The really new and improved Post Your Rigs.
06-30-08 | 09:26 PM
#2251
Bicycle Rider & Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 686
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From: Delaware
Bikes: Superlight, Dragon Team, Eclipse, Om Flyer
Less is more.
Whoever gets what I mean gets a cookie!
06-30-08 | 09:28 PM
#2252
Bicycle Rider & Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 686
Likes: 0
From: Delaware
Bikes: Superlight, Dragon Team, Eclipse, Om Flyer
New front derailleur (FD-M950) and close up on new crank (FC-M970). The new front derailleur was much easier than the old XT to set up. It sure makes a difference when you use the correct derailleur (i.e. top swing vs. bottom swing). I had used an existing bottom swing derailleur and it was always finicky in it's adjustment.
And before anyone comments on how low the outer plate of the derailleur is, it is in the correct position. This derailleur swings out in an arc, raising up as it starts out, then lowers over outer chain ring.
And before anyone comments on how low the outer plate of the derailleur is, it is in the correct position. This derailleur swings out in an arc, raising up as it starts out, then lowers over outer chain ring.
06-30-08 | 09:33 PM
#2253
Nitro
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 829
Likes: 0
From: canyon lake, tx
Bikes: Salsa
That Yamaha 4-wheeler looks fun =]
07-01-08 | 02:11 AM
#2254
Just say no to brakes.
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,693
Likes: 0
From: Perth...Western Australia
Bikes: All the TGMBG mums
07-01-08 | 06:27 AM
#2255
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,126
Likes: 0
From: ChapelBorro NC
New front derailleur (FD-M950) and close up on new crank (FC-M970). The new front derailleur was much easier than the old XT to set up. It sure makes a difference when you use the correct derailleur (i.e. top swing vs. bottom swing). I had used an existing bottom swing derailleur and it was always finicky in it's adjustment.
And before anyone comments on how low the outer plate of the derailleur is, it is in the correct position. This derailleur swings out in an arc, raising up as it starts out, then lowers over outer chain ring.
And before anyone comments on how low the outer plate of the derailleur is, it is in the correct position. This derailleur swings out in an arc, raising up as it starts out, then lowers over outer chain ring.
07-01-08 | 08:22 AM
#2256
Gravity Is Yer Friend
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,961
Likes: 0
From: "Over the Hill" and going down fast in the 805.
Bikes: Scott Gambler, Scott Ransom, Kona Bear, Bianchi 928 Carbon/Chorus, C'Dale Rize4
DBD
07-01-08 | 10:21 AM
#2257
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,259
Likes: 1
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: Epic and Tarmac
07-01-08 | 10:41 AM
#2259
Moar cowbell
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 12,480
Likes: 7
From: The 509
Bikes: Bike list is not a resume. Nobody cares.
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07-02-08 | 07:43 AM
#2261
Just say no to brakes.
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,693
Likes: 0
From: Perth...Western Australia
Bikes: All the TGMBG mums
07-02-08 | 10:10 AM
#2262
Ride it like you stole it
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,996
Likes: 21
From: Union County, NC
Bikes: 2012 Cannondale EVO Ultegra Di2, Pedal Force Aeroblade, Rue Tandem
New to MTB here is my Pedal Force.
A few eminent changes:
A few eminent changes:
- Stem is too short, will replace with a Ritchey 4-Axis 120mm
- Saddle was just to get it on te road, replacing with Selle Italia SLK
- Tires stolen from nephews bike, will replace with ???
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07-02-08 | 11:20 AM
#2263
Señor Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 880
Likes: 0
From: FoCo, CO
Bikes: CAAD10CAAD10CAAD10
Not a bad bike. Like the gold cables. But can you actually stop with those rotors, or do they spontaneously combust when you try to use them?
07-02-08 | 11:26 AM
#2264
Ride it like you stole it
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,996
Likes: 21
From: Union County, NC
Bikes: 2012 Cannondale EVO Ultegra Di2, Pedal Force Aeroblade, Rue Tandem
Alligator rotors work great, better than the stock Avid's. There are a bunch of threads about those rotors and the overall consensus is that they are very good.
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The Reloutionaries @ Shapeways
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07-02-08 | 09:30 PM
#2265
Bicycle Rider & Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 686
Likes: 0
From: Delaware
Bikes: Superlight, Dragon Team, Eclipse, Om Flyer
Yea!
You nailed it BFG and I got some new wheels today! Credit goes to Gavagan at Henrys for building them. Thanks Man!
rear hub
front hub
the wheels
the rims
rear hub
front hub
the wheels
the rims
Last edited by Trekbikedude; 07-03-08 at 09:44 PM. Reason: wrong name
07-06-08 | 06:08 PM
#2266
Stay Humble
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: GA
Bikes: Welfare SS
Just picked it up today from Roswell Bikes - Loving it.
07-07-08 | 07:35 PM
#2267
Thread Starter
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 47
From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
07-07-08 | 08:04 PM
#2268
Bicycle Rider & Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 686
Likes: 0
From: Delaware
Bikes: Superlight, Dragon Team, Eclipse, Om Flyer
07-08-08 | 10:54 AM
#2269
Ouch... my knees.
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 213
Likes: 11
My Jabberwocky!
I'm in love... 
07-08-08 | 10:58 PM
#2270
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: Slatington, PA
Bikes: Fondriest Status w/Campy, Schwinn Moab 2 Aluminum Mountain
My 11-year-old Schwinn Moab 2.
07-09-08 | 09:36 AM
#2271
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,259
Likes: 1
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: Epic and Tarmac
Here's one from yesterday. I hope this is dirty enough for GtDevils. I really tried 
07-09-08 | 08:09 PM
#2272
****** (can I say this?)
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,900
Likes: 0
From: CO
Here are some pics of my new(ish) C'dale F5 CO2.
There is something in the seatpost tube that is scratching the poor seat post
Just installed the levers (Avid FR-5s) and a new stem (crash wounded the "old" levers)
There is something in the seatpost tube that is scratching the poor seat post
Just installed the levers (Avid FR-5s) and a new stem (crash wounded the "old" levers)
07-10-08 | 12:03 AM
#2274
Mitcholo
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,850
Likes: 0
From: Oost Vlaanderen in mind, Cleveland in body
Bikes: 2010 Mitcholo w/ Sram Force/Red
This bike is really awesome. The frame seems to be the rights size at a 20" , though Giant runs their MTB's small. I'm going to get a shorter stem and chop down the bars and probably put bar tape on instead of grips.
I bought it from my co-worker at the bike shop who bought it from our dealer, it was a mish-mash of parts on the Trance. Hayes So1o hyrdraulics, EA50 finishing group, Deore/LX groupset and a RockShox Recon fork. All for $400 for me.
New fork, tires and stem on the list, and as soon as I find my pedal wrench my Crank Bros are going on.
07-10-08 | 05:28 AM
#2275
****** (can I say this?)
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,900
Likes: 0
From: CO
This bike is really awesome. The frame seems to be the rights size at a 20" , though Giant runs their MTB's small. I'm going to get a shorter stem and chop down the bars and probably put bar tape on instead of grips.
I bought it from my co-worker at the bike shop who bought it from our dealer, it was a mish-mash of parts on the Trance. Hayes So1o hyrdraulics, EA50 finishing group, Deore/LX groupset and a RockShox Recon fork. All for $400 for me.
New fork, tires and stem on the list, and as soon as I find my pedal wrench my Crank Bros are going on.