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09-24-2007
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Vassago Bander-cross?
We headed out of town this weekend for the last mountain bike race of the season and the first cross race of the season, they were in the same town. Since I had limited space in my car I only had room for my son’s Jabberwocky, his cross bike, and my bike. So I decided to race my Badersnatch both days. Saturday was the mountain bike race and my first race on the Bandersnatch. I had been racing my Jabberwocky all season so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I took 2nd in my age class and 8th overall, I was very happy. Sunday was the cross race so I put on some 700X35mm cross tires. It makes for kind of a strange looking cross bike, but boy does that thing climb. There were no run ups for me only ride ups. The best part was I got the 1st place award for best combined results of both days, and it was on the same bike!
Last edited by ss29er : 09-24-2007 at 05:10 PM.
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09-24-2007
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Sweet! Way to kick ass. Is that a 16" frame? How tall are you and how's the fit? How do you like the steep seat tube angle?
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09-24-2007
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Sinister 29er Shaman
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Now that is a great way to justify a purchase!!!
Looks great! What bars are those?
RJ
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09-24-2007
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Originally Posted by MMcG
Sweet! Way to kick ass. Is that a 16" frame? How tall are you and how's the fit? How do you like the steep seat tube angle?
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Yes it's a 16, I'm 5' 8". The geo. woks good for me, I use a seat post with a bit of set back. |
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09-24-2007
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Originally Posted by tozovr
Now that is a great way to justify a purchase!!!
Looks great! What bars are those?
RJ
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Bontrager satellite bars, upside down  |
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09-24-2007
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Spiritual Materialist
Join Date: Apr 2004
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That's the way to kick arse! Just another reason that I'm rethinking my recent purchase of a 26" full squishy. I think my KM is more than enough bike.
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09-24-2007
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So what, pray tell, is the standover on that bike (16"). The website doesn't say. It says 16" for people 5'6" to 5'9" I'm 5'6" on a good day. I'm looking to build a 29er with gears real soon. I was going to get a Salsa E.M. but I love the look and price of this bike and people seem to love the way it rides. HELP!
P.S. I'm cool on a Raleigh XXIX size 16" Are they close?
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09-25-2007
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Originally Posted by dewey haftu
So what, pray tell, is the standover on that bike (16"). The website doesn't say. It says 16" for people 5'6" to 5'9" I'm 5'6" on a good day. I'm looking to build a 29er with gears real soon. I was going to get a Salsa E.M. but I love the look and price of this bike and people seem to love the way it rides. HELP!
P.S. I'm cool on a Raleigh XXIX size 16" Are they close?
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My Bandersnsatch measures 29 inches at the middle of the top tube with 2.0 tires. |
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09-25-2007
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Originally Posted by ss29er
My Bandersnsatch measures 29 inches at the middle of the top tube with 2.0 tires.
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Thanks! That is close enough for me. |
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