only available on TPC versions. The Intrinsics use an air cartridge that ramps up at the end of the forks travel and gives it a smooth feel on bigger hits.

Originally bought the fork with the intentions of doing more FR but never really got into that style that much. Still love it as an aggresive trail fork. Really soaks up rocks and makes you [i:195jfvkm]want[/i:195jfvkm] to get airborne.

[8valvegrowl]

My ’08 Dawg after my last ride of the ’09 season (mid-November, here in VT)

Currently, she’s all apart on my workstand/bench getting refurbed and getting some trick new components for the ’10 season! Goal for this season is sub-30 pounds (currently around 32.)

My first full-susser (and second Kona). So far I love it….it was close to three times what I’ve ever spent on a bike before.

[SwampCobra]

My Dawes Deadeye 29er…

Doug 😉

[Dustin Gaddis]

I’m diggin the lime green + neon orange combo!

[8valvegrowl]

"ChiliPepper" wrote

Nice Kona! 😃

Thanks! It’s really one of the best "do-it-all" bikes I’ve ever ridden. Climbs like a monkey, descends like a bat-outta-hell, and I’ve hucked it off a few good kickers and drops and it’s never complained (other than tacoing a front wheel on a botched soft landing). It may not be the most sophisticated design, or the lightest/strongest, but it’s chock full o’ fun, which is what I like.

And SwampCobra, it’s a trifecta…I agree that color combo is sick!

[FBTrek321]

8valvegrowl how do you like those pedals you have on your kona?

was thinking of getting some, is it easy to ride them not clipped in? i love the efficiency of the clip but sometimes they are just far to dangerous to be locked in…

[wuznme]

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my 08 KONA DAWG DELUXE

[8valvegrowl]

Way to one up me wuznme! Nice Dawg Dee…How do you like it? My goal is to build mine up to almost Dawg Supreme spec…

FBTrek321: ChiliPepper nailed it….the Mallet is a really good pedal. It’s easy to get in and out of (especially on a bail), and is pretty grippy to ride on without being clipped in. Sheds mud easily too.

[GALAXY]

"ChiliPepper" wrote

Here is my newly improved and upgraded steeds:

My main steed;

My sole FR steed:

I like those Totems,those look really good on there.That also looks like a fun little drop!

[DoMo33]

"ChiliPepper" wrote

[quote="SwampCobra":lsojvry7]My Dawes Deadeye 29er…

Doug 😉

Not crazy about 29’ers, but I have to strongly agree with ‘dgaddis’ here…..I am truly diggin that ultra lime green & neon orange. That is soooo sick looking bro! 😄[/quote:lsojvry7]

Thanx dgaddis & Chilipepper ! Its at my LBS right now, being "geared". I’m gonna take the SS parts and use them on my other project, a Santa Cruz Chameleon.

Doug 😎

[wuznme]

"8valvegrowl" wrote

Way to one up me wuznme! Nice Dawg Dee…How do you like it? My goal is to build mine up to almost Dawg Supreme spec…

Haha…. so far so good. I just got it recently so I only have a couple of rides on it. It’s been a dozen years or so since I’ve ridden regularly. Can’t wait for the weather to improve here in CT.

[GALAXY]

[GoldenGoose]

Now Singletracks has there own bike brand as well! It HAS to be an EPIC ride!

[chris1911]

2009 Yeti AS-R
Fork: Fox 32 F100
Wheels: DT Swiss XR 4.2 w/ XT hubs and DT spokes (built by BWW)
Tires: Maxxis Ignitors
Cranks: SLX
Front Der: XT
Rear Der: XT
Shifters: SLX
Brakes: Elixir R
Bars: Monkeylite XC
Stem: Thomson
Seatpost: Thomson
Saddle: Ritchey Streem-2 Pro
Pedals: Crank Bros Candy C

[AK_Dan]

Love that Yeti! I almost ended up on a 575 instead of this one-

An ‘08 Tomac Snyper 140-1

Still mostly stock other than the Joplin seat post, a new set of Race Face XC cranks/ rings/ bottom bracket, and a ‘heavy duty cause you ride like an animal’ (according to Tomac) replacement swingarm.
I picked up a 2.35 Kenda Blue Groove tire from the rep a couple weeks ago that is just a grippin SOB!
Note there are thorns on everything here! Am so tired of flats, am running slime tubes now which help but will be switching over to Stans Notubes if I stay in the area.

[Slow]

2010 Niner WFO 9.
Just put it together.
Marzocchi 44 Micro Ti front fork, Fox RP23 shock with boost valve.