Current ride is an Element 50 I picked up a few years back.
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Current ride is an Element 50 I picked up a few years back.
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I like the element. Sweet ride! :cool2:
This thread is so old that I'm on my second bike already.Attachment 45940 I've gone to the dark side and built a 29er just like I thought I never would! It's a little new a little borrowed and a little blue (spoke nipples). I've only got a partial build picture but she's all done now so I'll have to get another picture.
How about the whole families' rides?
Couldn't get the formatting to work so here is the description with a somewhat strange order. Amongst the pictures you will find a picture of our family motto.
My current ride - Specialized FSR XC. Loving the FS and looking to add some beefier tires.
Son's ride - Cannondale Jekyll 700. Art in motion.
My very first ride - Specialized Hardrock rigid.
Son's ride - Specialized Hardrock.
Wife's ride - Specialized Myka
Son's ride - Gary Fisher Roscoe One. Sweet deal purchased used. Very nice bike.
My previous ride - Trek 4300 Disc. Solid entry-level bike.
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Nice stable of rides! :2thumbs:
Was on the waiting list at Zion Cycles for their rental fleet for a while and finally got the call. 2011 Trek Fuel EX 8. Not much wear and tear thanks to it being an XL which doesn't get rented out as often.
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Now I need to sell my 2010 Specialized FSR XC
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Good looking bike. I like the green and squarish lines of the bike. Very cool!
Yeah the top tube etc all have really cool angles to them.
That can be a great way to get a newer bike. I got my first mountain bike that way. I paid 900.00 and it retailed at the time for 2300.00. I am suprised that they actually had a xl size.
That Niner is Sweet! I have been preparing to go to the darkside myself and waiting to see that 29'r scalpel....My choices are quite a few but I cant decide if it will specialized, superfly, niner......How about a review on the niner??
Well I can tell you that I don't regret switching to the 29er. I made a big switch coming from a 6 inch travel 26er to the Jet with only 4 front and 3 rear wheel travel, but I've really only had a few times that I wanted a little more travel. The biggest difference to me is on technical climbs that were either impossible or nearly so I can ride up them almost easily on my Jet. The cornering is good even with some superwide bars on it but my front tire is a Geax Barro and I'm not too pleased with it in the loose stuff around on the shoreline trail. I have the exact same brakes off my old bike and you can tell it takes a little more to stop those big wheels once they get rolling but that's one of the benefits to them also, momentum. The Jet (and most 29ers I hear) really seems to love to be in the middle ring and I occasionally wish they made a 30 tooth middle ring (I'm working on getting my friend to make me one on his CNC mill) so that the small ring would jsut be a bailout gear for when you're completely spent and hallucinating. I've taken it on one trip to Park City and did a 38 miler on the Mid Mountain trail and it really excelled in that terrain alot with all of the imbedded rock gardens and rolling forested trails, it was at least as fast or faster than my El Guapo was up there with a 9.3 MPH average. I do have to lock out the Reba fork on any even medium sized climbs or it bobs way too much for my taste even way more than I remember my Fox Talas 36 doing. Traction is the biggest positive about the bigger wheels it does off cambers better, climbs rocky ledges and roots way better than a 26er. I only rode one other 9er and that was a Gary Fisher Hi Fi Pro but it was enough to convince me to come over to the dark side. The Jet seems to downhill better than the GF did but I did have to ride it a little differently (than my old bike) because of the lack of suspension travel, I can't just blast through things like I could.Quote:
Originally Posted by live2ride
very nice, thanks for the thoughts. I am going 29, just can't decide what bike to go with but I do know it will be carbon and at least have the new xt....I am looking forward to the 29er ride.
Just changed out the tires again this summer. Went with Maxxis Minion DF 2.5 with the exo sidewall reinforcement. Awesome:nod:
Such a sexy bike! By the way love the tires you sold me.
very good Dear Some are very nice.
Thanks allot sharing,Because i also in search of a latest design ride.
Thanks again.
Well I figured I should finally post up my wheels :)
The Dale, The Giant and the Enduro :naughty:
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Update.
Still have 2, but not the same ones.
2011 Trek Fuel Ex 8
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2007 Specialized Big Hit III FSR
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Nice looking bikes. Dig your new one.
Sweet little (wait you are tall) big bikes you have there! One of these days I am going to try a downhill bike see what the difference is.
Downhill bikes are incredible!! when I got mine(which is currently for sale) I rode it for an entire season as a crosscountry rig and then had a hard time going back to a 'regular' bike...which is why I built up my current rig with 6" front N rear. I really love my all mountain monster!
Ditto on all of the above. I have been riding, walking, some pedaling on a downhill bike for the past 11 years. For the longest time I have said, " weight = strength = stability and control. " I have been suprised as of lately how much better the all mountain and some cross country bikes see to handle. My problem is that I like to utilize the benefits of a downhill bike, therefore I prefer challeging rugged obstacle type trails. If I were to scale back a little and get an all mountain bike, I would have to become a better rider instead of being lazy and just hanging onto the bars.Quote:
Originally Posted by greyhair biker
MMMMMMM! Just put my deposit down for my new bike in 2012...went to the dark side and I cant wait!
Ah a 29'er? What did you decide on?Quote:
Originally Posted by live2ride
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Not many road bikes here it seems! :haha: Here's my Specialized Ruby Elite, taking a break during a climb up Horseshoe Meadows Road in the Sierras.
This photo reveals that I am short and slow (triple)! :lol8:
Note this bike is in storage while I'm overseas, but I'll be back on it next season! Unless, of course, I decide to buy a new bike! :naughty:
Sweet little bike! I just bought my first road bike in December. New bikes are amazing. I have to stay out of the bike stores cuz I get bike lust to easily.
I am the same way especially weak when it comes down to anodized parts.Quote:
Originally Posted by blueeyes
My new 2012 Trek/Gary Fisher Superfly 100. I've had it for a month but, due to an injury, have only been on 3 rides with it. I'm bummed I missed all the gorgeous fall riding!
It seems like most people are either roadies or mountain bikers, I guess I'm one of the few that I know that do a little of both. It's the best of both worlds I think being able to pedal out of the garage and get a quick 20 or 30 miler in after work or if I have more time hitting the trails for a 10-12 miler. Keeps me from getting burned out too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Candace66
You can count me in that group now. I still prefer my mtn bike over my road bike but riding the road bike has improved my mtn biking. I start a HIT spin class on a trainer here in a couple weeks. Did this a couple months ago. The instructor kicks your arse! Serious improvement in my pedal strength.Quote:
Originally Posted by mxerhale
I am definitely a MTB'r, even though I have a recumbent as my roadie, a couple beach cruisers, a couple 26" dirt jump bikes....ok...so I'm just addicted to biking in general:ne_nau:
I would get hurt for sure showing off on my roadbike. I rode it once 2 years ago with my son while he was getting his cycling merit badge. I have more fun driving my car on the pavement and riding my mountain bike in the mountains. Just my own personal choice.
Oh-oh, I just bought a copy of Road Bike Action Magazine's 2012 Bike Buyer's guide!! :slobber:Quote:
Originally Posted by blueeyes
I'm still looking to pick up a Surly Pugsley for my 'non - suspension' rig but I'm looking for parts to fix my all mountain monster......blew the rear upper mounting bolt and snapped the airvalve right off on my Marzocchi ROCO tst air shock:facepalm1: I really don't want to buy a new shock to replace this...
this is what I NEED.:nod:
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I think that would be perfect around here right about now with 3 inches of snow on the trails.
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Coming soon with some Carbon Baby, went with the Superfly 100 elite, full XT
Sweet. I just started doing my research for a fs 29'er to be purchased in February. Lots of choices. I like the way that rumble fish looks!Quote:
Originally Posted by live2ride
Trek Remedy 9.9
6" Travel front and rear...hoping this will be a good do-it-all bike for Southern Utah.
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Wow! I dig that bike. Great looking ride. :ride:
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Another new bike?? You must have been a good boy! I think I am jealous.