Building a Banshee
04-07-08 | 10:54 PM
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Very fun. Gosh, that just makes me want a TIG setup all the more.
. . . and a CNC mill and SolidWorks and . . . oh, who am I kidding; a lathe and a Bridgeport would be good enough
. . . and a CNC mill and SolidWorks and . . . oh, who am I kidding; a lathe and a Bridgeport would be good enough
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04-08-08 | 07:24 AM
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Gee thx gastro, I put a deposit on my Viento frame yesterday but I have to wait 3 weeks because they are out of stock 
Banshee is a great company. I had the pleasure of exchanging emails with Jay during my frame hunt. He is a really nice guy and knows his schtuff.
Banshee is a great company. I had the pleasure of exchanging emails with Jay during my frame hunt. He is a really nice guy and knows his schtuff.
04-08-08 | 10:32 AM
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As do I. Through their blog, I followed the design progress of the Rampant from CAD through prototyping, testing, tweaking, and production. Fascinating stuff. To their credit, Jay and Keith are willing to share information freely, and are highly focused on riders and rider input rather than fancy marketing tactics.
04-08-08 | 01:36 PM
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04-08-08 | 06:01 PM
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banshee sucks......
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Like a circus monkey on a stolen Harley......
Like a circus monkey on a stolen Harley......
04-08-08 | 06:12 PM
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i thought it was specialized that sucked...
04-09-08 | 06:30 PM
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04-11-08 | 09:23 AM
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I got my banshee frame ordered. It's on back order so it won't be in until the end of the month. Can't wait. I won a Fox 32 RLC Talas on ebay the other day and have everything else lying around. Just short a frame
04-11-08 | 06:06 PM
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04-11-08 | 06:20 PM
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04-11-08 | 06:50 PM
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Powzer? The Chameleon costs more than the Viento, doesnt come with a seatpost, and isnt available for 3 weeks. Granted the Viento isnt ready for two weeks, that still doesnt justify why Banshee sucks. I know I bashed them a few weeks back because their welder is Pacific but I can look beyond that.
04-11-08 | 07:01 PM
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Powzer? The Chameleon costs more than the Viento, doesnt come with a seatpost, and isnt available for 3 weeks. Granted the Viento isnt ready for two weeks, that still doesnt justify why Banshee sucks. I know I bashed them a few weeks back because their welder is Pacific but I can look beyond that.
04-11-08 | 07:06 PM
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Its not that I dont understand, its that I dont care. If he thinks they suck then thats his opinion, I'll still be a proud owner in a few weeks.
Here is a nice little present that came in from their blog:
https://bp1.blogger.com/_Egf5nkpMzl8/...h/ikom_ass.jpg
Here is a nice little present that came in from their blog:
https://bp1.blogger.com/_Egf5nkpMzl8/...h/ikom_ass.jpg
04-11-08 | 07:06 PM
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and the count is 0-2. can gastro keep this perfect game going? only time will tell.
04-11-08 | 07:18 PM
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Its not that I dont understand, its that I dont care. If he thinks they suck then thats his opinion, I'll still be a proud owner in a few weeks.
Here is a nice little present that came in from their blog:
https://bp1.blogger.com/_Egf5nkpMzl8/...h/ikom_ass.jpg
Here is a nice little present that came in from their blog:
https://bp1.blogger.com/_Egf5nkpMzl8/...h/ikom_ass.jpg
04-11-08 | 07:18 PM
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04-11-08 | 07:23 PM
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