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My new ride!

Brooklyn_Chris

Brooklyn_Chris

Chimp
May 18, 2005
5
0
North East England
Hey all, I'm new to the forum :) I'm from the North East of England so quite far away from you lot :) Should see a lot of you in Whistler next year though :)

Anywho, came to show off my new bike that I picked up on Sunday and hopefully provide some help on the forum :P

Here it is:
http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=484411

Spec is:
Chris King Headset
Monster T's (04)
Profile Cranks
Atomlab rear hub on24" Sun DoubleWide
Front Hope Big 'Un hub on 24" Sun DoubleWide
Full XTR gearing
Brooklyn Bars and Stem and Seat (also got some mark 1 shinburgers but they bearings are knackered and I haven't got round to replacing them yet)
Hope M4 front, and Rear Hayes.

I must say it's the best bike I've ever ridden!

Chris!
 
Jimmy_Pop

Jimmy_Pop

Turbo Monkey
Mar 1, 2002
2,030
0
Phoenix, Az USA
Welcome to RM !

VeRy sweet. I see that you are selling the wheels, fork, bars ETC,

What parts are you gunna build the RL back up with??

i wish i had atleast got to ride my RL with my 24's and monster03 for alittle while at the chair lift resort - just for fun. fast, fast wide-open sections of downhill runs are a blast on a burly bike like that.

the green is awsome! very good lookin bike. enjoy that bad boy.

joel
 
me89

me89

Monkey
May 25, 2004
839
0
asheville
:thumb: wow and i thought ironhorse only made the neon green. man that thing looks sweet and the monster t actually compliments that bike. sweet build man. ohh one question though when you going to go to sram man. come on everyones doing it lol. im just messing. give us a full review when you can. peace out and welcome to rm.
 
TamaSKA

TamaSKA

Chimp
Sep 26, 2003
89
0
London, UK
AR_ said:
Jeeze chris, put up the other picture.. Where you can see the bike, not the bottom of the forks ;)
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go to the "users photo gallery" link above the picture, there are other shots of the bike.



btw its nice. you just need a decal saying: "ask me where the engine is, and i will punch you in the face" and it would be complete :D
 
Brooklyn_Chris

Brooklyn_Chris

Chimp
May 18, 2005
5
0
North East England
Thanks all, it really is amazing. I've decided to keep it as it is nowthough, it just rides beautifully. If you pick it up, you notice the weight...obviously....but when your on it, even when you jump it, you would think it only weighed 30lbs!! It just keeps amazing me everytime i ride it, although I can't ride it for a few days 'cos i snapped a bolt on one of the linkages, but I shouldn't be out too long, going to ring up the local engineers to see if they can sort me out the parts I've lost :rolleyes:

I haven't had it on a DH track yet, just an empty skate park and rode some street, but it's still amazed me, as soon as i get it out on the trails, I'll come back and write a full review on it.

I still can't believe I own one, I've wanted one for so long. It's gooooooood :blah: :love:

Thanks again all
Chris
 
Secret Squirrel

Secret Squirrel

There is no Justice!
Dec 21, 2004
8,150
1
Up sh*t creek, without a paddle
Holy Steel Super-rig Batman!!! Luv those bikes!!! I gotsta get me one of those...If you don't mind me askin' how much did that build cost ya...pounds is fine...I can do the math!!! Nice lookin' piece of machinery. Go Fast!! Peace
 
Brooklyn_Chris

Brooklyn_Chris

Chimp
May 18, 2005
5
0
North East England
You know whats really weird, I have been riding bmx since December as I was saving up for a new DH bike, and as soon as I got on this, it just felt right, it didn't feel strange at all! I've got a helluva lot more confidence that i did on my big hit too. It's just amazing.

squirrel, I payed £2200, I think thats roughly $4500 if I'm not mistaken?

And I will go fast, trust me ;)

Chris
 
ChrisRobin

ChrisRobin

Turbo Monkey
Jan 30, 2002
3,351
193
Vancouver
lovebunny said:
uhh excuuuse me its in the wrong forum. i beleive that bike falls under the category of "freeride".
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Isn't it a 'real' DH bike with DH bike geometry?

I'm surprised no one asked the all time favorite question....

"How much does it weigh?!"
 
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