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Does that make it a Raccam or an Occallon?Quote:
Originally Posted by Boissal
Day-um!Quote:
Originally Posted by sf
^^^ Seconded. That is dead sexy
Rackham the Red, famous French pirate, spelling is close enough. It shall be a Raccam!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
Yeah. I'm all kinds of excited. And suffering from some serious buyer's remorse :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Andeh
Very cool frames. Probably my fave out of all the high pivots. I like how they shorten the chainstays to compensate for the growth of a highpivot cs when compressed. Nice customization options that i could pick a couple options they offer to really fit me well. Mullet with125mm headtube w 450 reach and the 400mm seatube wouldnt be everyones pick but that would be a really good fit for me that'd be hard to find otherwise.Quote:
Originally Posted by sf
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Nukeproof Superlight Enduro from Chain Reaction. Cheaper and lighter than SAR for most spring rates. But they seem a little out of spec compared to Rockshox. Rockshox 450 gave me 30% seated sag, Nukeproof 450 33.5%, so I bought a Nukeproof 475 which gives 30.5%. Could be that Rockshox rates are off but I'd trust them to get it right more than I do Nukeproof.Quote:
Originally Posted by rideit
Good springs anyway. I have the Nukeproof 450 spare if you're interested (equivalent of a Rockshox 425 or just a little under), used a few rides while waiting for the 475 so can't return it. Would have to look into shipping.
Yup. The Pinkbike-review really hit me. Lots of traction, keeps momentum up, but still relatively nimble when going slower.Quote:
Originally Posted by grinch
Going to throw semi-light components and a Lyrik on it in order to make it climb ok
Should be super capable. I didnt know they provided their customization how they did it. Pretty smart and cost effective for them. Cant wait to hear how it rides for youQuote:
Originally Posted by sf
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Just a small refresh.
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Found a good deal on a barely used crank. Seller extended a good shop discount on a power meter as well.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8b61613552.jpg
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Hey, look at all of my purses!
And the new DHX2.
It’s fast.
First ride tonight on a trail that I haven’t ridden in three years, and got a 40 out of 4000 riders.
(Taking it pretty mellow)
Go middle (heh) aged me!
Lavender is the new Turquoise
https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/bullit
I got the R model, the " cheap " build, it lasted in the shop about 1 day
Those Quarqs are solid unitsQuote:
Originally Posted by sethschmautz
All those purses and you still have a Tubolito taped to your frame?Quote:
Originally Posted by rideit
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It's virtue signalling, bro
Blew apart a rim when a rock went between a couple spokes. Learned a couple things.
The Chris King hubs had spoiled me. They feel smoother and less resistant on the role than the ole Deore hub I had in the shed.
The only rim I could find in my obsolete 26" was a spank. Built up a new wheel and learned the old 25 mm xc Mavics I had on there were noodles. It made a big difference in the ride of the bike. Better when laying it down through a corner, worse when going through a rock garden. A bit shocking how much difference. I'm going to need to play around with the rear shock a bit to compensate.
After quite a bit of back and forth I picked up a new Pivot Switchblade (Race Xt Build). It joints my Pivot Mach 4 Sl which has served as my race bike (and everything mountain bike). I sold my Gravel bike to fund the purchase so I’m now fully on the two mountain bike no road bike train. I realized that all of my best rides were happening on the mountain bike and there were a lot of rides I’d enjoy more on a bigger bike than my Mach 4. This will also let me take better care of the ‘race bike’ and do more in depth repairs without worrying about not having a mountain bike for a few days.
I was on the fence but my shop got a switchblade in my size and offered me a pretty solid discount and it was the build I’d been wanting.. Really thrilled with the bike and I’m excited to slowly make it my own over the next few years. Feels silly having two fancy bikes but I’m pretty thrilled.
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Finally bit the bullet. So. Many. Knobs. Putting through it's paces today
New Tire Day for me also!
Front: DHF MaxxGrip 2.5” DD casing
Rear: Aggressor 2.5” Dual compound in DD casing
Excited to try the DD casings! I was bending the sidewalls pretty hard on my Nobby Nics, and I took out the CushXC so I’m hoping the bike feels more planted and less wobbly taking off and landing jumps. Attachment 384981
new stem, new pliers, new light
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Light is small, light, seems bright enough and like a good pattern but tnr last week was short enough to not need it. Maybe next week. Replaces a cheap light i got on amazon years ago that was bright but put out a really narrow spot and you had to deal with a battery pack. Now between this and the L&M 1200 on the bars I have a pretty good self contained setup.
Those stems are so damn sexy. I'm still sad that I flipped mine to run it as a riser. I like how the bike rides with it up, but I can't use my K-Edge mount anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by jamal
First I've seen of the Outbound lights. They look nice.
I was hoping I could run it pointing up lower on the steerer and that the k-edge would tuck in between the clamp deals but not quite. I'd rather not have 15mm of spacer and a tall top cap below the stem but this bike has a really low front end. And I generally like that, road and cx bars are really low. Might try dropping it 5mm to see.
Related note I have a 50mm long enve aluminum stem I don't need any more if anyone wants it.
It's funny, I originally got my I-9 stem to run a K-Edge also.
The Outbound lights are awesome. The beam pattern and mounting hardware are great, definitely well engineered for MTB use. I replaced a pair of L&Ms with them, so not even comparing to cheap Amazon crap.
Grabbed this off the classifieds for $100 the other day. I was just looking for something to cruise up to the playground and the school with the ankle biters. Gonna do a few parts swaps and just enjoy something simple I can fix with a hammer.
It's a Framed Twenty 9er Spacecraft Collab. Pretty sure it weighs 48 pounds. Perfect.
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That's a hell of a score. Jealous.
So awesome! That thing need hookwormsQuote:
Originally Posted by YourMomJustCalled
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Eventually. I see they make them in a gumwall..... I'm digging that. I'll wait till these tires are cooked though... it's hard spending more on tires than I did on the bike. Especially since the only action it's gonna see is the occasional curb.Quote:
Originally Posted by nickwm21
edit: Disregard, looks like it sold but he hadn't pulled the ad down.
Paging rideit and other Rocky Mountain fanbois:
Is this a fair price for a used 2020 Altitude Carbon frameset?: https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3157347/
My son will probably have outgrown his 24" bike by the spring. Youth 27.5" options are limited and all have some drawbacks so I've been keeping an eye out for a XS adult bike. The geo on the Altitude seems pretty solid and comparable to the Norco Sight Youth. My main concern is the standover on the Norco is 650 mm while the Altitude is 814 mm, but I think that is due to differences in how RM and Norco measure standover (200 mm forward of the BB vs. the lowest point on the TT, respectively).
Have considered a big BMX 26/29 or DJ for similar purposes but that last sentence rings true for me too, which is perfectly fine on my relatively LLS HT I already own for pump track and small jumps I do.Quote:
Originally Posted by YourMomJustCalled
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Sooooo I may have just bought a new bike :rolleyes:
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XT build - gonna switch out the headset (for a CC Hellbender 70) and bars (for Next R crabon). And when I destroy the rear rim I'll build up a new wheelset around some Hydras.
First 29er, first RM, never had a bike with this much suspension - pretty hype! Now I just gotta sell the old whip...
Who the fuck talks themselves out of a bike?!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by VTskibum
The lady and I each have a pair of the original Trail light and the self-contained helmet light. They’re great, but I wouldn’t mind a little more punch from the bar light. They designed the original one from their base in the Midwest, and didn’t have the long open sightlines we have in Montana scrub and P-pine landscapes. Since most of our night riding is on snow it’s not a major issue for us. We might upgrade the Trail light in another product cycle or two.Quote:
Originally Posted by XtrPickels
Those of us who already bought 4 (2 for me, 2 for kids) in the past 18 months, plus a new surfboard, skis etc.... but piss poor excuse regardless.Quote:
Originally Posted by YourMomJustCalled
I did buy a Lyrik and rear shock to convert my Stumpy ST to LT which was probably more than the cost of a low end DJ and think I'll get more use out of it w/o my wife giving me the stink-eye.
On theme's thread also pulled trigger on Tubolight insert and a new Maxxis Agressor....
The nice thing about upgrades is they generally go under the radar. Though my wife just got a new bike (and bought 2 in the last 18 months) so I think I have some credit to spend.
Picked these up today:
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Yes, both are rear wheels. The one on the left is a replacement for the wheel I fucked up in July (slid into a large rock, ripped spoke + nipple out of the rim). The company (Chinese carbon experts BTLOS) warrantied the rim and I asked them to make me a 2nd one with a beefier construction since the cost of shipping is 1/2 the cost of a rim, might as well make it count. Took forever and them some for the package to make it to the US but I finally got my hands on it last Sat. Took both rims to Salt Cycle in Sandy and they built them up in 48 hours. I got compliments for supplying the correct length spokes and not being an idiot who can't measure ERD, I'm rather proud of myself on that one!
Both are 30 mm ID shallow rims, left is a 28H with a DT350 straighpull hub, trail construction, and right is a 32H with Hydra hub, endurbro construction (more carbon more better). Spokes are DT comp race.
I need to throw them on the scale, the old wheel was 825 g with the DT hub, the beefier one should be around 875 g or so. Dudes at the shop were impressed with the quality and said if any brand name sticker had been slapped on there they wouldn't have noticed a difference.
Not I need to convince myself I want to ride those cause I've been loving the feeling of my DT aluminum rim in the back...
Starting to gather the parts for an upcoming 20" kids build. These are fun to build as there is a large selection of super lightweight rims available from BMX racing, and you can fit a full-size (short-cage) derailleur on the back with full-range gearing. In the picture:
- 2 x Alienation Deviant 20" BMX Rim (305g, disc only)
- Bag of double-butted spokes
- Shimano Zee Shadow+ 10-speed FR derailleur
- Shimano Zee 10-speed shifter
- Shimano XT 10-speed 11-36 cassette
- Shimano XT 10-speed chain
Now I just need to wait for the hubs (going with lightweight knock-off Hugi's from China which should be interesting!!) and the actual bike (Kona Honza 20) to arrive...
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Looks awesome. Have fun with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jvhowube
As to Rocky’s:
I am still blown away by my 21 Altitude, and it has gotten ‘bigger’ over time. Started as a very, very lightweight long travel (under 29 pounds), and turned into an enduro bruiser (coilover, ZEB, dh tires, etc).
Love it to pieces!
However, my daily driver on the less chunky trails around here is a 140/160 ‘20 Instinct, which I actually get more Downhill PR’s on (when there is pedaling involved).
That said, I would run the 19-20 platform again in a heartbeat if I couldn’t get the ‘21.
The Pinkbike price on the ‘20 Altitude is a hair high, but the condition looks good, and in this environment, everything is a bit elevated, price wise. The design just flat out works.
Just ordered a couple of Dura-Ace/XTR 11 speed chains from Bike Tires Direct, $50 each, free shipping, that’s pretty good all things considered.