224. 2010 update post #65 !
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Ah righto. Thanks for that.
This ones 3000 wide , you can crop and resize to suit.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3645884983_9da7fb7134_o.jpg
I've got a new helmet , goggles , jersey , shorts and shoes. Possibly looking faster , probably the same speed though. Might as well look good.Tony! I must say when you told me you were going to do it, I thought it was a great idea. But now I see it, its even better than I pictured. Must take it for a spin... You will look faster now...
Woffa
Rotorburn Enthusiast
Why not? you only live once! Gone the full upgrade.. I like it! Post some riding pictures up asap.I've got a new helmet , goggles , jersey , shorts and shoes. Possibly looking faster , probably the same speed though. Might as well look good.
Faster....at his age????Tony! I must say when you told me you were going to do it, I thought it was a great idea. But now I see it, its even better than I pictured. Must take it for a spin... You will look faster now...
He doesn't need to go faster!T.P. Un-rotorburn-amazing!!!!! Raw is the new black!
The job looks totally awesome, and the photo of it makes it look great.
unclefarker
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looks awesome, man, a vast improvement. I'm stripping my bike at the moment.... tedious job, what.
Stabbsy, NEVER use oven cleaner on aluminium... it eats into the metal and will degrade it.... I've seen people use it to get anodizing off, but it *always* eats into the Al, and you end up with pitted and damaged metal. this might be ok for solid parts, if you're watching it like a hawk, but tubing is no go - especially with modern butted and drawn tubes.
The only 100% safe way to strip Al is with a dedicated stripping chemical like an aircraft paint stripper - they are designed not to eat alloy. Most methylene dichloride based paint strippers are ok (apart from being super toxic), but check the warnings first and watch it carefully.
Stabbsy, NEVER use oven cleaner on aluminium... it eats into the metal and will degrade it.... I've seen people use it to get anodizing off, but it *always* eats into the Al, and you end up with pitted and damaged metal. this might be ok for solid parts, if you're watching it like a hawk, but tubing is no go - especially with modern butted and drawn tubes.
The only 100% safe way to strip Al is with a dedicated stripping chemical like an aircraft paint stripper - they are designed not to eat alloy. Most methylene dichloride based paint strippers are ok (apart from being super toxic), but check the warnings first and watch it carefully.
DRIBS
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Man you guys are quick ! Thanks for the replies
The one thing I don't like about this bike is the boring colour of the frame. I bought it used though , so didn't have a choice there , it was too good to pass up. Owes me $5000 as is.
Bargain.
Action pic thanks to one of Hux's crew.
If I'm not mistaken that looks like Rob Eva in the background of that photo watching on.....Also nice bike man!!!!!
Sure is. He's thinking , mmm that old guy goes alright but I could beat him , maybe I should make a comeback.......
Yep , cable guides got the boot. Weird that they put them on a DH frame in the first place. Pretty sure the new Evos dont have them.
Thanks for all the other comments guys.
jakey_trickster
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Tony
Tony.
You would have had to have gotten some inspiration from me polishing Darcy's Goose!
At least you did a proper job of it, unlike Darcy's and mine over night attempt.
It's beautiful, after seeing Ken's I realized I only like oranges polished.
But I like yours even more than ken's, it's beautiful.
We need to go for a ride some time, I want to see that thing in person.
I've put that north shore stuff to good use, should have it finished in two weeks, 10 foot drop should be good
Anyway, Awesome bike Tony.
Talk to you later.
Tony.
You would have had to have gotten some inspiration from me polishing Darcy's Goose!
At least you did a proper job of it, unlike Darcy's and mine over night attempt.
It's beautiful, after seeing Ken's I realized I only like oranges polished.
But I like yours even more than ken's, it's beautiful.
We need to go for a ride some time, I want to see that thing in person.
I've put that north shore stuff to good use, should have it finished in two weeks, 10 foot drop should be good
Anyway, Awesome bike Tony.
Talk to you later.
Very nice. Good power and modulation , very consistent , don't fade much when hot , reliable as and easy to bleed. I had a ride of some Formula The Ones and they are slightly better for modulation and power , not sure about fade , didn't get them hot. They are a bugger to get a good bleed though. Takes a few tricks and some patience. Buy Hope !
Hello JakeTony.
You would have had to have gotten some inspiration from me polishing Darcy's Goose!
At least you did a proper job of it, unlike Darcy's and mine over night attempt.
It's beautiful, after seeing Ken's I realized I only like oranges polished.
But I like yours even more than ken's, it's beautiful.
We need to go for a ride some time, I want to see that thing in person.
I've put that north shore stuff to good use, should have it finished in two weeks, 10 foot drop should be good
Anyway, Awesome bike Tony.
Talk to you later.
I didn't realise Darcys frame was done in a night ! Good job considering.10 foot drop hey ? I'll watch and take pics while you guys hit it.
I don't do North Shore One more pic of the drivetrain area.
beautiful bike. i remember always thinking that this orange devotion was for wankers until i got my 224 in a good deal. no dh bike pedals better, corners better or anything else. the only disadvantage i could find is rock gardens and the locking out under brakes. would love to ride an orange with a floater set up.
must make it the undisputed best bike ever
must make it the undisputed best bike ever
kill_switch
Dead-set Idiot
Amazingly perfect. Its stunning...and im very jealous
