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#1 · (Edited)
Joined the site today to gather research and tips on gear/clothing/parts, as well as increasing my skill level. I've owned the following bikes previously:
-2004 Cannondale Chase 1
-2007 Fuji Roubaix
-Custom built Fit/Snafu/Odyssey BMX bike (most seat time)
I've ridden XC before on my roommates old school Giant Iguana a handful of times and decided I'd make the investment in my own. I just scooped this up from a good friend/rider buddy of mine this week:
**pic to come when I get 10 posts**
Specs:
* Frame: 18.5" Kona AA (1995 purple-gray color)
* Fork: Fox F100 RL
* Brakes: Avid BB7 mech. (front), Avid Arch Rival mech. (rear)
* Cranks & BB: Race Face
* Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
* Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
* Pedals: Shimano M520
* Stem: Kona XC
* Handlebar: Easton Monkey Lite CF
* Seatpost: Kona Race Lite
* Saddle: Fizik Aliante
* Cassette: Shimano XT
* Headset: Chris King
* Grips: ODI
* Front Tire: Tioga Red Pheonix 26x2.0
* Front Rim: Rhino Lite / Deore
* Rear Tire: Tioga Red Pheonix 26x2.0
* Rear Rim: Rhino Lite / Deore
* Weight: 26.5 w/ pedals

I got it for a hell of a deal, with everything but the frame/fork/headset installed new less than a year ago.

My main goals are trimming down from 190lbs to 175, and just becoming a better rider with more stamina.
 
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#36 ·
Welcome and sounds like a nice ride! Look forward to seeing it soon.

I'm also a noob here, been mountain biking for a few years and have definitely read my fair share of threads but never registered/posted. I've owned a few different bikes, Diamondback X-2, Trek Fuel EX-7, Specialized Hardrock SE, and now my latest - a 2009 Santa Cruz Superlight. Just bought it and haven't had a chance to bring it out to the trails yet as the weather is poor, but can't wait to ride later this week! Will post pics etc. later on. Cheers
 
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