donthucktoflat
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Just go to your lbs. Most every shop will have a few in stock and they really arent too dear (I paid about 30bucks for a bontrager one with pressure dial, incremental air release and a solid head)
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It's not a jekyll but I think it turned out Ok for my old man's 50th
I guess all that money that he has spent on me over the years should start paying off. We pick it up from ftr this morning. ..I took his Norco phaser 3 in saying it needed a service and this is what he gets back
I guess all that money that he has spent on me over the years should start paying off. We pick it up from ftr this morning. ..I took his Norco phaser 3 in saying it needed a service and this is what he gets back
lindz1817
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That's awesome. I like the way your doing it too (by taking his old bike for a 'service'). Hope he enjoys it.It's not a jekyll but I think it turned out Ok for my old man's 50th
I guess all that money that he has spent on me over the years should start paying off. We pick it up from ftr this morning. ..I took his Norco phaser 3 in saying it needed a service and this is what he gets back
Wiffle
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Nice work MrZ32; I'm sure he'll love it, and it's great that you're acknowledging all that he's given you by giving a bit back. That's going to be one stoked dad!It's not a jekyll but I think it turned out Ok for my old man's 50th
I guess all that money that he has spent on me over the years should start paying off. We pick it up from ftr this morning. ..I took his Norco phaser 3 in saying it needed a service and this is what he gets back
waldog
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My new steed.
After tearing my ACL for the third time back in April, i've had some enforced time off the bike. During that time I reconsidered my current bike line up, and decided that I didn't need/want my downhill bike anymore. So I got rid of it, which also has the benefit of reducing risk of future injury, slightly..... Anyway, I got to thinking even more and came to conclusion that it was time to replace/upgrade my trusty Trance X.
So here it is, my new Dixon.
Only had one short ride, still in rehab mode for the knee, but will get out again tomorrow. Pretty impressed so far.
Cheers.
After tearing my ACL for the third time back in April, i've had some enforced time off the bike. During that time I reconsidered my current bike line up, and decided that I didn't need/want my downhill bike anymore. So I got rid of it, which also has the benefit of reducing risk of future injury, slightly..... Anyway, I got to thinking even more and came to conclusion that it was time to replace/upgrade my trusty Trance X.
So here it is, my new Dixon.
Only had one short ride, still in rehab mode for the knee, but will get out again tomorrow. Pretty impressed so far.
Cheers.
They wheeled out the pivot, his first words were "I think you've got the wrong bike" and my reply. .. "happy birthday dad, this is your new bike"... He was completely speachless. .. was hilarious and awesome at the same time.Nice work MrZ32; I'm sure he'll love it, and it's great that you're acknowledging all that he's given you by giving a bit back. That's going to be one stoked dad!
On the way home we went for a ride at gap creek to try the new toy out. .. He loves it so much more than his Norco phaser 3... couldn't wipe the big grin of his face.
Oh and those pivot's climb like a mofo, so efficient it is unbelievable but didn't get a long enough go to see how it handles... but he is one spite stoked (but deserving) dad!
Thanks For The Riders, especially Tim for helping me arrange the surprise and playing along with it all.
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Llama Shmeagle Spleen
Squid
My 2012 Avanti Torrent, bought it new this year and sold all the factory crap on it.
Now rocking a vivid R2C and 55 RC3Ti, stans flow on hope hubs, full XT drivetrain/brakes with XTR shifter and mech
Now rocking a vivid R2C and 55 RC3Ti, stans flow on hope hubs, full XT drivetrain/brakes with XTR shifter and mech
digitalhippie
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good on ya mate, that is a great story and an awesome thing to do for your old man.
slyfox
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Nice Dixon mate.. cool upgrades too..
After tearing my ACL for the third time back in April, i've had some enforced time off the bike. During that time I reconsidered my current bike line up, and decided that I didn't need/want my downhill bike anymore. So I got rid of it, which also has the benefit of reducing risk of future injury, slightly..... Anyway, I got to thinking even more and came to conclusion that it was time to replace/upgrade my trusty Trance X.
So here it is, my new Dixon.
Only had one short ride, still in rehab mode for the knee, but will get out again tomorrow. Pretty impressed so far.
Cheers.
waldog
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Cheers mate.
I did a bit of transplanting from my trance and some new additions.
Next will be X9 drivetrain, noticing stepping down to X7 after running X9 for years, no rush though. Then maybe a 160mm fork and upgrade the rear shock.
placebo
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I'm fairly sure that's not a tracer2.
Yeah..It's Spider2....:doh:
lindz1817
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Thought i'd post an update of my meta 55. Here are the changes since i last posted it.
-Sram rise 40 wheelset replaced with hope pro 2 evo hubs on stans flow ex rims (cos i'm too much of a fatty for the rise 40's)
-Avid 5 brakes replaced with hope V2's and hope floating rotors
-Standard seatpost replaced with KS dropzone
-2x10 drivetrain replaced with 32T wolftooth ring a clutch rear derailleur
-Sram rise 40 wheelset replaced with hope pro 2 evo hubs on stans flow ex rims (cos i'm too much of a fatty for the rise 40's)
-Avid 5 brakes replaced with hope V2's and hope floating rotors
-Standard seatpost replaced with KS dropzone
-2x10 drivetrain replaced with 32T wolftooth ring a clutch rear derailleur
lindz1817
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Yeah, mines a large. And 2011. I thought the 2010 and '11 were the same frame, but maybe there are some little differences. I saw your frame in the for sale section by the way. WTF!? I thought you were cool.
cressa
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That looks hot. What size is it?
pylet_tibs
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3rd ACL!? Ouch mate. I feel one/third your pain. What graft did you use?After tearing my ACL for the third time back in April, i've had some enforced time off the bike. During that time I reconsidered my current bike line up, and decided that I didn't need/want my downhill bike anymore. So I got rid of it, which also has the benefit of reducing risk of future injury, slightly..... Anyway, I got to thinking even more and came to conclusion that it was time to replace/upgrade my trusty Trance X.
So here it is, my new Dixon.
Only had one short ride, still in rehab mode for the knee, but will get out again tomorrow. Pretty impressed so far.
Cheers.
mitchy_
Llama calmer
I think it's the size. I've seen one with the same mount as mine, but in your colours.
Haha, just testing the waters. Think I found a way to get some more travel out of it so a powder coat and it will be like new.