New here. I have a Felt Z5 road bike and am looking at buying a mountain bike. The Felt Z5 fit me better than any other brands, so I'm looking for a good entry level mountain bike.
My first mountain bike and main ride - The 08 Redemption 2 . Picked up used but like new condition about 11 months ago. I've had alot of fun picking up all the nicks, scratches, and dings, My bikes gottem also. My 2nd bike is a 08 Compulsion 2. I picked this up used but in like new condition also, about 7 months ago. I've done a few upgrades and like to have both set up very close to the same. Purchasing almost everything 2nd hand has allowed my to end up with 2 bikes I really love, But OH BROTHER have you seen the 2013 Felt's! Especially the Compulsion's.
Will post pics as soon as I hit the required post count. But have a Redemption 3 '09. Recently swapped out a few parts, so sitting on:
Hope Tech M4 Evo (Stealth) Front + 203 Hope Saw Rotor;
Hope Tech M4 Evo (Stealth) Rear + 183 Hope Saw Rotor;
Shimano XT m771 + Shimano Deore Shifter;
SRAM X0 Type 2 10 Speed + SRAM X0 Shifter;
Float R Air (stock);
RockShox Domain 318iS (stock);
Truvativ Firex 3.1 Crank (stock)
22/32/44 on the front ring, since I use it for road riding too - top ring is disposable, pretty much a bash guard on DH/XC
Stock Rims;
2.2 Nobby Nic on the back;
2.4 Maxis Ardent on the front.
Had to swap the Headset for a Hope 1.5" step down due to rusted bearings. Pics inc as soon as I can
I picked up an 09 Q520 of CL for 200 with a bunch of small accessories (no upgrades to speak of). My first bike since I was riding huffys in high school. I never thought much about the difference between a wal-mart bike and a "real" bike until I got this. I know its an entry level bike, but even at entry level, its a night and day difference.
I don't plan on doing much as far as upgrades go. My plan is to get back into riding on this and in a couple years (provided I stick with it) I plan on getting a new bike.
Also, i dont know what the post count is to post pictures, and i may never hit it since i generally dont post alot in forums, but if i ever do i will post picts.
No pics yet, but just bought a '12 Nine Elite Carbon, the red one. It's bloody gorgeous! Managed to crash it a couple of times the first time I took it out to Quiet Waters here in So.Fl but it's going to Atlanta next week to be my Georgia bike. 29 hardtail good for there, I think. I LOVE my Turner 5 Spot for the tight stuff I normally ride.
Cheers
Barry
I recently purchased a new 2011 Felt Edict LTD frame on ebay and built up a new XC race bike. This thing is fast! and a steal at the prices that many dealers seem to be selling them at, presumably to make room for the 29ers.
Specs:
2011 Edict LTD Frame
2012 SID XX World Cup setup at 110mm with 15mm through axle
Full SRAM XX drivetrain
Magura MT8 brakes 180/160
Easton EC90 XC wheelset
Easton EC90 handlebar
Easton EC79 seatpost
Easton EA90 stem
Continental X-King Protection tires setup tubeless
Speedplay Frog pedals
22.02lbs as it sits with pedals, computer, hrm, etc
2013 felt flow tuning it up for the next race :thumbsup:
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