[911]

So am I the only one that thinks using the word "porn" to talk about bikes is getting a bit played out?

Anyway... this thing's taken me forever to build. Between waiting months for the frame and running out of money twice while ordering parts (even with QBP prices) I finally got it up and running. I'll post more of a review later, but from the riding I've done so far (dirt jumping at DeLa, Aptos, Shells, Marin) it's definately a rad bike... super stiff and responsive. I'll admit riding it is still a bit sketchy, partly because the frame's smaller than what I'm used to, but mainly because I haven't ridden anything less than a downhill bike for the last few years. Anyway, I'll try to get some action shots soon.

 

[Edvard]

oh my god, oh my god, oh my god. It couldn't be better. Heck, I've never even given a compliment on someone's bike before, but yours deserves it!!

 

[El Santo]

That is hot sex.

Sweet rig.

 

[punkassean]

Are you gonna ride that sweet beasty on UC trails sometimes now instead of the Yeti or is it reserved for DJ's? I think that bike could be faster once you get used to the quick geo. very purdy!

 

[WestCoastHucker]

.................I finally got it up and running. I'll post more of a review later, but from the riding I've done so far (dirt jumping at DeLa, Aptos, Shells, Marin) it's definately a rad bike..................

are you going to be doing any DJ'ing this saturday?? i am going to be up in the bay area, and am looking for someone to ride with.....
usually i hit up shells or calabazzas.

 

[911]

are you going to be doing any DJ'ing this saturday?? i am going to be up in the bay area, and am looking for someone to ride with.....
usually i hit up shells or calabazzas.

Actually, saturday I'm going to try to make it to the slalom race at sandhill. You should come out if you're looking for something to do.

Are you gonna ride that sweet beasty on UC trails sometimes now instead of the Yeti or is it reserved for DJ's? I think that bike could be faster once you get used to the quick geo.

Yeah for sure... haven't taken it on trails yet but I intend to. On some of the slower/tighter UC stuff the Yeti is like trying to drive a bus down a sidewalk.

That is hot sex.

No, that is a bike. This is hot sex. Note the difference.

(just messing... thanks for the complement)

 

[Acadian]

So I take it you are not going to N* this weekend?

Nice ride bro..

 

[binary visions]

That's a beautiful bike.

 

[911]

So I take it you are not going to N* this weekend?

I'm going to try... it would probably be Sunday/Monday if I can make it up though.

 

[ender]

Sick ride!

I went ahead and lowered the seat for you. Thank me later.

 

[Lefty]

So am I the only one that thinks using the word "porn" to talk about bikes is getting a bit played out?

Me to... but it is a very nice bike..damn.. :angry:

 

[911]

I went ahead and lowered the seat for you. Thank me later.

HA! That's great. If you saw me you'd understand why it's up high... let's just say I'm not exactly short.

 

[WestCoastHucker]

Actually, saturday I'm going to try to make it to the slalom race at sandhill. You should come out if you're looking for something to do....

looks like i may now have something to do....

 

[The Kadvang]

Yummm... me likey. If i ever see you at cali Ill hafta check that bike out. Looks sick to me!

 

[El_Chimichanga]

That bike is totally set up. Trust me, I got to stare at it on my living room floor for at least a month.

Here's some quik details about it.

1. 911 got it delivered straight from Germany on the back of a donkey. That's why it took so long to get here.

2. They actually sent out 3 frames, but the first two donkey's got lost or drowned on the way here.

3. The donkey chewed on the derailler hanger, which got bent, so he had to wait for some new ones before he could put the wheels on.

4. It came with the brakes completely dis-assembled.

5. Our other friend we have nicknamed "dangerous" jumped on it without the prior knowledge that the brakes didn't work yet, and came into the drive way at mach2 only to run directly into my house. CLASSIC.

6. 911 looped out while wheely-ing the bike even though he knew the brakes didn't work... and thusly scraped up his knees.

7. Apparently not learning his lesson from the first time, he promptly looped out again and scraped his arm while attempting to prove that manualing it could be done without brakes.

8. A fun time was had for all, because we all basically put it together for 911, in an effort to see it as a finished product, instead of a pile of parts in a box.

 

[Yeti DHer]

Finally...

Sweet bike man, looks like you have good choices for bikes... Like me

 

[911]

Finally...

Sweet bike man, looks like you have good choices for bikes... Like me

Haha... yep. Now I just gotta save for a F250

 

[911]

5. Our other friend we have nicknamed "dangerous" jumped on it without the prior knowledge that the brakes didn't work yet, and came into the drive way at mach2 only to run directly into my house. CLASSIC.

...and he was never permitted to touch it again.

6. 911 looped out while wheely-ing the bike even though he knew the brakes didn't work... and thusly scraped up his knees.

Uh... yeah so apparently the chainstays are a tad shorter than a yeti dh9 (understatement)

7. Apparently not learning his lesson from the first time, he promptly looped out again and scraped his arm while attempting to prove that manualing it could be done without brakes.

Um... did I mention those short chainstays? ... ok I'm an idiot.

8. A fun time was had for all, because we all basically put it together for 911, in an effort to see it as a finished product, instead of a pile of parts in a box.

...because it was finals week and I had a sh|t storm of work to do. But yeah, thanks.

 

[ckooi]

the rims shines i like

 

[sama1ter]

ehhh i like mine better
haha, that is a beautiful bike, but are you running sram shifters with shimano derailer?

 

[911]

are you running sram shifters with shimano derailer?

Yeah... sram makes a trigger shifter that works with shimano mechs. I'd rather have run a sram der. (I love the X.O. on my yeti) but I got an ultegra for super cheap.

 

[sama1ter]

yeah, but i was hoping for a tighter chainline...i have x.7 now

 

[Trond]

sick sick bike!

I'd suggest some black rollers from Risse on that MRP, takes away the orange

 

[WestCoastHucker]

sick sick bike!

I'd suggest some black rollers from Risse on that MRP, takes away the orange

regular clothing dye (RIT) will do the trick for less than $3... i dyed all my orange rollers and even the yellow pieces to a MrDirt Gizmo... now i have like 15 black rollers. and a stealthy MrDirt.......

 

[El_Chimichanga]

regular clothing dye (RIT) will do the trick for less than $3... i dyed all my orange rollers and even the yellow pieces to a MrDirt Gizmo... now i have like 15 black rollers. and a stealthy MrDirt.......

He can do it while dying all his shirts black! He HAS to have a black shirt and jeans now in order to dirt Jump...it's in the rules!

 

[sama1ter]

regular clothing dye (RIT) will do the trick for less than $3... i dyed all my orange rollers and even the yellow pieces to a MrDirt Gizmo... now i have like 15 black rollers. and a stealthy MrDirt.......

what about the yellow on the face plate? do you haev a pic?

 

[wisc fr-rider]

I am aroused, it's porn!!!!!

Holy **** that is a sweet bike, i am in love, must ride so nice, i would want a little shorter stem but that thing is essentially the perfect dj dual and 4x bike. So SO nice!!!!!

 

[punkassean]

dude, I got harped on for a 90mm stem on my XC bike today...I was told it was really long! I am 5' 10" and actually climb my bike. remember the good ole days when 120mm was standard and 130mm was a bit long?

 

[Edvard]

I think people commenting on the stem/post lengths are missing the fact that Aaron is like 6'8"

I hope that frame is at least a large, otherwise it just has to be faaaar to small, right?! I'm like 6'4", I've sat on a medium UFO before and I thought it was really tiny for my length.. I think you had better asked Kalle Nicolai himself what he would have suggested, because Nicolai frames do fall out quite small.

 

[Gallain]

MMmmmmmmmm

 

[El_Chimichanga]

I hope that frame is at least a large, otherwise it just has to be faaaar to small, right?! I'm like 6'4", I've sat on a medium UFO before and I thought it was really tiny for my length.. I think you had better asked Kalle Nicolai himself what he would have suggested, because Nicolai frames do fall out quite small.

He's the only guy I know who can make a 26" wheel look like a 20"