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Dannihilator 04-23-09 09:12 PM

Struck a sharp object that wasn't supposed to be on the trail with both wheels and left two nice inch and a half long gashes right by the end knobs and the sidewall.

ed 04-23-09 09:18 PM

Would you say that they're "fragile" or just a weird coincidence?

Dannihilator 04-23-09 09:22 PM

Weird coincidence.

ed 04-23-09 09:24 PM

I like them so far...they grip well and are over 1lb lighter than a pr. of Excavators.

ed 04-24-09 06:26 PM

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h2...e/DSC03282.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h2...e/DSC03283.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h2...e/DSC03285.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h2...e/DSC03286.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h2...e/DSC03284.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h2...e/DSC03293.jpg

born2bahick 04-24-09 06:44 PM

You two are as fickle as women! He He

Dannihilator 04-24-09 07:09 PM

Looking good.

ed 04-24-09 07:40 PM


Originally Posted by born2bahick (Post 8795795)
You two are as fickle as women! He He

Yeah right...now where'd I leave my lipstick...

jjbod1 04-24-09 08:10 PM

Damn Chelboed, that is one sweet looking ride!:thumb: Neither of my MTN rigs are that nice, but I still need to post some pics, to join the rest on here. I do have before pics of my 96 Fisher HKEK, just finished rebuilding and rode for the second time today. Just need to take after pics and post.

yellowjeep 04-24-09 08:56 PM

My Shadow is done, I still need to take pictures. I think its going to be overcast tomorrow afternoon so it should make a for some decent shots around campus.

rankin116 04-25-09 06:03 AM

Chelboed, what happend to the gravity dropper?

ed 04-25-09 10:15 AM


Originally Posted by rankin116 (Post 8797634)
Chelboed, what happend to the gravity dropper?

1. The sharp edges on the mechanism box kept catching on my shorts causing my leg motion to stop or tear my bike shorts.
2. There was only a time or two where it really helped around here. Usually just dropped it to go urban...in which I'd really never need to raise it, so the instant drop/raise wasn't all that important.
3. Allowed me to get some other crap.


Having $200 wrapped up in a seatpost is pretty nutz unless you're gonna make good use of it. If I lived some place where I'd get more up'n'down time with it, then I'd definitely say it's a "must have". I went for a couple of trail rides here with it up the whole time...and I didn't notice much of a need to drop it. YAY FLAT KANSAS!!! So I'm back to slummin' on the Thomson:lol:

jcsulser 04-25-09 10:33 AM

1 Attachment(s)
found at a goodwill for $40. everything works quite well now after some mild maintenance. aluminum frame, chromo fork. My first mountain bike, i have two road bikes though.

rankin116 04-25-09 10:47 AM


Originally Posted by chelboed (Post 8798320)
1. The sharp edges on the mechanism box kept catching on my shorts causing my leg motion to stop or tear my bike shorts.
2. There was only a time or two where it really helped around here. Usually just dropped it to go urban...in which I'd really never need to raise it, so the instant drop/raise wasn't all that important.
3. Allowed me to get some other crap.


Having $200 wrapped up in a seatpost is pretty nutz unless you're gonna make good use of it. If I lived some place where I'd get more up'n'down time with it, then I'd definitely say it's a "must have". I went for a couple of trail rides here with it up the whole time...and I didn't notice much of a need to drop it. YAY FLAT KANSAS!!! So I'm back to slummin' on the Thomson:lol:

That all makes sense. Sell it yet?

ed 04-25-09 10:52 AM

Yah...had to before I could get the other crap. Funny though...got what I paid.

C Law 04-25-09 03:00 PM

Something old, something new. something borrowed, something blue.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...d/DSC00855.jpg

ed 04-25-09 05:10 PM

So did you get married or something?

New pedals?

C Law 04-25-09 05:26 PM

new pedals, tires, wheels, brakes, cranks, bb, bars and fork. Had to use a +5mm king crown race for the poploc to clear the downtube

never 04-25-09 05:45 PM


Originally Posted by chelboed (Post 8798320)
1. The sharp edges on the mechanism box kept catching on my shorts causing my leg motion to stop or tear my bike shorts.

That's odd...can't say I've ever heard of anyone experiencing that with a GD before.

ed 04-25-09 06:30 PM


Originally Posted by never (Post 8799913)
That's odd...can't say I've ever heard of anyone experiencing that with a GD before.

Me neither...I have a nice tear in my Oakley shorts though. No biggie.

I still highly recommend the GD. It's a slick rig. There were just too many negatives outweighing it for me.

-jagged box
-heavy
-$200 that I could put elsewhere
-didn't use it too terribly much

ca7erham 04-25-09 07:58 PM


Originally Posted by chelboed (Post 8795660)
Chel pics I cut

WTF has happened to you? One day a coil freeride fork, the next day an air sprung trail fork. One day massive kendas, the next day some Contis. And the bike even has something labeled XC ;)

yellowjeep 04-25-09 08:07 PM

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6593/shadow17of18.jpg

Cyclist30907654 04-25-09 08:23 PM

Noice.

ed 04-25-09 09:09 PM


Originally Posted by ca7erham (Post 8800562)
WTF has happened to you? One day a coil freeride fork, the next day an air sprung trail fork. One day massive kendas, the next day some Contis.

Manic drama queen...:lol:

I tried the FRHT and loved it...until I had to keep up with my friends. Most of my riding is just KS trails, so I spent all this time and effort to build a bike that I'd take out a couple times a month by myself on the trails or downtown. Wasn't too realistic. I'd still like to go FR now and then...just don't have the time to live dual identities with so much family going on right now.

Lesson learned, I guess.


Originally Posted by ca7erham (Post 8800562)
And the bike even has something labeled XC ;)

I have read and talked to people who have flogged it pretty hard for a couple yrs w/ no issues. I did keep the EA70 just in case though. I don't plan on taking it easy. I still do have a secret or two that I'm not ready to disclose for fear of an old fashioned Amish Shunnin'.




Originally Posted by yellowjeep (Post 8800607)

Now we need to take that thing out to the Uber-Gnar FR LRT :lol:

Azndude51 04-26-09 12:49 AM

2008 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp
 
Nothing special, just a typical Stumpjumper FSR with a few upgrades.


Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp 2008:
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_3271.jpg


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