Mountain Biking - Old'66 digs new rock!

I was gioing to go with a 29r but I wanted something a little more fun and versitile to play around on,plusI had a fork I needed to put on something.I also opted to stay with the current orange kick.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w69/mtnbiker66/NewRock003.jpg

I'll add this one too....
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w69/mtnbiker66/NewRock002.jpg

I think it needs a KTM badge ;)

Oh, and some Maxxis stickers would fit right in on it - - need any? :D

Very nice, the orange is oddly appealing. :)

I like it! 17 inch?

I like it! 17 inch?

15".

Very nice, the orange is oddly appealing. :)Nice pun!

Nice... Could be wrong, but I swear those M4 hardrocks are pretty much the same as pre-monostay M4 stumpjumpers (pre '06)... Bit more curve on the top tube perhaps, but...

Anyone..?

Nice pun!

Thanks! :)

Maelstrom, Do those three stars make you a.. I don't know... Godmod or something?

Maelstrom, Do those three stars make you a.. I don't know... Godmod or something?

No they blind me...:)

They just represent I am an admin...

Shame, you coulda put the fear up me! (nothing else, mind :D)

Nice bike 66!
I like the orange also.
a guy here has a Black Hifi, and he's trickin' it out with this "burnt orange anno" color for parts like the top cap, levers, and bolts and stuff like that.
he wants his spokes and nipples and all that also. It's starting to look pretty cool.

ps, I got a maxxis sticker for finishing third in a race...
want it?
LOL
j/k.
-I stuck it in the back of my jersey and it got soaked lol

15".

How tall U B?

That thing looks SCHWEEEEEEEEEEET with the big ol' Poo on the front!

I like it.

Specialized sucks.

How tall U B?

That thing looks SCHWEEEEEEEEEEET with the big ol' Poo on the front!

I like it.

I'm 5' 10' but I have a 18" inseam....:twitchy: I like a small hartail for playing around on. I'm taking it out in the morning for a long ride to break it in.

I'm 5' 10' but I have a 18" inseam....:twitchy: I like a small hartail for playing around on. I'm taking it out in the morning for a long ride to break it in.

I'd still like to come up with the green for a burly 17" HT with a 6" fork for all around "bussin' out". I'd do some trail time, but I'd also like to take it downtown and jump sum stuff.:)

I was gioing to go with a 29r but I wanted something a little more fun and versitile to play around on,plusI had a fork I needed to put on something.I also opted to stay with the current orange kick.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w69/mtnbiker66/NewRock003.jpg

I'll add this one too....
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w69/mtnbiker66/NewRock002.jpg
Man 66, I thought about that bike at work last night! ha ha I might have to get one of my own!

It a super fun bike. Ijust got in from my 1st ride on it. It corners like it's on rails. I've gotta make a couple of changes,I'm gonna put a longer seat post on it and I'm changing the time pedals for a good set of platforms.

Here's a couple of pics from this morning.......
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w69/mtnbiker66/Newrockride1001.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w69/mtnbiker66/Newrockride1005.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w69/mtnbiker66/Newrockride1006.jpg

Looks like you have a stalker :)

^^ One that wears an orange shirt, and has an orange bike. Hmmmm

Wait.... no "what bike should I buy" or "what size do I need" or "what upgrades should I make" thread first?

Wait.... no "what bike should I buy" or "what size do I need" or "what upgrades should I make" thread first?

Well, I know what I want out of it, and what I want on it,and how much money I want to have in it so I'm good there. You guys feel free to chime in and give advice whenever. If I can get some advice on parts from Cheeto and some riding tips from BCIpam I should be golden.

Well, I know what I want out of it, and what I want on it,and how much money I want to have in it so I'm good there. You guys feel free to chime in and give advice whenever. If I can get some advice on parts from Cheeto and some riding tips from BCIpam I should be golden.

The bike is definitely too small for you. I think you made a terrible decision. Even though I have never met you in person, I can tell that you will not be comfortable on that bike. I can't believe you had the audacity to make a decision without consulting the intertubes first. As far as petals, I can tell you which clipless you would like best. But I am not going to do so. Besides, platforms are for kids and people who need training wheels.

Yes, I said "petals". Pedals are for suckers.

I didn't want to say it before, but seeing more pics I'm compelled to say it looks flexy.

Specialized Sucks!:thumb:

I'm gonna put a longer seat post on it

http://alexandchristine.smugmug.com/photos/166494738-S.jpg

I didn't want to say it before, but seeing more pics I'm compelled to say it looks flexy.

Thanks for the tips. I'm gonna take it back in the morning since I have learned that Specialized sucks and that bike is flexy. I'm going to have a custom made solid steel frame built up at 20". I'm also going to have some steel plated shoes welded to the petals 'cuse I'm no sissy.

I'm also going to have some steel plated shoes welded to the petals 'cuse I'm no sissy.

Now you're on the trolley!

Sigh...
for parts...
you should definately get an all alivio drive train...
go with tektro brakes..
-_-

....
Im not as stupid as you make me out to be.

Im not as stupid as you make me out to be.

:lol:

MB66-

For an upgrade, I would recommend getting the rear derailleur with the big ol' red jockey pulleys (TY-something is the model #). They're totally sick, dude.

Yeah, the red jockey pulleys would match those Avid brakes great.

Have you seen the 08 Tourney? Bling!

The bike is definitely too small for you. I think you made a terrible decision. Even though I have never met you in person, I can tell that you will not be comfortable on that bike. I can't believe you had the audacity to make a decision without consulting the intertubes first. As far as petals, I can tell you which clipless you would like best. But I am not going to do so. Besides, platforms are for kids and people who need training wheels.

Yes, I said "petals". Pedals are for suckers.

Yeah, and that headtube will spontaneously combust. Soon.

On a serious note, are you concerned with the frame stuff at all? IIRC, there was a member who ovalized his headtube with a 6".

....
Im not as stupid as you make me out to be.

The other posters here aren't the ones that make you out that way. :thumb:


I was gioing to go with a 29r but I wanted something a little more fun and versitile to play around on,plusI had a fork I needed to put on something.I also opted to stay with the current orange kick.


Looks as if you met your objectives! That looks like a damn fun ride!

Yeah, and that headtube will spontaneously combust. Soon.

On a serious note, are you concerned with the frame stuff at all? IIRC, there was a member who ovalized his headtube with a 6".

No......

Did he do it with a 6" fork or a loose headset?

I've had a few rides on the new ride now 3 good ones in the last 24 hours. I find the upright position of the small frame very easy on my back.For most people my hight it really would be too small. My back gives me problems on longer rides if I'm streched out just the slightest.A big plus is on rolling flowy downhill the small bike is a freakin' blast,you can do whatever you wan't with it.It reminds me of my old BMX day many moons ago.