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^ I ended up getting Diety screw on endcaps and moved my grips and controls inboard from 800 to 770 on my long reach hardtail.
When I have taller friends come in from out of town I swap the grips (with some that are capped) and move the everything back out, then ride my Bronson. It’s been working out pretty well and is faster than swapping bars, maybe not as fast as swapping a 40mm stem for like a 70 though.
Almost done making tweaks to this one... now if it would stop fucking snowing, I'd like to see how it rides.
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Nice whip. Skinwall tires, so hot right now. Not as durable right? What’s the positive for your riding?
bite thy tongue. now.. if it'd stop snowing and go to 72 in Moab in 2 weeks, just before we get there for the Colorado invasion of spring breakers, that'd be great.Quote:
Originally Posted by smmokan
Those tires look sick on that bike and the geo looks great.
They look better, which makes me go faster. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by frorider
Aren’t you obligated to leave the FiveTens at home and wear Chuck Taylors with gumwall tires?
Are there any bikes in this category designed around non-plus 27.5 wheels? I have most a spare build kit lying around (27.5 fork, 27.5 wheels, brakes, and cockpit bits). I'm also not supposed to ride for a year so a project bike would be a nice distraction.
Something like this:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
https://www.transitionbikes.com/Stor...SC=ALL&P=11863
Chromag StylusQuote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
Many choices esp from the UK. For example the Ragley blue pig frame I posted in this thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
That's a pretty whip.Quote:
Originally Posted by smmokan
Shopped around and decided I'm going to order a Ragley Mmmbop once retailers get them in stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by frorider
I had fun on the mmmbop!
until this https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...ork?highlight=
though it looks like they changed the design a bit since then.
Yikes! They've definitely made changes to it, but I should probably look into their warranty policy. I certainly won't be riding it hard for a while. I might commute on it some just for the hell of it.
Steel is real yo
Progressive hardtails need to be steel. Those are the rules.
Chromag Wideangle as wellQuote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
https://www.jensonusa.com/Chromag-Wideangle-Frame-2019
Well, these guys rode the Blue Pig and the Mmmbop and decided the latter rides identically but weighs and costs significantly less.Quote:
Originally Posted by HankScorpio
https://www.mbr.co.uk/reviews/hardtail/ragley-mmmbop
I also like the look of the Mmmbop a little better. I love how the top tube and seat stay flow right into each other.
Large only, I'm 5-6. Jenson does have another nice deal going on a Stylus that's my size, but even on sale it's almost as much as a Mmmbop frame and the rest of the parts I need to finish the build will cost me.Quote:
Originally Posted by milestogo
Speaking of sizing in this category, if you're on the bubble go with the smaller size, right?
A 2017 review comparing old versions of those frames back when they hadn’t updated their geometry isn’t hugely relevant. I bought the steel frame for 3 hundred something before they sold out. If you already pulled trigger on the current mmmbop I’m not gonna harsh on that. No pun intended. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
Yeah, not a direct comparison but it tells you they put thought into making them ride similarly. Ragley's website also talks about how the frame design of the new ones differs for just that reason.
They're not in stock yet so I haven't bought one. If prices were the same it would be a harder decision.
+1 for steel. +10000 for Stanton bikes out of U.K. when you exclude VAT, prices are reasonable. They have a bunch of different frames, and all in steel or Ti. They will even customize geo if you so choose, colors galore. Just an awesome, responsive group of committed riders. I bought a Sherpa, threw on a 130 fork and some 3.0 tires and it’s become a true trail bike for me, it’s versatility allowed me to get a really big over the top FS bike. I’ve ridden it on everything from rolling XC rides to a day in the bike park. The steel is pingy and bouncy and fun as heck. Truly sorry for being a HT hater for so long.
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ugh why you rotate like that.
Was going to mention Stanton as well. There had been a few options on pink bike a month or two ago when I was looking but haven’t checked recently.
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Mmmbop project complete. 27 lbs. First bike I've ever built up from a completely virgin brand new frame.
Pike RC Debonair 160 mm
GX 11sp
Bargain bin RF Turbine cranks w/ RocRide 32t
Hayes Dominion A4(F)/A2(R)
RF SixC bars
E13 TRS 30 rims on DT350 hubs (can also run my other fancy wheels)
BrandX 150 mm dropper ($94!)
Protaper pedals
Protaper Meathammer grips
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Any run these bikes in the winter to replace a fatbike? Debating doing that. I know you will give up some float but hopefully gain a lot of agility.
I'm team Chromag too! Supporting the local Whistler company. I built this one up with mostly spare parts. It now lives in Killington VT where I do go for contract work 1 week each month May-October.
damn that’s a sweet colour!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dee Hubbs
Do they make a men's version?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
The only other color option is a nearly-black "dark gray" that's certainly more "manly" but I found uninspiring. The purple is dead sexy IRL. Plus, the wife wants to ride this bike, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by YourMomJustCalled
Damn this thread! I really dont need to spend money right now but DTMs pic are really making me want to build a hardtail.
DTM- mind me asking a ballpark $ on your build?
I still love my old purple yelli. Real men rip the shit out of purple bikes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
Most of mine was parts bin stuff so it cost me a lot less than it should have.Quote:
Originally Posted by lifelinksplit
My main rig is black and neon pink so I agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by toast2266
do they have boys or men version?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandbox
DTM that thing looks fun as hell
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First. That rig is FKNA. Second. If anyone wants to if they are deserving of the men’s version stand at the top of a cliff with DTM and then decide.
Not to be his puffer, but it is worth pointing out. JONGs gonna JONG.
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Hey puffer, calm your tits. I'm allowed to flip him shit, we've ridden together for almost the last 10 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtnwriter
Thoughts on the chromag stylus? Looking at a frame later today... you bastards are bad influences on my finances! With my parts bin I can probably build it up about 75% without buying anything.
Well no one helped me but i ended up buying a Chromag Stylus frame! 2018 model in battleship grey, it’s pretty sweet! I need to grab some parts still, mainly a wheel set and a crank but i think i should have most other parts. With the Covid it may slow my access to parts but i do have some more spare time so should be up and running in a couple of weeks!