[Brian HCM#1]

I fu*kin got a ding on the down tube from a rock being kicked up. I'm F'n PISSED!!!!!!!!! F'n frame is only 3 months old!!!!! :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: Time to get a down tube protector :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble:

 

[MMcG]

I thought this was going to be a positive post about Northstar - not a negative post about getting a ding in your downtube. Sucks Brian - how big is the ding?

 

[kidwoo]

Northstar has rocks? Look at my downtube sometime. You'll feel better.

 

[DLo]

Dang, I thought this was going to be a post rubbin it in bout how much northstar rocks. That sucks. Least your bike is seein some good action unlike mine

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Not to big, but big enough to piss me off!!!!! Guess it goes with the 2 flat spots I have in my 3 ride old rear EX 823 :mumble::mumble::mumble::mumble::mumble::mumble:

 

[kidwoo]

It's downhill. It's northstar. Consider it a sign of you going faster. At least there's no dent in your head. ............is there?

 

[Brian HCM#1]

It's downhill. It's northstar. Consider it a sign of you going faster. At least there's no dent in your head. ............is there?

Nope, just a big void

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Northstar has rocks? Look at my downtube sometime. You'll feel better.

Thanks Were you there sat? I only rode from 9:30-12:50.

 

[kidwoo]

Thanks Were you there sat? I only rode from 9:30-12:50.

I got there about 11 and rode till close. Whistler made me a wimp. Northstar takes skills I put on the back burner while in BC.

 

[mack]

lets see some pics and we can compare!

 

[BuddhaRoadkill]

 

[Monkeybidnezz]

Man that sux...I feel for you. Not to make you feel bad, but but I'm glad I got the go ride downtube protector before I went to N* a couple weeks back. Tons of patches to hit the bb on as well as flyers. You know its working when you hear the cracking sound of the rocks hitting thick aluminum piece.

 

[Espen]

Just buy a new front triangle

 

[steve45]

damn brian that sucks to hear, i can understand the frustration. i got majorly P'd off at a few deep gouges out of the paint work i obtained off the jagged rocks on my local DH at the end of last summer, luckily nothing structuraly damaging but it did get me paranoid, i fitted a downtube guard that i made myself, but after a couple of months i took it off again.

if it aint too much trouble some pics would be cool.

while were on the subject of N*, whats it like for pricing, i.e accomodation, lift access, food and drink, etc, for about a week, i'm considering it for some holiday destinations next summer, just want a rough idea.

 

[binary visions]

Just buy a new front triangle

See that's what I was thinking.

Warrenty replacements from Jan don't usually take too long...


...do they?

 

[- seb]

It'll still be plenty strong enough, a downtube is hardly stressed at all.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

See that's what I was thinking.

Warrenty replacements from Jan don't usually take too long...


...do they?

Very funny

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Here are some pics :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble:

 

[Acadian]

gimme a sec while I get my magnifying glass.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

gimme a sec while I get my magnifying glass.

You're a lot of help.

 

[JRB]

So we get pics of N* damage but no ride pics. Damn it post some ride pics.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

So we get pics of N* damage but no ride pics. Damn it post some ride pics.

Don't have time for N* pics, too busy riding

 

[JRB]

Don't have time for N* pics, too busy riding

I guess we'll have to keep tryin to get Lisa to post them. She just hangs out and looks cool right?

 

[Kornphlake]

just go to your local sporting goods or department store and try a few on. It seems like everywhere from Kmart to Big 5 carry pisspots, they all look the same so unless you're a brand whore nobody will care where you bought it. I'd guess some of the yuppie sporting goods chain stores would be the best bet as they'd cater more to adults than children.

 

[Low_b]

Sorry to hear that Brian.
It looks like it'll live for quite a while.
Michelle also managed to put a small dent in her swingarm as she endoed over the sticks waterfall.

 

[dfinn]

...and people look at my bike funny when they see a old tire zip tied to the downtube. cheap insurance.

you might also want to see if your camera has macro mode

 

[Brian HCM#1]

I guess we'll have to keep tryin to get Lisa to post them. She just hangs out and looks cool right?

Yep

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Sorry to hear that Brian.
It looks like it'll live for quite a while.
Michelle also managed to put a small dent in her swingarm as she endoed over the sticks waterfall.

I'm not worried about its structual integrity, it just pisses me off. Is Michelle OK? Thats a nasty little section.

 

[-BB-]

Here are some pics :mumble: :mumble: :mumble: :mumble:

Only the first one looks that bad.

 

[-BB-]

gimme a sec while I get my magnifying glass.

lol

Don't you know... Brian cares more about how the bike LOOKS than how it RIDES.

He was asking me how I like the new 888 b/c he still hasn't ridden his yet.
:nuts:

 

[Brian HCM#1]

lol

Don't you know... Brian cares more about how the bike LOOKS than how it RIDES.

He was asking me how I like the new 888 b/c he still hasn't ridden his yet.
:nuts:

Yep, I heard the 888's work real well

 

[-BB-]

Yep, I heard the 888's work real well

Did you decide to change the compression holes AFTER N*?

 

[p-spec]

Thats absolute nothing thats not even considered a dent.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Did you decide to change the compression holes AFTER N*?

I'm going to change it in a few days when I do an oil change.

 

[Matt D]

You're in a rage because you have a couple nicks on the DT? It's a mountain bike, get over it.

Personally, when I have a new bike, after the first scratch I could care less about the asthetics of the bike.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

You're in a rage because you have a couple nicks on the DT? It's a mountain bike, get over it.

Personally, when I have a new bike, after the first scratch I could care less about the asthetics of the bike.

It just pisses me off cause the frame is still kinda new.

 

[Acadian]

dude...just let your bike sit in the garage again for another 4-5 weeks...the dust will nicely fill in that ding! :devil:

 

[Brian HCM#1]

dude...just let your bike sit in the garage again for another 4-5 weeks...the dust will nicely fill in that ding! :devil:

bastard

 

[goin' medium]

Ya it does...

 

[Joe Pozer]

Ya it does...

WERD!