Finally got my new bike today! Here's some pics...
03-09-06, 08:31 PM
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I've been getting back into trail-riding/xc after a long hiatus and my old Raleigh rigid wasn't cutting it, so here we are. 
Stock except for the pedals which I switched out from clipless to WTB Momentum's. Maybe I will change the saddle soon, have to ride it and see if it's as bad as they say...
My old ride was steel and weighed in at around 36 lbs - This bike is 28.8 according to my possibly inaccurate home-scale. It's amazing how light and nimble this bike feels even just in the LBS parking lot. I can't wait till this bloody rain lets up and I can put it through the paces. Thanks to those here who helped with info and to everyone else for the MTB education in general...here she is:
Stock except for the pedals which I switched out from clipless to WTB Momentum's. Maybe I will change the saddle soon, have to ride it and see if it's as bad as they say...
My old ride was steel and weighed in at around 36 lbs - This bike is 28.8 according to my possibly inaccurate home-scale. It's amazing how light and nimble this bike feels even just in the LBS parking lot. I can't wait till this bloody rain lets up and I can put it through the paces. Thanks to those here who helped with info and to everyone else for the MTB education in general...here she is:
03-09-06, 08:41 PM
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i've got a 05 GF and love it. I hope you like yours as much as i like mine. What model is that?
03-09-06, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 135crewchief
i've got a 05 GF and love it. I hope you like yours as much as i like mine. What model is that?
03-09-06, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Siu Blue Wind
Wow. That's beeeeyoooooteeeeeful! Congrats on the new ride. Treat her gently.
WELCOME TO THE GF FAMILY!!!! (05 Cake, here)
WELCOME TO THE GF FAMILY!!!! (05 Cake, here)
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sweet ride
congrats
congrats
03-09-06, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Tag1
It's the Hoo Koo E Koo. I wanted to get the lightest hardtail frame in my price range, and this one definitely fits the bill. Made of ZR9000, the strongest, lightest metal KNOWN TO MAN!
Woot woot! ZR on my Cake, baby!
(although my future-one-day-maybe-who-knows-praytoGod-pleaseohplease Moots is made of Ti)
03-09-06, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DnA362
Very nice...
I got one just like it.
I got one just like it.
03-09-06, 09:51 PM
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Ive only had it for a month, and unfortunately have only put 20-25 miles on it, 5-6 miles at a time. So i dont have any "long rides" in yet, and i usually try and stay out of the saddle on the trail. The tires have been decent so far for my local conditions (hardpacked clay, rocks, and roots).
So far I am very happy w/ it.
sorry i couldnt be much help.
So far I am very happy w/ it.
sorry i couldnt be much help.
03-09-06, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DnA362
So far I am very happy w/ it.
03-09-06, 10:37 PM
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Great bike, the Hoo koo E Koo is really nice. Good luck with it.
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Looking good. I like the graphics and the gunmetal grey colour. I wish more bikes came in that colour. Only suggestion I have is to lose the wheel reflectors. You might also want to ditch the dork-disc (read: spoke protector) as well.
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Originally Posted by khuon
Looking good. I like the graphics and the gunmetal grey colour. I wish more bikes came in that colour. Only suggestion I have is to lose the wheel reflectors. You might also want to ditch the dork-disc (read: spoke protector) as well.
What purpose does the spoke protector serve?
03-09-06, 10:58 PM
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cool color
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Originally Posted by Tag1
What purpose does the spoke protector serve?
03-09-06, 11:03 PM
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Very nice! I will be getting my GF Cobia in about two weeks from now. Just waiting on that tax return..........then off to the local LBS to pick it up.
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Originally Posted by MattP.
To keep the chain from droppping into your spokes. But if your low limit screw is set porperly, there is no need for it.
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Originally Posted by Tag1
Yeah, I was already planning on getting rid of the wheel and seatpost reflectors. Just wanted to take that "fresh-from-the-LBS" first day picture. My dad would always do that with cars, bikes, etc - Cool to look back on all it's brand new glory after you've thrashed it...
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Originally Posted by khuon
Just to add to that. Those plastic spoke protectors may seem like a good idea but they're generally worthless on a MTB. Cheesy looks aside, they'll eventually (like wheel reflectors) break apart and end up as either trail litter or sharp objects in your pocket waiting to be properly disposed of if you're trail conscious.
