Good call, D! That was the Hardrock that changed the world right there. That was when I started telling everyone who didn't know what bike to get..."Buy a Hardrock. It will do anything." That thar's the one.

Got the remaining parts today and was finally able to put it together. Took it out for a ride tonight and it feels pretty good. Definitely notice the bigger wheels...in both positive and negative ways. And it'll take a bit getting used to a rigid bike on the trails again.

http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb8769382/p4pb8769382.jpg

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/...e/P1040765.jpg
After moving to the City (left my bikes at my home town), I was forced to stopped cycling. A few weeks ago, I decided to get back into cycling. So I went to an LBS and bought whatever fit my budget.
I do not intend to do some serious trails as I live in the City now, just some recreational rides in the park and around where I live. I will be swapping the fork with a rigid carbon or Al fork..

Your bike = wow

Thanks. It's fun but a rigid carbon 29er is quite a bit different that what I have been riding over the last few years...took a few rides to get used to it.

^^ That's mighty fatly-tired hybrid you got there, never.

Another on-going project. Klunker inspired 29er using an old Schwinn frame. Awaiting the Retro Ryder headset so I can use the 1 1/8" rigid fork, and a longer seatpost. added rear disc brake mounts. There is just enough clearance at the rear stays to run a 2.1 Small Block Eight 29er tire without modification. The bottom bracket height is 13.75", liveable. It will be geared 1x9. In the future I may add an 80mm suspension fork.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=278065

On-one Inbred
http://i40.fastpic.ru/big/2012/0926/...9334f4d62f.jpg

It's great on paved paths and light gravel trails!

Really nice man.
Always wanted one of those. I actually have an Inbred single speed frame in the garage that I'm going to build up some day.
How does it ride?

It rides very smooth. I love this frame :)

Here's a more recent picture of the bike. I took the hardtail on the Rubicon trail and had a blast.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...e/DSC00240.jpg

My stealth project... came back from powder yesterday and built it up this morning.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...ouldennew1.JPG
Moulden Custom.

:eek: Rotor cranks????, My gosh you will fly.

Nope, those are older Race Face Cranks.

Pivot Mach 5.7 Carbon with XT/XTR set-up. Sits about 27lbs as-is, can easily be lighter with wheels, saddle, and no dropper post. Should get the first ride in today I hope!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...IMAG0439-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...IMAG0441-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...IMAG0442-1.jpg

That's one of the coolest mtb's I've ever seen.. I love the mix of the colors.

Just got this today. Still at the store because I didnt have my rack with me to bring it home.

I have a Trek 4.5 and have wanted a Mountain Bike for a while. My LBS was having an end of season sale where everything in the store was 50% off. The only research I have done before on MBs was about Trek bikes. I went in this morning and only had 30 minutes before I had to leave for work. They had a Specialized Rockhopper, Felt 970, and a Focus Black Forest 2.0. They told me to skip the Specialized and do the Felt or Focus. I took the Focus out for a spin and LOVED it. The Focus website had MSRP at 1,500. The store had it marked for 1,200. So I paid $600. Very happy and cant wait to ride it!.
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=279369

Needs moar branding.

Sleek-looking rig though.

I can already fly... and am pretty happy with those Race Face cranks although the stealth project meant I had to swap out the lighter Race Face SL carbon cranks I was using.

Those live on my RM Blizzard and are a nice match as they are red with the black carbon cores... interesting note on those is that my neighbour designed the first Aluminium / carbon cranks for Race Face and I have seen the pre production beta versions he has kept with him.

Here she is in all of her glory....

SCOTT Aspect 29 Sport

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...R01/photo5.jpg

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...R01/photo1.jpg

In for maintenance at my home shop
http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/t...TSPORT29ER.jpg

Here's a new one- an old garage sale fisher I put an electric hub on. Tops out at about 18mph, but it gets there pretty quickly. It also has gotten a lot of interest- there's a growing crew local riders that want to take it out on the trails. I really need to get the battery mounted on the downtube to get the weight balance right so I can bunnyhop it better.

http://i.imgur.com/gqaxWl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3w0q9l.jpg

I have other mountain bikes, but this is the only one I've had out recently. :/

My rig:

Still using rim brakes, a and a 8 speed casette.

http://imageshack.us/a/img191/2244/imgp6905.jpg

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=279784 2012 Transition Bandit. 30 lbs. on the nose.

Of course....My excuse is that I'm an old dude and seriously should get my eyes checked.