xt2005bonbon Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Shimano SPD's are pretty much the go-to around here That's what I've been using for the past 6 years. I love them. Clip-ins are the way to go in my opinion especially if you do very technical trails (e.g. slickrock in Moab), as they help you keep your momentum a little better than regular pedals in very steep sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraddA Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Inching a bit closer to pulling the trigger on a '13 SB66. Anyone have any time on its competitors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rester5350 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Inching a bit closer to pulling the trigger on a '13 SB66. Anyone have any time on its competitors? That bike is sick..... And on my short list. I'm still waiting on my damn free hub to show up. We have had a lot of rain this year so between that and repairs I haven't gotten out much. My wife is ready to kill me:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKZY Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 The only thing(s) I don't like about it so far is that the front brake sucks, it works but its not grabby enough for me. That and the pedals suck, my feet slide around every once in a while. Might have to swing by my LBS and check out some platform pedals. My guess is your front brakes need to bled (assuming they are hydraulic) either that or maybe some new pads. Both are super easy to do. As far as the pedals are concerned I personally go with platform pedals. I have a set of clip in's but I find for the stuff I like to get into (rocky, fast, downhill) I feel more comfortable having my feet unclipped. If your riding easy single track clip in's might be the better bet just to get that extra dig. If you buy a set of good platforms they will provide pretty damn good grip though. I'm currently looking at getting some new pedals, possibly the crank brothers 50/50 pedal. I liked them when I rode them on my friends bike but they seem to get mixed reviews online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraddA Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 That bike is sick..... And on my short list. I'm still waiting on my damn free hub to show up. We have had a lot of rain this year so between that and repairs I haven't gotten out much. My wife is ready to kill me:lol: Wife will be wanting to kill me in ...3...2...1. Should have it by Friday, pics to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rester5350 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Dayum !!! You could always have it shipped to my house and I can hide it for you so the Wife doesn't find out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraddA Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 ^^^...or you could buy the 575 I'm selling to make room:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rester5350 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Not in the stars for me right now. Most of my money is going into the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraddA Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Toys: they're all just money-pits of varying sizes and flavors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraddA Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Spent some time on the new bike, and while its great, I've developed some serious medial knee pain. I think the culprit is the relatively slack seat tube, so I've moved it forward on the rails in an attempt to realign my hip, knee, and foot. Anything else I should be looking at? Cleat positioning seems fine, or at least it's the same I've been riding for years. As far as the pain...I've no clue. Plica? Anyone else deal with this kind of thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nubie Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hello all, just came across this thread, unfortunately Ill be off the saddle for a few months as I have a torn rotator cuff. In related news, one of my buddys is on his way from Denver, CO to Lake Tahoe on his custom Moots. Looks like a super sweet bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cww Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'm a mountain bike noob and I bought a used 2012 Kona Kahuna last week. 29er hardtail. I had my first singletrack experience this weekend and I loved it. We did 15 miles with 1.4k feet of climb and my legs were destroyed. Totally puts it into perspective now. Props to those of you who do this in real mountains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I am jealous of everybody's bikes on this thread I am still bashing a 5-6 year old specialized hardrock with egg beaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 ^ Hey, my specialized enduro sx frame is....9 years old But combined with an 07 Marzocchi 66 ETA fork, it is a beast and I still love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Mines still completely stock minus the pedals. I got it the year before they switched to SRAM componants. Unlike my car I beat the hell out of it and nothing has broken yet except a few intertubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I am really pleased with my enduro sx frame. I really beat the crap out of it with my multiple trips to Moab. It has never failed. However, can't say the same thing of my 'old school' 01 specialized stumpjumper fsr frame. Broke the chainstay twice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 One of my buddies had a nice iron horse, broke the rear derailer and his dad deemed it totaled and threw the whole bike away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 One of my buddies had a nice iron horse, broke the rear derailer and his dad deemed it totaled and threw the whole bike away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 It's been just under a month since the last post so I should be okay. '07 Kona Explosif with a Fox Float 80RL. I switched back to my cheap BWW wheelset after some issues with my Hope Hoops... really missing those Hope hubs. With pedals, I'm right around 25lb... if only I could weight-weenie myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterE22 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Just started riding last year, was gifted a Motobecane 450 for Christmas. Nice enough bike, disc brakes and the lot. Mostly ride around South Jersey but will be branching out and beating on it a lot these upcoming seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Going to pick up a almost new 2011 FSR CF PRO to replace my aging, but still fun as hell to ride '06 FSR Comp. Any one have any thoughts about the FACT CF frames from Specialized? Also, should I continue to ride the 26ers or think about moving on to 29ners? Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blights Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I have a giant reign 2 26er and also a specialized hard rock 29er. I personally like both wheel sizes for different areas. When I go to more of a dh riding area I like the reign. But if it's more rooty and long flat rides I will bring the hard Rock out. 26er are Def more agile around turns and tight areas. Ground clearance on the 29er is awesome. Here is my reign 2http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/e4u5a3uh.jpg Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Yeah around here most of my riding is dh and single track valley riding, very little flat, mostly up hill =) Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blights Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I would rock a 26er for that riding personally. Def take a 29er for a spin to see how you like it. Everyone is diff. When I took my reign out for the 1st time I beat my personal strava times from my 29er bike with no extra effort. Just flowed better imo. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I have a giant reign 2 26er Hey I've got that same bike, picked it up last fall and absolutely love it! Done any upgrades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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