Another new bike for me! Yay! Pictures Inside
Ok so, some of you may have remembered me posting my new bike last week. Well after buying my new cranks and bottom bracket, got home and pulled off my bottom bracket to reveal that it was only half way threaded! So i took the bike back in ( Performance ) and they swapped me out right on the spot for the upgraded ( Hayes Sole Hydraulic Disc F/R, Rear Air Shock, Sram 9 Components ) Warrior LE. I was pretty dang satisfied that they actually swapped me out for an upgraded/more expensive bike right on the spot. They also offered to swap out my cranks and BB for me free of charge. I love the customer service at Performance. The guys that work there are awesome!
(Old Warrior 4.5 RIP) http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/IMG_1399.jpg (New Warrior LE) http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/IMG_1412.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/IMG_1413.jpg (New FSA Pounder Bash Cranks, Killer buy until tomorrow night from BSC.com for $79 shipped!) http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/IMG_1414.jpg (New RaceFace Signature DH BB) http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/IMG_1411.jpg |
Very nice. Looks like it will be plenty of fun.
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Awesome shag, man!
oh, nice bike too...... ;-) |
Nice looking bike. I am currently running the same tires you are and wondered what you thought of them?
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Originally Posted by sjs731
(Post 5074528)
Nice looking bike. I am currently running the same tires you are and wondered what you thought of them?
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that thing is a tank. how much does it weigh?
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Damn you for tempting me with that crankset. That would look great on the G-Spot I'm building
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Looking pretty good.
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Originally Posted by probable556
(Post 5074869)
I run those also and really like them so far. Good on hardpack, mud, and not terrible on paved sections either considering the off-road traction. You can really lean into sharp turns with confidence with these tires. I can't comment on the longevity having only had these for a couple hundred miles.
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Originally Posted by Nickds7
(Post 5075933)
Do they feel heavy when you ride them? I've heard alot of comments on them being heavy and the tread slows you down way too much.... Or is that just a comment of the recreational weight weanies that doesn't have strong legs?
I run PSI pretty high around 37-42 (especially since we have been in drought conditions) and am happy with the rolling resistance. They are fine at lower levels too. If you only ride dry trails and hardpacked surfaces, you'll be better off with a faster less aggressive tread. It is always a compromise: speed, traction, rolling resistance, durability, cost... |
Originally Posted by SamHatesCarCltr
(Post 5075430)
that thing is a tank. how much does it weigh?
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Thanks everyone for the comments. I absolutely love this bike. Nice components and all. Best of all I got free lifetime adjustments from Performance. I love that place
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
(Post 5076277)
What makes it a tank?
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Please, take off the reflectors. Please...
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hi pinkrobe,
honest question. why so much emphasis on taking off the reflectors. I have seen it in many other posts. Is it just because of the looks. or does it have a functional reason behind it? just curious? also, if the reflectors have negative functional effects, why do bike companies, even the very reputable ones, put reflectors on their bikes. would any of you please care to reflect on this. thanks. |
Nice bike dude! Do tell, as I'm not much of a mountain biker: is a bike like that for more serious, downhill riding or overall MTB'ing in general? I'm a roadie, and just getting into "real" MTBs...
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Originally Posted by sherpaPeak
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would any of you please care to reflect on this.
Bikes come with them because they're required by law. People advise removal because otherwise the reflectors will fall off and litter the trails. If visibility at night is a concern, there are other, more effective options available, e.g. reflective tape. |
Originally Posted by gastro
(Post 5082678)
People advise removal because otherwise the reflectors will fall off and litter the trails.
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Originally Posted by probable556
(Post 5082889)
That's true, but I see 25 empty Gu packets on the trail for every 1 reflector...
Regardless, it's a bad idea to attach gu packets to your spokes also. |
Originally Posted by gastro
(Post 5082952)
Do you ride at night? That's when they become obvious.
Regardless, it's a bad idea to attach gu packets to your spokes also. |
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