Very happy so far. Bike is a touch lighter too, got her under 13kgHow do you like the Ass-Dissector combo?
You’re such a Scrooge. Ease up man and buy them a top spec Santa Cruz already.I have never witnessed so much beat up shit ever ! Just replaced #2 sons derailleur hanger 3 weeks ago, now running the emergency hanger again on #1's bike... had to straighten the cage on the rear derailleur.
Also as per other thread, 2 adjustable spanners on the chain to straighten links, had about 5 places to do.... why the f$%k would you still crank out 4-5 pedal strokes when your chain is off... I cant get the answer from my two, was hoping you's could answer... Bent links, gouged frame, derailleur into spokes and broken hanger.
I do hand-me-downs to these pair... there is no way ANYTHING is going to be handed back up.
They are just about to fit into my shoes... goodbye shoes.
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That's all I needYou’re such a Scrooge. Ease up man and buy them a top spec Santa Cruz already.
Have you thought about making them single speed?That's all I need
They have newly built dedicated race bikes, thank f$%k for that, they smash these Kona's quicker than I can fix them.
Thought about making them non bikersHave you thought about making them single speed?
Found out last night I came 3rd, and I was lapping faster than the leaders until the rainDragged it thru a swamp.......
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Well, actually, I raced it. The first of our two 'endurance' races. It's funny how knowing the race is two HOURS plays with the mind. It's only 30-40 mins longer than the lap based races, but a few of the guys who normally finish before me crashed and burned. Think I finished 4th, maybe even 3rd.
The race was actually pretty damn good. Turned out to be 1hr 45 of power and speed, then 15 minutes of pure concentration when the rain hit and the river sediment turned into an ice skating rink. But I can now confirm I'm faster in the twisties than all of them, which means I'm not having to find as much power coming out of the corners as I'm already at speed.
Have to take a spare wheel set with some Maxxis Shortys installed to do a quick swap when the rain hits in future!Found out last night I came 3rd, and I was lapping faster than the leaders until the rain
^this ! that second last picThat is some big features @tkdbboy. Love your work. Love your review. Heal quick, heal fully, more pictures please.
Better smashing derailleurs than smashing bongs or car windows... could be worsethey smash these Kona's quicker than I can fix them.
Is that after setting sag etc? Or did you blow through the travel too quick?Vorsprung luftkappe. It's great. Maiden run last night but I forgot my shock pump and really could have used another 10psi in the fork...
FixedEdit: also cased out Oddjobs grotto, sweet jesus, bicycle nirvana in there.
Nice @the drizzle! Hopefully you're happy with it!After a lengthy (and pricey) holdup at Czech customs my replacement frame finally arrived.
Started piecing it together.
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