[Instigator]

I haven't posted to much lately, but still snoop almost every day. Thought I would show everyone what I have been up to.

First off, I have been dabbling in machining up bar end caps. I made this set to go directly over lock-on grips. 1st pic shows the inside and the lock-on in the left one. 2nd one is the outside.

 

[Instigator]

Next thing I worked on was building a tool board. I had some bikes to build, so might as well have the tools handy to do it with.

 

[Morryjg]

Putting the bottle cages on the tool board is a sweet idea! That would be a great use for my old cages that I never use.

 

[Morryjg]

oh yeah.........are you going to start producing the ODI caps? Or are the one of a kind?

 

[McGRP01]

First off, I have been dabbling in machining up bar end caps. I made this set to go directly over lock-on grips. 1st pic shows the inside and the lock-on in the left one. 2nd one is the outside.

Nice! Hook me up with a pair of McGRP01 caps!

 

[tartosuc]

Nice

I reallly like the idea of mounting bottle cages to hold the wd-40 and bike lube...I didn,t know what to do with my old water bottle cages!

 

[Instigator]

First of the 3 bikes I own is the Yeti 575. I have had this bike almost 1 full year now and still it is an awesome ride. I use this for XC racing and trail riding.

Next is the hardtail. Woodman D
This is used for street riding/ dirtjumping and possibly a single speed if I ever get the itch to change it over. Geometry is almost identical to the Kona Cowen size medium, but lets me adjust the chainstay length much shorter. I have been dabbling in a little bit of trials riding and wanted the shorter stays.

Last and newest, The Downhill bike. I have only had the chance to pedal this around the neighborhood, so I am really hoping for warmer weather to start coming around. I present the Sinister R9. Damn sexy

 

[MMcG]

Woah! nice bikeys you've got there Instigator!

 

[Instigator]

As for the bar end caps, I am limited to the time I can use the machines at work, so production is out of the question. I do plan on making a few sets at some point, but they have already been spoken for by some of the Jackalopes.

As for the bottle cage idea-------> Stuntmatty is the brains for that one.

 

[Shyrmp]

Last and newest, The Downhill bike. I have only had the chance to pedal this around the neighborhood, so I am really hoping for warmer weather to start coming around. I present the Sinister R9. Damn sexy

So when are you bringing this sexy thing out to Cali?

 

[Instigator]

Woah! nice bikeys you've got there Instigator!

Thanks Mark. I sold a bunch of stuff off and had enough money to finish off the 3 bikes. Because of other life and money issues I plan on leaving the stable like it is for quite some time. You already new that I liked the Yeti, I am very happy with the hardtail (a couple of engineering issues, but.....) I have had about 6 rides on it and have actually done a few things that I couldn't ever before. As for the R9, I can only hope it fits my style.

 

[Echo]

Hey Ralph! Wanna help me build my Ray's MTB bike this weekend? :devil:

 

[Instigator]

So when are you bringing this sexy thing out to Cali?

(Other life and money issues) I won't be doing much traveling for some time chicky.
I have played a lot and it has come time for me to set myself back on the right track.

 

[Instigator]

Hey Ralph! Wanna help me build my Ray's MTB bike this weekend? :devil:

Sure!!! I have been building the Cowan up this morning for Tweek to take to Rays.

 

[Echo]

Sure!!! I have been building the Cowan up this morning for Tweek to take to Rays.

This is gonna kick so much ass... I can't wait to try and highmark that berm :devil:

 

[Instigator]

This is gonna kick so much ass... I can't wait to try and highmark that berm :devil:

I hope I got the video camera for that neaky:

 

[jacksonpt]

Good stuff Ralph. Is the 575 actually built like it is pictured? I thought I remembered you saying it was a bit flexy at one point.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Sweet pics, Instigator! Love that 575.

Post more pics. We know you have more bike stuff.

 

[Instigator]

Good stuff Ralph. Is the 575 actually built like it is pictured? I thought I remembered you saying it was a bit flexy at one point.

Changes from the pic:
1. Aluminum bar instead of carbon.
2. Easton mag DH stem instead of Thompson. (only because of different reach)
3. 2.35 tires instead of 2.1 exception tires

I have a new set of hubs, but am waiting till I kill the spinergys before I build them up.

I would also like to get a Pike fork for it, but again spending money is a no-no.

oh, and I believe the flex comes from the wheels and my fat arse.

 

[samich457]

The Sinister looks great!

 

[valve bouncer]

Good to see you posting again Instigator, I remember a day a few years back when all of the threads on the first page of the lounge had you as the last poster. You were frenzieing that night .... anyway nice quiver you've got there mate. The Sinister is a work of art.

 

[Morryjg]

Good looking stuff! If you manage to make end caps for all of the Jackalopes let me know, I'd love to sport a pair of those lock-on caps!

 

[Evel Monkey]

Hey Inst', nice bikes. I pmed ya about one of your old bikes. (i think it was yours??)

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Howdy, Ralph! Wow. A Jackalope thread. I am in heaven.

J

 

[TreeSaw]

That Sinister is SEXXXY!!!!

What will you be pedaling around Rays?

 

[Instigator]

That Sinister is SEXXXY!!!!

What will you be pedaling around Rays?

I plan on taking the Woodman. That bike just feels good to play on


Thanks all for the nice words. I look forward to a great year of riding and hanging with friends.

Back to riding bikes, not buying and selling them

 

[Instigator]

Hey Inst', nice bikes. I pmed ya about one of your old bikes. (i think it was yours??)

Sent you an email with pics.

 

[DHS]

no, you never told me you had the woodman, nice build on the sinister. i want to ride....
very cool bar end caps though. i'd order them for all my bikes.....bummer haha
you should come see the barrel adjusters, they are much nicer.
cheers!