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11-30-05 | 01:29 AM

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Raiyn

I drink your MILKSHAKE

Joined: Jul 2002

Posts: 15,061

Likes: 3

From: St. Petersburg, FL

Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity

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Originally Posted by mx_599

is the seat that bad? it is a selle san marco integra or something. back then i think it was expensive. has seat tech changed that much?

what do you guys suggest for my next seat?

If it works for you who gives a **** what people think? You've got to ride it not them.

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Originally Posted by gastro

Yep, it's got a machined rib running up the center of the post. It's worth keeping even if you let these guys talk you into a new seat...

The funny thing is now they've come back to it.
http://www.sdgusa.com/layout.php?m=bike&id=bike

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Originally Posted by mx_599

where the heck is RAIYN???

i even posted a new avatar for him!!

Can't a guy take a few days off to recharge his batteries?

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Originally Posted by harris

Okay, I do like your bike, but I have one question. Was this a sentimental thing? Becuase I am sure that for the money you paid you could have gotten somewhat lower cuality parts and gotten a nicer frame. I'm just not sure I understand the logic on this one.

peez
harris

The pre-buyout Homegrown was and still to this day IS one of the nicest XC frames ever produced. If I remember correctly he's also the original owner so he knows EXACTLY what it's been through. I and several others have guided mx_599 on this build so if he's good with it so am I

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