norco wolverine
06-03-04 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MERTON
that'd be like $400 american, right? it looks good enough. specially for that price. that aluminum is the same that santa cruz and evil use. looks like it would last a while and would be worth upgrading later on. i say go for it!
im 275 LBS
06-03-04 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MERTON
you may want to spend more for a kona hoss or that norco bigfoot. what is your limit?
i herd kona's are terrible, but thats just me. are bigfoots made for bigger guys?
oh **** i just found out a bigfoot is 975 canadian
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06-03-04 | 06:30 PM
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well, i've been thinking about it. I'm probably going to sell my Minelli echo, and buy a bigfoot.
TELL ME EVERYTHING ABOUT THE BIGFOOT!
is the bigfoot made for bigger riders? quality bikes? last long? EVERYTHING!
TELL ME EVERYTHING ABOUT THE BIGFOOT!
is the bigfoot made for bigger riders? quality bikes? last long? EVERYTHING!
06-03-04 | 06:48 PM
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its my vehicle for 2 years. get all around town, to and from school, maybe hop a couple curbs, small jumps along the way. maybe if im drunk, a 8 foot jump onto a decline.
06-03-04 | 07:08 PM
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06-04-04 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MERTON
... man. we need to start a big guys forum. that way everyone can commment on their experiences and such. they have a woamns forums. i think they should have a big guys forum. the should probbably have a weight weiner forum too... sigh.. but most road bikes are designed for the wieners anyway.
i say get the wolverine and try not to get drunk on it. if ya get drunk on a bike you'll just end up harming the bike and yourself anyway. the wolvering is 6061 and that's pretty important. there also the bianchi ocelot. it's steel and even cheaper. probably not as good a bike. i dunno. i like this wolverine. get it.
i say get the wolverine and try not to get drunk on it. if ya get drunk on a bike you'll just end up harming the bike and yourself anyway. the wolvering is 6061 and that's pretty important. there also the bianchi ocelot. it's steel and even cheaper. probably not as good a bike. i dunno. i like this wolverine. get it.
im thinking i'll go for the gusto and get the big foot
06-04-04 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikeesq4
tell me EVERYTHING about this bike. i am thinking of getting one.
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06-05-04 | 03:02 PM
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i am not getting the wolverine
my friend, 50 lbs lighter then me, has had his 3 days, and has already broken 2 things on it. the seats come loose, and broke OFF, and the front disc brake messed up
my friend, 50 lbs lighter then me, has had his 3 days, and has already broken 2 things on it. the seats come loose, and broke OFF, and the front disc brake messed up
06-05-04 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikeesq4
keep in mind i am not your average rider's size
im 275 LBS
im 275 LBS
BTW I am 270 and ride a Kona Roast 2002 which IS th exact same as the hoss 2004.
the aluminum is great. it has the best fatigue life from what i read
06-05-04 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikeesq4
i am not getting the wolverine
my friend, 50 lbs lighter then me, has had his 3 days, and has already broken 2 things on it. the seats come loose, and broke OFF, and the front disc brake messed up
my friend, 50 lbs lighter then me, has had his 3 days, and has already broken 2 things on it. the seats come loose, and broke OFF, and the front disc brake messed up
"I will break parts no matter which bike I get. "
Usually if a disc brake messes up its rider error.
...for longevity I would worry about the frame breaking. Everything else is little things. (really...)
06-05-04 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MERTON
the wolvering is 6061 and that's pretty important.
On a side note, what is the benefit of having a single disc brake, on the front? Since disc brakes generally deliver more stopping power then V-brakes, wouldn't there be a greater chance of flying over the bar?
06-05-04 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikeesq4
tell me the prices on these bikes please
