DH Girlfriend's NEW bike. Finished on pg. 3

[bmx]

Girlfriend said she wanted to get more involved with my activities. So I built her a bike. Cost $785 all up.

01/03/2013
She got herself a new set up.
Intense Slopestyle 2
Fox 36's Van
Thompson X4 stem
Thompson post
Chris King headset

 

[SuperSix]

bet she's whoopin yo S

 

[Knut]

That is way cool. More of that sharing our sport business. Well done to you bmx.

 

[agentninety3]

Konas, heh. Seriously, wtf is with that giant diving board style linkage?

Good on you for getting the missus in a full facer as well

 

[bmx]

For her 21st everyone bought her jewellery and that sort of stuff.

I got her a 661 pressure suit and fullface.

 

[thepope1986]

Put a ring on it

 

[driftking]

Put a ring on it

this bloke speaks the truth.

How about a build list. $785 how'd ya manage that one?

 

[MtbDjRidaSachaz66]

bmx - I hate you. You not only have a girlfriend, but you also have a girlfriend that is interested in downhill. Rare.

 

[bmx]

Just skimming the For Sale section daily, had some parts laying around and also traded some parts for more DH spec'd parts.

Kona Stab Deluxe 2010
2010 Boxxer Race - needs a softer spring
Saint cranks, brakes and shifter
Ultegra Derailuer
FSA flat bars with ODI lock-ons
Kore direct mount
DMR V8 pedals
MRP chain guide
F Wheel - DT Swiss 340 hub with 831 rim
R Wheel - Sun Ringle hub with 321 rim
Minion and High Roller tyres - Front to be replaced by Intense 2.5" when I can be bothered

She might be getting my old frame and wheels if she behaves herself, so her bike would look more like this;

And if anyone has a 400 or 450 lb spring to suit the RC4 in the V10, very interested in purchasing that off you.

 

[SOTTA]

Buying my missus a mountain bike was one of the best things I have ever done! Overall I now get to ride more and she has a better understanding/acceptance of my excessive spending.

Hats off to you sir for a job well done!

 

[Rider Down!!!]

Nice ride mate...





the bikes not to bad either

 

[cheif_m]

^^^^^^ agree sooo much

 

[Decibelled]

im trying to get my mrs onboard with riding.. shes a still abit undecided, but i'll twist her arm

but awesome man! well done on getting it under $800 too...

 

[Nerf Herder]

The thing I'm jealous about is that you now have a natural avenue to flog off the bits you don't want and upgrade ... and she'll prolly love you for it ... BASTARD

Great budget build and awesome to see more of the ladies our riding.

 

[bmx]

Ok, now you guys are going to be super jealous. Without spending another cent, she will now be riding this;

Boyfriend of the year, I think so.

Intense Slopestyle 2, Ti sprung DHX4.0, Chris King headset, Thompson X4 stem, Thompson post (not pictured)

 

[SuchisLife]

Ok, now you guys are going to be super jealous. Without spending another cent, she will not be riding this;

Boyfriend of the year, I think so.

Intense Slopestyle 2, Ti sprung DHX4.0, Chris King headset, Thompson X4 stem, Thompson post (not pictured)

How are you doing this???

 

[bmx]

I am rad. Words can not describe it.

I traded my old downhill frame and forks.

 

[SuchisLife]

Good on you for getting the missus into it, just hope she doesn't start kicking your ass on the trail.

 

[bmx]

If she does I'll just take the bike off her. Ha.

Got some parts rolling in. Gold Spank Subrosa rims. Saint rear hub with Ice-tech rotor. Saint cranks.

After I get myself some carbon bars, I will start replacing seat, post, pedals, bars and chainguide.

I can't wait to ride it.

 

[bmx]

Rims arrived. This is a rough idea of how it will look, but I want to get gold bars and pedals too. Plus a black seat and post.