[DHracer1067]

I finally have a bike now after not having one for almost 5 months. Just came in last wednesday(420 :devil: ). Just need some new pedals. lighter spring which i already ordered and maybe some lighter springs for the slider plus.

Specs are:

Fork- 04 Slider plus w/evolve
Frame- 04 Yeti Dh-9
Headset- Chris King
Wheels- 721 rims on Hadley Hubs
Cranks- Holzfeller
Guide-Evil w/42 tooth
Shifter- X.9
Derailer- X.0
Stem-hussefelt
bar- holzfeller
Post and seat- Yeti ARC and wtb Speed v
brakes-Hayes mag

 

[bradical]

Dayum. Hot ride.

 

[sleepinggiant]

Is the picture playing tricks on me, or does that bike have a really slack HA?

 

[DHracer1067]

Is the picture playing tricks on me, or does that bike have a really slack HA?

I dont have anything to measure it but im going to guess the head angle is around 66 degrees. It doesnt really look that slack in the picture though i dont think

 

[COmtbiker12]

That's nice looking Jason!

 

[freerider154]

Sweet ride man, If that had a Dorado on it, then itd be the shiznit. Thats exactly what i'm lookin for, and i cant find a dh9 anywhere. How much did you pay for that? and how'd you get that paint job, that looks sweet.

 

[DHracer1067]

yeah i was lookin at one with a dorado a while ago but decided i wanted an 04 with a swinger more than one with a dorado. I payed like 2100 for it. I think it was a pretty good deal.

 

[Curb Hucker]

I dont have anything to measure it but im going to guess the head angle is around 66 degrees. It doesnt really look that slack in the picture though i dont think

try 64

 

[julian_dh]

hey that bike is sick, i just got my fork with the evolve upgrade back and i have the stock springs i weigh 165 with gear and im thinking of switching to the lightest spring and cranking up the air pressure. if you decide to do this with yours post how it worked out.

 

[DHracer1067]

try 64

theres no way its 64 in the steepest headangle setting and a slider+ on it. Definately doesnt feel a whole 3 degrees steeper than my bighit did. According to yetis geometry on the dh-9 its like 66 in the steepest setting and the slider+ isnt gonna rake it out like a 888r. Do you think a bikeshop would have something to measure the headangle.

 

[scurban]

is this some kind of sick joke? thats the slackist head angle I've ever seen! how do you plan to turn on that thing? And come on..... The tires are from two different manufactures.


































Just kidding, thats a sick bike, Vodka fuels my sarcasim.

ITS PIMP! ! ! ! ! !

 

[yeehaarider]

nah...you think thats slack, you should check out my GT DH-i, i put a marzocchi super monster with 12" travel, had to take it down to 10" of travel tho...=)

 

[thesacrifice]

why did they ever discontinue that frame? so sweeet

 

[lovebunny]

because there making the 303. and my bikes friggin slack. i have no idea what the HA is on it. pic

 

[dexter]

i miss my old baby so slack and so fast. same set up. my new r9 rips though

 

[TurnerDHRider]

sweet ride dude...is it me or do they just have very long wheelbase..but anywho..nice ride

 

[stubby]

nice ride, cant wait to see it in person at a race, by the way, nice camo on the slider

 

[DHracer1067]

nice ride, cant wait to see it in person at a race, by the way, nice camo on the slider

I'll be at Massanutten yee-ha race on may 14.

 

[GravityFreakTJ]

Dude just wait til you get that bike to Windrock.Picked my dh9 up about a month ago.Alreday been to w'rock 3 times.That bike will totally change the way you ride that place neaky:

 

[DHracer1067]

Yeah i cant wait. just wish i was a bit closer. Its only like 6 hours but thats a long way to be begging people to drive you. I rode my friends bighit for the first time today after getting really used to the dh-9 and I finally see the huge difference between the 2. like 1000x better. I think Im gonna have alot easier time now with such a long and slack bike.

 

[GravityFreakTJ]

Yeah that bike wants to go fast.I can clear the Waterfall section much faster on the dh9.No brake jack

 

[DROP]

ya that thing looks ausome.... do sliders even come with that paint?

 

[profro]

after getting really used to the dh-9

You've had it for a week and you're used to it already? I've been on mine for a year and I'm still tapping into what the bike has to offer.

 

[Jayridesacove]

"You ever take it off any sweet jumps?" - N.D.

 

[cove rider]

thats purty

 

[DHracer1067]

You've had it for a week and you're used to it already? I've been on mine for a year and I'm still tapping into what the bike has to offer.

Ok not really used to it. But just comfortable enough on it for it to not feel wierd and be pretty used to it and to hit any of the stuff i would have hit on my bighit. Ive been riding like every spare minute i have to make up for my 5 months of absence from riding.