I went with the Mrs. today to Deer Valley to check oot the lift-served version of this whole newfangled mtb thingamabob y'all have been spraying about. Holy burritos, flying downhill on a squishy full suspension bike is the best thing since, oh I dunno, skiing/snowboarding.
It's all over. I must buy a bike for next summer now.
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09-04-2005, 08:26 PM #1
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09-04-2005, 10:11 PM #2
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Heh,yentna and I were up there riding our squishy bikes and we had a blast. First time I've ridden dh at Deer Valley on the bullit, so much fun.
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09-05-2005, 09:32 AM #3
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Welcome to one of the most expensive and addicting habits you'll ever have.
Originally Posted by boarderline
Unless of course you're into meth, crack, coke or something like that....
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09-05-2005, 09:53 AM #4
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Checked out Panorama this weekend for my first time with a lift.
That about says it all. I'm hooked, covered in roadrash, but hooked.Holy burritos, flying downhill on a squishy full suspension bike is the best thing since, oh I dunno, skiing/snowboarding.
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09-05-2005, 05:27 PM #5
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Grin. I understand, and that's all there is to say.
This touchy-feely Kumbaya shit has got to go.
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09-05-2005, 05:41 PM #6
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09-05-2005, 07:53 PM #7
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So, total bike JONG question here. Don't know what kind of bike to get. Would like something that I could take cross country but would also ownerize on the lift served downhill. Also, not having to take out a second mortgage on my house to afford such a bike would also rock. What should I get?
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09-05-2005, 07:54 PM #8
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Money no object? Santa Cruz Nomad. Originally Posted by boarderline
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09-05-2005, 08:22 PM #9
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'05 Specialized Enduro Pro/Expert
'06 Rocky Mountain Slayer
Rocky Switch SL (PM me, I can give you a deal on a new one)
'05 Specialized Enduro Comp (ditto on these, pretty affordable)
Santa Cruz Heckler
Santa Cruz Blur LT
Santa Cruz Nomad (!)
Ellsworth Moment
Ellsworth Joker
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Get something with air suspension so it's light enough and has enough small bump compliancy to XC ride, but with 5"+ of suspension (6" is ideal).It's heartbreaking to see a chick who's too anorexic.
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09-05-2005, 11:11 PM #10
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Though I cannot deny the bonerific status of this bike, have you seen the wheelbase? Holy long bike Batman. Seems a bit stretched for a bike that's geared towards freeride. I still want one though. Originally Posted by funkendrenchman
Darkside had some pretty good suggestions, though I personally am not a fan of anything air sprung. Air shocks have come a long way, but I still think you can beat a coil sprung shock/fork for performance and durability.
Kona Coiler's also a good choice. Go-Ride carries Yeti, Iron Horse and Foes, all of which sell heavy-duty trailbikes.Remind me. We'll send him a red cap and a Speedo.
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09-06-2005, 06:42 AM #11
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The new DHX Air rear shock is really going to help but I still stay away from air sprung. If you go to Go-Ride, ask for Chris and tell him we sent you in to look at the AS-X, 575 freeride build (SWEEEEETTTT), IR 7.2, Turner 6-pack, etc..he will take care of you.
And welcome to the loss of most of your money/savings.
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