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I know there are more brown pow lovers on this site, yah there is pinkbike but lets be honest, newshcoolers is wayyyy cooler. so lets posts our rides, questions about components, mechanic questions etc in this thread.
I just bought this beauty and i definitely sacrificed uphill capabiltiy in order to get a beefier dh/park bike. id been on a nomad for a while and it's a huge switch in riding styles for me. definitely getting used to the weight and having to keep speed a lot more.
specs for said beauty, 2011 rc2 dh totem, 2012 dhx rc4, highrollers front and back (gona go dhf front and highroller in the back), mtx 33 wheel set, slx brakes, diablous cranks, FSA 760mm Handlebar, Shimano SLX Shifter & Shimano Deore XT Derailleur.
Alright newschoolers, post your bikes. i wanna see some sexy steeds.
i mean its preference pretty much. i use flats for downhill, clips for xc/everything else. i dont feel comfortable on a dh rig with clips. yah it might make me a little faster but im not on the wc tour so i dont really give a fuuck
Although I do typically ride with clipless (XTR Trails), I will pull out my flat (Race Face Atlas) pedals when I want to fuck around or feel free clipless for a while. It's nice to trade back and forth between each ride to mix things up.
Anyone have a good video on how to adjust break cables? I undid mine cause I was messing around and I can't get them to back. It's either way to tight or way to loose when I pull the lever. And is the cable supposed to be frictionless all the way to the lever? It seems to get stuck in one of the tube things.
Logey.Anyone have a good video on how to adjust break cables? I undid mine cause I was messing around and I can't get them to back. It's either way to tight or way to loose when I pull the lever. And is the cable supposed to be frictionless all the way to the lever? It seems to get stuck in one of the tube things.
BakerpowYah that's called death grip haha. Happens all the time.
I'm actually going to be selling my bike here pretty soon. It's the one pictured in the op. Im located in Bellingham if you wanna take a gander sometime otherwise you can ask for pictures specs that I haven't already listed in the thread.
Thanks, and I have some questions about the bike. What size frame and how much do you plan on sleeping it for?
Alright NS, what handlebars should I get? I want to get something wider than the bontrager handlebars that came on my Remedy 7. I work at backcountry.com so that's where I'm going to buy them. I've heard people like Enve, Easton and Race Face but I really have no idea what length to get or if I should get riser bars or flat bars. +k
cydwhitStoked to ride Schweitzer today. Big rocks, hidden trails, and good music.
Schweitzer is a fun one! A bit too rocky on some of their tracks but I rode it last year so maybe it has changed a bit. My personal favorite lift operated one near Spokandyland is Silver Mt. Cheap and some seriously fun flowy dh.
dmskiSchweitzer is a fun one! A bit too rocky on some of their tracks but I rode it last year so maybe it has changed a bit. My personal favorite lift operated one near Spokandyland is Silver Mt. Cheap and some seriously fun flowy dh.
Yeah, really rocky, I took a beating on my trail bike, I guess I am spoiled, Moscow trails are pretty well groomed, Silver is a blast but my personal favorite is Beacon Hill, Their Hollywood line is awesome, and their jumps are dialed.
Thoughts on the specialized status with boxxer forks? Im 220lbs and 5'11 and have been riding on a rental status in a large for a bit and like it. The only thing that conserns me is how is it with durability and with me buying a rental status is every thing going to go quickly? Would be looking at spending a grand for a used rental.
*N_Wist*Nice! You can't throw red grips on an all black bike though, disturbs the flow a bit...
chain ring and mud guard are red as well. something else like a seat post, saddle or pedals maybe would balance it a bit.
I have a similar theme on my bike only the scheme is red frame with lime green accents. (awful color scheme I know) but right now I only have pedals and chain ring. should I get grips or something else or stop with what I have.
Yup. Some people like the murdered out look, while others nerd out with color and replace everything possible down to the smallest bolts on your derailleur or shifter with something bright and colorful. At the shop I worked out a fellow co-worker literally replaced anything he could on an old Bianchi Martini XC frame with anodized purple. Not my thing, but not my bike either. Go nuts if you want to.
My wife's bike is going to be covered in blue; nipples on the wheels, shifter housing, headset, headset spacer, etc. Pics to come for sure during the shakedown ride this weekend.
Tingachain ring and mud guard are red as well. something else like a seat post, saddle or pedals maybe would balance it a bit.
I have a similar theme on my bike only the scheme is red frame with lime green accents. (awful color scheme I know) but right now I only have pedals and chain ring. should I get grips or something else or stop with what I have.
Your imagination and wallet are the only things stopping you.
Good places to add color could be rims, hubs, headset, cranks, bottom bracket (if external), stems, bars, grips, seatpost clamps, yada yada yada... Colored nipples on otherwise plain looking wheels can also add a ton of contrasting color. Bottom line is there are literally colored components for anything you could possibly replace on your bike.
division.bellYup. Some people like the murdered out look, while others nerd out with color and replace everything possible down to the smallest bolts on your derailleur or shifter with something bright and colorful. At the shop I worked out a fellow co-worker literally replaced anything he could on an old Bianchi Martini XC frame with anodized purple. Not my thing, but not my bike either. Go nuts if you want to.
My wife's bike is going to be covered in blue; nipples on the wheels, shifter housing, headset, headset spacer, etc. Pics to come for sure during the shakedown ride this weekend.
Your imagination and wallet are the only things stopping you.
Good places to add color could be rims, hubs, headset, cranks, bottom bracket (if external), stems, bars, grips, seatpost clamps, yada yada yada... Colored nipples on otherwise plain looking wheels can also add a ton of contrasting color. Bottom line is there are literally colored components for anything you could possibly replace on your bike.
Personally I like to have some accents (see my bike a few pages back, black white and purple)
Do any of you guys have a fatbike? I'm thinking of buying a new bike here soon and I have a lot of options, a fat bike is one of them, along side replacing my current XC bike, or buying a road bike. The appeal of riding in the winter, or extremely subpar conditions with a fat bike is pretty high.
NinetyFourDo any of you guys have a fatbike? I'm thinking of buying a new bike here soon and I have a lot of options, a fat bike is one of them, along side replacing my current XC bike, or buying a road bike. The appeal of riding in the winter, or extremely subpar conditions with a fat bike is pretty high.
I don't have a fatbike...yet. I really want one and intend on getting one someday; I need a road bike first though. Totally rigid with 1x11 would be fucking fun.
NinetyFourDo any of you guys have a fatbike? I'm thinking of buying a new bike here soon and I have a lot of options, a fat bike is one of them, along side replacing my current XC bike, or buying a road bike. The appeal of riding in the winter, or extremely subpar conditions with a fat bike is pretty high.
I can see the fun in it but when the snow starts to fly I think I'll be trading my bike in for a pair of skis.
Regarding fat bikes do you guys think the addition of the suspension fork was needed? Seems like if you have 4 inches of air and rubber what would you need suspension for?
Just picked up a Santa Cruz VP Free from a few years back. Doing a few things to it this week and them I'm just going to hammer my quads into submission at every available juncture.
Huck_NorrisGod dammit I am so stoked to have a bike again.
Just picked up a Santa Cruz VP Free from a few years back. Doing a few things to it this week and them I'm just going to hammer my quads into submission at every available juncture.
Fuck yeah Huck!
You'll need to get some pictures up of your new ride.
last_tangoThoughts on the specialized status with boxxer forks? Im 220lbs and 5'11 and have been riding on a rental status in a large for a bit and like it. The only thing that conserns me is how is it with durability and with me buying a rental status is every thing going to go quickly? Would be looking at spending a grand for a used rental.
What about the rear shock? If it's the x-fusion I'd wait for a better deal to pop up. If it has a better, heavier rear shock I'd say go for it. $1000 would be a killer deal as long as everything functions properly.
But check to see if they didn't swap out all the components for shittier parts first. A lot of places do that so they can sell the nicer parts.
This is also assuming you don't ride super hard either since you've been renting. For a beginner-intermediate bike, it's excellent. Not something you want to be repeatedly sending off 10 foot drop offs.
Mar-OAny tips on what guide to get, gonna have a 22t and 32t chainring+ 32t bash if that matters?
Bump. Does anyone have a chain guide for a 2x9 setup to recommend? Thinking about the Blackspire Stinger but how do I find out if I need a BB, ISCG or ISCG05 mounted one?
Mar-OBump. Does anyone have a chain guide for a 2x9 setup to recommend? Thinking about the Blackspire Stinger but how do I find out if I need a BB, ISCG or ISCG05 mounted one?
I don't have any personal experience with chain guides, so I can't recommend one over another. Regarding which mount type you need; what frame do you have?
cydwhitYeah, really rocky, I took a beating on my trail bike, I guess I am spoiled, Moscow trails are pretty well groomed, Silver is a blast but my personal favorite is Beacon Hill, Their Hollywood line is awesome, and their jumps are dialed.
Truth! I went to Gonzaga so I was literally 5 min from there. Hollywood is so awesome and both their downhill lines from up top are pretty fantastic. Careful though, they changed one of the lines a bit and put in a berm before the big wood ramp... Didn't realize that till I was pickin bark out of my teeth. Walk your lines gents or pay the piper!
Mar-OBump. Does anyone have a chain guide for a 2x9 setup to recommend? Thinking about the Blackspire Stinger but how do I find out if I need a BB, ISCG or ISCG05 mounted one?
I've used both the blackspire and e13 versions of the dual roller, both work fine. but for a little more money i recommend the mrp 2x, it uses toothed wheels instead of a plastic roller and is so smooth.
Mar-OBump. Does anyone have a chain guide for a 2x9 setup to recommend? Thinking about the Blackspire Stinger but how do I find out if I need a BB, ISCG or ISCG05 mounted one?
If you have 3 tabs on your bottom bracket then you can run run a ISCG guide. Here' show you determine ISCG (old standard) vs ISCG05 (new standard):
If you don't have the tabs you'll need to run some kind of adaptor for your bottom bracket.
TingaI can see the fun in it but when the snow starts to fly I think I'll be trading my bike in for a pair of skis.
Regarding fat bikes do you guys think the addition of the suspension fork was needed? Seems like if you have 4 inches of air and rubber what would you need suspension for?
This review was posted yesterday and actually answers your question a bit as to why dual suspension fatbikes are now showing up.
I don't consider the fatbike's tires to act as much suspension anyways. Their low tire pressure capabilities allow you to increase traction and flotation in otherwise difficult to ride conditions, not soak up a 6 foot drop to flat. Plus, you have the best suspension needed already; yourself. But I imagine if there's a way to market it, there'll be plenty of people to buy it. Some rigid carbon fatbikes are already surpassing the $6-7K range.
I personally want a fatbike to just maul over the rooty and rocky terrain we have out here in WA. It would also be a perfect winter bike for the PNW. Much easier to keep traction on the slippery roots when it's been raining everyday for the past month, and a total blast to grip on to that fatty as you skip over any and all roots in your path with mud caked in your shit eating grin.
division.bellI don't have any personal experience with chain guides, so I can't recommend one over another. Regarding which mount type you need; what frame do you have?
I have the Scott Ransom 40, I think its a 2008 model (have a photo on the previous page).
b-kulI've used both the blackspire and e13 versions of the dual roller, both work fine. but for a little more money i recommend the mrp 2x, it uses toothed wheels instead of a plastic roller and is so smooth.
Thanks, I hope to keep the cost down but will look into the mrp 2x.
NinetyFourIf you have 3 tabs on your bottom bracket then you can run run a ISCG guide. Here' show you determine ISCG (old standard) vs ISCG05 (new standard):
If you don't have the tabs you'll need to run some kind of adaptor for your bottom bracket.
Thanks man, Im assuming I have to take the crank off to see this?
I actually downsized to a 8.5 x 2.5 RP23 Kashima for no reason other than I found it suuuuuuuper cheap and the one in there now is leaking like a fucking sieve... We will see how it works.
TingaI can see the fun in it but when the snow starts to fly I think I'll be trading my bike in for a pair of skis.
Regarding fat bikes do you guys think the addition of the suspension fork was needed? Seems like if you have 4 inches of air and rubber what would you need suspension for?
I would imagine they would get pretty bouncy when they get fast on rough terrain, a fork might offer some much needed dampening, particularly when riding over large rocks and sudden bumps.
