lol rear shock!! Yeh its a horn I retro-fitted onto my Orange so I can scare the sh*t out of idiots who insist on walking in bicycle lanes (we have a major problem with this in Brighton, UK - tourists seem not to see cyclists in cycle lanes). Works a treat!
Orange Crush....
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I use mine for everything - XC, street, DJ, light downhill/freeride, North Shore ladders, commute to work. Its stiff, light and hella-strong. Handmade in the UK with top quality tubing. Or maybe if you want more than 150mm travel, then check out the Orange...
So im trying to compile a list of reccomended bike shops that have a good selection of Freeride bikes/components. This can be either online, or a local bike shop near you. Please state where the shop is (if its a local shop) and/or a link if its an online store. Please also state WHY you have...
check the link below to see a video of it in action. I first saw this thing at Interbike, and it looked quite interesting. After watching the video, however, it doesnt really look all that. What do you think? Has anyone got one of these things...
anyone heard of Empire Cycles Limited? check the link for a pretty out-of-this-world downhill frame. Fully cast in three sections! Insane! If anyone knows a link to their website/more info? interesting idea I must admit. Id like to know how much that thing weighs though...
sh*t sorry didnt really read the post. yeh if your looking at evil, then also look at Duncon and Nikolai. both pretty heavy duty frames, but both could rock a 2.5" tire...and both tough as hell.
have you looked at Identiti and DMR? The DMR Trailstar would probably suit. Its ready out-of-the-box for DJ and urbsn assault, but with 26" wheels and gears its ready for some XC if you want. just switch the tires to knobblies.
Im still not used to the angle of the seat tube. Doesnt your arse hang right over the rear wheel when your sitting down? Nice set-up though dude. Clean and mean..
The Blitz - smaller & lighter so better handling on trails, light freeride and dj. Trigger - bigger & heavier so better handling on big drops, heavy freeriding, and downhill....Its really down to what sort of riding you think you'll be doing more of.
a factor that is not often obvious until you see close-up pics or ride the bike, is the theory behind the design of the frame...In terms of welds/manufacturing, nearly all bike companies have very good manufacturing processes. With the majority of frames being made in Taiwan where their quality...
Back when Marzocchi forks had the bolt-on arch (like you '99 Z.1), you could get after-market products like you 'Demon' arch. It is probably one of these....Ive never heard of Demon myself, and a look on google didnt turn up anything, but I seem to remember they were quite custom back then, not...
Have yopu looked at Tonic or Black Market? They are both relatively small companies. It always good to show love for the underdogs....Keeps the MTB market healthy.
dude I saw those pedals from photos at interbike. They look siiiiick. I love Dark Cycles other pedals too. Awesome machining on both pedals. They look like they would be great in muddy conditions...
Ive got an Orange Crush (with a couple of upgrades. I love it because I can do abit of everything on it. Light enough for XC but burly enough for 4X, dirt, street and slopestyle. Its hand-made in England, using Easton RAD tubing, so you know the quality is top notch.
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I agree. There is nothing wrong with Kona, but the Versus Blitz II does have some cool additional features like the grease ports and needle bearings. Makes servicing nice and easy. The Blitz frame has some lovely attention to detail that makes it look alot more custom sitting next to a Kona..
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