The really new and improved Post Your Rigs.
12-07-07 | 02:13 AM
#1451
Just say no to brakes.
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Perth...Western Australia
Bikes: All the TGMBG mums
Oh back to platforms - still looks good. Why the change and what pedals are they?
12-07-07 | 06:17 PM
#1452
Thread Starter
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
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From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Changed back to platforms for the winter, gives me the ability to get a bit more time in on the trails when I have the time to get a trail ride in. Won't be using it as much this winter as I solely ride the fixed gear during the winter months. The pedals are Speedplay Drilliums.
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12-08-07 | 12:03 AM
#1454
Thread Starter
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Easier to get a ride in on the fixed gear when you only have time to get an hour's worth of riding in 5 days a week, plus it keeps me from burning out on the mtb mid season.
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12-09-07 | 08:35 PM
#1455
Nitro
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 829
Likes: 0
From: canyon lake, tx
Bikes: Salsa
i want a fixed gear so bad.
12-11-07 | 02:58 PM
#1456
Writin' stuff
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,784
Likes: 19
From: Durango, CO
A little teaser:
alma 26"
x.0 drivetrain w/fsa 2x9 (because little rings are for wusses)
juicy ultimates
king/stans olympic/dt rev wheels
'08 sid
extralite seatpost
slr saddle
syntace f119 stem
carbon bars - haven't decided which of mine i'm going to use yet.
picture it....
*fade to dream sequence here*
it will look a lot like this:
Note: not my bike ^^^
12-11-07 | 04:26 PM
#1457
use your best eye
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,050
Likes: 1
From: Olympia, Washington
Bikes: '75 Bertin, '93 Parkpre Team 925, '04 Kona King Kikapu, '05 Bianchi Vigorelli
Nice attitude you have there. Little rings are for steep climbs.
More attitude. Your opinion. Off the shelf is just fine for many folks.
More attitude. Your opinion. Off the shelf is just fine for many folks.
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12-11-07 | 05:08 PM
#1458
Nitro
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 829
Likes: 0
From: canyon lake, tx
Bikes: Salsa
stock bikes are lame... just wait. Your eyes shall be opened.
A little teaser:
alma 26"
x.0 drivetrain w/fsa 2x9 (because little rings are for wusses)
juicy ultimates
king/stans olympic/dt rev wheels
'08 sid
extralite seatpost
slr saddle
syntace f119 stem
carbon bars - haven't decided which of mine i'm going to use yet.
picture it....
*fade to dream sequence here*
it will look a lot like this:
Note: not my bike ^^^
A little teaser:
alma 26"
x.0 drivetrain w/fsa 2x9 (because little rings are for wusses)
juicy ultimates
king/stans olympic/dt rev wheels
'08 sid
extralite seatpost
slr saddle
syntace f119 stem
carbon bars - haven't decided which of mine i'm going to use yet.
picture it....
*fade to dream sequence here*
it will look a lot like this:
Note: not my bike ^^^
are you gone get the regular version or the Absalon version?
12-11-07 | 06:44 PM
#1459
Writin' stuff
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,784
Likes: 19
From: Durango, CO
I constantly forget that the internet does not transmit voice inflection and facial expression. I think its the little camera on the top of my computer that gets me confused.
12-11-07 | 06:47 PM
#1460
Writin' stuff
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,784
Likes: 19
From: Durango, CO
Normal color, but the whole team is, I don't get to chose. I'm not sure how I feel about rolling around with worlds stripes on my bike when I've never won a world title. Actually, I am sure, and I think its as stupid as wearing a maillot jaune on a road bike.
12-11-07 | 09:11 PM
#1461
Nitro
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 829
Likes: 0
From: canyon lake, tx
Bikes: Salsa
sounds sweet. I almost went with the 29er.
Normal color, but the whole team is, I don't get to chose. I'm not sure how I feel about rolling around with worlds stripes on my bike when I've never won a world title. Actually, I am sure, and I think its as stupid as wearing a maillot jaune on a road bike.
Normal color, but the whole team is, I don't get to chose. I'm not sure how I feel about rolling around with worlds stripes on my bike when I've never won a world title. Actually, I am sure, and I think its as stupid as wearing a maillot jaune on a road bike.
12-11-07 | 11:02 PM
#1462
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Gary Fisher Gitch Gurnee
12-11-07 | 11:45 PM
#1463
fart knocker
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,818
Likes: 0
From: laying back in the cut
Bikes: Red silver blue, doodie caca poo.
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12-12-07 | 12:21 AM
#1464
that's a good bike bike but...
1. please change the saddle - a comfortable saddle does not need all the extra padding
2. change the pedals - I'd recommend clipless (Time, every time!) but you may want to stick with platforms?
3. unless the kick stand stays up all the time on the trail I'd remove it - it may be just me but I've never had a kickstand that didn't flip down going over a bump or jump.
1. please change the saddle - a comfortable saddle does not need all the extra padding
2. change the pedals - I'd recommend clipless (Time, every time!) but you may want to stick with platforms?
3. unless the kick stand stays up all the time on the trail I'd remove it - it may be just me but I've never had a kickstand that didn't flip down going over a bump or jump.
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shameless POWERCRANK plug
Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
12-12-07 | 04:03 PM
#1465
12-12-07 | 06:47 PM
#1466
Nitro
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 829
Likes: 0
From: canyon lake, tx
Bikes: Salsa
sounds sweet. I almost went with the 29er.
Normal color, but the whole team is, I don't get to chose. I'm not sure how I feel about rolling around with worlds stripes on my bike when I've never won a world title. Actually, I am sure, and I think its as stupid as wearing a maillot jaune on a road bike.
Normal color, but the whole team is, I don't get to chose. I'm not sure how I feel about rolling around with worlds stripes on my bike when I've never won a world title. Actually, I am sure, and I think its as stupid as wearing a maillot jaune on a road bike.
12-12-07 | 07:43 PM
#1467
Writin' stuff
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,784
Likes: 19
From: Durango, CO
gripshift.
It'll be run about 25% of the time as a singlespeed w/chain tensioner and rigid fork. Should be around 17lbs in that configuration.
It'll be run about 25% of the time as a singlespeed w/chain tensioner and rigid fork. Should be around 17lbs in that configuration.
12-14-07 | 07:12 AM
#1469
Sheldon Brown's posse
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,046
Likes: 0
From: Oz-tray-lee-ah
Bikes: BMC SL01, XtC, Rhythm GX and a frankenstein avalanche 2.0
Almas are nice, we have an absalon edition sitting in the window, but overpriced. They are an amazing frame but for the same retail, you can get an anthem 01 over here with full XT and fox F100RL, whereas the alma comes with recon and crap everything. Needless to say, I went Anthem. No regrets. Good luck with the build. Consider Manitou MRD forks though?
12-14-07 | 05:56 PM
#1470
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,631
Likes: 1
From: southern oregon
Frame Rush SL, 110 mm
Fork FOX, F120 RL
Rear Shock FOX Float RP2
Rims Dt Swiss x4.2 disc
Hubs Hope Pro2
Spokes DT Competition
Tires Kenda blue groove
Pedals Eggbeater Sl
Crank Fsa Carbon Team Issue
Chain Shimano 9-speed
Rear Cogs xt 11-34
Bottom Bracket FSA
Front Derailleur Shimano LX
Rear Derailleur Sram X-9
Shifters Gripshift XO
Handlebars Answer Protaper
Stem Cannondale XC3 1 1/8", 31.8 mm
Headset Cannondale Orbit Z 1.5"
Brakeset Avid Ultimate
Saddle Selle Italia Flite Trans Am
Seat Post Cannondale C3 2014, Alloy
12-14-07 | 10:39 PM
#1471
fart knocker
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,818
Likes: 0
From: laying back in the cut
Bikes: Red silver blue, doodie caca poo.
Got a new fork and some tires today. Dig it.
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12-14-07 | 11:12 PM
#1472
Thread Starter
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
Frame Rush SL, 110 mm
Fork FOX, F120 RL
Rear Shock FOX Float RP2
Rims Dt Swiss x4.2 disc
Hubs Hope Pro2
Spokes DT Competition
Tires Kenda blue groove
Pedals Eggbeater Sl
Crank Fsa Carbon Team Issue
Chain Shimano 9-speed
Rear Cogs xt 11-34
Bottom Bracket FSA
Front Derailleur Shimano LX
Rear Derailleur Sram X-9
Shifters Gripshift XO
Handlebars Answer Protaper
Stem Cannondale XC3 1 1/8", 31.8 mm
Headset Cannondale Orbit Z 1.5"
Brakeset Avid Ultimate
Saddle Selle Italia Flite Trans Am
Seat Post Cannondale C3 2014, Alloy
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12-15-07 | 08:24 PM
#1473
Just say no to brakes.
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,693
Likes: 0
From: Perth...Western Australia
Bikes: All the TGMBG mums
Ive always been a huge fan of the Rush series - yours is beautiful.
12-16-07 | 03:51 PM
#1474
Just rollin' thru...
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
From: PDX, OR
Bikes: Gunnar Rock Hound (https://gunnarbikes.com/rockhound.php)
Here is my GT after a few more changes.
Thomson Elite X4 Stem 0°, 120mm
Truvativ Team bars 35mm rise, 680mm width
Syncros Mental SS pedals, currently using 3mm traction pins
Stem:
Bars:
Pedals:
And Bike:
Thomson Elite X4 Stem 0°, 120mm
Truvativ Team bars 35mm rise, 680mm width
Syncros Mental SS pedals, currently using 3mm traction pins
Stem:
Bars:
Pedals:
And Bike:
12-16-07 | 08:52 PM
#1475
Just say no to brakes.
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,693
Likes: 0
From: Perth...Western Australia
Bikes: All the TGMBG mums
Nice scelia. If i didnt need to get lens repaired on my camera, id take a pic of my bike with it's improvements.