Mountain Biking - i can't believe i did it....

this is not a joke:

i sold my s-works stumpy and bought a ss rockhopper expert disc 29er.
tora race, tektro hydros....
prolly gonna strip it to bare alum and toss a green king headset on her.

should be in this friday.
oh well, wish me luck!!!


http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2009/bikes/9192-60_l.jpg

that's a thing of beauty and you sound happy, robot

Nice ride. This should be an interesting thread. On the one hand, it's a Specialized...OTOH, it's a hardtail SS 29er. There's gonna be some conflicted members here :love:

I like it. I'm excited to see pics of the process.

You'll love the bike.

The worst part will be the hate from the 26'' crowd.

29'ers suck...trendy...ghey...and stupid!












That thing looks fraggin PIMP, dood! I've always wanted green ano on my bike. Pic's with the King!!!!

ordered the headset today....what does everyone think of a bare aluminum frame??!!

bare aluminium rocks. funny how you were the HT 26in wheel spokes person when all that stuff was going down. Going to be a sweet ride when you are done.

You sold the s-works???? >:[

What were you thinking?

the s-works was too much bike for me....i could never ever take advantage of it's potential.
and the $$$$$ i got for it didn't hurt either.

Enjoy it.

had my first real trail ride on a 29er and the verdict is in:
29er rules for xc riding.
i was faster, climbed better, had more confidence and just plain ol' had more fun than i ever have on a mtb- and on a single speed nonetheless!!!!

i installed the anodized green headset, added a white phenom saddle, green esi chunky's and for tires i went small block8 in the rear and s-works captain in the front.

this thing is a BEAST.

i truly apologize for not understanding the awesomeness of this 29" wheeled bike.
maybe not every kind of riding, but for xc, i truly believe that a 29er can't be beat.

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/8/25/iseedalight128641694181969314.jpg

pretty much.....i really did see obstacles in a whole new light.
very exciting!!

right on, i would like to take one for a spin some time. maybe thanksgiving break i can rent one.

29'ers suck...trendy...ghey...and stupid!












That thing looks fraggin PIMP, dood! I've always wanted green ano on my bike. Pic's with the King!!!!

i second that, u cant do jumps with them and look good >.< all about the dj's.........

i will say that i can't bunnyhop worth a crap on it...definitely harder to get in the air.

y'also don't have to get up as high to go over the same height objects as on a 26er.

some pics i just took after a 30mi trail ride:

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs095.snc3/16267_102880823063237_100000239596895_72944_6952882_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs095.snc3/16267_102880856396567_100000239596895_72945_1372659_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs095.snc3/16267_102880866396566_100000239596895_72946_3035215_n.jpg


this bike goes against everything i ever believed about 29ers. it's fast. it's nimble. it handles great. it doesn't wash out. it increases rider confidence.
i am in love with a 29" wheel.
there. i said it.

let your hate flow.

Nice bike!

y'also don't have to get up as high to go over the same height objects as on a 26er.

Really???.........So I would only need to bunnyhop 6" to get over an 8" log? No wonder there's so much hype over a bigger wheel.

ordered the headset today....what does everyone think of a bare aluminum frame??!!

I've got a bare aluminum Gary fisher ht and I think looks sick, I'll try and post some pics when I get off work. Congrats on the bike, it looks awesome!

I like the green bits with the brown. Kinda like those Andes chocolate mints you get after a restaurant meal.

the root beer color is awesome!!!......but the graphics suck.
i hate the painted on "rivets" and the painted on mud splashes and the fact it says "29er" on it 400 times sucks, too.

........but the white is pimp.

I have fork envy, gotta ditch my Dart3. Do you like or do you forsee an upgrade?

i was actually just about to post how badass this fork is.....
i went from a fox f90x on my s-works to this rockshox tora air race and i have no complaints at all.
soaks up the rough stuff like it's not even there.

Maybe you can get a paper route too!

Really???.........So I would only need to bunnyhop 6" to get over an 8" log? No wonder there's so much hype over a bigger wheel.

:notamused: point taken.

If you can run into a 3 inch log and go over it without jumping, you could do a little more with a 29er.

Maybe you can get a paper route too!

wtf

:notamused: point taken.

If you can run into a 3 inch log and go over it without jumping, you could do a little more with a 29er.

Soooooooo, you can be a hack and run over a 3" inch log or you can have a little skill an hop a 12" log. Got it.

I like the bike, but you should kept the Stumpy too.

wtf

It kinda looks like my old Schwinn Paperboy Special from 1966. Only your fork is much cooler.

NAH, just busted yer chops for going new world. I'm stuck in a time warp. Thats a great lookin ride, colors really appeal to a old tyed dyed hippie. But seriously, can you really climb as well with a SINGLE speed? That really makes me feel old an worn. FER REALS?

i used to worry about what gear to choose for the size of the hill, but now i just get on the nose of the saddle or over the bars, and grunt up the climbs. no sweat- well maybe a little bit of sweat.