That's true, and it is basically a dirt jumper, but I needed something that could work for trials, urban, light trail, family rides, etc. So I think this will pretty much cover that...Big B said:I'm not sure there are many people out there who would call a hardtail their 'all-around' bike. That looks like a dirt jump bike to me.
In any case, it looks sweet! Nice bike!
Thanks! Even with it looking so beefy I was surprised at how light it still is. I haven't had a chance to weigh it yet, but I'm pretty sure it's lighter than my Coiler and definately more maneuverable (size 14" compared to my Coiler's size 18"). The heaviest part of this bike is the wheelset; those Sun SUV's are really burly, but I love the way the ABBA hub sounds "Click, click, click, click".ryan/kona29 said:
Hahaha... the seat is up high so I won't be temped to do any tricks on this thing until it's fully set up.... not really, it's up because it was a convenient way to strap it in a bike clamp for working on it. I need to add a QR to the seatpost so I can adjust it on the fly though. That way uphill climbs like Tiger won't be so bad...Captain Crunch said:
You sure you need a front shifter for it? You'll be stoked the further Collanade comes along for trials, there is alot of rock goin on.A front shifter will allow me to climb better on this thing as well as go really slow so I don't outrun my wife if we go biking togetherSkookum said:Looks like a back breaker for Tiger.
Hey! I know where you bought that from!oxygen_77 said:I've decided to try to get this bike dirty this Saturday morning at Phillip Arnold. I haven't been there in a while so it might be nice to go back. Anyone been there during the past couple of dry days we had? Was it really muddy or just muddy in the normal areas (bottom of tapeworm, etc.)? Any info. would be appreciated
People had done quite a bit of bridge work on the bottom of Tape, so you miss most of the wetter spots
:evil:oxygen_77 said:
Interested in trials, huh? should come out and ride with the seattle trials crew some time. We have a reasonably sized group ride pretty much every weekend. We are also gonna have a demo at the bike swap on the 18th and 19th - should come by and say hi.oxygen_77 said:
I didn't buy it from where I think you think I didSnacks said:Hey! I know where you bought that from!
They were asking too much for them so I went elsewhere. Good to know that Tapeworm is still getting love from the riders.
when are climbs not uphill???oxygen_77 said:Hahaha... the seat is up high so I won't be temped to do any tricks on this thing until it's fully set up.... not really, it's up because it was a convenient way to strap it in a bike clamp for working on it. I need to add a QR to the seatpost so I can adjust it on the fly though. That way uphill climbs like Tiger won't be so bad...
On a side note Steve, your sister is WAY too hot to be posting her photo all over the web for free... Tell her she needs to set up a pay site
Thanks! Yeah, I sold the Coiler to a guy at Microsoft for $800 and I'm hopefully selling the P.2 frame tomorrow. Luckily though my new bike only cost me $700.00 (almost half of that was the new wheelset); the rest I scavenged from the P.2 or previous bikes.Badmunkey said:
True dat.Badmunkey said:That new ride is missing a pivotal component. The squeaky orca horn.
