SunFlower
11-30-08, 11:17 AM
pretty
Mountain Biking - Here Is My New Baby - 21.4 lbs
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11-30-08, 11:24 AM
the "hill route" that i always use to guage my speed and progess i went from 42:21 on my old mountain bike (31.7 lbs) to a time of 34:02 yesterday. $8,000 to drop 8 minutes, haha.
fa63
11-30-08, 11:37 AM
Nice bike.
C_Heath
11-30-08, 12:06 PM
hey, its worth it for minutes!
nice bike.
nice bike.
kenhill3
11-30-08, 12:12 PM
Yup. I would not be disappointed to be forced into having to ride that bike.
Specialized sucks!
Specialized sucks!
kenhill3
11-30-08, 12:15 PM
Let's see some dirt and scratches on it next.
ed
11-30-08, 12:37 PM
What was your old ride, Sunflower?
born2bahick
11-30-08, 01:26 PM
Nice, My carbon hardtail weighs 21 pounds. Did you really weigh that?
Siu Blue Wind
11-30-08, 01:34 PM
:love:
ca7erham
11-30-08, 01:51 PM
Thats a good 4 pounds LIGHTER than my road bike (with pump, tube, and general tools in the bag). Wow. I'd be afraid to ride it.
Terrapin Ben
11-30-08, 01:59 PM
looks pretty darn hot. don't use it to get the groceries!
SunFlower
11-30-08, 02:19 PM
Nice, My carbon hardtail weighs 21 pounds. Did you really weigh that?
yes, digital scale. 21.4 lbs
yes, digital scale. 21.4 lbs
theextremist04
11-30-08, 02:35 PM
Not bad. but Specialized does suck. hate to break it to you.
mx_599
11-30-08, 02:56 PM
sweet ride!
what is the travel on that? i don't feel like looking it up. that is probably an awesome 24hr race bike. i didn't know i was going to like them so much. looks like i might have to get another bike after all :D
mx
what is the travel on that? i don't feel like looking it up. that is probably an awesome 24hr race bike. i didn't know i was going to like them so much. looks like i might have to get another bike after all :D
mx
free_pizza
11-30-08, 03:20 PM
Thats a good 4 pounds LIGHTER than my road bike (with pump, tube, and general tools in the bag). Wow. I'd be afraid to ride it.
your road bike is 25.5lbs?
What make/model is it?
your road bike is 25.5lbs?
What make/model is it?
ed
11-30-08, 03:51 PM
OP: is that a GPS mount or a mirror so you can do your hair while you ride?
SunFlower
11-30-08, 04:01 PM
OP: is that a GPS mount or a mirror so you can do your hair while you ride?
its a mirror so i can do foo fo my hair while i ride.
its a mirror so i can do foo fo my hair while i ride.
mtnbiker66
11-30-08, 04:04 PM
Not bad. but Specialized does suck. hate to break it to you.
Oh no....do they really? Why?
Oh no....do they really? Why?
ca7erham
11-30-08, 04:11 PM
your road bike is 25.5lbs?
What make/model is it?
*Runs out and Looks*
It says Fuji Finest. It is at least 8 years or so. And my method of weighing wasnt that exact (I balanced it on the rear wheel). And its got low end wheels (Apparently the wheels that came with the bike died and were replaced with low end ones as it was just being used on the trainer). Its also a steel frame that is fairly large. For me the seat is just about all the way down and I'm now 5'9-10". But who cares, I payed like 100 then drooped another 35 for a tune up and a couple of parts.
What make/model is it?
*Runs out and Looks*
It says Fuji Finest. It is at least 8 years or so. And my method of weighing wasnt that exact (I balanced it on the rear wheel). And its got low end wheels (Apparently the wheels that came with the bike died and were replaced with low end ones as it was just being used on the trainer). Its also a steel frame that is fairly large. For me the seat is just about all the way down and I'm now 5'9-10". But who cares, I payed like 100 then drooped another 35 for a tune up and a couple of parts.
DirtPedalerB
11-30-08, 04:22 PM
what do you think of the fork??
theextremist04
11-30-08, 05:07 PM
Oh no....do they really? Why?
The bikes themselves aren't bad, but from what I hear, the company has a habit of shafting dealers.
The bikes themselves aren't bad, but from what I hear, the company has a habit of shafting dealers.
ed
11-30-08, 05:29 PM
from what i hear
:)
:)
Rollfast
11-30-08, 05:43 PM
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/8128/bikepictures029akr2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
I think it's swell! No nasty scars from a C-section either:50::thumb::speedy:
I think it's swell! No nasty scars from a C-section either:50::thumb::speedy:
mtnbiker66
11-30-08, 05:55 PM
The bikes themselves aren't bad, but from what I hear, the company has a habit of shafting dealers.
Oh.....Then I agree 100%!
Oh.....Then I agree 100%!
theextremist04
11-30-08, 06:27 PM
:)
The other big bike store in town is mainly a Spesh dealer and they're thinking about dropping it just because they can't bend to the extremes Spesh sets for non-concept stores.
The other big bike store in town is mainly a Spesh dealer and they're thinking about dropping it just because they can't bend to the extremes Spesh sets for non-concept stores.
ed
11-30-08, 07:24 PM
How so?
theextremist04
11-30-08, 07:30 PM
Apparently they required gigantic order sizes, charged something like $75 a bike for shipping, low priority for warranty support, etc.
BFG
11-30-08, 09:46 PM
Looks nice and quick.
But i think Spez made the fork look SR Suntour-y.
But i think Spez made the fork look SR Suntour-y.
gruppo
11-30-08, 10:26 PM
yes, digital scale. 21.4 lbs
Interesting. I visited a Specialized shop and asked them to weigh a like $8,000 model and with pedals it was 23 pounds. Still fairly light for a bike with mostly proprietary "race day" stuff, but not way south of 22 pounds. For comparison and using the same scale, my $5,500 medium Truth with a 120 mm Fox Fork and a bit longer than stock stroke RP 23, a non-proprietary high-end "trail riding" build, American Classic 350 wheels w/Schwalbe 2.25 Nobby Nic's, and a Gravity Dropper Seatpost weighed 23.9 pounds. The employees commented they were glad there weren't any customers in the shop.
However, my bike didn't make me any faster (Although, I don't feel as beat up after a several hours ride).
Interesting. I visited a Specialized shop and asked them to weigh a like $8,000 model and with pedals it was 23 pounds. Still fairly light for a bike with mostly proprietary "race day" stuff, but not way south of 22 pounds. For comparison and using the same scale, my $5,500 medium Truth with a 120 mm Fox Fork and a bit longer than stock stroke RP 23, a non-proprietary high-end "trail riding" build, American Classic 350 wheels w/Schwalbe 2.25 Nobby Nic's, and a Gravity Dropper Seatpost weighed 23.9 pounds. The employees commented they were glad there weren't any customers in the shop.
However, my bike didn't make me any faster (Although, I don't feel as beat up after a several hours ride).
felt1
11-30-08, 10:46 PM
Probably the efficiency of the pedal bob that is making him faster. An older 32 pound all mountain bike isn't going to be as efficient as that. I'm sure he had a little happy adrenalin flowing after the big spend too.
Metzinger
12-01-08, 03:37 AM
Something along the lines of... "I can't believe I just spent that much in a bike."
You could build 14 hospitals in Somalia for that much money.
That'll get the heart racing.
You could build 14 hospitals in Somalia for that much money.
That'll get the heart racing.
tilumisteel
12-01-08, 04:48 AM
Nice bike!
I am a bit confused as to why this thread contains hints of sarcasm and shots at Specialized. This guy just spent 8 grand on his bike and he's happy!
Browsing through these forums it appears as though having a cheap bike will get you ridiculed. Having a top of the line bike will get you ridiculed as well. Where exactly is the imaginary line in the sands of coolness?
This guy spends 8 grand on a bike and the thread turns in to an essay on why (via 3rd part information) Specialized sucks.
I'm sure if the local shop was selling enough of them, there wouldn't be crazy demands placed on them by Specialized. Typically when a company starts doing this, it's a nice way to remove the shop of their dealer status.
I am a bit confused as to why this thread contains hints of sarcasm and shots at Specialized. This guy just spent 8 grand on his bike and he's happy!
Browsing through these forums it appears as though having a cheap bike will get you ridiculed. Having a top of the line bike will get you ridiculed as well. Where exactly is the imaginary line in the sands of coolness?
This guy spends 8 grand on a bike and the thread turns in to an essay on why (via 3rd part information) Specialized sucks.
I'm sure if the local shop was selling enough of them, there wouldn't be crazy demands placed on them by Specialized. Typically when a company starts doing this, it's a nice way to remove the shop of their dealer status.
mtnbiker66
12-01-08, 05:42 AM
It's been a running joke for a long time that Specialized sucks. I think that some have taken it a little serious. I have a good friend that is a Specialized dealer and he loves the company. Heck, both my bikes have a big S on the headtube. If light racetype bikes are your thing then the OPs ride is the shizzle dog. Peace out.
tilumisteel
12-01-08, 06:05 AM
It's been a running joke for a long time that Specialized sucks. I think that some have taken it a little serious. I have a good friend that is a Specialized dealer and he loves the company. Heck, both my bikes have a big S on the headtube. If light racetype bikes are your thing then the OPs ride is the shizzle dog. Peace out.
I hear ya. I don't own, and never have owned a Specialized. I just feel that when someone posts about a new bike (if it's $300 or $8,000), people should say congrats and leave it at that. I know this is a public forum, I just think it's in poor taste when people try to bash what someone has just spent their hard earned money on. :)
I hear ya. I don't own, and never have owned a Specialized. I just feel that when someone posts about a new bike (if it's $300 or $8,000), people should say congrats and leave it at that. I know this is a public forum, I just think it's in poor taste when people try to bash what someone has just spent their hard earned money on. :)
free_pizza
12-01-08, 06:05 AM
Heck, both my bikes have a big S on the headtube.
you suck.
you suck.
C Law
12-01-08, 06:29 AM
Really Nice bike. Really.
S.D.XC
12-01-08, 07:55 AM
but i think spez made the fork look sr suntour-y.
+1
+1
kenhill3
12-01-08, 07:59 AM
I hear ya. I don't own, and never have owned a Specialized. I just feel that when someone posts about a new bike (if it's $300 or $8,000), people should say congrats and leave it at that. I know this is a public forum, I just think it's in poor taste when people try to bash what someone has just spent their hard earned money on. :)
+1 what 66 said- it's a running joke. Many on this forum agree that SpecializEd are great bikes. The company's heavy-handed policies regarding dealers are what rate at less than stellar in the opinion of some folks. I would think that very few here would deny that the OP's bike is da bomb for it's intended purpose.
I believe you will also find that forum members here generally are complimentary toward others' choices of bikes. Unless those choices are clearly craptastic or foolishly/ignorantly purchased at big box stores, throw-away pieces of junk that don't qualify as a serviceable bike by any stretch.
+1 what 66 said- it's a running joke. Many on this forum agree that SpecializEd are great bikes. The company's heavy-handed policies regarding dealers are what rate at less than stellar in the opinion of some folks. I would think that very few here would deny that the OP's bike is da bomb for it's intended purpose.
I believe you will also find that forum members here generally are complimentary toward others' choices of bikes. Unless those choices are clearly craptastic or foolishly/ignorantly purchased at big box stores, throw-away pieces of junk that don't qualify as a serviceable bike by any stretch.
rydaddy
12-01-08, 08:21 AM
I've rarely seen people here ridcule one's 'cheap' bike. This is not the road forum. The line is drawn when a poster wants 'opinions' on their wally world bike. The truth will be told.
I love the new Epics. Not for me though, I heard Specialized sucks.
I love the new Epics. Not for me though, I heard Specialized sucks.
mcoomer
12-01-08, 08:43 AM
Sweet Jumpin Moses! When I told you to buy it I didn't think you would. Now you're going to be "that guy" at the start line (kidding). Ride it like you stole it!
Mike
Mike
ed
12-01-08, 09:00 AM
Do you also have an S-Works Dodge Viper? ;)
tilumisteel:
1. Who said his money was "hard earned"?
2. Who are you? If you just popped in for a gander, you may want to consider it to be sarcasm before you blast everyone. This is an online community, not a billboard. There are some long-standing inside jokes around here that get tossed about. Slacken your head angle brah...we just chillin. :thumb:
3. Specialized sucks.
tilumisteel:
1. Who said his money was "hard earned"?
2. Who are you? If you just popped in for a gander, you may want to consider it to be sarcasm before you blast everyone. This is an online community, not a billboard. There are some long-standing inside jokes around here that get tossed about. Slacken your head angle brah...we just chillin. :thumb:
3. Specialized sucks.
mcoomer
12-01-08, 09:42 AM
Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah? ;)
blah:
1. Blah blah blah blah "blah blah"?
2. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
3. Specialized sucks. :deadhorse:
Fixed it for ya!
blah:
1. Blah blah blah blah "blah blah"?
2. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
3. Specialized sucks. :deadhorse:
Fixed it for ya!
dminor
12-01-08, 10:12 AM
Oh no....do they really? Why?Because they cause people to foresake their Bullits to ride them.
SunFlower
12-01-08, 10:50 AM
Something along the lines of... "I can't believe I just spent that much in a bike."
You could build 14 hospitals in Somalia for that much money.
Acutally you couldnt. After you donated the money it would be stolen by local corrupt warlords who would spend it on weapons to intimidate and kill any internal opposition to their rule.
You could build 14 hospitals in Somalia for that much money.
Acutally you couldnt. After you donated the money it would be stolen by local corrupt warlords who would spend it on weapons to intimidate and kill any internal opposition to their rule.
ed
12-01-08, 11:15 AM
Blah blah blah blah!
I don't really know where that came from, but you're living up the note under your avatar, I guess.
Viper thingy was a joke.
1. was a joke
2. was truth
3. was the same inside joke that everyone else regurgitates.
You're a weenie, mcoomer.
I don't really know where that came from, but you're living up the note under your avatar, I guess.
Viper thingy was a joke.
1. was a joke
2. was truth
3. was the same inside joke that everyone else regurgitates.
You're a weenie, mcoomer.
born2bahick
12-01-08, 11:23 AM
I don't really know where that came from, but you're living up the note under your avatar, I guess.
Viper thingy was a joke.
1. was a joke
2. was truth
3. was the same inside joke that everyone else regurgitates.
You're a weenie, mcoomer.
^^ chill Ed! the blah blah thing came from a year and a half ago, you quoted someones whole page of ramblings as Blah Blah, Blah Blah Blah. The smaking the nut's thing was something you just did last week. This Guy know's you better than I do, Ha he's just doing what you do, Why you gotta be like man? He He
Viper thingy was a joke.
1. was a joke
2. was truth
3. was the same inside joke that everyone else regurgitates.
You're a weenie, mcoomer.
^^ chill Ed! the blah blah thing came from a year and a half ago, you quoted someones whole page of ramblings as Blah Blah, Blah Blah Blah. The smaking the nut's thing was something you just did last week. This Guy know's you better than I do, Ha he's just doing what you do, Why you gotta be like man? He He
ed
12-01-08, 11:58 AM
the blah blah thing came from a year and a half ago, you quoted someones whole page of ramblings as Blah Blah, Blah Blah Blah. The smaking the nut's thing was something you just did last week. This Guy know's you better than I do, Ha he's just doing what you do, Why you gotta be like man? He He
I forgot about the blah...was that me?
Yah...I guess I'm the rat *******. It all started with smacking pcad's nutz. That wasn't enough. I developed a taste for the nut-smacking. It moved on to kmart last week. I'm like an animal. When I don't get in my nut-smacking quota...I just get all grumpy like.
Sorry mcoomer, you can smack my nutz and blah, blah all over me whenever you want :thumb:
I forgot about the blah...was that me?
Yah...I guess I'm the rat *******. It all started with smacking pcad's nutz. That wasn't enough. I developed a taste for the nut-smacking. It moved on to kmart last week. I'm like an animal. When I don't get in my nut-smacking quota...I just get all grumpy like.
Sorry mcoomer, you can smack my nutz and blah, blah all over me whenever you want :thumb:
mcoomer
12-01-08, 12:05 PM
Trust me, I'm a rat bastahd and then some, but I'm not smacking you in the bag. I'm beating the dead horse "Specialized sucks" theme. If you would like someone to kick you in the bag I know a one-eyed ho' named Yolanda that will do it for $25. Just don't try any funny business on her or her pimp will put the smack down on ya!
ed
12-01-08, 12:13 PM
Trust me, I'm a rat bastahd and then some, but I'm not smacking you in the bag. I'm beating the dead horse "Specialized sucks" theme. If you would like someone to kick you in the bag I know a one-eyed ho' named Yolanda that will do it for $25. Just don't try any funny business on her or her pimp will put the smack down on ya!
I believe I took the gutter-ball approach when I posted the nut-smacker for pcad. I knew when they added the 2 new dead horses that they weren't intended to be nutsmackers...but dang it...we need nut-smackers around here. I haven't been able to get away from that one since. Every time I look at that one I fondly remember smacking pcad's nutz.
The "Specialized Sucks" theme has gone on for a bit long. I don't recall where it came from. Pete, Gastro, or Maelstrom...I can't remember.
Okay...half time show's over.
Back to Sunflower:
I don't recall if I said this already and I'm too lazy to go back and read...but it's a nice bike Sunflower. If I had the coin...I'd get a top end SX or something.
Nuthin' wrong with being "that guy". Just causes jealousy!
I am also curious what you think of the fork and shock on it.
I believe I took the gutter-ball approach when I posted the nut-smacker for pcad. I knew when they added the 2 new dead horses that they weren't intended to be nutsmackers...but dang it...we need nut-smackers around here. I haven't been able to get away from that one since. Every time I look at that one I fondly remember smacking pcad's nutz.
The "Specialized Sucks" theme has gone on for a bit long. I don't recall where it came from. Pete, Gastro, or Maelstrom...I can't remember.
Okay...half time show's over.
Back to Sunflower:
I don't recall if I said this already and I'm too lazy to go back and read...but it's a nice bike Sunflower. If I had the coin...I'd get a top end SX or something.
Nuthin' wrong with being "that guy". Just causes jealousy!
I am also curious what you think of the fork and shock on it.
indygreg
12-01-08, 05:03 PM
To OP - congrats, hope you like it. I am not going to tell someone how to spend their money.
However, this bike is a dodo and about to be extinct. The modern economy and the US's obsession with excess and consumerism is dying fast. People are starting to question excess and starting to change what is cool. Now saving money is cool, not spending it.
I got the new performance mailer the other day. . . the new Campy record crank is $1000!! The new Dura Ace brifters are $700. Bling ruled and this is the result. More more more.
Those things are going to sit like stale bread in this modern world. Lets see . . . I can get similar performing groups that add a few grams for half that price? Easy choice. It used to be worth the money as you could impress others. Now you will get resentment.
No offense to the OP, but I think things like this are going to start getting a lot of bad reaction from people. I am already seeing it in cars. The other day outside a place downtown Indy there was some high end Porsche 911 and as the guy was getting out for valet some guys where walking buy and one said point blank to the driver - "its a depreciable, what a waste". The doofus driver had no retort at all.
However, this bike is a dodo and about to be extinct. The modern economy and the US's obsession with excess and consumerism is dying fast. People are starting to question excess and starting to change what is cool. Now saving money is cool, not spending it.
I got the new performance mailer the other day. . . the new Campy record crank is $1000!! The new Dura Ace brifters are $700. Bling ruled and this is the result. More more more.
Those things are going to sit like stale bread in this modern world. Lets see . . . I can get similar performing groups that add a few grams for half that price? Easy choice. It used to be worth the money as you could impress others. Now you will get resentment.
No offense to the OP, but I think things like this are going to start getting a lot of bad reaction from people. I am already seeing it in cars. The other day outside a place downtown Indy there was some high end Porsche 911 and as the guy was getting out for valet some guys where walking buy and one said point blank to the driver - "its a depreciable, what a waste". The doofus driver had no retort at all.