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Just bolted some older parts to a 2013 Salsa El Mariachi frame and created a fun winter bike. One ride on it so far and loving how it works. Comfortable, responsive and a nice change from my regular Tallboy LTc ride. Can't wait to log more miles!

Salsa El Mariachi frame, Large
Fox TALAS 29 RLC
Sun Ringle Black Flag Pro wheelset
Thomson 90mm stem
Easton Haven Carbon handlebars
Easton Haven 27.2mm x 400mm seatpost
Salsa Liplock seatpost clamp
WTB Silverado SLT seat
Avid Elixir CR brakes, 180mm /160mm rotors
Race Face Deus XC cranks w/E13 32T chainring
Rennen 20T singlespeed cog
Spot Brand singlespeed rear hub conversion kit
SRAM PC-991 chain
Crank Brothers Eggbeater pedals
Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4 front, Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2 rear tire

23.9lb.
 

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Lurcher eh?

Wow! I've been sharing how the new technology coatings can benefit cyclist on here since 2006 username ZaskarX then came back after a short break as crazy8. I started coating old Shimano 950 arms in 2007, then 960 geared, and still do it today machining and tuning 960SS mod. There are a lot of member of Mtbr who have been familiar with me for years without ever feeling like I was trying to get in there pocket by "LURCHING A THREAD".

Now guys, I thought bike forums were a place to share the evolution of the bike experience. goodoljake, I don't want to sell you anything, don't need to, I've been doing this 7 yrs, no lurching necessary.

mjcutri, you got it right all the way, should have sent a pm to fishcreek, but didn't see my post being a problem at the time. Like I said I've been posting info and photos for years. I asked the board years ago if I was crossing the line and they said that I wasn't. I'm not here to unfairly advertise for an advantage over others providing the same or like service. I've been the only show in town for these services for years.

Saddle Up, we can be friends :thumbsup:

Question: would my post have been more exceptable if I'd cropped out the drive-train in the photo? IMO Jon's got a sweet ride, what's wrong with seeing it as a little bike porn.

Thanks guys for drawing me to respond. What do you think, am I lurching again?
 
#4,598 ·
Wow! I've been sharing how the new technology coatings can benefit cyclist on here since 2006 username ZaskarX then came back after a short break as crazy8. I started coating old Shimano 950 arms in 2007, then 960 geared, and still do it today machining and tuning 960SS mod. There are a lot of member of Mtbr who have been familiar with me for years without ever feeling like I was trying to get in there pocket by "LURCHING A THREAD".

Now guys, I thought bike forums were a place to share the evolution of the bike experience. goodoljake, I don't want to sell you anything, don't need to, I've been doing this 7 yrs, no lurching necessary.

mjcutri, you got it right all the way, should have sent a pm to fishcreek, but didn't see my post being a problem at the time. Like I said I've been posting info and photos for years. I asked the board years ago if I was crossing the line and they said that I wasn't. I'm not here to unfairly advertise for an advantage over others providing the same or like service. I've been the only show in town for these services for years.

Saddle Up, we can be friends :thumbsup:

Question: would my post have been more exceptable if I'd cropped out the drive-train in the photo? IMO Jon's got a sweet ride, what's wrong with seeing it as a little bike porn.

Thanks guys for drawing me to respond. What do you think, am I lurching again?
I think it's the bike that's a Lurcher, not you Crazy8 ;)

FWIW I wish you were in the UK (or I was in the US) as I'd love some powder coated Shimano SS cranks from you...
 
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Ti and carbon

Seeing as how I've just swapped various bits, and now it's pretty much how I want it - I'll join in. Rides like a dream:

Lynskey Ridgeline 29SL large frame
Niner RDO carbon fork in moondust gray (seems to match quite well)
CK Inset 7 headset in pewter
X-Lite carbon bars (710mm)
Bontrager XXX carbon stem
Ergon carbon grips and bar-ends
Old XT brakes
Syntace P6 Hiflex carbon seatpost
Fizik Gobi perch
XO cranks with 32T MRP bling ring
Eggbeater 2's
16T surly cog and PC870 chain
NoTubes Crests on Hope pro2 Evos
Nobby Nic front, with a Hutchinson Toro rear

Weight is 20.9lbs

This bike was inspired by meltingfeather's Kona Raijin rigid SS 29er which is pure bike porn
 

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#4,639 ·
Seeing as how I've just swapped various bits, and now it's pretty much how I want it - I'll join in. Rides like a dream:

Lynskey Ridgeline 29SL large frame
Niner RDO carbon fork in moondust gray (seems to match quite well)
CK Inset 7 headset in pewter
X-Lite carbon bars (710mm)
Bontrager XXX carbon stem
Ergon carbon grips and bar-ends
Old XT brakes
Syntace P6 Hiflex carbon seatpost
Fizik Gobi perch
XO cranks with 32T MRP bling ring
Eggbeater 2's
16T surly cog and PC870 chain
NoTubes Crests on Hope pro2 Evos
Nobby Nic front, with a Hutchinson Toro rear

Weight is 20.9lbs

This bike was inspired by meltingfeather's Kona Raijin rigid SS 29er which is pure bike porn
Sick ride man!
 
#4,884 ·
A different kind of Single Speed

Just arrived and still being assembled:

Bicycle Wheel Tire Bicycles--Equipment and supplies Crankset

Bicycle Tire Wheel Bicycles--Equipment and supplies Land vehicle


It's a "streety" trials bike. For those of you (like me) who are new to this stuff, it has 24" wheels, rear hydraulic rim brakes, and most unusually (compared to MTB), there is a freewheel mounted on the crank and the rear wheel uses a fixed gear. So when you coast, the chain moves!

I got it so I can practice new hopping skills without breaking my carbon SS. That, and there's an extremely advanced set of skinnies on a local trail that are just begging to be cleaned. I hope to put some 24" rocket rons on this bike and take it out there later this year.
 
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Snuck in a quick ride on my (new to me) Scandal at Thunderbird Park in Phoenix.


Took the pic about 30 minutes before my rear tire (Race King) died a horrible death with a thumb-sized hole in the sidewall. Clearly I need to re-train my brain for HT line selection after riding a 5" FS bike with Monster trail tires (DHRs and Gomas) on it for the last few years.

I'm still getting it all sorted but loving it so far.
V1 Scandal
Reba RL dual air
Flow Hoops, Paul WORD/FHUB hubs
XT cranks
32x22 newb gearing
 

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