Mountain Biking - Dream Bike?

O.k. I know we've done this before, but new styles and new forum members are around, so here goes my choice:

Intense Uzzi SLX
Marzocchi Z-1 w/ QR-20
Profile Chromoly Cranks w/MRP Chain Guide (or Black Sprire)
Atom Lab TrailKing Pedals
Easton Monkey Lites
Azonic Shorty Stem
Chris King Headset
Profile Hubs laced to Azonic Butcher Rims or Atom Lab's TrailPimps.
Hayes Hydraulic Discs
XTR Shifters & Derailleurs
Gore Cables
Grips ODI Lock-Ons
Tires - Vary on Terrain.
Thompson Elite Seatpost
Azonic Hot Seat

Nice list, specially the z1/ 20 QR, but what about the grips , do you find them really comfortable?
I had ODI`s for a short period, no kiddin, these things are awful! :cry:

I'll swap the xtr bits for SRAM ESP 9.0, or maybe hang on for the XO that's on the way. Nice frame but I'd probably go for a custom built Ti frame if that's an option...

Richard

Anything is an option!

The idea is to list what your dream bike would be. Pic's if you got em!

L8R G8R

I am riding it!! Except for the headset & bars that is. I wont post any pics because they seem to upset Fubar5.:D

Frame: 2001 Kona Stinky
Rear Shock: 2001 Stratos Helix Pro
Fork: 2001 Marzocchi JrT
Headset: Aheadset STX (will be replaced soon w/Blackspire FR)
Bars: Kona DB (to be replaced with some Azonics)
Stem: Kona DH
Grips: ODI Yeti Lock ons (best grips known to man!!)
Right Shifter: Shimano Alivio
Left shifter: NOne
Brake levers: Avid SD 7
Brakes: Avid CPS Mech. Disc
Pedals: DK Iron Cross Mag.
Cranks: Truvative Hussefelt DH
Bottom Bracket: Truvative Sealex DH
Front Der: none
Chain Device: BlackSpire NS-1
Chainring: Truvative 32t
Chain: Sram
Cassette: Sram 8 speed 11-32
Rear Der: Shimano Deore (who wants to bash a xtr into concrete ledges)
Hubs front and rear: Shimano XT Disc
Front rim: Sun Ryno Lite
Rear rim: Sun Mammoth
Spokes: DT 14ga SS (wheels hand laced,trued and tensioned by yours truly)
Front tire: Nokian Gazzaloddi Jr 2.6
Rear tire: Nokian Gazzaloddi Jr 2.3
Seat: Titec Berzerker DH
Seat Post: Thomson
Seat post clamp: Kona

That is my dream bike and it is siting right next to me!!
:beer:

I'm pretty happy with the IF Deluxe.
I'd like the new one in Ti, maybe go custom and shorten up the chainstays a tad.

Does it just to be just one bike?
Other bikes i lust after include:
*An XS Tiitus Racer X
*Either a IF Planet X or maybe a Steelman 'cross bike

And i really *need* a new road bike(haven't even started shopping there).
Don't get me started on the tandem i want...

So many bikes. Too little time(and $$$).

My dream has not changed since last month. I still dream of the Pinarello Prince.

Originally posted by KevinG
I am riding it!! Except for the headset & bars that is. I wont post any pics because they seem to upset Fubar5.:D


No they don't. What the heck man.
:D Always crackin' on me to make yourself feel better..J/k

Yeah, that Fubar, what are we gonna do with him?:D
I notice you have Avid CPS's on your Kona Kevin. How do you like them. I love mine. Also, why the name change?

Originally posted by Dirtgrinder
Yeah, that Fubar, what are we gonna do with him?:D
I notice you have Avid CPS's on your Kona Kevin. How do you like them. I love mine. Also, why the name change?


You too??? Gawd, just when I thought I liked you guys..:D

Originally posted by Dirtgrinder
Yeah, that Fubar, what are we gonna do with him?:D
I notice you have Avid CPS's on your Kona Kevin. How do you like them. I love mine. Also, why the name change?

I love the avids, best disc brake I have come across yet. They Stop as good if not better than Hayes Hydros, but feel so much better at the lever!!

I changed the name just for the hell of it!!:p

I've told people I liked them better than the Haye's hydros too and they thought I was crazy. But I rode two bikes the day I bought mine and one had the Hayes. I really did like the feel of the Avids better. And the setup is sooo easy compared to Hydraulics. Not to mention no mess.

I've got Avid mechanicals on my GT i-drive and I LOVE them. Awesome brakes. I have not tried any hydros, but I don't think I need to. I am happy with what I have.