So, here it is. Finally built. Tips the scale (With pedals) at a whopping 40.5 lbs. Enjoy.
Beautiful, simply beautiful
- Thread starter Bikerpunk241
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If I didn't have a crazy good orange hookup, that is the bike I would be on.
Them things truly are works of art.
Can't wait to unpack the box and ride mine in whistler...ya, riding DH once a year now, I am core, gnar, all that.
Can't wait to unpack the box and ride mine in whistler...ya, riding DH once a year now, I am core, gnar, all that.
suuuper sexy. what is that you used as a chain slap protector? some sort of tape?
i think its called an inner tube
doesnt look like a tube to mei think its called an inner tube
looks like baseball bat grip tape. sic bike, but idunno, 40.5lbs is a bit on the porky side 
I rode the crap out of it earlier!
can you list the parts build? looks nice!
plumbers wrap
Looks orange,
I know it's red.
Cool bike, makes me want to go spend some money on a new ride.
I know it's red.
Cool bike, makes me want to go spend some money on a new ride.
love it, but if i cud change 2 things...Ti spring and Smaller E13 bash ring, oh and make the guard black to, then i would love it even more...lol
Hmm, plumber's tape - cheap and easy fix for plumber's crack?
40.5 lbs, you must be running 2 sets of tubes per wheel?
40.5 lbs, you must be running 2 sets of tubes per wheel?
Very nice. Man, been a lot of Intense bikes on lately. I said I would never buy another Intense after my last Uzzi, but I'll admit they look sweet.
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176327
Link to build kit, scroll down a little bit and you'll see it. Only difference is handle bars and rear der. Der is now X.O short, and h-bar is Funn Fatboy.
Chain slap protector is vinyl wire wrap with fuel hosing around the cable housing. I didn't like the cable routing, so I changed it, hence the unused cable stops. For you curious monkies, frame weight is 9.6 with shock and steel spring.
Link to build kit, scroll down a little bit and you'll see it. Only difference is handle bars and rear der. Der is now X.O short, and h-bar is Funn Fatboy.
Chain slap protector is vinyl wire wrap with fuel hosing around the cable housing. I didn't like the cable routing, so I changed it, hence the unused cable stops. For you curious monkies, frame weight is 9.6 with shock and steel spring.
Sweet ride punk.
Outta my price point.
Bet it rails like the hawtness
Outta my price point.
Bet it rails like the hawtness
I'm suprised that it is that heavy. Not that 40.5 lb is heavy for a DH bike, but I was expecting something like 38? You have pretty light parts, especially the fork and rims. What tubes are you running? Did you get an accurate weight for the frame and shock? I'd be interested to know.
His frame and shock weight are in line with what my friend got for his medium with a DHX.
Steves' SOCOM? What is his build weight? Some guy on MTBR is clamming his build is 36lbs. Thats almost too light.
Sick!
Yep, Steve's. I think his is around 36 or 37 with single-ply 2.35 High Rollers. It's around 40 with DH tires.
Lets get that bad boy going tommorow with some shuttles!
Nice!!!!
The frame weight was on a postage scale, I assume that's pretty accurate. Tubes are Maxxis Welter weights, not super light by any means, but certainly not DH tubes....
This is a pleasantly un-pretentious socom build. I second the pipe-wrap chainstay guard; a great option that's held up well for me over the last 2 seasons.
How tough are the alloy pad contact adjusters on those juicy 7? The old plastic ones were worth flipping to the underside of the lever, but for 2007 the alum. ones look strong enough to take a few crashes.
How tough are the alloy pad contact adjusters on those juicy 7? The old plastic ones were worth flipping to the underside of the lever, but for 2007 the alum. ones look strong enough to take a few crashes.
oh man thats hot!