Your Full Suspension Cross Country Set-ups - let's See em

[MMcG]

Well I sold my Belair frame and I acquired some Mavic 317 wheels recently - so I'm getting ready to build up a more XC/Endurance riding type of full suspension bike.

And I'm looking for ideas.

So.............show me whatcha got! Pics and specs and weight would be killer.

Thanks!

Mark

[-BB-]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27042

Hollowpoint... Now with a Romic and 125RL, Ti bars and seatpost.

[BikeGeek]

No pics, but I picked up that free Specialized FSR the other day. It needs work. The fork is so stiff it might as well be rigid, the shock is really squishy, the cables are all stretched out, the cranks, BB, and rings are shot. :dead: I'm looking forward to working on it though. I've never worked on a FS bike.

[MMcG]

No pics, but I picked up that free Specialized FSR the other day. It needs work. The fork is so stiff it might as well be rigid, the shock is really squishy, the cables are all stretched out, the cranks, BB, and rings are shot. :dead: I'm looking forward to working on it though. I've never worked on a FS bike.

Tim - if you need a fork for it, I have one for sale in the buy and sell at a great price - 2001 Manitou X-Vert Air with TPC+. :thumb:

[MMcG]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27042

Hollowpoint... Now with a Romic and 125RL, Ti bars and seatpost.

Why the switch to the romic? and how much do you think your bike weighs? Is it the 5" version of the Hollowpoint?

[JRB]

Here's mine in action - 27 pounds or so

http://www.bikemojo.com/photos/data/500/776IMG_0008.JPG

[Mike B.]

22-24lb Titus Loco Moto, sorry no pics right now. Build has changed a bit over the years (I've had this frame for 3 seasons) but here is how it sits right now.

'02 X-Large frame with Float RL
'04 Vanilla RL
Martas with Stan's aluminum rotors (1 wavy prototype)
Thomson stem and post
Monkeylite riser (not SL)
SRAM XO shifters and rear derailleur
WTB Laser V Stealth w/ti rails
King Headset
FRM ISIS bottom bracket with custom double bearing driveside setup
Truvativ Stylo Team cranks
Time ATAC Carbon with Stan's kit (ti axle, ti springs, and aluminum pins)
Foam grips
Hutchison Mosquito Golds (2.0) or Kenda Karmas
One of the following wheelsets - ZTR355/Hugi 240s, ZTR Olympic/Hugi 240s, 317/Hugi 240 - may build some special Olympic rims to some King hubs this winter, all sets running tubeless

[blue]

You got a Loco-Moto down to under 25? Nice...Me want Racer-X 100 :(

[Mike B.]

You got a Loco-Moto down to under 25? Nice...Me want Racer-X 100 :(

Sure did, but I have access to a lot of non-production lighweight parts that I test for Stan. If I had to pay full price ... I wouldn't.

Racer X 100 would be my 1st choice if I did any racing at all.

[jacksonpt]

You know mine... Yeti 575. Complete buildup is on my website, let me know if you have any questions. And yes, there are a few things I would do differently now that I've ridden it for a while.

The biggest thing is that I'd put less money into the shifters/derailleurs. I bought into all the XO hype. It's a good der, but for me, XT stuff would have been fine, and that would have freed up $100 or so for better cranks.

http://www.trailaddict.com/575/Pictures/Camp.gif (http://www.trailaddict.com/575/Pictures/Camp.jpg) http://www.trailaddict.com/575/Pictures/Jones3.gif (http://www.trailaddict.com/575/Pictures/Jones3.jpg)

[MMcG]

Holy Moly that is one light Loco-Moto build!!

Mike B are you looking at the new Motolites now??

[I Are Baboon]

Well you know my bike, Mark...but just to chime in anyway...

2002 Quasi Moto
Vanilla w/Propedal shock
Vanilla fork (125mm)
Mavic 221 rims with XT hubs
Avid mechanical brakes
Answer Pro Taper riser bar
XT drivetrain

31 lbs

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/505/167img_0316-1.jpg

[BikeGeek]

Tim - if you need a fork for it, I have one for sale in the buy and sell at a great price - 2001 Manitou X-Vert Air with TPC+. :thumb:

Thanks Mark, I'll keep that in mind. I want to tear this fork apart to see what's up with it before I buy another.

[MMcG]

No problem Tim - what kind of fork is it?

Hey Babs, where's the photo and the specs on the Spice bro? :)

[pixelninja]

http://www.pixelninja.net/pics/bike/yeti.jpg

The only thing I've changed since this pic was taken is that I've tossed the Maxxis Larson TT's for some tires that actually work for XC - Panaracer Fire XC 2.1's.

Build:

Fork: FOX TALAS RLC
Rear shock: FOX RP3
Headset: CANE CREEK S-2
Bottom Bracket: INTEGRATED W/ TRUVATIV CRANK
Crankset: TRUVATIV STYLO SL 42X32X22
Front Der: SHIMANO XT
Rear Der: SHIMANO XT SGS
Shifters: SHIMANO LX
Cassette: SRAM 7.0 11X32
Chain: SHIMANO HG-93
Hubs F-R: ARC-YETI / SHIMANO 525
Rims: MAVIC XM 317
Tires: PANARACER FIRE XC 2.1
Brakes/Levers: HAYES HFX-9 XC - 6"
Handlebar: TRUVATIV TEAM CARBON RISER
Stem: TRUVATIV TEAM 3-D (100MM)
Grips: YETI HARD CORE
Saddle: YETI / WTB ROCKET V cro-mo
Seatpost: TRUVATIV TEAM (27.2MM)

I did not choose any of these components except the Talas and the tires. This was the stock "Enduro Disc" setup provided directly from Yeti.

Not EXACTLY sure of the weight. Bike weighted 29.8 lbs when I wheeled it out the door. Lost around 2.3 lbs when I switched tires, so that would put it right about 27.5 lbs.

[Mike B.]

Holy Moly that is one light Loco-Moto build!!

Mike B are you looking at the new Motolites now??

Yeah, Mark I'm looking at the Motolite - I think I pm'ed my demo days review to you at some point. The first 2 production runs are already sold out to dealers and individuals so it will now be at least March/April time frame until they have any for sale again. I really like the bike but I want mine anodized, not powdercoat which is my only hang up about it.

When you see that weight, keep in mind I've got some Olympic rims that are 287g each - for testings sake, and if you pick through the pile, you can find Karmas that weight 420-420 grams. Also, a prototype wavy aluminum rotor in a 160mm weighs < 50g. I'm not a weight weenie myself but Stan is and I benefit from it. Keep in mind, I'm 175lb without riding gear and I haven't broken anything yet. If I started breaking stuff I'd ditch the lightweight goods in a second.

[gschuette]

Just finished last week.

Giant VT2 frame 18.5 in Team Blue
Manitou Black Super Air
Thomson Stem and Seatpost
Azonic CF-1 Handlebar
ODI lock on ruffian clue collar
Full XT w/XTR rear derailleur
XT disc hub to Sun Rhyno Lite Wheels
XT discs the 4 piston models
WTB Rocket V ti saddle
Panaracer Fire XC pro 2.1 black folding
For special performance I put on some regular old cables and housing.

I might have pics next week. Hopefully.

[BikeGeek]

No problem Tim - what kind of fork is it?

It's a Manitou, not sure of the model. It has a sticker that reads "Pro" and another with the Specialized logo with "LT" under it, then "Long Travel" under that. Was the "Pro" an old Manitou model?

I actually got it functioning last night. The previous user had one of the knobs on top at the extreme "+" side, and the other knob all the way to the "-" side. I'm not sure which knob is which yet, but I centered them and the fork got a more responsive. I won't know if it's usable until I get a chance to take it apart. There is some hard gunk around the one top-cap that looks like it leaked out then hardened.

*edit* I just Googled it, and found that the Pro is an old Manitou model. "Long Travel" in this case means 80mm :rolleyes:

[Carbon Fetish]

I just finished it yesterday. I can't wait until the weekend to ride it!

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/505/2436Dsc02466_640.jpg

[pixelninja]

I just finished it yesterday. I can't wait until the weekend to ride it!

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/505/2436Dsc02466_640.jpgSpecs and weight?

Just curious...

[Carbon Fetish]

Specs and weight?

It's a medium frame with full 756 XT kit besides the deore discs and the XTR rear derailleur. I'm planing on putting on some XT discs and some tubeless wheels in the near future . The bike, with some WTB XC 2.1 tires, came out to be about 29 lbs. I'm guessing it weighs about 31 with these fatty Kenda tires.

[Rockland]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/4418FXR.jpg
Weight? I have no idea. Never weighed it.
Specs to follow.

[MMcG]

Is that the FXR? 2003 or 2004 version? Very sexy bike!

[Rockland]

Is that the FXR? 2003 or 2004 version? Very sexy bike!
It's a 2003. The 2004's have a few changes. They reconfigured part of the rear triangle for more tire clearance.

[SkaredShtles]

Here's mine in its happy place:

http://home.comcast.net/~elan_mbx/Butte04/photos/P1010029.JPG

-S.S.-

[JRB]

Here's mine in its happy place:

http://home.comcast.net/~elan_mbx/Butte04/photos/P1010029.JPG

-S.S.-


Nice bar ends. ;)

[jncarpenter]

.............my hired assassin ;) :heart: ....30 lbs.

http://gallery.consumerreview.com/webcrossing/images/NINJASPOTweb.jpg

[JRB]

These are the longest travel, heaviest XC bikes I have ever seen. :D

[Rockland]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/4418FXR.jpg
Weight? I have no idea. Never weighed it.
Specs to follow.

On the scale today for the first time. Not so light - 32 lb.

[genpowell71]

But do you really need to worry about weight with a Foes? Its a kick arse ride and takes a h3ll of a pounding.

[Rockland]

But do you really need to worry about weight with a Foes? Its a kick arse ride and takes a h3ll of a pounding.
Oh, I've never worried about the weight :thumb:. Never even weighed untill the post in this thread. I've beat the snot out of mine, it's held up under my 195lb carcass pretty well. Light weight bikes need not apply

[warthog]

2002 Kona Mano-Mano frame w/ Fox Float RL shock
2004 Manitou Black Super SPV
Syncros Lil' Snapper rims w/Chris King hubs, 14/15 DT spokes 32h
Truvativ Stylo Team cranks
959 pedals
XTR derailluers
XT shifters
Titec Hellbent XC bars
Truvativ Team SL stem (Koski in photo, just replaced it)
Avid SD-Ti brakes and levers
Specialized Team Control SL 1.9 front tire
Love/Slime Mona Lisa 1.85 semi-tubeless rear tire
26.2 lbs.
http://img124.exs.cx/img124/6038/thefleet021.th.jpg (http://img124.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img124&image=thefleet021.jpg)
http://img124.exs.cx/img124/5181/thefleet019.th.jpg (http://img124.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img124&image=thefleet019.jpg)

[punkassean]

Click the link in my sig "-XC-" to see my bike, I'll save the bandwidth for those interested.

Bike is a Kona Bear (Dawg) built with XTR/XT, carbon bars King/Mavic EX823' wheels, etc. The total weight is 30lb exactly with 2.5 Michi Wildgripper UST's. The bike is very strong for how light it is.

[Shredder]

http://www.wwucycling.com/images/andrews_bike1.JPG

2004 Intense Spyder - L
Fox F100X
Manitou Swinger 3-way
FSA wheels, carbon bars, seatpost, cranks, headset
Sram X.O derailleur, shifters
Magura Marta brakes
Nokon cables
Conti tires w/Stans

24-25 lbs

[scurban]

very nice ride!

[xl_cheese]

It's a lil different now. The cranks are on my SS (see other thread) This bike has the RF deus cranks now.

http://www.bikemojo.com/photos/data/500/545545TitusRight.jpg

[Ridemonkey]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/3707IMG_0865.jpg

[MMcG]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/3707IMG_0865.jpg
which model Nicolai is that and is that a horst link I see? How does that RS shock perform? seems out of place on a Nicolai but hey if it works it's all good.

[Skookum]

2003 Specialized Enduro Expert FSR
http://home.comcast.net/~tbanning/Copy_of_PalisaidesRanger.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~tbanning/PalisaidesRanger.jpg)



Fox Float RLC
Fox Talas RL
Shimano:
Hubs garbage...
BB garbage...
Clipless caged pedals
LX cranks
XT M755 4 piston hydro disc
XT derauiluer
FSA bash ring
Sram 9.0 cassette 11-34
Sram PC-69 chain
Cane Creek Ergo Bar Ends
Yeti grips
Azonic Double Wall 1.5 risers
Easton EA-70 stem
Specialized seatpost quick release
Thomson Seatpost
Specialized Avatar Gel Saddle
Mavic X223 rims
Maxxis 2.35 Minion DH front and rear respectively

Hubs/BB/and possibly rims to be replaced when i blow them up....

weight 32lbs.

[SkaredShtles]

Nice bar ends. ;)
I used to have those silver bar ends on a black Monkey riser bar. Now *THAT* was stylin'............ a little new old skool. :D

-S.S.-

[jdcamb]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/3707IMG_0865.jpg

How do you like that Maverick Psylo? I loved mine. Wish I could find another one..... If you ever need parts PM me.......jdcamb

[dexter]

no pics dont have a camera up here but anyways
gold medium yeti 575 with a proto fox vanilla on the back with ti bits in it
nixon platinum shock (minute 3 right now b/c the whole tire clearence deal)
gold hadley hubs laced to f219 wheels will be cross max xl's soon
thompson post and stem
hayes mag plus brakes with wavvy rotors
monkeylite xc's
slr seat
proto truvative xc cranks with gigamax ti bb
full ring set up with a black e-13 44tooth supercharger thats been drilled out
xo rear x9 shifters xt front
wheels set yp tubeless with 1 shot each
minion 2.35 rear on the front with knobs cut in slow reazzy
2.35 larsen tt in slow reazzy in the back both single casing
spokes are dt comps and revos up front with black and gold nipples
weight with minute 3 is 27.5 nixon 28.0 (front wheel is a hadley 20mm laced to a 823)

i love this frame its amazing just wish i had gotten a small

[MMcG]

no pics dont have a camera up here but anyways
gold medium yeti 575 with a proto fox vanilla on the back with ti bits in it
nixon platinum shock (minute 3 right now b/c the whole tire clearence deal)
gold hadley hubs laced to f219 wheels will be cross max xl's soon
thompson post and stem
hayes mag plus brakes with wavvy rotors
monkeylite xc's
slr seat
proto truvative xc cranks with gigamax ti bb
full ring set up with a black e-13 44tooth supercharger thats been drilled out
xo rear x9 shifters xt front
wheels set yp tubeless with 1 shot each
minion 2.35 rear on the front with knobs cut in slow reazzy
2.35 larsen tt in slow reazzy in the back both single casing
spokes are dt comps and revos up front with black and gold nipples
weight with minute 3 is 27.5 nixon 28.0 (front wheel is a hadley 20mm laced to a 823)

i love this frame its amazing just wish i had gotten a small

Why do you wish you got the small over the medium? How tall are you?

[dexter]

im about 510 511 ish and i have always raced dh and havnt been on an xc bike for like 5 years. all my yetis are small and switching between my dj and my mtnx project to the 575 feels like my dh bike. it could be due to the 110 mm stem, that im gonna swap out for a 90 or 70.
its all personal opinion but the bike is amazing anyways

[Jozz]

2004 Blur
5th Element Air
Fox Talas RLC
Full XT
Stylo Team crancks
Hope Mono Mini
Easton Carbon SL bar
Crossrock UST wheels
Easton post
Thomson stem

26lbs approx.

http://www.allezy.net/forum/files/blur0002.jpg

[MMcG]

2004 Blur
5th Element Air
Fox Talas RLC
Full XT
Stylo Team crancks
Hope Mono Mini
Easton Carbon SL bar
Crossrock UST wheels
Easton post
Thomson stem

26lbs approx.

http://www.allezy.net/forum/files/blur0002.jpg

Hey I've seen that bike before! :)

[NCBikingJim]

To me this has been the best full-suspension bike I've ridden yet. 2004 Specialized Epic S-Works w/full XTR, CrossMax tubeless wheels and FOX fork. Any questions?

http://www.paulsracing.com/images/Jim@Sugar.jpg

[MMcG]

To me this has been the best full-suspension bike I've ridden yet. 2004 Specialized Epic S-Works w/full XTR, CrossMax tubeless wheels and FOX fork. Any questions?

http://www.paulsracing.com/images/Jim@Sugar.jpg

Does the Brain shock have that delay thing working still or does it react on time to small bumps and stuff?

[SkaredShtles]

Does the Brain shock have that delay thing working still or does it react on time to small bumps and stuff?
When I test rode one the delay was noticable. It was fairly harsh on until it "opened" then it was pretty decent. The thing I really didn't like about the Epic was the low BB. I was whacking things left and right on the ride.

-S.S.-

[Dirty]

heres my ellsworth
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/309/pbpic309390.jpg

[Enduro]

Mine (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0QwByAG4S40dRtPCnj16dWOW6DBgpW592kOgFAqJRbUO4MpRS9 bd0fIsMTsRaYTY2cvT3pKsx10dPI2yJwmxbbLccMRa0bXr*lRN Kbo!XD9Q/4%20002.jpg?dc=4675487997607197795)

Now with Conti Diesel 2,5" front tire

[Serial Midget]

This bike is what I built up with spare parts from my old Trek Y-Frames. I bought the 2003 Sugar 4+ frame off eBay for $225.00 and was able to transfer everything over except for the front derailleur and bottom bracket. My old RaceFace (circa 1997) Turbine LP square taper cranks had seen better days so I retired them and went with LX. All told the bike weighs 29 LBS with the Kendas, my winter tires are Continental Vertical Pros and they will push the bike over 30 LBS.

2003 Sugar frame and OEM Fox Float
2002 SID SL 100mm fork
XT shifters & rear derailleur
Deore front derailleur
King headset
Avid mech disks & SD5 levers
Kenda Karma tires
Mavic X3.1 USTs & XT disk hubs

Also: DWP are the initials of the previous owner... I probably just leave them there because I'm lazy.

[Skookum]

Also: DWP are the initials of the previous owner... I probably just leave them there because I'm lazy.
nice bikey midge.... you can always have your name legally changed to Doogie Woogie Pandemonium or somethin.... y'know that way you wouldn't feel forced to take off the DWP stickers...

[JRB]

To me this has been the best full-suspension bike I've ridden yet. 2004 Specialized Epic S-Works w/full XTR, CrossMax tubeless wheels and FOX fork. Any questions?
Yes - do you ride trails too, or just slide around in fields?? ;)

[Serial Midget]

nice bikey midge.... you can always have your name legally changed to Doogie Woogie Pandemonium or somethin.... y'know that way you wouldn't feel forced to take off the DWP stickers...

Uh... now that you have put it that way I will not sell another shoe until those stickers are GONE. :monkey:

[reflux]

This is a poor picture of my burner. It's a mix of different parts that I've accumulated over the past couple years with a 5" vanilla rlc up front. It's a MUCH better ride than the AC I had these parts on before. Hopefully the pic comes out okay enough.

Btw, if anyone's interested in trading their fs xc or trail bike frame for a large high-end steel hardtail plus some cash, please let me know.

[wooglin]

My Sugar 2 weighs in at 19lbs. I had it lower but I had to reinstall the stem when the fork kept falling off. Now that I think of it, I don't really need the fork either though. ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/wooglin/sugar2.jpg

[Hello Kitty]

HELLO KITTY's "off-road" bike collection

http://img30.exs.cx/img30/4367/04titus2.jpg

04 Titus Racer X (as pictured 23.3Lbs) still dirty for shame for shame :mumble:

http://img116.exs.cx/img116/3389/04colnago.jpg

02 Colnago Oval HT MTB (as pictured 21Lbs) hardly ridden any more :think:

http://img116.exs.cx/img116/3416/04bianchi.jpg

02 Bianchi s.i.s.s. hardly ever ridden :o:

http://img116.exs.cx/img116/7513/04colnagocx.jpg

02 Colnago cyclocross bike w/custom painted Q-Alpha carbon fork all i'm riding currently :sneaky:

spouses off road bikes are 04 Titus Racer X FS bike (see pix below), 02 Jamis Dragon HT bike, 02 Bianchi s.i.s.s. SS bike, 03 K2 enemy cyclocross bike. shes is spoiled rotten

http://img113.exs.cx/img113/344/divabike.jpg

[Ridemonkey]

which model Nicolai is that and is that a horst link I see? How does that RS shock perform? seems out of place on a Nicolai but hey if it works it's all good.

Yup Helius CC with Horst link. The Rock Shox shock has been pretty good. Surprisingly durable and an adequate performer. I like the Mav tuned Psylo - no problems there either.

[blue]

HELLO KITTY's "off-road" bike collection

http://img30.exs.cx/img30/4367/04titus2.jpg

04 Titus Racer X (as pictured 23.3Lbs) still dirty for shame for shame :mumble:

http://img116.exs.cx/img116/3389/04colnago.jpg

02 Colnago Oval HT MTB (as pictured 21Lbs) hardly ridden any more :think:

http://img116.exs.cx/img116/3416/04bianchi.jpg

02 Bianchi s.i.s.s. hardly ever ridden :o:

http://img116.exs.cx/img116/7513/04colnagocx.jpg

02 Colnago cyclocross bike w/custom painted Q-Alpha carbon fork all i'm riding currently :sneaky:

spouses off road bikes are 04 Titus Racer X FS bike (see pix below), 02 Jamis Dragon HT bike, 02 Bianchi s.i.s.s. SS bike, 03 K2 enemy cyclocross bike. shes is spoiled rotten

http://img113.exs.cx/img113/344/divabike.jpg

Someone can't read thread titles... :p

And an escalade? :rolleyes: Is that the wifeys buggy? Sell it and buy more bikes... :evil:

[MMcG]

Yup Helius CC with Horst link. The Rock Shox shock has been pretty good. Surprisingly durable and an adequate performer. I like the Mav tuned Psylo - no problems there either.

Nice ride Ridemonkey!! Hey when were those Maverick Tuned Psylos produced? Were they made for their ML7s to serve as complete bikes before they had their Maverick DC forks ready for production ??

[recidivist]

Right then.

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/505/3656hammerhead1.jpg

[Nitromike]

http://img116.exs.cx/img116/3389/04colnago.jpg

02 Colnago Oval HT MTB (as pictured 21Lbs) hardly ridden any more :think:



Thought you sold that bike

[MMcG]

C'mon everyone - I need more ideas for an xcish type frame/bike - keep your XC bikes coming.

[kalaius]

Hi guys
http://www.bikemag.hu/gallery/albums/saj%E1t/100_0426.sized.jpg
my ride - for XC
does anyone have information about the frame? I know it's an oldtimer (97-99) Jamis Dakar FS,but that's all... :(
so if U know any fansite that could help me,feel free to tell
many thanks

[jacksonpt]

C'mon everyone - I need more ideas for an xcish type frame/bike - keep your XC bikes coming.
Have you decided if you want to go HT or FS for your next bike?

[Ridemonkey]

Nice ride Ridemonkey!! Hey when were those Maverick Tuned Psylos produced? Were they made for their ML7s to serve as complete bikes before they had their Maverick DC forks ready for production ??

Yeah they made them in 2002 I think. They had some extras that ended up in a shop in Boulder.

[MMcG]

Have you decided if you want to go HT or FS for your next bike?

Let's just say a certain steel frame from a company that starts with a K is tempting me big time now that I've found out the price on it.

[Hello Kitty]

Kish ?

if so the bike shop thats down the street from me has sold quite a few steel and Ti road and mtb Kish frames and they have gotten great reviews.

Steel and Ti aint my bag but the quality of workmanship is excellent on these bikes

[Willy Vanilly]

My X-5...

Medium X-5 w/ quad bearings
Romic has been swapped to a Pushed Vanilla R
CK Headset
Fox Vanilla R
RF Deus 5x100
Titec Hellbent XC
Juicy 7's
XO twisters
Syntace lock on grips
Hugi 240 to a Mavic 317 up front w/ a 2.35 Blue Groove
CK ISO to a DT 4.1d in the back w/ a 2.1 NBX
Stylo Team cranks and bb (w/ a bash instead of big ring)
Speedplay Frogs (SS version)
XO long cage der
xt 11-32 cassette
Thomson post
Old school Serfas LOLA saddle
Salsa QR's

[jacksonpt]

Let's just say a certain steel frame from a company that starts with a K is tempting me big time now that I've found out the price on it.
That's cool. What kind of price did you get on it? $450 seems to be the MSRP - are there better deals to be had though? I really like the step up from that frame... it's an aluminum race frame, but the MSRP is $600. Probably going to be a while before I can afford that.

[Enduro]

My X-5...

Medium X-5 w/ quad bearings
Romic has been swapped to a Pushed Vanilla R
CK Headset
Fox Vanilla R
RF Deus 5x100
Titec Hellbent XC
Juicy 7's
XO twisters
Syntace lock on grips
Hugi 240 to a Mavic 317 up front w/ a 2.35 Blue Groove
CK ISO to a DT 4.1d in the back w/ a 2.1 NBX
Stylo Team cranks and bb (w/ a bash instead of big ring)
Speedplay Frogs (SS version)
XO long cage der
xt 11-32 cassette
Thomson post
Old school Serfas LOLA saddle
Salsa QR's


Nice bike man! Really nice!

[tartosuc]

Mark you should have a look at the ventana pantera!

you can get a frame for cheap trough a few online shops!

[Willy Vanilly]

Thanks. I love the way it rides. Only complaint that I have is that on really steep climbs, I have to pay extra attention to keep the front end down. Thinking maybe I should've gone with a fork w/ travel adjust or some sort of lock down. Oh well.

[MMcG]

That's cool. What kind of price did you get on it? $450 seems to be the MSRP - are there better deals to be had though? I really like the step up from that frame... it's an aluminum race frame, but the MSRP is $600. Probably going to be a while before I can afford that.

Great price but after getting on a couple of FS bikes and a couple of hardtails last night I'm back on the FS kick!

[tartosuc]

Great price but after getting on a couple of FS bikes and a couple of hardtails last night I'm back on the FS kick!

good thing! I trully beleive taht you will be happier with a FS.

a ht is fun but hard on the body on long runs...I also think that after a while you are gonna find that your cheetah is way to heavy and slow for xc/trail even with light parts!

the best thing is to have both...a HT and a FS...

personnaly, i can't seem to be able to have lesss than 3 bikes at the time! one freeride/dh fs, one xc/trail FS, and a HT!

[Gorse]

If I were in the market:

* Hollowpoint MkIII - DW link is so darn good, value is outstanding

* 05 Motolite - horst frame with the right specs from a manufacturer with a great rep at a not unreasonable price

* 5 Spot/X5 - well known and regarded, though not the best value for money

[Acadian]

Bike setup:
* Frame Size & Color: Med/ Silver Metalflake with Romic and Fox shox
* Fork: Tullio Rock Shox Psylo Air 125mm
* Brakes: Hope C2
* Cranks: Black Race Face Turbines
* Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT with SRAM X.9 Trigger Shifter
* Rear Derailleur: SRAM X.0 with X.9 Trigger Shifter
* Pedals: Time ATAC Carbon
* Stem: Thompson 5ºx90
* Handlebar: Easton EA70 low rise
* Seatpost: Thomson Elite
* Saddle: currently run an SDG Satellite
* Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN-91
* Cassette: Shimano
* Headset: Black Chris King
* Grips: ODI Ruffian Grips
* Front Tire: Michelin Comp 24.1 light
* Front Rim: Mavic 521
* Front Hub/Skewer: Hadley 20mm hub
* Rear Tire: Hutch Python Lite
* Rear Rim: Mavic 521
* Rear Hub/Skewer: Hadley racing hub and Skewer
* Seatpost clamp: Hope QR

about 27lbs

about to go on...6" Avid Juicy's
I alsp want to get a MAXM MX-5 bar (26mm one)
http://gallery.consumerreview.com/webcrossing/images/Luc_Car_5spot.jpg

[Brian HCM#1]

Dude, is that a Hope QR seat clamp?

[Acadian]

Dude, is that a Hope QR seat clamp?

euh yeah! what point are you trying to make?

[Brian HCM#1]

euh yeah! what point are you trying to make?Nutting, just didn't know you had one, sorry for asking your highnass.

[Acadian]

Nutting, just didn't know you had one, sorry for asking your highnass.

dude...I bought it from YOU http://67.19.50.55/forums/images/smilies/frech53.gif

I just thought you were trying to razz me on the fact that I say "I don't like to run QR seatpost clamp" - which is true for DH/DS bikes...but not on my trail bike ;)

[Brian HCM#1]

dude...I bought it from YOU http://67.19.50.55/forums/images/smilies/frech53.gif

I just thought you were trying to razz me on the fact that I say "I don't like to run QR seatpost clamp" - which is true for DH/DS bikes...but not on my trail bike ;)Sorry, forgot you bought one from me....my bad.

[I Are Baboon]

Acadain, that is a sweet 5 spot. If I were in the market for a trail bike right now, I'd definitley look into one.

[MMcG]

Acadain, that is a sweet 5 spot. If I were in the market for a trail bike right now, I'd definitley look into one.

Methinks you'd really rock on a 5 Spot Babs!! :cool:

[MMcG]

Any other Monkeys rippin it up on Hollowpoints like BB is?

[mattyb]

sweet bike, ran into someone in dogtown tonight bombing around in one. he loves it. i believe it had a romic though

[genpowell71]

Nice looking ride. I was planning on getting a 5 sopt, but I think I'm going to splurge and get the 6 pack when taxes come in this year.

[jacksonpt]

Any other Monkeys rippin it up on Hollowpoints like BB is?
There are a bunch of them around... I remember all the talk when people were working with IH to get the links replaced. Search the lounge and PM people - you might have better luck.

[Snacks]

about 27lbs

about to go on...6" Avid Juicy's
I alsp want to get a MAXM MX-5 bar (26mm one)
http://gallery.consumerreview.com/webcrossing/images/Luc_Car_5spot.jpg

Hummm....why does your Spot weigh 2.5lbs less than mine! :think:

[Acadian]

Hummm....why does your Spot weigh 2.5lbs less than mine! :think:

where are the pics/spec of yours?

[Snacks]

where are the pics/spec of yours?

I don't have a shot of mine, but here are the spec off the top of my head....

Fox Shock (same as Acadian's)
Fox Talas RLC fork
King head set
WTB race ti-rail seat
Disc-o-teck wheels w/sun rims
Race Face Turbines cranks
Easton Monkeylite bars
Easton EA70 low rise post
Thomson stem (50mm)
ODI lock on grips
Sram x9 trigger shiffters
Sram rear d and cassette
Shimano XTR front d
FSA carbon bb
Hays brakes w/GRC levers
Crank bros. Candy pedals
Tires? Maxxis Hard Drives?
Salsa seatpost clamp

29.5 lbs!

[Acadian]

I don't have a shot of mine, but here are the spec off the top of my head....

Fox Shock (same as Acadian's)
Fox Talas RLC fork
King head set
WTB race ti-rail seat
Disc-o-teck wheels w/sun rims
Race Face Turbines cranks
Easton Monkeylite bars
Easton EA70 low rise post
Thomson stem (50mm)
ODI lock on grips
Sram x9 trigger shiffters
Sram rear d and cassette
Shimano XTR front d
FSA carbon bb
Hays brakes w/GRC levers
Crank bros. Candy pedals
Tires? Maxxis Hard Drives?
Salsa seatpost clamp

29.5 lbs!

you're bike HAS to be lighter than that...

mine might also be heavier...I'll weight it again tonight when i get home.

did you use a digital scale?

[MMcG]

wow with that spec list is it hard to imagine the bike being 29.5 pounds.

[Snacks]

you're bike HAS to be lighter than that...

mine might also be heavier...I'll weight it again tonight when i get home.

did you use a digital scale?

Humm...the only thing I have done to it since I weight it the last time was change the tires and tubes.

I used one of those hanging from the ceiling with a hook on it scales. Maybe I'll have to weigh it again.

How do you like that fork?

[Acadian]

wow with that spec list is it hard to imagine the bike being 29.5 pounds.

My thoughts exactly…

[Acadian]

you were right...mine comes in at 29lbs

[Snacks]

you were right...mine comes in at 29lbs

Okay, now I don't feel so bad. I was talking to Damon and I guess my Sun hubs are heavy compared to Hadley. I do have a pair of King hubs on order so maybe those will lighten up the bike a little!

[Acadian]

Okay, now I don't feel so bad. I was talking to Damon and I guess my Sun hubs are heavy compared to Hadley. I do have a pair of King hubs on order so maybe those will lighten up the bike a little!

you're bike can't be more than 27.5 lbs...maybe even less.

[genpowell71]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/genpowell71/my_tracer.jpg



Its got an XT group on it with a Duke Race up front. Its also had a tire change to Mutano 2.2's. Its also forsale if anyone is interested. Drop me a PM if you want more pics

[Skookum]

you're bike can't be more than 27.5 lbs...maybe even less.
it IS very very light, i went to pick it up to throw it on the truck and it had already floated into the cab before i could get my mits on it.

[MMcG]

I think -BB- will approve of this - here is what will replace my Balfa Belair in my stable. The seller is sending it out to me today!

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/3795DSCN0711.JPG

[narlus]

nice!

[MMcG]

nice!

Thanks! I'm stoked.
:cool: :love:

[GravityFreakTJ]

Post pics when it's built.I got my new bike a month ago and still cant quit staring at it.New bikes are GREAT!

[MMcG]

Post pics when it's built.I got my new bike a month ago and still cant quit staring at it.New bikes are GREAT!

What did you get TJ?

[GravityFreakTJ]

What did you get TJ?

Riding for a team this year and i'm on a SC Superlight(laying off the dh'n this season except for a few races).It's Gun metal grey with:

Fork:Reba Team
Wheels:CrossMax SL's
Seatpost:Thomson
Stem:Thomson
Bars:Answer Carbon's
Shifters:XT Dual Control
Brakes:XT Disc
Cranks:RaceFace Evolve XC
Saddle:Ti Rail WTB
Rear Der:XTR

So far it's pretty sweet.Big change coming off a SS hardtail.

[MMcG]

Riding for a team this year and i'm on a SC Superlight(laying off the dh'n this season except for a few races).It's Gun metal grey with:

Fork:Reba Team
Wheels:CrossMax SL's
Seatpost:Thomson
Stem:Thomson
Bars:Answer Carbon's
Shifters:XT Dual Control
Brakes:XT Disc
Cranks:RaceFace Evolve XC
Saddle:Ti Rail WTB
Rear Der:XTR

So far it's pretty sweet.Big change coming off a SS hardtail.


Nice! But where are the pics? C'mon TJ - hit us with some Pr0n! :)

[Serial Midget]

Gary Fisher Sugar 4+ frame in current incarnation.

Fox Vanilla RLC fork
Fox Vanilla R shock
XT Hydraulic Dual Control Shifters
Deore front derailleur
XT rear derailleur
XT hubs, XT Cassette, Mavic X3.2 rims & Continental Vertical Pro Rubber
Thomson seatpost and stem
LX cranks

[MMcG]

Gary Fisher Sugar 4+ frame in current incarnation.

Fox Vanilla RLC fork
Fox Vanilla R shock
XT Hydraulic Dual Control Shifters
Deore front derailleur
XT rear derailleur
XT hubs, XT Cassette, Mavic X3.2 rims & Continental Vertical Pro Rubber
Thomson seatpost and stem
LX cranks
That's the beefiest sugar I've ever seen - I like it.

[Serial Midget]

That's the beefiest sugar I've ever seen - I like it.

It probably the slowest one you'll ever see too, think its now in the low thirties... :eek:

[Mackie]

I think -BB- will approve of this - here is what will replace my Balfa Belair in my stable. The seller is sending it out to me today!


Nice new ride, Mark!!!! :thumb: :thumb:

I give it 3 months before you get bored and are buying a new frame :devil: :devil: :D :D :D

[stosh]

Nice new ride, Mark!!!! :thumb: :thumb:

I give it 3 months before you get bored and are buying a new frame :devil: :devil: :D :D :D
Thats good news for me because I want the Hollowpoint frame when he's done with it. :)

Mackie do you ever ride Mtn Creek?

[MMcG]

Nice new ride, Mark!!!! :thumb: :thumb:

I give it 3 months before you get bored and are buying a new frame :devil: :devil: :D :D :D


Hahaha!

I might buy a new frame within three months - it just might not be a replacement for the Hollowpoint!

soul hooligan ss with ebb maybe

[GravityFreakTJ]

I give it 3 months before you get bored and are buying a new frame



I'll bet the under :D

[Mackie]

Thats good news for me because I want the Hollowpoint frame when he's done with it. :)

Mackie do you ever ride Mtn Creek?

Nope, never been there Stosh. I'd like to check it some day though. Actually, between a new kid and the winter, I barely ride at all anymore..... :help: :help: :help:

[stosh]

Nope, never been there Stosh. I'd like to check it some day though. Actually, between a new kid and the winter, I barely ride at all anymore..... :help: :help: :help:
damn you're so close to Mtn Creek too. I am as well but I've only been there a handful of times.

Do you ever come upstate?

[Mackie]

Do you ever come upstate?
Not that far up typically - Blue Mountain is my typical northern limit, although I've been known to go to Ninham or the 909 a couple of times in a season.

[stosh]

Not that far up typically - Blue Mountain is my typical northern limit, although I've been known to go to Ninham or the 909 a couple of times in a season.
909 is further upstate than me or Mtn Creek, Mtn creek is in NJ..... :) 909 couldn't be closer than MTN creek for you.

[James]

you were right...mine comes in at 29lbs
Whew, I was about to call BS on that weight...:)
Sweet-looking ride though man, whew...

JJames

[mobius]

LOL i was kinda wondering myself how the bike weighed that little. I was gonna start asking acadian for tips on how to get my heckler to lose weight like that with wheels like those on my bike but now i don't feel as bad.

[caputo1989]

I think I just might have you all beat. :eviltongu
-XTR breaks, shifters, and derualiers.
-King Headset.
-monkey lite CT2 bars
-Race Face cranks
-Time Atack composite pedals
-Italia Flite sadle (Ti)
-PC99 chain
-Cross-Max Rims
-Mannatou Mars c
-some other high $ stuff. All on a Stumpy pro HT.
Comes in at 22.3 lbs.

I will get pics soon!!!! :evil:

[Acadian]

LOL i was kinda wondering myself how the bike weighed that little. I was gonna start asking acadian for tips on how to get my heckler to lose weight like that with wheels like those on my bike but now i don't feel as bad.

yeah I'm thinking of upgrading the wheels and maybe get those hubs build up on 819's or something like that. But the thing is, which that wheelset, it's pretty much bomb proof you know! hummm.... :think:

[mobius]

521s are amazing rims. I kinda wanna go tubeless though on my heckler with the "cross mtn rims" but thing is i still like to bomb downhill with it and its kinda my FR bike in a sense since my bighit has 1 ring and i don't climb it at all.

[SkullCrack]

Turner 5spot
Romic shock, soon to be replaced by an Fox RP3
Maverick Fork
Answer protapers
Oury lock-ons
King Hubs
Mavic 819s
Kenda BG/Nev 2.35
SRAM x.0 rear der
SRAM x.9 triggers
Hayes Mag+
Thomson post
WTB Pure V Stealth
29lbs, but it should come down a bit with the RP3.

[mobius]

Beautiful bike SkullCrack. If only i didnt hate 5spots with a passion i'd ride one.



(i rented a demo bike in moab and slid through a turn and dented the downtube of one :( yeah i suck.)

[genpowell71]

DOnt blame the bike for your incompetance on the trail...

[James]

Turner 5spot
Romic shock, soon to be replaced by an Fox RP3
Maverick Fork
Answer protapers
Oury lock-ons
King Hubs
Mavic 819s
Kenda BG/Nev 2.35
SRAM x.0 rear der
SRAM x.9 triggers
Hayes Mag+
Thomson post
WTB Pure V Stealth
29lbs, but it should come down a bit with the RP3.
Ca-llleeeaaaannn!
Wow, that is a pretty SWEET ride! I've been considering a Maverick fork for my Reign, but I will probably end up with a Pike Air.
Love the look of that ride though man...

JJames

[Serial Midget]

-some other high $ stuff.


I could still toast you on a Huffy. :oink:

[Serial Midget]

I weighed the Sugar and it comes in at 32.5LBS with the lights (no battery) and fender, not really as bad as I thought. I would call it my mountain trail bike because was not built for speed and does better with a little gravity assist.

My XC bike is a Giant XTC hardtail with straight XT running gear, Thompson post & stem, 517 rims, 959 pedals and a SID Race fork. It weighs exactly 24 LBS.

[nTek]

Wow seems like almost everybody are riding medium-travel full squishy's ;) Well mine will be a piece of junk compared to your beauties:

frame: '2002 Gary Fisher Sugar 4+
fork: '2002 Manitou Black Comp 80/100mm
shock: Cane Creek AD-5
brakes: shimano deore 525 hydro disc
handlebar: bontrager select
stem: amoeba scud
seat: specialized body geometry
seatpost: bontrager select
wheels: alexrims FD26 disc
hubs: machine bearings disc hubs made in poland (NSX if this does mean something :)
pedals: platform pedals made in poland (NSX too :)
derailleurs: shimano LX (i never knew how to type derailleur ;)
shifters: shimano deore
casette: SRAM 9.0
chain: connex i dont'-remember-which
cranks: bontrager select

The worst bike out there? ;)

[MtnbikeMike]

Here's mine, finally got a digi cam

http://img85.exs.cx/img85/6630/dsc000490nl.jpg

[Kiltim]

My current, crappy, XC setup. Replacing frame in the coming month.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/boothba/DSC00024.jpg

...and the replacement. Being shipped when Punkassean can find a box! rawr
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/boothba/bear_frame.jpg

[PonySoldier]

2003 Yeti Kokopelli
Mavic 225 rims Specialized Stout Front hub w/Skraxle, Deore rear hub
Avid 7 Mechanical disc brakes Avid 7 levers
SRAM X7 Rear derailleur, XTR front derailleur X7 Trigger Shifters
Manitou Black Comp 80/100mm Front Fork
IRD Rear Cassette 11-32
Chris King Headset, Titec Stem and Hellbents Yeti Grips
WTB WierWolf 2.1 Comp Tires
Ritchey V3 Pedals

About 26.5 lbs when new from Wheat Ridge probably closer to 28.5 now..

[blue]

2004 GT ID-XC 1.0 w/ DT Swiss Rear shock + 4 inches of travel
Full XT Kit (Shifters, brakes, hubs, cranks, etc etc)
Fox Float 100R

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/xbluethunderx/newbikey1.jpg

[Serial Midget]

Clean bikes make Jesus sad. Don't you guys ever get them muddy?

[chicodude]

I know I can say for sure xblueballsx bike is brand spanking new

[blue]

It's true...I shot that pic right after she got home.

[biggins]

heres mine in mid build. weight is somewhere in the mid 40's

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/4529post1.jpg

[MMcG]

heres mine in mid build. weight is somewhere in the mid 40's

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/4529post1.jpg
That bike looks so tall - do you rack your sack on that thing if you have to just stand over it?

[GravityFreakTJ]

Clean bikes make Jesus sad. Don't you guys ever get them muddy?


You would be very pleased to see mine right now :thumb:

[GravityFreakTJ]

heres mine in mid build. weight is somewhere in the mid 40's

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/4529post1.jpg


That my friends is one heck of a xc bike :D

[PonySoldier]

Clean bikes make Jesus sad. Don't you guys ever get them muddy?


Can't get it muddy when the ground is frozen....

[genpowell71]

What did the frame run you?

[caputo1989]

Here is my baby:
LInk Here (http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108439)

[anthonysloan]

rx-100 A miscellany of parts, some XT some sram. dt swiss 240 wheelset. Meaty tires. 26 pounds.

http://www.anthonysloan.com/frontrangegallery/images/lotb03.jpg

Yeti 575 Sorta blingier. Talas, Xmax, XT/XO/ Thomson. 27.5

http://www.anthonysloan.com/kenoshajuly14/k7yeti.jpg

Yeti AS-X. 38 pounds of heavenly joy.

http://www.anthonysloan.com/frontrangegallery/images/apexoct05.jpg

[grimm]

2004 GT ID-XC 1.0 w/ DT Swiss Rear shock + 4 inches of travel
Full XT Kit (Shifters, brakes, hubs, cranks, etc etc)
Fox Float 100R

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/xbluethunderx/newbikey1.jpg

I just soiled my underpants
:love:

[motomike]

I've got an Intense Spider. Built up weighing 23.4 pounds(on three DIFFERENT scales)for pure XC racing. Were talkin' SID world cup fork, American Classic wheels with Sapim CX Ray bladed spokes, Hayes Mag Plus disk brakes, and triple ti egg beaters. You can pretty much guess what else there is, considering the weight, or lack-there-of. Oh yeah, NO SHIMANO. none. yee haw!

[jth]

Burner, CK hubs with xm819 rims, Marathon S,
Avid Mech brakes, XTR and XT componants= about 28 lbs.
http://tinypic.com/1okbih

[MMcG]

Burner, CK hubs with xm819 rims, Marathon S,
Avid Mech brakes, XTR and XT componants= about 28 lbs.
http://tinypic.com/1okbih

Nice - can you post some more photos of your Burner please?

[MMcG]

Here's mine - for now. :sneaky:

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/3795111_1169.JPG

[caboverpete]

This will be my xc/trail bike for year... adjustable from 3-5" front and rear so it should serve all my purposes. Too bad the fork was puking oil straight out of the box.

http://www.wytheoutdoors.com/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10004/XLT2.jpg

[MMcG]

This will be my xc/trail bike for year... adjustable from 3-5" front and rear so it should serve all my purposes. Too bad the fork was puking oil straight out of the box.

http://www.wytheoutdoors.com/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10004/XLT2.jpg
If that had the horst link still it would be amazing and a value priced Titus Motolite Clone - just the same it's a sweet looking ride you've got there! :thumb:

[BMXman]

big pic....D

http://imagehost.vendio.com/preview/bm/bmxman817/hollowpointfinal.JPG

[MMcG]

Wow Donnie that thing is super nice! What are your impressions of it so far? I went for a good ride on mine yesterday and it felt great. Very efficient! What fork do you have on it now, and how do you like the 5th element air. I have a Fox Float AVA and I'm wondering how the two shocks compare in terms of ride quality.

Again, great looking Hollowpoint!

[BMXman]

I like the 5th air is really easy to set up and rides smooth...feels more like a coil shock after the first 1/2 " of travel. The fork is an '05 All mountian air....so nice and plush....the spinergy wheelset is so light I felt a big difference in acceleration right away....D

[MMcG]

Is that All Mountain Air the SL model? 150-130mm of travel? Does it make the front end feel too raked out? Doesn't seem to look like it does. How do you have it set up while out on the trail? Do you primarily ride it in the 130mm travel setting and then throw it into 150mm mode for descents?

[BMXman]

Is that All Mountain Air the SL model? 150-130mm of travel? Does it make the front end feel too raked out? Doesn't seem to look like it does. How do you have it set up while out on the trail? Do you primarily ride it in the 130mm travel setting and then throw it into 150mm mode for descents?


it's 130mm of travel...head angle is perfect for trailriding....I have it set up right in the middle there are 5 setting forthe TST I use the middle unless I'm descending....D

[MMcG]

it's 130mm of travel...head angle is perfect for trailriding....I have it set up right in the middle there are 5 setting forthe TST I use the middle unless I'm descending....D


Thanks!

[kicknitLivE]

Polished Intense Tracer, Vanilla RLC, Full XTR 965 (except XT cranks), 3.1 rims, Azonic carbon bar. Weight 26-27lbs maybe? Guess! The winner gets to buy it. Make me an offer if your interested (also have cheaper build kit).

[jdcamb]

My rig...

jdcamb

[genpowell71]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/genpowell71/my_tracer.jpg



Its got an XT group on it with a Duke Race up front. Its also had a tire change to Mutano 2.2's. Its also forsale if anyone is interested. Drop me a PM if you want more pics

Did I mention that the frame is forsale?

[tartosuc]

The last version of my bike.

[MMcG]

The last version of my bike.
Very Nice Bernard!

I look forward to a full Nixon fork report! :thumb:

[Kiltim]

Just finished building this. Cant wait to ride on the trails!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/boothba/05290195.jpg

[McGRP01]

Dammit...now I'm getting the itch!! And I know exactly what I'm going to get!! :sneaky:

Anyone want to buy a Trek 4500 and/or a Kona Dawg? :D

[MMcG]

Dammit...now I'm getting the itch!! And I know exactly what I'm going to get!! :sneaky:

Anyone want to buy a Trek 4500 and/or a Kona Dawg? :D

And that bike that you know you are going to get is????

Inquiring minds and curious monkeys want to know. :)

[McGRP01]

And that bike that you know you are going to get is????

Inquiring minds and curious monkeys want to know. :)

'05 Titus Moto-Lite. :drool:

http://www.titusti.com/images/motolite_lg.gif

[MMcG]

'05 Titus Moto-Lite. :drool:

http://www.titusti.com/images/motolite_lg.gif


Very sharp. Does Elevate carry Titus?

[McGRP01]

Very sharp. Does Elevate carry Titus?

Yep.

Titus, Foes, Eastern (BMX), Foes, Turner, Haro, K2, Iron Horse, Felt and they just dropped Kona to pick up Intense.

[MMcG]

Yep.

Titus, Foes, Eastern (BMX), Foes, Turner, Haro, K2, Iron Horse, Felt and they just dropped Kona to pick up Intense.


Intense -so you'll be riding an M3 soon right Tigg? ;)

[McGRP01]

Intense -so you'll be riding an M3 soon right Tigg? ;)

I wish! :( 4 guys on the team did get new M3's, but I don't have that kind of cash. I'll be on my Giant DH for at least another year.

[douglas]

2004 IH hollowpoint RL Expert

http://www.downhill.o-f.com/images/hollow2.JPG

.
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http://www.downhill.o-f.com/images/hollow3.JPG

[Westy]

2004 IH hollowpoint RL Expert




Nice, when did you get that?

[MMcG]

Mighty nice Doug - how does it feel/fit?

[jacksonpt]

Doug, did you intentionally get a saddle that matches the frame color? *shakes head*

[douglas]

Westy>thanks! a couple days ago

MMcG > its bigger than my Kona (which seemed a little small for me) & no rides yet

Jackson>are u jeaolus of my color coordinating skills?? Actually, I bought the bike complete so that was IH choice for a saddle.

[jacksonpt]

Jackson>are u jeaolus of my color coordinating skills??
Nope... Kinda hard to see in this pic, but I've got a white stripe in my saddle to match the frame.

:thumb:

http://www.trailaddict.com/Cycling/Pictures/575/DSC01353.jpg

[burnergirl]

Turner Burner

Mavic Crossmax Disk XL, Magura Marta SL Disk Brakes, Truvativ Stylo, XTR shifters, XT Fr. Derailleur, XTR Rear Derailleur, Fox Float 100 RLC, Fox FloatR ProPedal, Thomson seatpost/stem, Easton MonkeyLite Carbon SL, Shimano M959 Pedals, Only thing missing is the King Headset.
Wt 28 lbs. Dang! :confused:

[scrublover]

Here's mine in its happy place:

http://home.comcast.net/~elan_mbx/Butte04/photos/P1010029.JPG

-S.S.-


Buchanan Pass trail?

if so, nice. that whole area is one of my fav locales to play around in.

[McGRP01]

Turner Burner

Mavic Crossmax Disk XL, Magura Marta SL Disk Brakes, Truvativ Stylo, XTR shifters, XT Fr. Derailleur, XTR Rear Derailleur, Fox Float 100 RLC, Fox FloatR ProPedal, Thomson seatpost/stem, Easton MonkeyLite Carbon SL, Shimano M959 Pedals, Only thing missing is the King Headset.
Wt 28 lbs. Dang! :confused:

:thumb: Nice! How is that thing 28 lbs. though? I would have guessed closer to 25. :confused:

[MMcG]

:thumb: Nice! How is that thing 28 lbs. though? I would have guessed closer to 25. :confused:

I agree - maybe the tires are heavy??? :think:

[SkaredShtles]

Buchanan Pass trail?

if so, nice. that whole area is one of my fav locales to play around in.
Nope. Flag-Bear-Dead trail in Crested Butte......... but that Buchanan Pass place sounds good! :thumb:

-S.S.-

[burnergirl]

I agree - maybe the tires are heavy??? :think:
Maybe its because I'm still running tubes in my UST rims and I heard that Panaracer FireXCs are heavy....who knows. I still love riding it.

[pixelninja]

I heard that Panaracer FireXCs are heavyOnly if they're the wire bead versions. If they are, you could drop a half pound by switching to the folding version.

Weight Weenies (http://weightweenies.starbike.com/) is a good site for comparisons of this nature...

[The Toninator]

hey is this thread just for F/s just that on is in the shop

this is the backup and the backup to the backup

[Geoff G.]

http://pics.bikerag.com/Uploads/data//500/medium/Picture_336.jpg

[genpowell71]

Is that Enduro a factory replacement?

[punkassean]

Unless he lives in Europe it is. That is the non-US color 2003 S-Works model. I had one of those as a replacement for my cracked 2001 Pro. I really liked that red color with the pearl white reflective graphics.

[chober]

My XC do it all bike, 34lbs

[Geoff G.]

Is that Enduro a factory replacement?
wow, Haven't looked at this thred since I posted the picture, yes, It is a crash replacement. It was about 3 or 4 months old when I bought it off of mtbr. The guy had crahed his frame, and gotten this one. I had been looking everywhere looking to find an xl, and as soon as I saw it, I knew it was the one.

[BigJay]

color Deep Blue
size 18"
fork Fox FRL, 100mm travel
shock Fox Float RP3
derailleur Front: Shimano XT Rear: SRAM X.9
shifters SRAM X.9
cassette Shimano XT 11-34T, 9 speed
cranks Race Face Deus LP X-Type 22/32/44
handlebar Race Face Deus XC low rise
stem Race Face Deus XC
headset FSA Orbit Z, ACB
brakes Hayes HFX-9 XC, hydraulic, 6" rotor
levers Hayes Carbon
saddle WTB Rocket V Stealth
seatpost Race Face Next SC Composite 350x30.9
rims Mavic CrossMax SL Disc
hubs Mavic CrossMax SL Disc
tires Hutchinson Bulldog UST, folding 26x2.1
spokes Mavic CrossMax SL
pedals Crank Brothers Candy SL

Weight: 26lbs

http://www.allezy.net/forum/files/img_2549_web_566.jpg

http://www.allezy.net/forum/files/img_2550web_803.jpg

http://www.allezy.net/forum/files/img_2551_web_672.jpg

[MMcG]

http://pics.bikerag.com/Uploads/data//500/112_12451.JPG

My new to me Ted Wojcik!

[dfinn]

http://www.tahoetrails.net/images/bikes/weyless/weyless-xp.jpg

weyless xp.

just got this thing together. built with alot of new/slightly used parts for around $1700. So far I'm very happy with it. I hope to be riding it alot more as soon as the snow melts.

[MikeD]

Turner Burner

Mavic Crossmax Disk XL, Magura Marta SL Disk Brakes, Truvativ Stylo, XTR shifters, XT Fr. Derailleur, XTR Rear Derailleur, Fox Float 100 RLC, Fox FloatR ProPedal, Thomson seatpost/stem, Easton MonkeyLite Carbon SL, Shimano M959 Pedals, Only thing missing is the King Headset.
Wt 28 lbs. Dang! :confused:

Oh, that oughta be fun on Spider Loop...

Is your scale broken???

[The Toninator]

:thumb: Nice! How is that thing 28 lbs. though? I would have guessed closer to 25. :confused:
maybe she had her water bottles in the cages when she weighed it.

[The Toninator]

i think this is going to be the start of something beautiful.

[blue]

i think this is going to be the start of something beautiful.

I knew you'd give in.

:thumb:

[The Toninator]

I knew you'd give in.

:thumb:

well it took 3 rounds of talking my self into it then out of it before i finally decided to get a new frame. I actually got lucky and the guy had one in my size in stock at the moment i called. that's not happening with these, unless of course it's pink.

[Westy]

well it took 3 rounds of talking my self into it then out of it before i finally decided to get a new frame. I actually got lucky and the guy had one in my size in stock at the moment i called. that's not happening with these, unless of course it's pink.

100 or 80 mm version? Al?

[The Toninator]

100 or 80 mm version? Al?

80mm, al, anno gun metal grey and it's a small.

[Westy]

80mm, al, anno gun metal grey.

Nice, I've considered a 100mm version for a while.

[The Toninator]

Nice, I've considered a 100mm version for a while.
i used to be totally anti 100 but seems to be the wave of the future. I just bought a new 80mm fox so i didnt want to have to drop another $600 on a new fork.

[Westy]

i used to be totally anti 100 but seems to be the wave of the future. I just bought a new 80mm fox so i didnt want to have to drop another $600 on a new fork.

Anymore I see little weight diff between 80 and 100 and with an air fork you can set up a 100 to act like an 80 if you don't want the extra dive/bob so I soo no point in the 80 any more.

[The Toninator]

... dive/bob so I soo no point in the 80 any more.
yea neither does the bike for fork industry.
but anyhoo i've heard good things about the x100 and the HH100 i dont think you'd go wrong with one.

[Westy]

yea neither does the bike for fork industry.
but anyhoo i've heard good things about the x100 and the HH100 i dont think you'd go wrong with one.

I'm going to ride my Superlight until she dies, them probably get another Superlight. The Racer-X just helps me pass hours at work daydreaming about bikes I can not afford.

[The Toninator]

I'm going to ride my Superlight until she dies, them probably get another Superlight. The Racer-X just helps me pass hours at work daydreaming about bikes I can not afford.
i'm broke.

[The Toninator]

i'm broke.

speaking of i know where you can get a pink one, maybe at a good price. :)

[The Toninator]

schweet

[SkaredShtles]

i'm broke.
You must not be *that* broke if you bought a Titus. :think:

Of course, maybe you mean that *now* you're broke. :D

-S.S.-

[Darkreaper]

Oooh yeah.... 30.5lbs, very reasonable for the spec and price. All in all it cost me about £1200, with x.9 mech, juicy 5s and RF kit

http://server2.uploadit.org/files/darkreaper2-bikey05m.JPG

[MMcG]

That's a funky bike! How does it ride? Congrats on a nice new rig!!

[Darkreaper]

She rides rather well, really :D The front linkage is a bit strange under braking, with a fair bit of dive unfortunately - but maybe I need to adjust the shock pressures a bit. My old hardtail's fork was so soft that it dove as well so I'm sorta used to it :rolleyes:

I just love full sus!

[Wumpus]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5569JamisDakar.jpg


Jamis Dakar Frame w/float R
120 mm Marathon S(coil)
Full XT
Magura Louise Brakes
Thomson post and stem, Titec bars
Wheels will be Hope bulbs w/519(r) and 317(f) -- current rear off the Banshee and front from Loco.

[mcgowanc]

my xc bikes

[genpowell71]

How does that Id ride? I'm trying to gauge if I want to spend the money on an Ellsworth.

[Acadian]

http://img206.echo.cx/img206/7386/wfo12im.th.jpg (http://img206.echo.cx/my.php?image=wfo12im.jpg) http://img206.echo.cx/img206/387/wsg47fz.th.jpg (http://img206.echo.cx/my.php?image=wsg47fz.jpg)

[douglas]

my xc bikes

Hey, whats new?

the mud on your ID looks familiar!

[mcgowanc]

How does that Id ride? I'm trying to gauge if I want to spend the money on an Ellsworth.

I love how it rides. Its def a bit heavier (like 5 lbs) than my yeti -- but its much fun. The rear is nice and solid - so it descends quite nicely :)

[mcgowanc]

Hey, whats new?

the mud on your ID looks familiar!

hahahha yes ... that's a lil pueblo mud there!! Not toooo much is new ... gots a new xc bike --- soooo light :) Just workin and try to bike - but it seems work is always too much and bike is toooo little :(

You goin to Dalton?

[Carbon Fetish]

http://img206.echo.cx/img206/7386/wfo12im.th.jpg (http://img206.echo.cx/my.php?image=wfo12im.jpg) http://img206.echo.cx/img206/387/wsg47fz.th.jpg (http://img206.echo.cx/my.php?image=wsg47fz.jpg)

Sweet 5 Spot. Is that the new X.O. rear derailleur? Luc, I need to get you on some Crank Brothers stuff.

[Acadian]

Sweet 5 Spot. Is that the new X.O. rear derailleur? Luc, I need to get you on some Crank Brothers stuff.

Thanks Jerry...love that bike to death!! just so much fun to ride...

yeah...Pre-Production X.0 triggers and new X.0 Derailleur.

Get me some of those new CB Flat pedals once they come out :sneaky: :thumb:

[Darkreaper]

CB flatties? w00t!

[TamaSKA]

im in love with my bike (dont let my GF know it ;))



http://img85.echo.cx/img85/4646/hpim15988dz.jpg

[Gambo]

:) :cool:

[bicycleman]

sorry i dont have any sick riding pics like you guys
but u all know i would smoke you :cool:
06 Fisher Cake 2dlx (totaly stock):cool:
exept for my sick ass freeride pedals:blah:

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/8163/picture0090cs.jpg

:drool:
http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/8125/picture008small1vc.jpg

:drool:
u dont have to tell me i know already it pwns

[druber]

Alright...I'll play too.

Hammerhead 100x

http://www.speedymonkey.com/pic/MTB/2005_11_10_Painted_HH/.thumbs/med-152_5243.JPG

[bicycleman]

come on say it you know you like my pedals:drool:

[Dee Ray Euller]

freshly demudded....
http://img132.imagevenue.com/loc151/th_b58fa_racerX.jpg (http://img132.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc151&image=b58fa_racerX.jpg)
click to enlarge

[nicolap99]

Just to say hi. I live in the Uk, South Wales.

Haven't seen many Commencal's on this forum - are they sold in the States?

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d93/nicolap99/RIMG0013.jpg

[spectaculardark]

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/7666/05specializedfsrxccomp4ek.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[blue]

Just to say hi. I live in the Uk, South Wales.

Haven't seen many Commencal's on this forum - are they sold in the States?



Nope.

[ubermick]

Two of the three greatest things I ever got from California - my Turner, and a case o' Fat Tire! (The third is my fiance!) Specs are...

2004 Black Turner Burner with Swinger 3-Way (anyone got a 6.5 x 1.5 RP3 for sale?! :)) and...

* Fork: RS Reba Team U-Turn with the poploc doodad
* Brakes: Hope Mono Minis
* Cranks: Race Face Turbine LPs (Love these things!)
* Headset: CK (Not Calvin Klein, the other CK)
* Shifters: SRAM X.9
* Front Derailleur: SRAM XGen
* Rear Derailleur: SRAM X.0
* Pedals: Crank Bros Candy SLs
* Stem: Thomson Elite
* Handlebar: Monkey Lite XC carbon, with Odi Lock Ons and Cane Creek Ergo bar ends
* Seatpost: Thomson Elite
* Saddle: WTB Devo Ti
* Wheels: Velocity VXC rims laced to DT Hugi 240s with Airborne 6-4 skewers

Weight's about 25.5lbs, with pedals, give or take a couple of ounces. (I had to adopt the home weight method approach of weighing myself, then weighing myself holding the bike, and working out the difference!)

http://www.gedmunds.com/doubleup.jpg

[lovebunny]

Just to say hi. I live in the Uk, South Wales.

Haven't seen many Commencal's on this forum - are they sold in the States?

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d93/nicolap99/RIMG0013.jpg
just started this year

[magimerlin]

Pretty much a stock 04 Jamis Dakar XC Comp. I added a 05 minute 3 with 130mm travel, but thats really about it. She's alittle dirty. Oh and the fender, it's saved my eyeballs on many occasions. With out it even with my usual riding glasses on I use to get everything in my eyes. So wet and muddy rides it goes on, but usually it is off.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/magimerlin/Jamis/Picture001.jpg

[BigBallsMcFalls]

has crossmax xl on it now. If you ever pass me even if you can! I will eat you soon after, My wife likes the arms, but I love the legs!









Click on me!

[BIRDMAN111]

JAMIS DAKAR - either the XLT series or the XC series
i have the XLT and it is AWSOME. there really no noticable pedal bob. there is 5" of travel in the rear. it soaks up the little stuff and the large stuff. you can use it for everything but it still performs perfectly for xc. if you want a good bike buy this one.

[maxyedor]

Best XC bike ever. Yeti 575 with Float130 RLC fork. X-Max XL wheels, X.O drivetrain SDG seat and post and some raceface bits here and there.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f306/maxyedor/_V8B3360.jpg

Don't forget the best brake ever. Magura Louise. Juicy7 carbons be damned thes rule all.:D
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f306/maxyedor/_V8B3362.jpg

[SuspectDevice]

I was certain I had posted my Splinter ER in here

http://www.hcor.net/gallery/album266/DSC01449_001.sized.jpg

[pixelninja]

I have to re-post my ride since I had a tragic Loctite/Goof-off incident. The 575 is now "stealth":

http://www.pixelninja.net/pics/bike/naked-yeti01.jpg

[stinkyboy]

Yes, I'm posting my new baby again...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/stinkyboy/Biking%20Photos/A1.jpg

[BIRDMAN111]

props to my boy!!!!!!! Hell yeah rocking th jamis dakar like me ha ha.

[BIRDMAN111]

oops ther was supposed to be a pic haha oh well

[robdamanii]

http://test.epsychoman.com/pics/bike/finidawg1.jpg

http://test.epsychoman.com/pics/bike/finidawg2.jpg

Finished and fully kitten approved. :thumb:

[Rockland]

http://test.epsychoman.com/pics/bike/finidawg1.jpg

http://test.epsychoman.com/pics/bike/finidawg2.jpg

Finished and fully kitten approved. :thumb:

You ended up running the short stem? :think:

[robdamanii]

You ended up running the short stem? :think:

I did, and I love it. Feels so nice with that length stem on it, and doesn't adversely affect handling or climbing, at least that I can feel.

[Huph]

http://www.vorb.org.nz/images/albums/userpics/10714/normal_Clean%20small.jpg
http://www.vorb.org.nz/images/albums/userpics/10714/normal_Muddy%2002%20small.jpg

:cool:

[mud'n'sweat]

My Ells