Only the best of course. In my case it's a customized Pivot mach 429, full XTR drivetrain, 2X9, Magura Marta SL brakes, Stan's Crest wheels, Spesh Ground Control tires (tubeless, of course), and all less than 26 pounds. It flies uphill in an unbelievable manor...or could there be a secret jet rocket hidden under the saddle?
Pivot Firebird with a Fox DH4 and Ti Spring, Fox 36 Talas, Saint grupo, Loaded Amx wheels and handlebars, Cane Creek Angleset set to 66 degrees, Easton Havoc 50mm Stem, crank brothers mallet pedals also use flats.
My next Bike 951 Evo 650B
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Anthem X29... But thay's just because I'm moving back to FL in a year. If I was staying in SoCal permenently I would probably have gone with a more Trail or AM geometry...
2002 Specialized Enduro Pro. Purchased new in July 2002, coming up on 11 years with this bad boy.
In the past 11 years I have replaced the Cranks, Stem, Rear Derailuir, Front Rim, Rotors, Forks and rear Shock Bushing.
I have certainly got my money out of it with trips to Mammoth, Big Bear and local riding.
I would love to get a new Enduro, but the prices are a bit more steep these days.
2002 Specialized Enduro Pro. Purchased new in July 2002, coming up on 11 years with this bad boy.
In the past 11 years I have replaced the Cranks, Stem, Rear Derailuir, Front Rim, Rotors, Forks and rear Shock Bushing.
I have certainly got my money out of it with trips to Mammoth, Big Bear and local riding.
I would love to get a new Enduro, but the prices are a bit more steep these days.
11 year with one bike? that's awesome....great investment! Longest is 5 years for me. Hopefully my latest purchase lasts me a while. Don't really want to be spending thousands every few years lol...
Same damn bike(s) I've been riding since 2004. An Ellsworth Joker, 7" rear wheel travel, XTR/XT drivetrain, and the same set of Spinergy Xyclone Disc wheels that I put on it back then. Haven't been trued once, just like my other 3 Spinergy wheelsets. The fork is a Euro-version of the AM 1. I have measured the travel from the stanchion seal and it is more than 150mm, more like 157mm. Don't know why, but the fork has a wonderful buttery travel feeling, I've had no issues with it, and I can certainly live with it have MORE travel than claimed by the manufacturer. Many thousands of trail-miles have been logged on that fork, and it has never given me a problem.
I also have an ancient singlespeed conversion from a 2005 Jamis Dakar XLT frame that I ride most of the time. I run a 32X17 gear on it. Perfect for the coastal canyon and mesa rides down San Diego way. It's the only 5" travel full suspension singlespeed I've seen on the trails, so it's pretty "unique". The rear shock on this bike, as well a the Joker is an air Manitou 3-Way. I've had no problems with this shock on either bikes, the Joker's shock being the longest stroke air shock that Manitou makes in that model. The fork is a 32 mm stanchion Fox TALAS, which I basically never change from the 130 mm travel setting. It has blue Enduro seals installed.
The Joker weighs 28.5 lb.s and the singlespeed weighs 26.
Oh, and btw, the singlespeed conversion was accomplished by installing a YESS Research industies adjustable tension chain tensioner. It has worked perfectly since I got the correct amount of chain tension dialed in. After adding singlespeed crank with a polycarbonate bashguard/chainguide, I've had no chain dropping incidents at all, none. Not bad for a 5" travel rear suspension singlespeed. I highly recommend the YESS product to anybody looking to convert a suspension frame to singlespeed.
I'm riding a Ventan El Ciclon with custom geo. I'm also on a full rigid Coconino cruiser single speed. Another Coco cruiser SS showed up on my doorstep today. This one is designed for XC racing.
I like the T 29 but I like the T 275 better, I'm only 5'6" and I feel there is some compromise in the geometry for someone my size. I'm 185 and the frame isn't the stiffest latterally either, nothing glaring but the brakes rub on steep climbs and I like a quiet bike.
The 275 is more bottomless in its travel, latterally stiff and has the nice slack geometry I like with better rollover than most 26" tires. Weight is about the same.
Originally Posted by jhill
How do you like the T29? I am debating building one up.
I've got to totally agree with slowrider. If you're thinking about building a 9er, make sure you ride a 275. There's something a out the geometry and cockpit that fits me perfectly.
That bike climbs like a goat, but loves to be pointed down the hill. Once I got mine, I laid off of my DH bike for a month or so because I was so into the new ride. Once I got back on my 951, it was amazing how similar they both felt in comparison. I'm in no way saying they are the same, but the geometry similarity made the transition so fast.
I like the T 29 but I like the T 275 better, I'm only 5'6" and I feel there is some compromise in the geometry for someone my size. I'm 185 and the frame isn't the stiffest latterally either, nothing glaring but the brakes rub on steep climbs and I like a quiet bike.
The 275 is more bottomless in its travel, latterally stiff and has the nice slack geometry I like with better rollover than most 26" tires. Weight is about the same.
Try a 10mm Thru-bolt in the rear if your hubs are convertible. I had the same issue with my AL BlurLT and the thru-bolt fixed it real quick.
Alcohol may lead nowhere, but it sure is the scenic route!
I love reading what you guys consider ancient and old. I go through lots and lots of bikes. I always buy used and I often rebuild. My 2008 Ellsworth Epiphany has been my main bike and it is the only frame I own that I bought new. It has been a great bike but I have picked up some great used bikes and saved tons of money that way. I picked up my Trek Rig for $400. It had a problem with the dropouts moving. I spend $50 bucks on a new dropout and some better hardware and it works perfect.
I love working on and rebuilding bikes. My 1936-38 Elgin is the one that sees the most mileage. I ride it to work everyday and I hit the trails with it on occasion. Here is how it started:
Here is how it came out with mounts for disk brakes and cable guides.
Here is one I rescued and built up for my wife:
My 36 Mercury is the heaviest, at 49 pounds it provides a great workout. I use this one to haul my kids.
Here is my 1938 Silver King. It took weeks to polish all that aluminum.
And my personal favorite, my 1941 Schwinn Excelsior. I rode this one last year at the Cuyamaca poker ride. Several people suggested I get a new bike.
This is going to be my next project, if I can find one. My plan is to put on road tires, a bullhorn bar and Paul cross levers. And after a while I'll build a better wheelset with WI hubs and H Plus Son Archetype rims. It's going to be a trainer for when I don't have time to get to some decent dirt trails.
This is going to be my next project, if I can find one. My plan is to put on road tires, a bullhorn bar and Paul cross levers. And after a while I'll build a better wheelset with WI hubs and H Plus Son Archetype rims. It's going to be a trainer for when I don't have time to get to some decent dirt trails.
Pivot Mach 5.7 Carbon. Just ordered a slightly shorter stem to compensate for going from 710mm to 740mm on the bars. I thin this is a great bike for the local Santa Monica trails.
Like I said,it 's my Geriatric Mtb....I can keep up with the young folks on this one. Next best thing to electric, and I don't think I'm ready for that, yet.....
Magna has always been the choice here. Quality, dependability and of course the price can't be beat. See your Magna dealer now
and find out about our easy payment plans that suit any budget.
Magna has always been the choice here. Quality, dependability and of course the price can't be beat. See your Magna dealer now
and find out about our easy payment plans that suit any budget.
Iron Horse and Huffy are high-end, too...I wonder which of the three will knock Turner of the mountain?
Magna has always been the choice here. Quality, dependability and of course the price can't be beat. See your Magna dealer now
and find out about our easy payment plans that suit any budget.
Those are incredibly popular wit da homies, I see them riding these all over the SFV. I wouldn't leave one laying around, it would be gone quickly.
No. I have a heart condition, from years of tobacco and meth addiction. But, there is nothing wrong about looking and feeling like one!
Good for you. I've heard that meth is one of if not the worst drugs to be strung out on. 'Tweekers', at least around here, also account for the lion's share of bike thieves. So, keep that nice bike of yours on a short leash. Karma-by-association is a biatch, but it does sometimes happen.
Best of luck to you!
Current fun bike for me is this Lenz "Super Clownie" Its basically a 29'er with a big d*ck.
8 inches of fun up front and can take a 7" er in the rear. Only bad thing is that
the Super Clownie has trouble on the single track & the dual crown with its limited steering
doesn't help either. Another bad trait or good, depending who you are, is that with the clown wheels,
it descends very fast. Sometimes so fast you may jeopardize your safety or others. Ride safe!
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Originally Posted by Klurejr
i'm riding old school too so don't feel bad...I still putt around the block with my 29er HT i bought year ago
