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PICTURE TIME: Post your XC rig

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Mike E.

Chimp
Nov 3, 2001
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My Blur in battle mode - Rhinolites/Michelin DH tires. Have a set of XT/317's for XC. Love it!!
Also have a DeKerf Team ST that's "my son's bike," which I ride when I want to go old-school. Steel is definitely real.
 

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ET_SoCal

ET_SoCal

Monkey
Aug 10, 2001
398
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C-Me Valley, CA
Originally posted by Babar
Oh my... look at all this heavy bikes posted... :)
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:devil: :devil: :devil:

Hey! I resemble that...

Although I think 27lbs for a 5" FS bike isisn't all that bad...
(And if I spend some $$$ I could loose another 2 lbs)
 
spincrazy

spincrazy

I love to climb
Jul 19, 2001
1,529
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Brooklyn
Originally posted by ET_SoCal
:devil: :devil: :devil:

Hey! I resemble that...

Although I think 27lbs for a 5" FS bike isisn't all that bad...
(And if I spend some $$$ I could loose another 2 lbs)
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Yeah, and I'm running a coil fork and other heavier bits. :D

Nice bike ET_SoCal. I considered a Switchblade. I know a guy who races his XC for Titus. I can't loose weight in a good way, I'd break stuff, more stuff.
 
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JAH

Chimp
Sep 21, 2001
2
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MA
my custom 2002 K2 razorback team...
02 Mars Super fork
XTR shifters and deraillers
Avid Ultimate levers and v- brakes
Mavic UST crossRoc wheels with Hutchinson Python tires
Race Face turbine cranks with XT chainrings
XT cassette
race face XY seatpost with SDG Bel Air saddle
race face prodigy stem
Answer taperlite bars
Time ATAC composite pedals

This bike rides like a dream, I LOVE the suspension design, so damn efficient! I highly recommend K2's razorback line.
-John
 

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towelie

towelie

Monkey
May 14, 2003
140
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Santa Barbara county
Hey Ghost. I'm getting there, although I haven't been able to ride for a few weeks due to spraigning BOTH wrists (from crashing my Blur, of course). The riding here sure isn't very technical though.

Hey...what sort of tires do you recommend for around here in the loose/sandy conditions. These Karmas, while light, just aren't cutting it. I was thinking of getting some conti Verticals or Explorers.
 
ghostrider

ghostrider

7034 miles, still no custom title
Jan 6, 2003
964
1
Shadows of Mt Boney, CA.
Originally posted by towelie
Hey Ghost. I'm getting there, although I haven't been able to ride for a few weeks due to spraigning BOTH wrists (from crashing my Blur, of course). The riding here sure isn't very technical though.

Hey...what sort of tires do you recommend for around here in the loose/sandy conditions. These Karmas, while light, just aren't cutting it. I was thinking of getting some conti Verticals or Explorers.
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I'd go with the Explorers if you can afford them. The Vertical would be too tight of a fit in your Blur frame. I used the Explorers for quite some time and really liked the traction for around here. I'm running IRC Mythos tires right now (they were cheap) and I don't like them as much. Where have you been riding? I'll let you know when I'm doing a ride up that way and maybe we can hook up. There is some great stuff in Santa Barbara but you gotta be in shape to ride it.
 
Skookum

Skookum

bikey's is cool
Jul 26, 2002
10,184
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in a bear cave
Originally posted by Big_Papa1080
im gonna go with mad dope skillz:thumb:
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haha got you fooled.:devil: ;) :)

Originally posted by bikeCOLORADO
Dude, You need an AC!

I'll post pics of mine soon.
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No thanx on the AC i bought the VT so i could have a lighter but aggressive trail runner. The Zokes Bomber is an air and i've lightened up where i can so i can take the edge off of rides where i climb 3000 plus feet of elevation in a 25 plus mile ride. I got me a Bullit for the shorter aggressive trails.

An update to anyone who want's to know the deal with my VT:I burned up the bearings on my VT, Giant kicked down some bearings. I do ride the hell out of that bike but i feel the bearing wore a little prematurely. I'm curious to see how long this next set last. I like this bike i'm hoping i can keep it happy and healthy for another season at least.:)
 
James

James

Carbon Porn Star
Sep 11, 2001
3,559
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Danbury, CT
Originally posted by Carbon Fetish
My 21 lbs XC Race rig


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Very nice. I had my 21.5" @ 22.6lbs, I'm just about to swap all the parts over to a newer frame, and sell off the MCM.
Hate to do it, I love that bike, and it only has like 10 rides on it, but I gotta make room somehow, right? :(
C'est la vie.
Progress.
But I still loved that bike...

J@G
 
Carbon Fetish

Carbon Fetish

Monkey
May 6, 2002
619
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Irvine, CA
Thanks guys. Right now it's at 20.7 lbs and I don't have any plans to make it lighter.

James, Can you get me some derailluer hangers for th MCM?

Also, I just read about the layoffs at Giant on bicycle retailer. Scary.
 
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James

Carbon Porn Star
Sep 11, 2001
3,559
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Danbury, CT
Originally posted by Carbon Fetish
Thanks guys. Right now it's at 20.7 lbs and I don't have any plans to make it lighter.

James, Can you get me some derailluer hangers for th MCM?
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Sorry, we don't have any up here at the office, so can't snag any. You'll be able to order some through your local Giant shop, part #27020.

Cheers,

James
 
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squatting_dog

Chimp
Oct 27, 2003
5
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what do you think of giant's move this year on ditching the sid shock, and replacing it with the fox ava on the nrs series???
 
Wingnut

Wingnut

Turbo Monkey
Nov 12, 2003
1,664
179
Sorry, I'm Canadian ..sorry...
Originally posted by squatting_dog
what do you think of giant's move this year on ditching the sid shock, and replacing it with the fox ava on the nrs series???
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Well, talking with the Rep, it is supposed to have made it better. The adjustments on the AVA allow more tuning than just air pressure. I think it is a waste. You have to defalte the shock, adjust the collar to the air chamber size you think you want and pump it back up. Maybe if it was on the fly adjustment, it would be worth it. Giant's affiliation with Manitou should suggest they use a Swinger Air?!?
 
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squatting_dog

Chimp
Oct 27, 2003
5
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Originally posted by lockemiester
Well, talking with the Rep, it is supposed to have made it better. The adjustments on the AVA allow more tuning than just air pressure. I think it is a waste. You have to defalte the shock, adjust the collar to the air chamber size you think you want and pump it back up. Maybe if it was on the fly adjustment, it would be worth it. Giant's affiliation with Manitou should suggest they use a Swinger Air?!?
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yeah I thought it would have been a much better choice for the NRS go for a Fox Float RL or Manitou SPV
 
pixelninja

pixelninja

Turbo Monkey
Jun 14, 2003
2,131
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Denver, CO
Here's my 03 Isis. Since this pic was taken, I've replaced the Deore/Rhinolite wheelset with a set of WTB LaserDisc Lite/Velocity VXC's. knocked off over 2.5 lbs of rotational weight.

Big Fat Otto seems to like it
 
Airborne

Airborne

Chimp
Nov 21, 2002
92
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Pittsburgh, PA
Originally posted by pixelninja
Here's my 03 Isis. Since this pic was taken, I've replaced the Deore/Rhinolite wheelset with a set of WTB LaserDisc Lite/Velocity VXC's. knocked off over 2.5 lbs of rotational weight.

Big Fat Otto seems to like it
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TRUELY KICKASS> i love single pivots... does "bob" ride with you in the ISIS? never rode one...
 
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