Post Your Rigs
07-21-05 | 03:00 PM
#2001
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Joined: Jul 2005
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2005 Norco VPS A-Line.
[Gotta zip tie the brake cable away from stanchion]
[Gotta zip tie the brake cable away from stanchion]
Last edited by justwitheraway; 07-21-05 at 08:44 PM.
07-21-05 | 03:02 PM
#2002
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Joined: Jun 2004
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Originally Posted by skinn
Not the best pic but it is all I have on the computer right now.
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Did you get that off of ebay?
07-22-05 | 06:07 AM
#2003
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
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No I ride with a group who are good friends of a local LBS owner, he put this together for himself and then picked up a new line to add to his shop, he figured the best way to get his new line out is to ride one himself so he sold me his k2 to have the money to build his new bike. He was looking at giving me a deal on an FSR XC Pro but then he said what the hell if you want this then I will sell it to you.
07-23-05 | 05:25 AM
#2004
The geek on two wheels.
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 70
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From: Christchurch, New Zealand.
Bikes: '06 Giant STP1 coming on its way.
That rear suspension looks... non-functional.
07-23-05 | 08:36 AM
#2005
mmm babaghanouj.
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 848
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From: toronto, canada.
Bikes: 2003 norco fluid 3.0, 2016 Intense Tracer 275C Expert
it's a pull-shock. works opposite of "conventional" rear shocks.
07-23-05 | 10:10 AM
#2006
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Joined: Jul 2005
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As rasheed said it is a pull shock and it works wonderfully. As a package it is a very fast xc bike.
07-23-05 | 11:48 AM
#2007
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Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 79
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Originally Posted by skinn
Not the best pic but it is all I have on the computer right now.
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i cant see it's connected to the frame ?
correct me if im wrong
07-23-05 | 11:37 PM
#2008
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,460
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From: Spokane WA
Bikes: specialized p.1, redline single x
its a pull shock, the middle mounts to the frame, and the rear triangle mounts to the sides. it compresses internally.
07-24-05 | 12:02 AM
#2009
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 251
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Nice bikes people, ugh, can't wait till I get mine in the near future.
07-24-05 | 07:27 AM
#2010
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 198
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From: Minnesota
Bikes: Brisa b26d
Here is my 1999 GT lts 2000 ds I am getting soon. I also have a 1999 cannondale super V 500 I need to sell.
07-24-05 | 11:28 AM
#2011
I like beer
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
Bikes: KHS XC504, Gary Fisher Piranha, GT Backwoods
KHS is mine, GT is my wife's.
07-25-05 | 10:25 PM
#2012
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3
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Wow, it took me an hour and half to go through every single page and pic on this thread.
That being said, here's my icebreaker post. I've seen just a handful of Marins here and none were Bobcat Trails. This is a 2005 Bobcat Trail. One step down from the Hawk Hill and another step down from the Palisades Trail. I bought this bike because of the attractive price point ($420) and the great frame with a good outlook for upgrades to the medium-level parts.
Manufacturer's image
Pic of it right after I got it from the store - removed front reflectors (top one actually fell off while on the trail) and the kickstand (it was free).
I've ridden it about a dozen times so far at Walnut Creek in Austin, TX and it's performed well. I have a feeling I'll be getting a new front fork once I hit the bigger trails. It climbs really well though.
7000 series butted Al frame
Spinner grind ac 323 w/80mm travel
shimano acera shifters
hayes mx-2 xc brakes v6 6" rotors
shimano t300 front derail
rear is an acera
hubs are shimano disc 32 hole
rims are Alex td-20 double walled
crankset is truvativ x-flow
IRC Mythos XCII tires
Huge 20" frame with 34" standover (i'm 6'2")
One thing I don't like is how low the crankset is on the frame. I hit rocks sometimes when the pedals are on the bottom. It makes some climbs difficult. Should I look into eggbeaters?
https://www.marinbikes.com/bicycles_2...cat_trail.html
That being said, here's my icebreaker post. I've seen just a handful of Marins here and none were Bobcat Trails. This is a 2005 Bobcat Trail. One step down from the Hawk Hill and another step down from the Palisades Trail. I bought this bike because of the attractive price point ($420) and the great frame with a good outlook for upgrades to the medium-level parts.
Manufacturer's image
Pic of it right after I got it from the store - removed front reflectors (top one actually fell off while on the trail) and the kickstand (it was free).
I've ridden it about a dozen times so far at Walnut Creek in Austin, TX and it's performed well. I have a feeling I'll be getting a new front fork once I hit the bigger trails. It climbs really well though.
7000 series butted Al frame
Spinner grind ac 323 w/80mm travel
shimano acera shifters
hayes mx-2 xc brakes v6 6" rotors
shimano t300 front derail
rear is an acera
hubs are shimano disc 32 hole
rims are Alex td-20 double walled
crankset is truvativ x-flow
IRC Mythos XCII tires
Huge 20" frame with 34" standover (i'm 6'2")
One thing I don't like is how low the crankset is on the frame. I hit rocks sometimes when the pedals are on the bottom. It makes some climbs difficult. Should I look into eggbeaters?
https://www.marinbikes.com/bicycles_2...cat_trail.html
07-25-05 | 11:42 PM
#2013
Just Ride
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,343
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From: Melbourne - Australia
Bikes: 2005 Giant Yukon with the works.
I have the same kickstand, its very good 
07-25-05 | 11:56 PM
#2014
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2005
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Originally Posted by sS-bEn
I have the same kickstand, its very good
07-25-05 | 11:56 PM
#2015
kipuka explorer
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,297
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From: Hilo Town, East Hawai'i
Bikes: 1994 Trek 820, 2004 Fuji Absolute, 2005 Jamis Nova, 1977 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36
Kickstand? Blasphemy!
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Friends don't let friends use brifters.
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07-25-05 | 11:59 PM
#2016
Just Ride
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,343
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From: Melbourne - Australia
Bikes: 2005 Giant Yukon with the works.
I've taken mine off now for about a month now since i don't need it now. I put it on only when i'm going on long rides. When it comes to going off road, it comes off.
07-26-05 | 12:31 AM
#2017
I drink your MILKSHAKE
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 15,061
Likes: 3
From: St. Petersburg, FL
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity
Originally Posted by jaxdahl
To tell you the truth, it's still on there. I just didn't want to get snide remarks.
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07-26-05 | 02:27 AM
#2018
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3
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Ok, ok, gonna take off the kickstand.
This is after a ride today. Any cleaning tips?
My guess is squirt some water and use a damp rag to wipe down the frame. Any parts I should take care to avoid?
This is after a ride today. Any cleaning tips?
My guess is squirt some water and use a damp rag to wipe down the frame. Any parts I should take care to avoid?
07-26-05 | 02:44 AM
#2019
Just Ride
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,343
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From: Melbourne - Australia
Bikes: 2005 Giant Yukon with the works.
Thats probably the state my bike is in at the moment. Maybe a little bit cleaner around the crank and front derailuer area.
07-26-05 | 02:47 AM
#2020
I drink your MILKSHAKE
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 15,061
Likes: 3
From: St. Petersburg, FL
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity
Originally Posted by jaxdahl
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This is after a ride today. Any cleaning tips? My guess is squirt some water and use a damp rag to wipe down the frame. Any parts I should take care to avoid?
This is after a ride today. Any cleaning tips?
My guess is squirt some water and use a damp rag to wipe down the frame. Any parts I should take care to avoid?
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07-26-05 | 06:22 AM
#2021
mmm... chicken!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 668
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Bikes: 04 Kona Blast
My new baby...
ain't she sexy?
ain't she sexy?
07-26-05 | 11:57 AM
#2022
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,545
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From: N.J.
that is a beautiful peice of equipment. i would love to own a bike like that for a day, just to see how it is. dont break anything riding it.
07-26-05 | 09:12 PM
#2023
Show Me What'cha got
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,225
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From: O'Fallon, Misery
Bikes: old school Giant Attraction MTB (where it all started),old school Schwinn High Plains MTB (XC and long ride duty), Mosh DJ3 (BMX basher), and Trek Bruiser 1 (freeride and full of mods and still growing)
Finally able to get some pics up of my actual bike, not just the Trek web site pic, this just after i wiped the heavy mud off the frame, so far so good, i'm enjoying it. The only thing upgraded so far is the seatpost, ditched the bontrager for the Race Face Diabolus, so much better.
i should have more to come
07-26-05 | 09:49 PM
#2024
close to 2000
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,856
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From: ontario, canada
Bikes: 05 Brodie Diablo - 06 Norco 416
Blazinall, how's the bruiser working out? Im just wondering because my friend is thinking about getting it.
07-26-05 | 11:21 PM
#2025
pluralis majestatis
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 4,206
Likes: 5
From: you rope
Bikes: a DuhRosa
Originally Posted by jaxdahl
I've ridden it about a dozen times so far at Walnut Creek in Austin, TX and it's performed well. I have a feeling I'll be getting a new front fork once I hit the bigger trails. It climbs really well though.
One thing I don't like is how low the crankset is on the frame. I hit rocks sometimes when the pedals are on the bottom. It makes some climbs difficult. Should I look into eggbeaters?
One thing I don't like is how low the crankset is on the frame. I hit rocks sometimes when the pedals are on the bottom. It makes some climbs difficult. Should I look into eggbeaters?
yes, definately look into clipless. i used to pedal strike often... with eggbeaters.. never