JuxtaGT Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Been riding about 12 years now. Current Trail Bike: '06 Iron Horse MkIII Expert http://www.ironhorsebikes.com/bikes/images/bikeimages/mkiii_expert.jpg XC Race bike, old trail Bike: '98 Cannondale Raven 4000. LP Composite Seat Post and Handlebar, Magura Tomac brakes (Red HS-22's). 25 pounds of full suspension history. Giant TCR Limited road bike, heh, everyones gotta train. Beater Schwinn for beer runs. Many, many past bikes. (ex-bike mechanic = bike collection) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 You Guys have some sweet bikes! Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I had a sweet bike but I sold it for some crack. lol If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 ^^^ I love it!!! I have taken a few digs trying to get used to it.... 7 inches of clearance pwns me when I try to hop curbs. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 But once you get use to it, all you will have to do is pull the weight off the front and roll over and up them. The faster you go the better the suspention works. Trust me. If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 You mean I dont have to pull up? Im talking 8 inch curbs.... Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Well, maybe a little, but you dont have to clear the whole curb. Foward movment helps, but not too fast until you get the feel of it. If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 Mike, Post some pics of your bikes! Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Will do, when I get home. If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 Anyone ever use studded tires in the winter? do they really help at all? Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 We got a set to do a review on like two seasons ago....they made a huge difference. A lot of the trails here get prettu icy from snowmobiles or other motorized vehicles packing the snow down, then it melts slighty during the day and freezes over at night. The studs helped but there are a few things to keep in mind. 1) not all tires are equal, some have very few studs and typically only in the center of the tread. The ones we got had studs on the side knobs so even in turns you were OK. 2) the studs are very sharp! Be careful mounting them but also watch transporting the bike or if you fall. 3) they do tend to give you a little too much confidence...so now when you fall down the icy hill your going twice as fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 here are mine: If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 We got a set to do a review on like two seasons ago....they made a huge difference. A lot of the trails here get prettu icy from snowmobiles or other motorized vehicles packing the snow down, then it melts slighty during the day and freezes over at night. The studs helped but there are a few things to keep in mind. 1) not all tires are equal, some have very few studs and typically only in the center of the tread. The ones we got had studs on the side knobs so even in turns you were OK. 2) the studs are very sharp! Be careful mounting them but also watch transporting the bike or if you fall. 3) they do tend to give you a little too much confidence...so now when you fall down the icy hill your going twice as fast. I cant say that I have ever gotten tire rash..... Thanks for the tip!! -Randy MIke, you love those panaracer tires dont you? I am starting to like them alot too:icon_bigg QUESTION!!!! I need a set of replacement rims for my Raleigh. I need something light and cheap. Any ideas, links? Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edvig Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 QUESTION!!!! I need a set of replacement rims for my Raleigh. I need something light and cheap. Any ideas, links? Light and cheap bike wheels are tough to find. I'm looking for a new wheelset too. I'm leaning towards these... http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/WH707A04-Mavic+Crossmax+Xl+Disc+Wheelset.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALPHA-GT Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 i have a few but will need to take some pics..i ride clipless on all my mtb and road bikes 1. 04 or 05 Santa Cruz Bullit with vanilla rc shock marzocchi z1 freeride forks m760 shimano xt components minus the hollowtech crank chris king headseat thompson seatpost wtb seat easton ea50 bars, ea70 stem chris king hubs with mavic d321 rims for dh, sun rhyno lite with XT hubs for tooling around 2. early to mid 90's Raleigh Technium rock shox magnesium fork all xt and xtr...recently took off cantilevers and put lx v-brakes and levers on front and rear 3. Cannondale caad3 r600 road bike 54cm all 105 components 4. Standard Sta ox dk street forks profile 180mm ss crank standard 36T sprocket with bash gaurd primo pro cassette hubs with alex triple wall rims and primo 12g spokes lot more ill take pics 5. Standard 125 R model standard forks and bars chris king headseat, dk jumping stem profile cassette hubs with sun bfr rims and 14g double butted spokes with alloy nipples crupi titanium seat, dk rod or demolition seat post dont remember which bike has what ill have to take pics of everything im actually going down to mercer today to ride... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I cant say that I have ever gotten tire rash..... Thanks for the tip!! -Randy MIke, you love those panaracer tires dont you? I am starting to like them alot too:icon_bigg QUESTION!!!! I need a set of replacement rims for my Raleigh. I need something light and cheap. Any ideas, links? Here are some awesome deals:http: http://www.jensonusa.com/store/sub/150-Wheelsets.aspx If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 However, these seem like a amazing deal: http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/WH501A00-Mavic+Crossride+Wheelset.aspx If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Bu11dogg2....is this the bike that is running 7 speed? If so your choices are going to be really limited unless you change the drivetrain. I know some people that have had some success spacing a cassette on the hub but...in my opinion it isn't worth the effort. It might shift OK clean but once it gets dirty it sucks. If you want to upgarde the drivetrain let me know....I think my buddy has some stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 ^^or make it a single speed If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 Light and cheap bike wheels are tough to find. I'm looking for a new wheelset too. I'm leaning towards these... http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...+Wheelset.aspx WOW!!! $550!! I think im gonna look elsewhere... Bu11dogg2....is this the bike that is running 7 speed? If so your choices are going to be really limited unless you change the drivetrain. I know some people that have had some success spacing a cassette on the hub but...in my opinion it isn't worth the effort. It might shift OK clean but once it gets dirty it sucks. If you want to upgarde the drivetrain let me know....I think my buddy has some stuff. My Raleigh already has spacers and MAVIC wheels with no shift issues. I have been pleased so far. However, these seem like a amazing deal: http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...+Wheelset.aspx That is a good deal. My local shop has those same one for $$275 Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 You Can't Beat 179.00 Shipped. No tax. Less then 2100 grams If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 BY the way...these are the tires we reviewed a while back: http://schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/off_road/spikes/ice_spiker_details A little hard to justify the price though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 With Mavic skewers!!!!! If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 You Can't Beat 179.00 Shipped. No tax. Less then 2100 grams meh.... me no like silver... almost worth the extra $20 BY the way...these are the tires we reviewed a while back: http://schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/...spiker_details A little hard to justify the price though $$110.20!!!! I may consider them. thanks for the link! Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfd425 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 The rain finally stopped long enough for me to be able to take my new Specialized Stumpjumper FSR out for a real ride last night. I was able to get in two laps of my local singletrack (around 20 minutes per lap), since I have to ride 45 minutes each way to get there. My first impressions: Man, this bike is light compared to my Specialized Hardrock. It seems sort of weird that my full-suspension bike is significantly lighter than my hardtail, but it's true. The Hardrock is an entry-level bike, so it's pretty heavy. Also, the Hardrock is a size XL, whereas the Stumpy is a Large. Two things I'm going to have to get used to, and maybe adjust my riding style for: (1) I was banging my pedals on rocks and other obstacles a lot more than with the Hardrock. Apparently, the Stumpy FSR has a fairly low bottom bracket. Actually, it's probably not a bad thing that I'm forced to be more aware of where my pedals are, and have to ratchet them a little more. (2) The front end of the Stumpy tends to lift more on climbs. I'm thinking that is due to the overall lightness of the bike, along with the fact that the rear suspension gets loaded on climbs, causing the front end to lighten. The Stumpy is very nimble, and I felt like I could attack the trail a lot more than I can on the Hardrock. Also, the stock Avid V-brakes on the Stumpy are far superior to the crappy discs that came on the Hardrock, but are not as good as the BB-7 mechanical discs that were on the Specialized FSRxc that I took for a demo ride a few weeks ago. The first major mod for this bike will be to add BB-7's. I got the Stumpy FSR last week as a new leftover '05 for $1,200 (original list price was $1,800). It's a better bike than I really need, but I was able to get a better bike in my price range than what I was hoping for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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