sick looking rig would love to test ride one of them one day
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Jeffgre_6163
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New bike day....
2016 Trek Slash 9.8
Pretty much all that is left from the standard rig is the frame, fork, seat, seat post everything else has been swapped out
- Full XX1 drive train
- SRAM guide ultimate brake set
- Bontrager "Line Elite" TLR wheels [33mm OD wide]
- Bontrager XR4 elite tires
- Bontrager Rhythm Pro 800mm carbon bars [may be a tad wide, we'll see]
- ODI Ruffian grips
- XTR pedals
12.1 kg less pedals
Bring on the 2016 National enduro series!
2016 Trek Slash 9.8
Pretty much all that is left from the standard rig is the frame, fork, seat, seat post everything else has been swapped out
- Full XX1 drive train
- SRAM guide ultimate brake set
- Bontrager "Line Elite" TLR wheels [33mm OD wide]
- Bontrager XR4 elite tires
- Bontrager Rhythm Pro 800mm carbon bars [may be a tad wide, we'll see]
- ODI Ruffian grips
- XTR pedals
12.1 kg less pedals
Bring on the 2016 National enduro series!
smitho
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26 ain't dead.
2012 Specialized Enduro S-Works
26 ain't dead. Bought this recently in pretty much stock form. Upgrades so far are:
- Thomson Trail Carbon bars;
- Thomson 50mm X4 Stem;
- Formula T1 brakes;
- Fizik Gobi saddle;
- DMR V12 Magnesium pedals;
- Raceface 36t direct mount NW ring; and
- MRP V2 taco.
Upgrades to come include:
- Wheels (Light Bicycle 38mm Carbon rim on Hope Pro II Evos) to replace the fairly dinged up Rovals;
- SRAM X1/XO1 drivetrain to replace the fairly worn X9;
- KS Lev dropper post to replace the rubbish Specialized dropper on it now; and
- Schwalbe Magic Mary 2.35 SG Trailstar front tyre for a bit more grip on the front.
Riding this has rekindled the love for me. Genuinely impressed with how it climbs and once pointed downhill is an absolute weapon. It's stable so feels like you can plough rough sections like a longer travel bike, yet light and precise so easy to move around and nail the smoothest line.
I did consider holding out for a 650b or 29er, but having ridden a few different examples I didn't feel that the performance difference was worth it, nor was it the particular difference I was after.
2012 Specialized Enduro S-Works
26 ain't dead. Bought this recently in pretty much stock form. Upgrades so far are:
- Thomson Trail Carbon bars;
- Thomson 50mm X4 Stem;
- Formula T1 brakes;
- Fizik Gobi saddle;
- DMR V12 Magnesium pedals;
- Raceface 36t direct mount NW ring; and
- MRP V2 taco.
Upgrades to come include:
- Wheels (Light Bicycle 38mm Carbon rim on Hope Pro II Evos) to replace the fairly dinged up Rovals;
- SRAM X1/XO1 drivetrain to replace the fairly worn X9;
- KS Lev dropper post to replace the rubbish Specialized dropper on it now; and
- Schwalbe Magic Mary 2.35 SG Trailstar front tyre for a bit more grip on the front.
Riding this has rekindled the love for me. Genuinely impressed with how it climbs and once pointed downhill is an absolute weapon. It's stable so feels like you can plough rough sections like a longer travel bike, yet light and precise so easy to move around and nail the smoothest line.
I did consider holding out for a 650b or 29er, but having ridden a few different examples I didn't feel that the performance difference was worth it, nor was it the particular difference I was after.
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i wanted one of these damn no XL sizing
Nice, i would love to upgrade my 2009 sworks enduro to one of these, unfortunately lack of funds at the moment is not making it possible....
bowtajzane
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smitho
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Maltese Falcon
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Red & Gold Torrent
Always wanted a Red & Gold PK Ripper BMX, have yet to find one yet so I tried to make my Carbon Torrent look like one. Bit of fun.
Always wanted a Red & Gold PK Ripper BMX, have yet to find one yet so I tried to make my Carbon Torrent look like one. Bit of fun.
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hifiandmtb
Sphincter beanie
Dats cool...
Boom King
downloaded a pic of moorey's bruised arse
Very fine work indeed Mr Falcon.
EyeMacHunt
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I met you up at Mt Joyce in Round 5 (I had the Focus SAM with the flat tyre). Good luck this year, I'll be up for either round 3 or 5 again.2016 Trek Slash 9.8
Pretty much all that is left from the standard rig is the frame, fork, seat, seat post everything else has been swapped out
- Full XX1 drive train
- SRAM guide ultimate brake set
- Bontrager "Line Elite" TLR wheels [33mm OD wide]
- Bontrager XR4 elite tires
- Bontrager Rhythm Pro 800mm carbon bars [may be a tad wide, we'll see]
- ODI Ruffian grips
- XTR pedals
12.1 kg less pedals
Bring on the 2016 National enduro series!
Good looking bike you have there
dynamitedread
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2014 Rocky Mountain Altitude 799
Have posted before but have shiny new parts. Swapped old 9 speed xt crank for equally old Slx crack. Cosmetic change. Upgraded old lever operated KS drop zone to Reverb stealth and finally after 6 years of use I have replaced my 2010 fox 36's for a lovely new set of Marzocchi 350cr. I'm blow away with new forks even after just one ride on them. If they feel this good now I can't wait for them to break in. Hope you all like my ride.
Have posted before but have shiny new parts. Swapped old 9 speed xt crank for equally old Slx crack. Cosmetic change. Upgraded old lever operated KS drop zone to Reverb stealth and finally after 6 years of use I have replaced my 2010 fox 36's for a lovely new set of Marzocchi 350cr. I'm blow away with new forks even after just one ride on them. If they feel this good now I can't wait for them to break in. Hope you all like my ride.
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redline316
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Man i love rocky mountains. There high on my list for when i start looking for another bike this year.
dynamitedread
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Yeh it's my second rocky. Not normally a brand bitch but do love their bikes. It was a toss up between B.C.ing a thunderbolt or the altitude. Picked up frame cheap (well not that cheap) as it was the last years model at the time. Only complaint is you have to be on the ball regarding brushings which require tightening more often than I'd like. Do love the Ride 9 though, currently in slack mode but will change to next setting up for a more pedely ride.
mitchy_
Llama calmer
Crest rear and flow front seems like an odd combo?
Maltese Falcon
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Still a carry over from my BMX days, big wheel on the front for traction, smaller lighter wheel on the back for acceleration. Wether it actually helps me or not is another thing but it's something I have always done.
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MarioM
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How does that Onza Ibex go ?