Nashbar Reynolds 853 Mountain Frame...
06-08-07, 08:39 AM
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I had back surgery last summer to correct a ruptured disc in my lower back. I have 0 zilch pain. Prior to that, riding my steel GT Avalanche was still murder on my back. I basically stood up entire rides. I don't think you should expect a steel frame to alleviate your pain.
On the other hand, a full suspension will IMO do a lot better job of absorbing rear end shocks. While I like steel (2 road bikes) and appreciate that Nashbar put out that sweet 853 frame, going to full suspension was the best decision I ever made. The GT is getting sold off after the realization that there's no reason to keep it around. There is no going back.
For $80 more ($369), you could get a Sette Riddik from Pricepoint. If you factor in the price of the rear shock, the frame is FREE. Gets good reviews on MTBR. For $549, they just got in a new frame, the Ace. Looks nice too.
Unfortunately, it looks like you're running v-brakes and these are disc specific. Again, after moving to disc brakes, and specifically hydraulic, I'll never run rim brakes again on a MTB. Good time to do some upgrading!
You could certainly go out and ride any decent full suspension bike from a bike shop to see if it helps with the back. Try riding off curbs and such to mimic trail riding. Some shops might even have a steel mtb for comparison. Jamis and I think Rocky Mountain still make them.
No sense buying yet another frame/bike that you can't ride...
On the other hand, a full suspension will IMO do a lot better job of absorbing rear end shocks. While I like steel (2 road bikes) and appreciate that Nashbar put out that sweet 853 frame, going to full suspension was the best decision I ever made. The GT is getting sold off after the realization that there's no reason to keep it around. There is no going back.
For $80 more ($369), you could get a Sette Riddik from Pricepoint. If you factor in the price of the rear shock, the frame is FREE. Gets good reviews on MTBR. For $549, they just got in a new frame, the Ace. Looks nice too.
Unfortunately, it looks like you're running v-brakes and these are disc specific. Again, after moving to disc brakes, and specifically hydraulic, I'll never run rim brakes again on a MTB. Good time to do some upgrading!
You could certainly go out and ride any decent full suspension bike from a bike shop to see if it helps with the back. Try riding off curbs and such to mimic trail riding. Some shops might even have a steel mtb for comparison. Jamis and I think Rocky Mountain still make them.
No sense buying yet another frame/bike that you can't ride...
06-29-07, 12:37 PM
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I finished the build a couple of weeks ago and took it up to Anacortes for a spin. The bike feels great on the trails - nimble, stable and a climber. I was surprised how comfortable I felt while riding it. I had assumed that it would feel a bit foreign after all the years on my Cadex.
Pics of the frame and completed bike:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/soreyes...7600318479875/
Pics of the first ride:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/soreyes...7600491503015/
Details:
New ->
Frame
LX front dérailleur
alligator PTFE shift cable and housing kit
rear brake cable and housing
Sram pc-58 chain
Cane Creek S3 headset
Profile O2 seatpost
nashbar quick release seat collar
IRC Mythos XC 2.1 front tire
Michelin Wildgripper Comp S rear tire
Lizard Skin chainstay protector
Reused ->
2002 Marzocchi MXR with 100mm kit
fork boots
XT V brakes
mavic x517 rims / XT hubs / DB spokes
xt 12 / 32 casette
Sachs Power Grip Extreme shifters
Scott Vertigo Comp handlebars
Azonic ORC stem
LX crank and rings
LX rear dérailleur
Girvin Rock Ring
un-72 bottom bracket
unknown seat
bontrager lock on grips
Pics of the frame and completed bike:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/soreyes...7600318479875/
Pics of the first ride:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/soreyes...7600491503015/
Details:
New ->
Frame
LX front dérailleur
alligator PTFE shift cable and housing kit
rear brake cable and housing
Sram pc-58 chain
Cane Creek S3 headset
Profile O2 seatpost
nashbar quick release seat collar
IRC Mythos XC 2.1 front tire
Michelin Wildgripper Comp S rear tire
Lizard Skin chainstay protector
Reused ->
2002 Marzocchi MXR with 100mm kit
fork boots
XT V brakes
mavic x517 rims / XT hubs / DB spokes
xt 12 / 32 casette
Sachs Power Grip Extreme shifters
Scott Vertigo Comp handlebars
Azonic ORC stem
LX crank and rings
LX rear dérailleur
Girvin Rock Ring
un-72 bottom bracket
unknown seat
bontrager lock on grips
06-29-07, 12:46 PM
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i can't believe i never saw this tread...
i have an 853... its in my sig.
but, also check this thread out, zion uses plenty of reynolds frames: https://forums.mtbr.com/forumdisplay.php?f=131
i have an 853... its in my sig.
but, also check this thread out, zion uses plenty of reynolds frames: https://forums.mtbr.com/forumdisplay.php?f=131
06-29-07, 07:16 PM
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why do all the reviews say it's light but there's no weight listed anywhere...
06-29-07, 09:11 PM
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the weights are listed under more info -
_SIZE_ _15.5"_ _17.5"_ _19.5"_ _21.5"_
Weight: 4.66 lbs 4.70 lbs 4.87 lbs 5.15 lbs
It's probably not light compared to many of the ALU or composite xc frames. However, it should be in the same ballpark as the jamis dragon, salsa ala carte, rocky mountain blizzard or any of the other 853 frames that are likely coming from maxway.
It's definitely got a beefy rear triangle.
_SIZE_ _15.5"_ _17.5"_ _19.5"_ _21.5"_
Weight: 4.66 lbs 4.70 lbs 4.87 lbs 5.15 lbs
It's probably not light compared to many of the ALU or composite xc frames. However, it should be in the same ballpark as the jamis dragon, salsa ala carte, rocky mountain blizzard or any of the other 853 frames that are likely coming from maxway.
It's definitely got a beefy rear triangle.
