I picked this frame up cheap, beat, and with a way too short i2i shock.....
I cleaned it up
...it rides REALLY sweet!
I cleaned it up
...it rides REALLY sweet!
An old schooler made new :)
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Is that the 8" version? I know a few people that swear by them, and hang on to their old faithful rigs.
Just out of interest, what did you pay for it and how much did you spend fixing it up? Looks like you've done a nice job mate.
Wow, that looks awesome. Very impressive cleanup job. Those bikes look great, though I've never had the chance to ride one.
I've talked to several people who love their old ATXs though.
I've talked to several people who love their old ATXs though.
That looks great!
Any before pics?
Any before pics?
awesome restoration job there
I want that guy's shorts, What are they? I can't read them...he's going too fast!
The only bad I've heard about the ATX's is broken chain stays. Other than that, cool looking bikes and they are relatively light, too, aren't they? Well, atleast compared to most freeride/DH bikes?
The only bad I've heard about the ATX's is broken chain stays. Other than that, cool looking bikes and they are relatively light, too, aren't they? Well, atleast compared to most freeride/DH bikes?
Looks great! Much better than the old orange/red/purple color scheme. Great job fixing it up.
2000/2001 use 8,5 i2i / 2,75" stroke that you wont find stock from anyone else than RS (OEM), maybe risse could make something special order.
the older (98/99) version uses a 8"/2" or similar, its 2" stroke but not quite sure about the length.
You aint seen him for a while then dude.
His giant was stolen (It has since been recovered and sold to one of my mates, who then cracked the frame but thats another story). He was then given a ride on the Descent-World team and rode a grossman most of last year, which was then stolen
He is now on the Morewood team but his new bike has not yet arrived. I think this is his old bike from before the DH team, not sure though. I was in the pub with him a couple of weeks ago and he was saying he loves the ATX, all the angles are just perfect, he's not too keen on the shock though.
THRILLSEEKA, he is wearing Suga wear shorts (I know because I have a pair. I think they are something to do with Grossman (The manufacturer) not to sure though.
Back to the original dudes bike, it looks nice mate
How much have you spent on doing it up (If you dont mind me asking)No before pics.....it was a scratched to hell '01 all black Comp model. I bought it with an FoxRC, but that turned out to be a 7.5" i2i and 2" stroke. Lame. So I sold that and picked up this used 6way, 8.75x2.75.
I have about $300can invested in the frame with no shock, but incl a new RF headset and the XY post....$375 for the 6way....$180 for the cranks/ring....$550 for the '03 SuperT (used)....everything else I already owned. Blue Grooves and Nevagals are on the way.
I painted it myself....about $30-40 in supplies. $20 for the decals. I used truckbed liner paint on the factory chainguide, it seems to be holding up good....and the chainguide is actually working, which I'm very happy about...I was worried it would suck.
With the rear 24" (I'd prefer a 26...but am not going to invest in new wheels yet)...with the 24 though and the factory geo specs...the front end feels exactly like my V10 and the rear is super sweet, especially with the 6way....this bike F'in hauls
I have about $300can invested in the frame with no shock, but incl a new RF headset and the XY post....$375 for the 6way....$180 for the cranks/ring....$550 for the '03 SuperT (used)....everything else I already owned. Blue Grooves and Nevagals are on the way.
I painted it myself....about $30-40 in supplies. $20 for the decals. I used truckbed liner paint on the factory chainguide, it seems to be holding up good....and the chainguide is actually working, which I'm very happy about...I was worried it would suck.
With the rear 24" (I'd prefer a 26...but am not going to invest in new wheels yet)...with the 24 though and the factory geo specs...the front end feels exactly like my V10
and the rear is super sweet, especially with the 6way....this bike F'in hauls
That is impressive. I always liked the ATX, the few times I rode one. I'd bet with that swinger it does just go. I remember the stock shock wasn't all that great. And you definately got rid of the worse part of that bike, the gawdawful paint job. That white looks sweet. Plus you did it pretty cheap....
Have you weighted it yet?
The only suggestion would be if you had a zero offset seatpost you wouldn't have to run that boat anch... I mean saddle so far forward.
Have you weighted it yet?
The only suggestion would be if you had a zero offset seatpost you wouldn't have to run that boat anch...
I mean saddle so far forward.
I loved mine when I had it. I sorta regret selling it to have it replaced by a BB7 at the time. I would of kept it if I would of known a 5th Elements fit in there. It's a pretty solid bike, little flex. I had a Mr.Dirt Gizmo on it. Worked wayyyyy better than that AC thing.
The bike uses a standard 2.75x8.75 shock, nothing strange there. If only there was a way to increase the rear travel on it.
The bike uses a standard 2.75x8.75 shock, nothing strange there. If only there was a way to increase the rear travel on it.
Very cool indeed!
Yup that is indeed the bike that had the back end completely destroyed at Ft.Bill a few seasons ago!!Originally posted by Pow pow
You aint seen him for a while then dude.
His giant was stolen (It has since been recovered and sold to one of my mates, who then cracked the frame but thats another story). He was then given a ride on the Descent-World team and rode a grossman most of last year, which was then stolen
He is now on the Morewood team but his new bike has not yet arrived. I think this is his old bike from before the DH team, not sure though. I was in the pub with him a couple of weeks ago and he was saying he loves the ATX, all the angles are just perfect, he's not too keen on the shock though.
There was more to the descent-world thing than that though...........remember back to Alvie (nasty)
50x8 for the upper shock mount and the lower is 6mm X about 20? Don't be afraid to use a file
The factory shock fitment is actually 8.5x2.75...which isn't a common size.
I'm using an 8.75x2.75 though with no problems....there's about an 1/8" that needs to be compressed to fit the shock and of course the swing arm just "stops" against the BB shell....but it a none issue.
I am wondering however if this affects the settings for the "initial" part of the shock...as I think the pedalling could be better, there's still bobbing even though the settings are a good "average"....I've only had the bike out twice but will start messing with it