[GravityFreakTJ]

Got the Boxxer WC on the old Straight8 and it's totally changed the way it rides(Thanks Stoney). I always here someone telling me it's "outdated technology" "old school' yada yada yada........but i still dig it!Anybody else out there shreddin' it old school?

 

[GravityFreakTJ]

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[GravityFreakTJ]

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[Toshi]

a straight 8 is pretty much the current yeti dh 9, minus a bit of shock stroke and that funky pull shock setup, no? and people still dig their yetis...

 

[MMcG]

that thing looks awesome - what size is the frame? Looks like a long top tube am I accurate!

Bigger Pics! I wanna see that bike in all it's glory man!

 

[GravityFreakTJ]

Originally posted by MMcG
that thing looks awesome - what size is the frame? Looks like a long top tube am I accurate!

Bigger Pics! I wanna see that bike in all it's glory man!

 

[GravityFreakTJ]

MMcG, it's a medium.TT when measured from center of seat tube to center of head tube is like 22 1/4. This thing rides amazing with that fork,it really balanced it out.And yeah it is in pretty dang good shape. I am pretty anal about my bikes,they get cleaned after every ride.

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by GravityFreakTJ
MMcG, it's a medium.TT when measured from center of seat tube to center of head tube is like 22 1/4. This thing rides amazing with that fork,it really balanced it out.And yeah it is in pretty dang good shape. I am pretty anal about my bikes,they get cleaned after every ride.

How tall are you? that seems way longer than 22 1/4

I inquired about one on Ebay and the seller recommended a small for me

 

[GravityFreakTJ]

MMcG, I am 6'1 with a long torso so it fits me really well. You got me curious now. I'm going to the garage now to measure it.

 

[GravityFreakTJ]

Hmm...actually from center of seat tube to center of headtube it's 21 1/2

 

[DßR]

Originally posted by MMcG
How tall are you? that seems way longer than 22 1/4

that's what happens when you mess with the aspect ratios when re-sizing pics. The 1st pic is stretched left-right; 2nd pic is stretched top-bottom.

 

[Full Trucker]

Sick! Is that a BioPace chainring up front? That IS old school!

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by GravityFreakTJ
MMcG, I am 6'1 with a long torso so it fits me really well. You got me curious now. I'm going to the garage now to measure it.

Hmmm....maybe that Ebay seller guy was right on the small recommendation.

Doesn't matter much anyway.

 

[GravityFreakTJ]

Originally posted by Full Trucker
Sick! Is that a BioPace chainring up front? That IS old school!

It's a Blackspire. By the way, you still got your DH9?

 

[Full Trucker]

Originally posted by GravityFreakTJ
It's a Blackspire. By the way, you still got your DH9?

I sure do... raced it this past weekend to a triumphant 7th place out of 8 in Expert 30+ Dual! Yeah that's right, beyotches... I'm racin'... and racin' SLOW!




Oh... and the BioPace comment was a jab at the squished effect on that photo...

 

[RD3]

Here is mine. I have just had it for a few days, bought it from a forum member. Its a really neat bike, very plush. The shock has a very nice feel to it, actually pedals good for a DH bike. Feels better than some new DH bikes. Mine is also a medium and I am about 5'8" and it fits me well.

 

[RD3]

Mr. Dirt is great...

 

[GravityFreakTJ]

Glad to hear you are healed up and back on the bike . I will have me a DH9 one of these days...................

 

[GravityFreakTJ]

Originally posted by RD3
Here is mine. I have just had it for a few days, bought it from a forum member. Its a really neat bike, very plush. The shock has a very nice feel to it, actually pedals good for a DH bike. Feels better than some new DH bikes. Mine is also a medium and I am about 5'8" and it fits me well.

Glad your diggin it !They are pretty sweet rigs,the faster you go the better they ride

 

[Rip]

 

[GravityFreakTJ]

Originally posted by Rip

nice

 

[dexterq20]

Originally posted by Rip

Holy crap, it took me the longest time to figure that one out. It's old, and it's a school. It's an old school. Old school. God damn I'm an idiot.

 

[GravityFreakTJ]

Originally posted by dexterq20
Holy crap, it took me the longest time to figure that one out. It's old, and it's a school. It's an old school. Old school. God damn I'm an idiot.

No your not,took me a minute to figure it out

 

[Sandwich]

RD3 (rob), glad you're happy with it. Hopefully you'll ride it more than I did...I'm sure you'll enjoy that fork too, I'll miss it.
Old straights are great bikes...
-Andrew

 

[RD3]

Andrew,
Thanks again. I like it even more after I have taken it for a few rides, it handles really nice. The fork Mr Dirt fork is great, smooth and bottomless. It was great doing business with you.
-Rob