It drives now but I still need to get safety done on it, should be road legal in about a week or so.

new ride:




More photos when I get it home (I'm at the 'rents for break right now) and make the changes I want on it.

what it will have on it:
KCNC prolite seatpost
X.0 gripshift
med cage rear derailleur
middleburn rs8 duo cranks (for 2x9)
rictchey wcs overside bar
King/Stans Olympic wheels
Craptastic midgit SID for '08 SID WC (actually adds weight, but removes death-flex)

Sits at 21.4lbs as is. Just the wheels/tires drops it down to 20.2. Should be under 19 after everything else is swapped.

So you went from a full suspension 29er to a hardtail 26er. How come?

Nice V7 wheels, what are the current mods and or plans for it?

I have an 02 with a few mods.

-Clayton

Currently it has a Tanabe cat-back system, COBB intake, and short throw shifter. Won't be long till it gets full turbo-back, COBB access port, t4, STi intercooler, and a 40shot Zex kit.

do you have any videos online? I'd love to roar that monster roar!

not yet, but sounds identical to this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64H-SHpDpEY

holy shnikeys i love it! you are one lucky guy

*cough*For Sale*cough*

I give you tventy American dollars!

Me? No I went 26 FS to 26 HT. Yeti ASR carbon to the Alma. Why? Because hardtails are faster for me.
I was thinking about the Alma 29er, but rode a couple friends 29ers for a few weeks and even though I really like some things about them, I absolutely hated them for downhills and quick, techy riding. The rear wheel was the problem for me - I couldn't kick it around like I wanted to. I want to try a 69er for that reason

Your orbea is damn swish. Got a pic or two of the Yeti? Ive always liked yeti's. They seem to have a bike for every purpose.

Oh, okay, for some reason I thought you had one of those Niners. I'm also curious to try one of Trek's 69ers now that they've expanded the lineup.

Thanks, I like it. Once I make all the changes I'll go take some decent photos.

Here's my old Yeti:


also, see page 42 of this thread. I posted a bunch before. I'm selling it! PM me if you're interested

Oh i remember that bike. Damn nice.
I'd be interested if i wasn't broke and in need of a new downhill bike!

Nicolai Nucelon TFR #49 with Dtswiss SSD110 and Marzzochi Bomber z.1 freeride 2 (pics once I get it put together and some pedals). E-bay is awesome .

Edit: SSD210L

Frame - Nicolai Nucleon TFR 2005
rear shock - DT SWiss SSD 210 L
Fork - Marzocchi 2005 Z1 FR 2
Pedals - Time Atac Z XX
Saddle - Selle Italia Yutaak
Seatpost - Maverick Speedball R
Stem - Race Face Diabolus
Bars - Race Face Diabolus
Grips -
Brake levers - Magura Louise
Brakes - Magura Louise
Discs -
Front hub - Marzocchi QR20 plus
Rear hub - Nicolai (incl. in frame)
Shifter - Rohloff twist
Headset - Race Face Diabolus
spacer - 5mm black alloy
Spokes -
Rims - Mavic XM 321 disc
Tyre front - Schwalbe Light Albert
Tyre rear - Schwalbe Fat Albert
Tubes - schraeder
Rim strips -
Cables -
seat tube clamp - QR
chain -

edit: pictures added

I dont care about pedals MOOOAAARRRRRR PICS!

for god's sake...

Why such a long cable/housing loop for the RD Smashy?

Mattp's cdale is sweeeeeeeeet.

This is one sweet bike...and it's for sale too!!

Thanks, should be off my hands by Monday, so I can order my new bike.

Here is my '07 stumpy Elite. Finally back riding trails but tonight and tomorrow we are looking
at 12 inches of the white stuff. Alot of upgrades so far: I9 wheelset, new candy SL, Nokian studs,
Handlebar and stem, blah blah blah. I really like this bike alot for all around type of riding.

Now you can see it hopefully, sorry.