Mountain Biking - Iv got a North Face

I saw you guys have alot of quations on the NORTH FACE bikes, well i ride one and there no laghing matter, i hope i can answer any qustions

I saw you guys have alot of quations on the NORTH FACE bikes, well i ride one and there no laghing matter, i hope i can answer any qustions

I hope you can use spell check.

I searched for this Noth Face bike you write of, and can find nothing written of it.

Pehaps you are referring to "Knot Face"? :D

Yeah I do have a question, do they have a south face?:D:D:D:D

You know, when I was looking for my first M.B. I was just cruising around and checkin stuff out, checked out dicks because they had gt or something, I don't recall. I saw the North Face bikes and I tooled around on one and thought they were a solid well built bike, despite my dislike for those north face-clones... Then I went to one of the LBS in the area and I test road my future bike (06 Specialized sport disc) and realized how not on par NF is with the other bike companies. NF just wants to try to inch their tredy asses into another corner of many market's out there. Is there a NF gas guzzling suv? if not there surely will be! But I degress, okay i don't remember my point but now I feel bad for ripping on somebody elses bike. It may be perfect for them, but I ride rough, and i need a stout bike to take it.

For those interested, I posted a list of the Components on my bike on the last north face thread.

There are other NorthFace Threads if you search this MTB section of this forum... I've been on a few since this past summer, 2005.

I really feel sorry for everyone who rips on both, The North Face and Newbies trying to get into the sport. You guys are pathetic.

I'm convinced that those who rip on the North Face, on this forum, are LBS owners who don't purchase them and so they want your business with other name brands.

Anyhow, I bought a Yavapai from Dick's and it served me well in a 35 mile Adventure Race and a 3 dirt crit Race Series. The one problem that I thought I had turned out to be no problem. All it required was some cleaning as I ride "rough".

And guess what, the forks nor the frame have yet to crack into pieces, as I'm sure you guys would hope.

If your skills are honed and your MTB aerobic workouts are intense, you can beat the pack.

As well, you arrogent F***s, think about the Newbies you might turn off to the sport as you rip on The North Face. : )

I hear it often, that some lonely mountain biker convinces his buddy to begin mountain biking just to then rip on his buddy's cheap and sucky bike.

What the F*** is up with that?

: )


The following statement comes from a past thread on the North Face MTBs. It was referring to a comment that I made on how bike snobs suck. I like this sentiment from the guy responding; it's to bad that others don't have it.

"I think any 'snob' would prefer to see an Iron Horse/Northface bike being ridden and raced to a Moots cinco sitting on top of a Range Rover being displayed as a fashion accessory."

Well, Edward Breck, by my reading, the first four responses to this thread had to do with the functional illiteracy of the original poster and had nothing to do with the bike. The fifth took the time to ride another bike and based his opinion upon that.

I agree wholeheartedly with the last part of your post (NF / Moots) - Perhaps you should subscribe to that philosophy, ride and race your bike, relax and don't take things too seriously. Fer chrissakes, it's only the internet after all.

Well, Edward Breck, by my reading, the first four responses to this thread had to do with the functional illiteracy of the original poster and had nothing to do with the bike. The fifth took the time to ride another bike and based his opinion upon that.

I agree wholeheartedly with the last part of your post (NF / Moots) - Perhaps you should subscribe to that philosophy, ride and race your bike, relax and don't take things too seriously. Fer chrissakes, it's only the internet after all.

You haven't been around a lively North Face discussion, have you? The last one was interesting here is an excerpt. : ) In the end, they are fun. I think the North Face bashers are exhausted ... that is why they haven't crawled out from under their rocks.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=145719 (http://)
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Namenda said:

"Wow, maybe mention of North Face bikes should be banned. The subject obviously causes much too much rancor. In this thread, we've seen the phrase "beaten to death", accusations of sacrilege, Bush-bashing, skull-bashing, and sibling ridicule. Will it end? More importantly, will it end badly?"

"On second thought, it sure is fun..."

Hey Ed, shhhhhhhhhhhhh. Aside from mountain biking do you like to beat dead horses? Geez Louise you must have a vengance out for anybody with, perish the thought, an oppinion! You don't see me attempting to tear people up because they THINK Hardrocks aren't good bikes. You probably could have left your comment to a simple, "I have a NF bike and it rides great, I've actually won a couple races with it", and nobody would think you were being a jerk as opposed to all your previous comments in this thread and the other. So the best course of action is for everybody to cut their losses and end these threads. And yes, I did take the time to try multiple bikes out, including north face, and unfortunately they didn't seem as tight as any other bike i tried. cya

You haven't been around a lively North Face discussion, have you? The last one was interesting here is an excerpt. : ) In the end, they are fun. I think the North Face bashers are exhausted ... that is why they haven't crawled out from under their rocks.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=145719 (http://)
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Namenda said:

"Wow, maybe mention of North Face bikes should be banned. The subject obviously causes much too much rancor. In this thread, we've seen the phrase "beaten to death", accusations of sacrilege, Bush-bashing, skull-bashing, and sibling ridicule. Will it end? More importantly, will it end badly?"

"On second thought, it sure is fun..."

In the thread you reference, only one member stated his dislike of North Face bikes. Another member indicated their dislike of everything North Face, while most of the posts weren't even on topic. Like pyroguy_3 said, who cares what others think about North Face, if you enjoy your bike, just leave it at that. You don't have to convert everyone or justify why you bought the bike you have....because really, most on here couldn't even care less...it's just an amusing read.

http://i.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/030731/181610__chris_noth_l.jpg

I've got one too.

In the thread you reference, only one member stated his dislike of North Face bikes. Another member indicated their dislike of everything North Face, while most of the posts weren't even on topic. Like pyroguy_3 said, who cares what others think about North Face, if you enjoy your bike, just leave it at that. You don't have to convert everyone or justify why you bought the bike you have....because really, most on here couldn't even care less...it's just an amusing read.


Never,

Thanks for the advise... and I appreciate your comment on the other thread about the components.

To an extent, the postings that rip on the NF can bother someone who owns one as they can be condescending. But, the exchange of ideas is interesting and has some value. I don't take anything too seriously. I reread some of this stuff for a laugh.

Actually, I'm a snowboarder and I merely uses MTB'ing and other sports to stay in shape for snowboarding. I'll be working on a 1080 this year.

Cheers.

I saw you guys have alot of quations on the NORTH FACE bikes, well i ride one and there no laghing matter, i hope i can answer any qustions

What made you choose the North Face over other brands of bikes? What other bikes have you ridden? How does the North Face compare to those bikes?

I saw you guys have alot of quations on the NORTH FACE bikes, well i ride one and there no laghing matter, i hope i can answer any qustions

Hi fsquared and "Welcome!" -
I'm also new here. I became a member because I felt I could get help with questions
about the sport that would improve my enjoyment of riding. I thought there would be
other members here with a great deal of experience that would take the time and exercise patience
to provide answers to my questions. It was also my hope that when I did ask a question
that may seem inane to others, that I would not be the target of ridicule and made fun
of at someone's expense.

Thank you for offering to provide answers to questions about the North Face bikes.
Very commendable for a new member. I hope nothing in this thread will deter you
from posting again.

(I apologize in advance to any readers that find misspellings or grammatical errors in the above post)

I believe your spelling and grammar are top-notch, your post was well thought out, and you used the word "inane", which is one of my very favorites. So, welcome, and keep 'em coming!

I promised myself I wouldn't even click on this thread........... Pryoguy 3 In the first or second year of production for the chevy Avalanche, they offered a North Face appearance package. It came with different color seats, embroidered North Face logos on said seats, and two "expedition quality travel bags( suitcases). It may have had a logo on the body but I do not recall. I also have heard the trailblazer could be had in a North Face package as well. So, yeah, there are/were North Face Suvs. I only saw the one Avalanche and cannot visually verify the existance of a Trailblazer.
As always I remain ever vigilent, constantly watchful for signs of the mighty usurpers presence. I remain cautiously optomistic...violently optomistic some have said, that my solitary efforts shall prevail. Verily though my fiendish oponents weapons are legion; I posses the testicular fortitude to surmount any and all forms of temptation.

This is what I think about North Face bikes..................what were we talking about????

funny

funny


Yeah, I thought so, too. But maybe I should disagree with you, then we can flame each other for a while. :D Everybody'd love it!

funny

Well thanks for answering my questions. I gave you an opportunity to explain why you like North Face and what makes them a good bike company and your reply was "funny".

Did you really want to inform people about North Face or just start another bickering match?

This is whats funny, I thought this forum was for info and fun. If I want bickering and thumbsucking I can go watch my two teenage girls fight over the blowdryer. Its only the net its ok to be stupid and have some fun.

I looked at a North Face bike once. It was green, and it had a funny name that started with a P. Looking at it gave me piles, so I didn't buy it. I then had to test ride a Specialized, which is, of course, the Preparation H of bikes. Problem solved, but I swore I'd never look at another North Face bike. :D

http://i.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/030731/181610__chris_noth_l.jpg

I've got one too.
Beat me to it

is there a place i can get the bike online?? i cant seem to find any online retailers carrying this bike, even Dick's dont have it for their online stock.

xenochimera, that is a good question. I searched google and checked out NF's site and nothing. I guess you'll just have to go to a Dick's or I remember somebody saying something about a Galeans (sp)?

is there a place i can get the bike online?? i cant seem to find any online retailers carrying this bike, even Dick's dont have it for their online stock.

Unfortunately no!
The only place that has them is Dicks. This is an in-store item only.
A friend who is the head bike tech said he doesn't know if they'll be getting them next year.
It was something they picked up when they took over Galayns.
They had 3 different bikes:
- Talkeetna DH/FR (nice) Primer Gray color about $999
- Pumori (?) HT nice components but in the ugly ugly green mentioned above. $329
- Yavapai HT good entry level components in Coke can red $299

Dicks ran a special that was $20 to $30 off plus an additional $20 off if you got their credit card.
I couldn't pass that up so I got the Yavapai. Really wanted the Pumori but that ugly green color
was just something I couldn't live with.

The Yavapai is sold out in all the nearby Dicks.
Plenty of Pumoris left. They're just not selling because of the color.
Most stores have at least one Talkeetna.

I remember somebody saying something about a Galeans (sp)?

Yes, these were one-shot deals negotiated by Galyans, which was taken over by Dicks last year. Galyans licensed the name from North Face.

The bikes were manufactured by Iron Horse. The full suspension is identical to the dw-link Hollowpoint, with different paint and components.

- Pumori (?) HT nice components but in the ugly ugly green mentioned above. $329

Plenty of Pumoris left. They're just not selling because of the color.




Ah, yes, Pumori. I was going to say Pissyhaha, but it just didn't sound right. You're not kidding about the color, look at it too long and you'll need to buy a new lunch.

funny
ALRIGHT ALRIGHT!!! STOP!, this "funny" was sapost to be like 4 replies before, as a counter reply to the beatings on my spelling, as for that it was dark, i gess i was tired, i do suck at spelling and i JUST relized all of them.

Now on to more pressing matters, Lowcel, i chose the North Face because it was composed with parts i have read about and or heard good things about, the only thing i relized is that the North Face name was on it, and besides it was a f-ing great deal $1119 marked down to $999, how could i past up?

anways im realy not a 12 fingered ******, allright?

i got the Talkeetna(its also a town in Alaska)

( *Correction to my post above )

- Talkeetna DH/FR (nice) Primer Gray color. $799*
- *Kichatna DH/FR (nice) Gray - $799
- *Denali HT (nice) Gray - $599
- Pumori HT nice components but in the ugly ugly green mentioned above. $369*
- Yavapai HT good entry level components in Coke can Red $299
- *Namotu HT Black - $249

All of the above were originally priced $200 higher than the price listed above.
I don't know if this was the price at Galayns or if Dicks took off the $200
as a clearance for the inventory inherited by Galayns.



Ah, yes, Pumori. I was going to say Pissyhaha, but it just didn't sound right. You're not kidding about the color, look at it too long and you'll need to buy a new lunch.

The Pumori is a nice entry level XC Bike but what were they thinking when they picked that ugly color.
Go figure!

The discussion about spelling and grammar is obviously long overdue, as can be seen in some of the posts here. But it's not the topic of this thread. I moved most such posts to "Iv got a Noth Face" - the official spelling thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=147796) in Forum Suggestions & User Assistance.

Please continue spell checks there. Thanks.

--Juha, a Forum Mod

The discussion about spelling and grammar is obviously long overdue, as can be seen in some of the posts here. But it's not the topic of this thread. I moved most such posts to "Iv got a Noth Face" - the official spelling thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=147796) in Forum Suggestions & User Assistance.

Please continue spell checks there. Thanks.

--Juha, a Forum ModCongratulations you've created a thread that's utterly meaningless without the context of the rest of the thread rather than address the issue behind the off topic posts.

Raiyn, check your PMs.

Raiyn, check your PMs.
The post was made prior to the PM's, and prior to your edit to the thread in question.

man i cant figure it out? are north face bikes good or bad?? you guys are confusing me. Im looking at a North face bike at dicks sporting goods. It is for $799. It is the Kichatna model. IS this a good model. I really like the feel of the bike but people say it is crapy because of the full suspension. Can anyone tell me about this bike a little??? Is it kinda like the Iron Horse warrior?

The bottom line on these bikes (really!)-the frames and components aren't bad. Folks around here get hot and bothered when the subject comes up because of where the bikes are from. Dick's is not a bike shop. They are a general sporting goods store. Service after the sale, if provided at all, will be of a poor standard, when compared to that offered by a real bike shop. You are the one who has to pay for, and ride, the bike. What is most important to you?

If it were me, and I was going to spend $799 on a bike, I wouldn't buy at Dick's. Lots of great choices in your price range.

The bottom line on these bikes (really!)-the frames and components aren't bad. Folks around here get hot and bothered when the subject comes up because of where the bikes are from. Dick's is not a bike shop. They are a general sporting goods store. Service after the sale, if provided at all, will be of a poor standard, when compared to that offered by a real bike shop. You are the one who has to pay for, and ride, the bike. What is most important to you?

If it were me, and I was going to spend $799 on a bike, I wouldn't buy at Dick's. Lots of great choices in your price range.


You make a good point about having $799 to spend and choosing to spend it elsewhere. I only had $300 to spend so I bought the Yavapai North Face... If I had more money I'd buy some on the higher end that weighs much less.

I had to carry my bike this weekend in a race and it was very heavy.

do you think dicks would sell me the Iron horse for less since they have probably had it in stock for like 2 years?? I mean you think they would liquidate it or something.

do you think dicks would sell me the Iron horse for less since they have probably had it in stock for like 2 years?? I mean you think they would liquidate it or something.


I can't tell you about whether they would reduce a price below their Sale Tag price but it's worth trying to negotiate.

He is my bike -- the North Face

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/Edward_Breck/Picture029.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/Edward_Breck/Picture030.jpg

Btw, before all you start to bad mouth.

I need the reflectors because I ride at night in the neighborhood.

Btw, before all you start to bad mouth.

I need the reflectors because I ride at night in the neighborhood.

Too easy. If I were going to badmouth, I'd get after you about your pedals. Then you would take it personally because I know you feel strongly about them. The thread would again balloon out of control and Expatriate would edit everything. People would still be taking pot shots at NF bikes while using AOLese and Kona would lock down the thread (but not before mtnbiker66 snuck in and insulted me). And there would be way too much hate. And I'm all about the love.

P.S. reflective tape works better

This is the thread that won't die, ain't it? Reminds me of a song-"Go to sleep, go to sleep, go to sleep silly bike threads...or we'll argue, and we'll fight, and the mod will bash our heads".

He is my bike -- the North Face

Nice bike! :D
I had to get a longer seat post too.
You ever think about replacing the toe clips with Power Grips?

Nice bike! :D
I had to get a longer seat post too.
You ever think about replacing the toe clips with Power Grips?

lol, I wrote, "He is my bike".

That translates to "Here is my bike."

I won't edit it. I used "lol", I used "Btw" so maybe Raiyn will kick my arse.

:)
Well, about the Power Grips. Are power grips much better than cage pedals?



Too easy. If I were going to badmouth, I'd get after you about your pedals. Then you would take it personally because I know you feel strongly about them. The thread would again balloon out of control and Expatriate would edit everything. People would still be taking pot shots at NF bikes while using AOLese and Kona would lock down the thread (but not before mtnbiker66 snuck in and insulted me). And there would be way too much hate. And I'm all about the love.

P.S. reflective tape works better

Hey guys,

I'm actually starting to like MTB'ing. I'm also considering whether I like it more than snowboarding.

I'll let you all know when and if I save up some money for a upgrade in my rig. Maybe a Cannondale, F1000-Furio

( http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/06/CUSA/model-6FS1.html )

or a Phophet.

Then maybe I'll get some respect around here.

It's the internet - a fancier bike won't get you any additional respect from me, but the content of your posts will.

This is the thread that won't die, ain't it? Reminds me of a song-"Go to sleep, go to sleep, go to sleep silly bike threads...or we'll argue, and we'll fight, and the mod will bash our heads".


Oh how I love that tune...............

Ahywho, Edward , I am a bit anal about cable routing, but you might want to through a zip tie on that front brake cable. It looks like it is floating out there in the wind a bit. But maybe I am just a bit whacky. Either way . I run my front brake lever on the right side so maybe I am just not used to looking at it.

Oh how I love that tune...............



Think maybe I got a future in showbiz? No? Oh well, guess I'll have to stick with the ol' 9 to 5. :D

And also-crazy avatar you got there, unsus.

yeah, I thought I would like it more but Ron is just too ugly to look at for extended periods.

yeah, I thought I would like it more but Ron is just too ugly to look at for extended periods.

I've always thought that he missed his true calling. He coulda been the world's first totally organic plumber. Snake your toilet in 30 seconds flat, no tools required. :eek: