What cranks should I get...?
12-14-07, 06:08 PM
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FSA and DT reds complement the siding; and frame contrasts well. Concrete gives a 'washy' appearance to the frame where the tile had good contrast; but the color's truer with the camera balanced for outdoor light.
Seriously, nice build; looks like it'll be fun. Especially with no snow.
(note: that swingarm protector looks like it should have its own Zip code
)
Seriously, nice build; looks like it'll be fun. Especially with no snow.
(note: that swingarm protector looks like it should have its own Zip code
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12-14-07, 06:15 PM
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Its fun.. still need to dial in the suspension but it feels great so far. Heres the specs..
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
Weight* 25.5 lbs
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
Weight* 25.5 lbs
12-14-07, 11:14 PM
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Still kicking.
Very nice.
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12-14-07, 11:51 PM
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Cool. I'll most likely be picking up a Crack'n'Fail to add to my stable in the next month.
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12-15-07, 12:43 PM
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Thanks.. I'll probably take it out to the local trails today for its maiden voyage.. oh the sun just popped out of the fog!
I'm thinking I will take those big blue fox stickers off the fork.. what do ya think?
MattP, what are you getting?
I'm thinking I will take those big blue fox stickers off the fork.. what do ya think?
MattP, what are you getting?
12-15-07, 08:41 PM
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Thinking about an 07 Prophet MX1 w/ Talas RC2. Taking it out on the trail tomorrow, it's a small, which I normally wouldn't go for, but it's a screaming deal, and I think if the frame size bugs me that much, I'll sit on it and wait for someone who may want to trade for Medium 5-6" frame.
I'll know tomorrow
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12-15-07, 10:03 PM
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12-16-07, 04:45 AM
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I took it out yesterday for its first ride.. this bike is so much fun.. at least 10 times as fun as my last bike.
I don't think my climbing has suffered at all on this bike compared to the hardtail, but on the downhills and flats this bike is much faster and easier to control.
I've gotten pretty good at picking lines over the last almost 20 years of mountain biking.. but yesterday, I found myself actually picking crappy lines on purpose... what a blast.
I didn't get any action shots, but here it is again in its natural habitat, minus the fork stickers..
I don't think my climbing has suffered at all on this bike compared to the hardtail, but on the downhills and flats this bike is much faster and easier to control.
I've gotten pretty good at picking lines over the last almost 20 years of mountain biking.. but yesterday, I found myself actually picking crappy lines on purpose... what a blast.
I didn't get any action shots, but here it is again in its natural habitat, minus the fork stickers..
12-16-07, 12:59 PM
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They now come with a thread locking glue which you apply to the right arm/spindle interface. The arm was pretty tight going on, I can't imagine it coming off.
12-16-07, 01:59 PM
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12-16-07, 02:12 PM
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Must admit I like it MUCH better without the stickers. Inspired to take the stickers off the Marzocchi on my FS bike, which were never stuck very good to begin with. Besides, do we need to advertise for them or try to look cool? I sure don't.
Natural habitat- where do you like to ride in Oregon? I'm here in OlyWa, would be interested in alternatives to Bend for when I'm down that way next.
Natural habitat- where do you like to ride in Oregon? I'm here in OlyWa, would be interested in alternatives to Bend for when I'm down that way next.
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12-16-07, 02:20 PM
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For more info on Oakridge:
https://www.mtbikeoregon.com/
12-16-07, 02:21 PM
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12-16-07, 09:22 PM
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I think i will take the stickers off my fork, not only for aesthetics, but to hide the fact i actually ride a DropOff IV
02-12-08, 07:22 PM
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Let's see your upgrades.
Platforms are on because I'm practicing manuals.
Platforms are on because I'm practicing manuals.
02-13-08, 09:28 AM
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Came out looking nice. I just put FSA K-Force Light cranks on and love them. You are right that arm did fit tight. Now you need a matching K-Force seatpost.
