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So I started with the base spec c30 Slayer a couple years ago and saved up for the transformation below.
SRAM Guide R -----> Formula Cura 4
Rockshox Deluxe ----> Ext Storia Lok v3
Volar rims and sram hubs -----> Nobl TR37 and Onyx Vesper Hubs
Yari Fork ---> Updated 2021 Air Spring
New Vibracore Handlebar
New XG 1150 cassette
I had a ton of fun on this bike over two years stock. Its now pretty much everything I dreamed it could be.
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I broke my stem last week so used it as an excuse to get a new stem, bars and grips. Yippee.
picked up a beat wheelset on cl featuring a hadley ss rear hub and blown out rims
fresh bearings all around, dt comps, rim of choice, and a day twisting the spoke key got me some fancy new dj wheels
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also finally found an ikon in 26x2.35 so threw that up front and giving it a try since schwalbe stopped making their only good tire the tabletop... :cussing:
Upgrade the saddle which has been really nice, and sprung for a spank oozy vibrocore handlebar and some new tires. And new grips...
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Originally Posted by Shu Shu
Jeebus mallwalker, haven't you been talked out of continuing to upgrade your ride? Descend into the money pit already and get a new one! Here, I'll make it easy and sell you my current bike, I need to somehow offset the cost of the new one I just bought to make myself feel better about my non-functional wrist...
I have a whole “ship of theseus” thing going on here man! once I have replaced everything but the frame, I’ll do the frame, then the wheel set and fork again...Quote:
Originally Posted by Boissal
(I probably can’t get away with buying a new bike this close to the kid being born, but the current bike is riding better and better! new tires should make a nice difference...)
It's almost painful to watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boissal
Right? Friends don't let friends play that game...Quote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
MW you're luck I'm out of commission because I was planning to abduct you on one of your early AM Shoreline shreds and drop you off at the top of Crest with a demo bike...
^ haha fellas if there were another way I'd do it... but if a new bike shows up in my garage it's gonna make my life worse than pissing away a few extra dollars will......though I'd take the Crest bump anytime :fm:don't worry I've already got a lengthy spreadsheet of bikes I'll be choosing between next spring
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New storia for my Madonna.
Very appropriate. Purpose built ripper. Coil and raaw alu looks da bidness
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Nice, I've got one sitting on my workbench too, waiting for GG to send my Smash frame.
Dang! Thatll be a nice ride. We need pics of that and more of that madonna
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Love this thing.
That sounds terrifying. How did you do that?Quote:
Originally Posted by John_B
Really nice built. Soo dialed. Storia, sixc, ex511, renthal, mich and looks like onyx hubs. Should survive anything forevaaaQuote:
Originally Posted by TAHOEDOWN
^^Ya forgot about that. How did that heppen. I dont see many stems breaking , thankfully. One of the last things you want to snapQuote:
Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn
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I posted this elsewhere but I was "Just Riding Along" down a rocky steep pitch when all the sudden I heard a bang and my bars started wandering around as I very gingerly decelerated from 15 mph. Fortunately the faceplate parts still held it on or I would have likely bought my dentist a new Yeti.Quote:
Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn
I bought the bike used 3 years ago and never touched the stem faceplate bolts so my guess is that they were over tightened a long time ago and finally fatigued enough to break? I had crashed the ride prior but had about 15 miles between the crash and when it broke and saw no signs of impact damage on the faceplate.
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Whew! Made out ok on that. Recently bought a deity copperhead stem. I like the 5mm fixing bolts. Not many companies use 5mm. My old syntace did and i missed that. Dont really have to over tourque the bar fixing bolts but i'll generally put a bit extra on the steerer clamping bolts and , of course, stronger bolts
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Congrats on using up one of your 9 lives, that's terrifying. And a good FYI that everybody should have a 5nm torque wrench if you're going to work on your bike ESPECIALLY if you have anything carbon you're torquing.
I noticed a large crack in the back of my Giro Atlas from where i duno SO it was time to look for a new helmet which is daunting if you got a big fucking head with corners cuz nothing fits BUT the LBS had an XL Bell Sixxer which fit well and looks smart so cha ching !
highly recommended for fat heads
Four bucket Xt's have been a game changer. Rode my old single buckets last night on another bike and can't believe the difference. The web site says 15% increase in stopping power. It was a lot more for me. Best bike investment in recent memory.
John_B, that is insane. Glad you're ok. More reasons to go with Deity, I guess. Might wanna check out the Copperhead. Same price range as Turbine, super stiff and burly. 5mm hardware. Lots of pretty machining so it's not TOO heavy.
So a month ago I tore apart the perpetually creaking headset on my '16 Stumpy and realized the integrated bearing cups were toast from too many hard licks. I could no longer keep the bearings from rocking so she was retired.
I picked up this '17 Scout frame off PB and just finished building it this morning. It's a mashup of parts and was a blast to assemble. Pressed in all new bearings first then put it together.
-Rockshox revelation 150mm fork
-Cane creek Db coil shock
-Shimano XT 2 pot brakes with icetech rotors
-Roval wheels and hubs
-Sram 11x42 10 speed paired to Raceface 32 tooth on Atlas 30mm cranks
-Fox transfer 125mm dropper with PNW components loam lever
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Such a fun looking bike. Nice build.
That's cool. So you can just press bearings in with one of those ratcheting clamps and a cloth to prevent damage? That's awesome.
This arrived last night. Just in time for my morning appointment with the ortho surgeon who's going to tell me I can't ride until next year...
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Same bike as Ms Boissal expect her's is dark grey, this one was a MyO custom paint that was languishing in a shop in Cali. I had to rescue it.
Nononononono. That was to hold the part in place. I used all thread and washers to press the bearings in.Quote:
Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn
Like pet rescue, but way more expensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boissal
It’s stupid easy to sell used bikes in Aspen right now. Just lock them in the downtown core with a for sale sign and they’ll be gone 24hrs.
Just replaced the Hal-e with a Rocky Mt. Growler.
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With what, a hammer?Quote:
Originally Posted by NW_SKIER
Relax, I'm not about to do anything stupid. Well I always am, but different stuff.
Not a hammer. With all thread and washers as he stated.Quote:
Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn
HA! Great analogy, although my last canine probably cost as much as this bike in the end...Quote:
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My latest adventure in bicycle consumerism. Impulse bought a black friday preorder Nimble Nine and got excited to build a proper hardtail. Couldn't resist at $600+$50 shipping, with headset, seatclamp, and sliding dropouts. Love supporting a local(ish) legacy bike company. Frames were supposed to ship in late April but everything was severely delayed due to COVID, ended up getting it in early July. In the meantime I went a little overboard on blingy parts. Decided from the beginning there would be no plastic on this bike though.
Frame Arrives, much excite!
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Sourced a nice fork at a reasonable price.
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Dentist wheels. Spank 350 rims on Onyx legacy hubs with DT Aerocomp spokes and brass nipples built up by Krispy at Go-Ride. Still taking care of me after all these years, thanks Buddy! Fluorescent Yellow Powder Coat because FLUORESCENT YELLOW POWDER COAT!
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Matchy Spank bits and unlicensed decals from Istanbul. Decals took seven weeks to arrive, hahaha. $16 shipped ain't bad though.Attachment 335796
Oh Yeah!
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All built up! XO Eagle drivetrain, shifter and derailleur courtesy of Rideit. Rotor Capic cranks with their threaded BB, 30mm alloy axle, and 30t round chainring. Their BB spacer kit looks clean and takes the guesswork out of assembly.
The Rotor North America gang in Salt Lake are awesome, highly recommend hitting them up. Rebuilt the OneUp V1 170mm dropper from my fat bike, works flawlessly. New Code RSC brakes with TRP rotors 203fr/180rr. A bit of a challenge with the IS (parallel) 160 rear brake brake mount but got it dialed. Finished off with SQ Labs 612 Active Saddle (I'll never ride another saddle again), ESI Chunky grips and Time Speciale 8 pedals.
Rides so nice, so fast on rolling terrain and climbs, quite capable on the down. I can feel the vertical compliance built in to the rear end via the bowed seatstays. The silence and engagement of the Onyx hubs is dreamy. It's getting more trail time than my Firebird.
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In her natural habitat.
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Bonus gift for being an early supporter. Fuck yeah!
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^that is gorgeous. I've been wanting to build up an aggressive HT for quite a while now, and I may finally have the means to do it soon...
What’s wrong w the wrist?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Boissal
Man that looks good. I hope canfield sell a ton. I want one of each of there bikes. Theyve really tweaked the line up to perfection. Wonder what they'll come up with for the Toir/RiotQuote:
Originally Posted by beaterdit
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Fuck it's fun. Really diggin getting teh grins on mellower trails at less than mach looney. I'm old, broken, and scared and this bike is just what the doctor ordered right now. I would like a riot also, ha! Might seriously pick up another one of these for my gf though. Seems like the perfect do anything, please anybody geometry.Quote:
Originally Posted by grinch
Ya i keep looking at the ht's. Be great for spring/fall. Ive got the fenders ready to go on!! Well a few more parts too but biding my time to see if i can swing it for the fallQuote:
Originally Posted by beaterdit
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You talk in’ about the bike, or your girlfriend? :FIREdevilQuote:
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