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07-31-09 | 11:02 AM
#127
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,913
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From: Winnipeg, Canada
Bikes: 2006 Marin Stelvio, 1990s Steve Bauer, Marin Palisades Trail
08-05-09 | 10:56 PM
#129
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 180
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So here's my rig even though I'm not actually using it for mountain biking at the moment. (Sticking to the paved trails as I'm trying to lose some weight. 
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I put some Specialized Nimbus tires on it for road riding, and I just replaced the stock saddle tonight with a Specialized BG2 Sport. (Yeah, I need to lower the nose a bit. I haven't actually ridden it with the new saddle yet.)
Anyway, it was cheap for a new bike, and it's a really comfortable ride, so I'm enjoying it. I've named her the M.U.P.A.B. (Multi-Use Path Assault Bike).
)I put some Specialized Nimbus tires on it for road riding, and I just replaced the stock saddle tonight with a Specialized BG2 Sport. (Yeah, I need to lower the nose a bit. I haven't actually ridden it with the new saddle yet.)
Anyway, it was cheap for a new bike, and it's a really comfortable ride, so I'm enjoying it. I've named her the M.U.P.A.B. (Multi-Use Path Assault Bike).
08-06-09 | 12:25 AM
#130
Dudeski
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
From: Houston
Crappy iPhone pic:
My 09 Giant Rincon with:
Manitou Minute TPC 20mm TA
Avid BB7 brakes (I'm working out some clearance issues thats why thr front brake and rotor are not installed)
Shimano XT rear hub
Quando 20mm front hub
My 09 Giant Rincon with:
Manitou Minute TPC 20mm TA
Avid BB7 brakes (I'm working out some clearance issues thats why thr front brake and rotor are not installed)
Shimano XT rear hub
Quando 20mm front hub
08-06-09 | 09:45 PM
#132
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 12
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My 2007 Trek 6000 with time i will be doing some upgrading. Starting out on the Mountainbike thing.
When i got the bike there was allot of spacers on the fork tubing. Should i take some off and get a higher degree stem? What are some good stems?
When i got the bike there was allot of spacers on the fork tubing. Should i take some off and get a higher degree stem? What are some good stems?
08-07-09 | 05:14 AM
#133
He drop me
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,664
Likes: 13
From: Central PA
Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie
Here is my brand spanking new 2010 Cannondale F5. I have plenty of road bikes I could post photos of but I will hold off on that. Cannondale did a bunch of updates for 2010 including a new lighter frame and a new fork from RST that has a 1.5" steerer tube. I did just pick up some Time ROC ATAC to replace the flats in the photo...now I need to get out on the trails...hopefully this weekend.
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08-08-09 | 01:00 PM
#134
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 13
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Gotta say, I was a bit pissed about how poorly this climbed, but I got used to it. Or maybe I just dont care, because it goes like whipped, CO2 powered, gnar down hills compared to the can-o-ale. Now rather then a fine line between plowing into a tree and going way to slow (as on the old frame), the bike lets you know when you're angering it by slowly loosing traction at the rear.
. Also the tire you have the rear wheel is directional and you have it on backwards. Maybe this is your preference, but the tires are designed for a certain purpose and using them as designed will help all around.
08-08-09 | 01:19 PM
#135
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 49
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From: Missouri
Bikes: Specialized SJ FSR Comp
08-09-09 | 01:32 AM
#136
My old-skool mtb that I take on camping trips and what-not.
My new Kinesis that I've been beating the hell out of out shown here on the backbone trail above Malibu.
My new Kinesis that I've been beating the hell out of out shown here on the backbone trail above Malibu.
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Lemond Zurich, Cinelli Hobootleg Geo, ICan gravel bike, Tifosi Rostra, Specialized vado turbo
Lemond Zurich, Cinelli Hobootleg Geo, ICan gravel bike, Tifosi Rostra, Specialized vado turbo
08-09-09 | 07:26 AM
#137
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,939
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From: The Summit of Lee
Bikes: Hecklah
Dude...those trails seriously...nice.
08-09-09 | 10:05 AM
#138
That's not even the half of it. My crappy CVS brand rechargeable batteries ran out so I didn't get any pictures of of the super-awesome gnarly parts of the trail. Those are just the vistas.
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Lemond Zurich, Cinelli Hobootleg Geo, ICan gravel bike, Tifosi Rostra, Specialized vado turbo
Lemond Zurich, Cinelli Hobootleg Geo, ICan gravel bike, Tifosi Rostra, Specialized vado turbo
08-09-09 | 12:13 PM
#139
****** (can I say this?)
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,900
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From: CO
I could be wrong but you got the tires on the wrong wheels. If you put the rear tire on the rear wheel it might help the climbing. Also the tire you have the rear wheel is directional and you have it on backwards. Maybe this is your preference, but the tires are designed for a certain purpose and using them as designed will help all around.
. Also the tire you have the rear wheel is directional and you have it on backwards. Maybe this is your preference, but the tires are designed for a certain purpose and using them as designed will help all around.
08-09-09 | 12:33 PM
#141
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,939
Likes: 1
From: The Summit of Lee
Bikes: Hecklah
08-09-09 | 02:48 PM
#142
"STAT"
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,111
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From: WVU-Morgantown
Bikes: Trek 3900. 2007 Kona Dawg
thanks.
Its what led me to buy the bike honestly, all the other Kona's where white, green, blue etc.. this one was like BAM HERE I AM!!!!!
lol.
I took a decent picture of it on the trail today, Ill post it up in a bit..'
it was dusk out, and the red seemed to have this cool tint to it, looked nice.
Its what led me to buy the bike honestly, all the other Kona's where white, green, blue etc.. this one was like BAM HERE I AM!!!!!
lol.
I took a decent picture of it on the trail today, Ill post it up in a bit..'
it was dusk out, and the red seemed to have this cool tint to it, looked nice.
08-09-09 | 02:51 PM
#143
"STAT"
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,111
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From: WVU-Morgantown
Bikes: Trek 3900. 2007 Kona Dawg
Here is my brand spanking new 2010 Cannondale F5. I have plenty of road bikes I could post photos of but I will hold off on that. Cannondale did a bunch of updates for 2010 including a new lighter frame and a new fork from RST that has a 1.5" steerer tube. I did just pick up some Time ROC ATAC to replace the flats in the photo...now I need to get out on the trails...hopefully this weekend.
Last edited by -_RebelRidin'_-; 08-11-09 at 06:05 AM.
08-09-09 | 03:45 PM
#144
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,939
Likes: 1
From: The Summit of Lee
Bikes: Hecklah
All that work...down the toilet with just one single post.
08-09-09 | 04:43 PM
#146
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Bikes: Specialized SJ FSR Comp
08-09-09 | 04:49 PM
#147
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Bikes: Specialized SJ FSR Comp
thanks.
Its what led me to buy the bike honestly, all the other Kona's where white, green, blue etc.. this one was like BAM HERE I AM!!!!!
lol.
I took a decent picture of it on the trail today, Ill post it up in a bit..'
it was dusk out, and the red seemed to have this cool tint to it, looked nice.
Its what led me to buy the bike honestly, all the other Kona's where white, green, blue etc.. this one was like BAM HERE I AM!!!!!
lol.
I took a decent picture of it on the trail today, Ill post it up in a bit..'
it was dusk out, and the red seemed to have this cool tint to it, looked nice.
similar to the color of your Kona. That bike is long gone, but I still remember it - and several
of the "learning experiences" acquired with it.
08-10-09 | 05:21 AM
#149
He drop me
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,664
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From: Central PA
Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie
That is about all I know about it.
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08-10-09 | 06:11 AM
#150
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,939
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From: The Summit of Lee
Bikes: Hecklah
Actually, Cannondale used the 1 1/4" headset when they came out with the Headshok. So now young Cheeto...you have 1", 1 1/8", 1 1/4", and the good ol' 1 1/2". Oh yeah...lemme throw another coal on the fire for you. Tapered steerer tubes. 1 1/2" lower headset cup with 1 1/8" top cup.