[bikerpunk98199]

Hope I'm not thread jacking here, but I need some advice. I'm on a Spec SXT right now, but I think that when I go to college next year I'll want something with a little more travel and a little bit less all around versatility. I'm likely going to school at UW in Seattle, and while my SXT has been rad, I just feel like trying something new and I can't say I'm a big FSR fan. Would Blindside be a good option? I've never owned a big bike before, both of my past bikes have been 7". I've been looking at loads of other frames, but none have really been DH worthy while still being versatile enough to pedal around if I want to go do some moderate trail riding (slowly of course). Opinions?

The Blindside rips trails apart around here. If your going to UW there is a ton of killer riding, you would have all the exits, P.A. and some super killer riding. UW is a great school, I considered going there... Being 15 minutes away from home though didn't quite float my boat though.

 

[DirtyMike]

Damnit, you guys are making me want to forgo Christmas shopping, and say screw everyone else, and get myself my new ride now instead of waiting till after the new year

 

[Da Peach]

No way man. Make a charitable donation.

 

[basikbiker]

i got a bottlerocket, i race on it, hit jumps,drops, rocks, basically banch on the thing, if you know how to ride the bike is fun as fvck

 

[Da Peach]

Just got the call. Pickin' it up tomorrow. Awesome.

 

[DirtyMike]

So, what color did you get, I am getting the really bright orange

 

[Da Peach]

Raw baby. Raw. Red wheels and ano. Pics to come. Perhaps muddy.

The first BS I was considering was orange. That'll be sweet too.

 

[bikerpunk98199]

I have a quick question but, does any one have the link to the thread that talked about rebuilding a 5th and shimming it? I just bought one and want to give this a shot.

Sorry for derailing the thread

 

[b-b00gie]

bikerpunk, check your PM's and get back to me...

 

[DirtyMike]

I have a quick question but, does any one have the link to the thread that talked about rebuilding a 5th and shimming it? I just bought one and want to give this a shot.

Sorry for derailing the thread

Its ok to derail once its already dead, I just got a 5th also, but I am planning on destroying it before taking it apart.

 

[bikerpunk98199]

Its ok to derail once its already dead, I just got a 5th also, but I am planning on destroying it before taking it apart.

Ya I bought one too, think I'm going to just pull mine apart right away