glamour shots:

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joker bike.

the hubs are actually pewter..the sunlight made them appear more purple...

Sick bike. You always have sick bikes.

thanks, duder.

that marque is sweeet! pretty light built too.heres mine. shes 3mths old and a do-all-bike :)..
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3.../Photo0260.jpg

I've got the same hubs, same color. Just serviced the rear hub for the first time, they really are a sweet piece of kit.
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...5/P1010696.jpg

so still purple just less purple.

Just got bunch of new stuff so I figured I post some pics. I know I should've cleaned the bike but oh well. :D
I'm going with the red and black theme. :D
New Sram PG 990 cassette.
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...SFIT/cass2.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...YSFIT/cass.jpg

New wellgo one side flat one side clipless magnesium pedals.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...FIT/pedal2.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...SFIT/pedal.jpg

and the new peaty grips.
[IMG]http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...IT/peaty-1.jpg[/IMG]

Those Marin Wolf Ridge bikes/frames have appealed to me quite a bit, and it was in the running with the Marque last time shopping around. Haven't had a chance to ride one though - impression I get is people either love them or hate them.

Yours is looking good!

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...ham/MTBmud.jpg
Mumumumud. . .

I wanted to get that headset but Giant has the zero stack or the integrated headset i believe. And Crankbrothers doesnt carry that from what i have researched so far.


OOOOOps im editing this. I just read what you wrote and did not see that someone alrteady basically told you this already. LOL

Been on vacation from here for a while due to an insane work schedule and a few life changes. I got big into MTBing about 8 months ago and broke my cheapo Huffy and picked up an 09 Fisher Advance on the close outs
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs117...._8119100_n.jpg
Well I got to where I was riding beyond its capabilities and was bottoming the fork out constantly on drops (I weight 180lbs) So I got to browsing my LBS for a fork upgrade and possibly moving to new wheels and disc brakes at the same time. Well while browsing I saw an 08 Specialized Pitch Comp sitting in the corner. I started talking the guy I got my Fisher from and he said it was brand new and been on hold in their warehouse for almost a year and they forgot about it. I asked him what they would want for it and needless to say I walked out with it for a steal!! He even threw in a shock pump for me to sweeten the deal.
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._2240507_n.jpg
After my shake down run
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._8059372_n.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._3552343_n.jpg

nice ride!

Took me a few stops and starts on the trail and a lot of riding the same line over and over again to figure out my rear shock pressure and get the rebound dialed in. The thing rides like an absolute dream and actually climbs really well! Only thing done so far is some Azonic pedals and I ordered a bash and blackspire chain guide to turn it into a dualie since I never use the large chain ring. I see no reason to change anything else on it until something breaks. I got a better deal on this bike than the cost of new wheels, mechanical disc brakes, and a Tora fork.

New bike, first full suspension and 29er...Ridden a 29er before, so not too shocking of a switch. Pardon the cats, among other background items.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=143343http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=143344

:)
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._3035336_n.jpg

i just HAD to make a video!

the happy robot,
might i ask what frame and fork that is on your gorgeous bike?
thanks!

frame: '09 rockhopper expert 29 ss
fork: origin8 cr-mo lite 29

New custom stickers, pretty cool...
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...1095/001-1.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...1095/003-1.jpg

New chain and cassette for the NRS.

http://www.ihasaids.com/upload/data/1269909611.jpg

http://www.ihasaids.com/upload/data/1269847672.jpg

Local CL find, a 2006 Cannondale F300.

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...aleF300001.jpg

My 07 Stumpy.

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/153/1007844.jpg

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3390/1007843.jpg

Nice C'dale and stumpy! Good mud.