Gran Mal build complete!
05-23-07, 11:22 AM
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Gran Mal build complete!
Well, the multi-month odyssey is nearing an end. I said complete but it's not quite. Still need two niggling items to complete: Problem Solvers seatpost shim (temporary solution was this fugly Norco two-piece) and my white Sunline saddle (on backorder).
Other than that, she's done and I could not be happier. Now I just have to learn how to ride it. First race was Sunday. Finished it Friday night and got in four practice runs on Sat. + one on Sunday - -that was it. Talk about out of the frying pan and into the fire. Anyway, I need to figure out how to jump again. I forgot it wasn't my flickable Yeti - -top tube and wheelbase are longer -- and augered a couple landings nose-first in my second run. Blew a 10-second lead and my chances at a third straight state championship. Ah well, that's racing.
Other than that, she's done and I could not be happier. Now I just have to learn how to ride it. First race was Sunday. Finished it Friday night and got in four practice runs on Sat. + one on Sunday - -that was it. Talk about out of the frying pan and into the fire. Anyway, I need to figure out how to jump again. I forgot it wasn't my flickable Yeti - -top tube and wheelbase are longer -- and augered a couple landings nose-first in my second run. Blew a 10-second lead and my chances at a third straight state championship. Ah well, that's racing.
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05-23-07, 11:38 AM
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Jeez man that looks terrible. I'd HATE to ride that down a big hill. 
05-23-07, 11:52 AM
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I’m sitting here with my shin weeping from by last bike ride and oh’man did those syncros make me cringe… Nice build and I’m digging the color of the frame.
05-23-07, 01:06 PM
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Looks amazing!
Now take advantage of your hydros and move them out for one finger braking.
Now take advantage of your hydros and move them out for one finger braking.
05-23-07, 01:18 PM
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Looks real nice. If aesthetics have anything to do with it, it should be at least twice as fast as the Yeti once you get the kinks worked out.
05-23-07, 01:24 PM
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My unscientific study shows that older guys like blue bikes. Gastro, when you getting yours?
PS - nice bike.
PS - nice bike.
05-23-07, 01:33 PM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Very, very nice! Nice to see it all coming together for you.
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05-23-07, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by santiago
My unscientific study shows that older guys like blue bikes. Gastro, when you getting yours?
05-23-07, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by gastro
When I get older, I guess.
05-23-07, 02:01 PM
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noice.
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Originally Posted by probable556
What is the chainstay wrap made of?
Originally Posted by FreeRidin'
Now take advantage of your hydros and move them out for one finger braking.
Originally Posted by gastro
Looks real nice. If aesthetics have anything to do with it, it should be at least twice as fast as the Yeti once you get the kinks worked out.
Now I just gotta ride it faster so I don't slow it down 
As requested - - in action:
Step-up (courtesy Martin Milsted)
Over the camel humps (courtesy Martin Milsted)
Down the waterfall rock (courtesy Cory Bibby)
This thing really inspires confidence. Each season I make a pledge with myself to finally do part of the expert/pro line of the course I've always wussed out on before. My final hurdle was to attempt what they call the Seattle Line (after the waterfall section) - - about a 10' near-vertical roll that cuts out two whole corners if you clean it. Well, I DID it on my last practice run Saturday! I don't completely own it yet, but I can do it in race conditions now . . . woohoo!
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05-23-07, 02:55 PM
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That looks sweet, now I want a downhill rig. But I'm not planning on hiking that up my local trails, and I don't live anywhere close to a ski resort. I'll just have to trick someone into driving me up to the ridge... hmmm...
What happened to your glove in that first action shot?
What happened to your glove in that first action shot?
05-23-07, 03:15 PM
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^^ Fell out of my helmet on the push to the top.
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05-23-07, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dminor
...Now I just gotta ride it faster so I don't slow it down
And thanks for the action pics...I have to get someone with a camera out to the DH course at COP so I can actually get some action pics of myself.
05-23-07, 05:49 PM
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I don't know much about downhill bikes but that mofo is sweet man. Good job.
05-23-07, 06:54 PM
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Still kicking.
Nice.
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nice pics of the bike and of you in action!
05-24-07, 04:32 AM
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I could tell it would be fast. Very nice.
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