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MattP. 02-11-07 02:56 PM

My garage door is boring. (56K beware)
 
Oh well.

Fist off, big thanks to Randy Spangler and also to Dustin from Fox :D

Finished up the build yesterday, no shots of it nice and clean though. Went to the local DH runs today, rain. mud. wet. it was awesome though. I'm thinking the it's gonna be well worth the money spent on it.

The stem is only temporary, got an Easton Havoc on order. Only thing I'm thinking of switching out is the pedals (might try some Times) and possibly the cranks, maybe to some XT's or some Gravitys.

Spec List:

Frame 06 Santa Cruz Nomad
Fork Fox Talas RC2
Shock Fox DHX 5.0
Rims DT Swiss 5.1D
Hubs Chris King ISO (20mm front, HD rear)
Spokes DT Swiss Champion
Nipples DT Swiss Prolock
Headset Chris King NoThreadSet
Seatclamp Hope QR
Seat SDG i-Beam
Saddle SDG Bel-Air ST
Stem Truvativ Hussefelt (Easton Havoc on order)
Bars Easton Monkeylite DH
Grips ODI Ruffian MX
Brakes Hope Mono M4 (7", steel braided, 2pc rotors)
Shifter SRAM X.0
Rear Derailleur SRAM X.9 (short)
Housing Nokon
Casette SRAM PG-990
Chain SRAM PC-991 hollowpin
Cranks Truvativ Stylos (SS)
Pedals Crank Bros Mallet C
Chainring E.13 Guide Ring
Bashguard E.13 Supercharger
Chain Guide E.13 SRS
Front Tire WTB Weirwolf 2.5
Rear Tire WTB Weirwolf 2.35

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...o/P2110002.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...o/P2110003.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...o/P2110006.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...P2110004-1.jpg

A little red?
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...o/P2110005.jpg

FreeRidin' 02-11-07 03:00 PM

:eek:Wow:eek:!!! Your bike came together amazingly!

mx_599 02-11-07 03:12 PM

awesome frame color and pedals!

i don't think you should ride it. just put it up for display in home. that's what i do :D

edit:

wait, i have to give the token negative comment...ummmm, not diggin' th CK HS. should of gone with a Hope gunsmoke:
http://www.hopegb.com/photos/HSXG.jpg

mtnbiker66 02-11-07 03:16 PM

Ooooohhhhhhhhh....aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh, that is nice!

wethepeople 02-11-07 03:19 PM

Is that the foldable Weirwolf in the front? Easily the worst tire i've ridden.

Other then that it looks ace :).

rockrates 02-11-07 03:27 PM

i'm diggin the touches of red...(headset, saddle, hubs, seatpost binder, rim decals)

I dunno about the Weirwolf either...tried one once, but I GREATLY prefer Conti Diesels (might just be that I love looking down on a big fat hunk of rubber)

great build though!

mx_599 02-11-07 03:34 PM

does it go fast? cause the tubing looks like it would be fast.

let me know when the bidding starts on ebay for this bike.

MattP. 02-11-07 03:47 PM


Originally Posted by wethepeople
Is that the foldable Weirwolf in the front? Easily the worst tire i've ridden.

Other then that it looks ace :).

No, not in the front, in the back it is. I threw those on cause our buyer at the shop got them for CHEAP. I'm thinking of either getting some Kenda Nevegals (have to talk to Spangler about those) or some Schwalbe Big Bettys.

And yeah, i've heard they are crap as well :D

MattP. 02-11-07 03:48 PM


Originally Posted by mx_599
does it go fast? cause the tubing looks like it would be fast.

let me know when the bidding starts on ebay for this bike.

It goes pretty fast. Not cause of the tubing, but because of the red. Everyone knows red is faster :D

wethepeople 02-11-07 03:52 PM

Ya, they're definatley not confidence inspiring tires, Wal*Mart ones work better.

The back climbs like a cripple without arms and legs and the front one preforms like a blind man trying to race.

WannaGetGood 02-11-07 04:10 PM

That thing is beautiful.

Pheard 02-11-07 04:41 PM

I must admit, the best tires I've ever felt/had are the ones you got me matt. I love those maxxis tires. I can go into a corner really fast without skidding.

Love the bike dude. Lookin' good. :)

So when we gunna ride?

Maelstrom 02-11-07 05:13 PM


Originally Posted by wethepeople
Is that the foldable Weirwolf in the front? Easily the worst tire i've ridden.

Other then that it looks ace :).

Slightly different terrain than what we have ;)

Thats a damn sexy beast. Congrats.

MattP. 02-11-07 06:03 PM


Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Thats a damn sexy beast. Congrats.

Thanks man!


Originally Posted by Pheard
So when we gunna ride?

Make a trip up my way (w/ Siu of course) and I'll show you some real trails :D

DonValley 02-11-07 06:12 PM

What does a Beast like that weigh?

wethepeople 02-11-07 07:06 PM


Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Slightly different terrain than what we have ;)

Good point.

But I have had such bad luck with WTB components I wont even consider them anymore, forget about running them.

ViperZ 02-11-07 07:34 PM

Fantastic bike with top notch components!

I was debating red hubs as well, but I don't think I'll do it. They look great on your bike.

Flak 02-11-07 07:37 PM

Next time i see that bike, i want it to be on a hill, or in the air.

Nice bike :)

bac 02-11-07 07:38 PM

I love the red highlights on the bike. It's still WAY too clean though. Great machine!!!!

MattP. 02-11-07 08:40 PM


Originally Posted by DonValley
What does a Beast like that weigh?

Haven't weighed it yet, but if I had to guess, probably 35# or so.

MattP. 02-11-07 08:41 PM


Originally Posted by bac
I love the red highlights on the bike. It's still WAY too clean though. Great machine!!!!

Haha thanks. I have 4 rides planned this week. I'll be sure not to clean it off between them :D

Dannihilator 02-11-07 08:54 PM

Very nice.

never 02-11-07 08:55 PM

Looks sweet...have fun on it!

sunnyd_72 02-14-07 05:36 AM

That's nice, I want your wheels!

LowCel 02-14-07 06:44 AM

WOW, that is beautiful!!!!


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