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The voice of reason
Jun 13, 2002
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Originally posted by MMcG
I remember you guys questioning the size of that Disco a month or so ago.......you guys are super sleuths. :cool: :D
Yeah, we've got the Hardy Boys on the case. ;)
 

Curb Hucker

I am an idiot
Feb 4, 2004
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Sleeping in my Kenworth
Originally posted by Acadian
:thumb: ditto... but he won't admit it

will you Mr. VV :devil:
I will not, im too insecure :p

Actually Luc the stays on the lambda are shorter, and the BB height is about the same, TT is 1/2in longer than the Disco, and ST is same. so the bikes are actually very close in size :eviltongu :D

And the first drop i did on the bike was a 5ft to flat to test er out, and i did bash my knee on the links, but after that, for the remaining 8hrs of riding last saturday i didnt have the slightest problem with it.

And the name is Don if you want to call me that instead of Mr. VV :rolleyes:
 

Brian HCM#1

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Sep 7, 2001
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Originally posted by ViolentVolante
I will not, im too insecure :p

Actually Luc the stays on the lambda are shorter, and the BB height is about the same, TT is 1/2in longer than the Disco, and ST is same. so the bikes are actually very close in size :eviltongu :D

And the first drop i did on the bike was a 5ft to flat to test er out, and i did bash my knee on the links, but after that, for the remaining 8hrs of riding last saturday i didnt have the slightest problem with it.

And the name is Don if you want to call me that instead of Mr. VV :rolleyes:
:rolleyes:
 

Nick

My name is Nick
Sep 21, 2001
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where the trails are
I can't hold back anymore, this has to be said ...

Don, don't you think you should have waited until you actually rode the Karpiel (about a DH specific bike as you can get) on an actual DH run before ditching it? You dropped that beautiful rig like a hot potato without ever getting it into it's intended element, DH trails in the mountains.

It certainly isn't going to "pedal well" for trail riding, it isn't a trial bike. IMO, that is like saying "I'm selling this new Armani suit because its hard to swim in." ok, maybe that is a stretch, but you know what I'm saying

Best of luck with the Nicolai, but stick with it and really work it over (or be worked over by it, either way) before making a judgement this time. If it's all about dropping to flat, buy an Imperial and a stack of DoubleWides and have at it.

Nick

I wish I needed a DH bike, I'd love to take that Disco on some proper DH runs. I'll bet it's smooth like glass and faster than greased owl-poop.
 

Brian HCM#1

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Sep 7, 2001
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Originally posted by Nick
I can't hold back anymore, this has to be said ...

Don, don't you think you should have waited until you actually rode the Karpiel (about a DH specific bike as you can get) on an actual DH run before ditching it? You dropped that beautiful rig like a hot potato without ever getting it into it's intended element, DH trails in the mountains.

It certainly isn't going to "pedal well" for trail riding, it isn't a trial bike. IMO, that is like saying "I'm selling this new Armani suit because its hard to swim in." ok, maybe that is a stretch, but you know what I'm saying

Best of luck with the Nicolai, but stick with it and really work it over (or be worked over by it, either way) before making a judgement this time. If it's all about dropping to flat, buy an Imperial and a stack of DoubleWides and have at it.

Nick

I wish I needed a DH bike, I'd love to take that Disco on some proper DH runs. I'll bet it's smooth like glass and faster than greased owl-poop.
WOW!!!!! Yeah he really is missing out on taking the Disco where it really was intended to go. The Disco is by no means an urban type bike, it needs dirt & rocks, loves dirt & rocks and is amazing on dirt & rocks.
 

Curb Hucker

I am an idiot
Feb 4, 2004
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Sleeping in my Kenworth
Originally posted by Nick
I can't hold back anymore, this has to be said ...

Don, don't you think you should have waited until you actually rode the Karpiel (about a DH specific bike as you can get) on an actual DH run before ditching it? You dropped that beautiful rig like a hot potato without ever getting it into it's intended element, DH trails in the mountains.

It certainly isn't going to "pedal well" for trail riding, it isn't a trial bike. IMO, that is like saying "I'm selling this new Armani suit because its hard to swim in." ok, maybe that is a stretch, but you know what I'm saying

Best of luck with the Nicolai, but stick with it and really work it over (or be worked over by it, either way) before making a judgement this time. If it's all about dropping to flat, buy an Imperial and a stack of DoubleWides and have at it.

Nick

I wish I needed a DH bike, I'd love to take that Disco on some proper DH runs. I'll bet it's smooth like glass and faster than greased owl-poop.
Nick, you didnt hold back, we talked about this 2 weeks ago, remember?

Yes I know i will miss the Karp, and am stupid for selling it, but i do like the Nicolai more, as right now, i do urban on a big bike, and this lambda pedals just like your RFX, you will see saturday at CPX if its not raining like it is right now. And I am getting an Imperial, but no doublewides
 

kidwoo

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Originally posted by ViolentVolante
Nick, you didnt hold back, we talked about this 2 weeks ago, remember?

Yes I know i will miss the Karp, and am stupid for selling it, but i do like the Nicolai more, as right now, i do urban on a big bike, and this lambda pedals just like your RFX, you will see saturday at CPX if its not raining like it is right now. And I am getting an Imperial, but no doublewides
Hey mr PP;

Turn the upper links upside down, get the shorter lower links on there and stick a 6.5" x 1.5" shock on it.

You will then have one of the stiffest, strongest, urban/jump bikes around........with the coolest color scheme ever and you won't have to deal with buying or selling more bikes.

The rear end will also shorten rather than elongate like when in the long travel DH setup and pedal like a champ.........perfect!!!
 

Brian HCM#1

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Sep 7, 2001
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Originally posted by kidwoo
Hey mr PP;

Turn the upper links upside down, get the shorter lower links on there and stick a 6.5" x 1.5" shock on it.

You will then have one of the stiffest, strongest, urban/jump bikes around........with the coolest color scheme ever and you won't have to deal with buying or selling more bikes.

The rear end will also shorten rather than elongate like when in the long travel DH setup and pedal like a champ.........perfect!!!
Talk about versatility, an hour worth of labor and you go from urban to DH.
 

ChrisRobin

Turbo Monkey
Jan 30, 2002
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Vancouver
Well all I can say is the Lambda is nice!

I've always wanted a Karpiel bike...Army to be specific and I almost did get one this year. When I saw my Nucleon, it was just too sexy to pass up...a little heavy, but wicked just the same.