[rollertoaster]

Just got it from yesterday
34lb 12oz for a 190lb rider

build:
08 fox 36 float r
rockshox monarch 4.2 ( ditched the dhx)
deity D30's cut to 28.5"
deity stem
deity vendettas w/ ti spindle
deity alibi 34t sprocket
deity tibia seatpost uncut
e13 reducers with cane creek is3 headset
823's on xt hubs (heavy!! 2590g)
2.35 ust nevegals
codes 203 f 185 r with a juicy 7 lever on the rear
x.0 drivetrain
atomlab pedals
drilled and powder coated lg1
wtb pure v ti rails

I had my buddy whip me up a set of delrin reducers so I could run my qr rear wheel in the 12mm drops.

I want to lose the red and black stickers and hopefully find a green set.

anybody looking for a 8.5x2.5 unused dhx5... pm me

I can't wait for work to be over, I want to give it a beatdown

 

[OBB]

You may have forgotten to thank someone.

Sorry, I have to get my kicks in here, because my original thread got closed.

 

[Iridemtb]

Haha, that bike is sick bro. Why did you monarch over dhx?

 

[greenhood]

I approve 100%

 

[time-bomb]

Sweet jesums. That looks like a fun bike to ride.

 

[rollertoaster]

You may have forgotten to thank someone.

Sorry, I have to get my kicks in here, because my original thread got closed.

Haha, that bike is sick bro. Why did you monarch over dhx?

I only need to thank my friend aaron for buying my bottlerocket and some parts. I didn't get any of this stuff for free, but I got a healthy discount on the monarch from my sponsor.

Tony, I didn't keep the DHX because I don't approve of a shock that requires air to change the dampening curve, and blows through the travel constantly.

If the monarch doesn't work out I'll go with a vivid and Ti spring.

 

[dhmike]

very nice rollertoaster !

 

[jonKranked]

Why did you opt for delrin reducers instead of the correct sized dropouts?


Not trying to detract from the bike, its gorgeous. Just curious.

 

[jonKranked]

You may have forgotten to thank someone.

Sorry, I have to get my kicks in here, because my original thread got closed.

Trying to get banned?

 

[Sandwich]

love the bike, don't really dig the green. maybe if you had more, like a seatpost/stem/bars or something...it's like just not enough, and therefore too much.

I am jealous though...would love a playbike like that for all the SS style courses that are being built.

 

[rollertoaster]

Why did you opt for delrin reducers instead of the correct sized dropouts?


Not trying to detract from the bike, its gorgeous. Just curious.

The bike didn't come with the reducers for 12-10mm. I was in a pinch and needed a way to properly secure the rear axle. I got the frame yesterday and my buddy turned them on his lathe last night before I built the bike up.
I'll be "durability testing" them at Diablo tommorrow and sunday

 

[rollertoaster]

love the bike, don't really dig the green. maybe if you had more, like a seatpost/stem/bars or something...it's like just not enough, and therefore too much.

I am jealous though...would love a playbike like that for all the SS style courses that are being built.

I hear ya about the green. My BR was raw with green and white decals, so it worked on that bike. I'll need to get some custom intense decals or something... I already had the stuff so I used it.

 

[jonKranked]

Cool. I figured you were probably in a pinch. FWIW you can get standard size dropouts from Intense (not reducers) but I have heard that they are pricey.

 

[rollertoaster]

thanks, I've also heard that they are "pricey". I think I'd rather spend the money on a new rear hub, but the spacers will do for now.

 

[jonKranked]

thanks, I've also heard that they are "pricey". I think I'd rather spend the money on a new rear hub, but the spacers will do for now.

I'd recommend a hub that can be converted from 10mm to 12mm. like a hadley

 

[spocomptonrider]

I'd recommend a hub that can be converted from 10mm to 12mm. like a hadley

Or a Hope. Nice bike.

 

[OBB]

Trying to get banned?

Nope.

The thread closing was a bit of a joke though.

 

[P.T.W]

Nope.

The thread closing was a bit of a joke though.

You may have forgotten to thank someone.

Sorry, I have to get my kicks in here, because my original thread got closed.

Id like to thank Transcend for closing that retarded thread
AN now back to the the actual subject of this thread...nice SS an nice finish.
I always thought the raw finish makes bikes look no fuss an ready for business

 

[rollertoaster]

thanks everyone. There is something wrong with the shock though. Took it for a beatdown after work and I can't get the rebound slow enough. Also, when I got it the air fill valve core was overtightened and I couldn't put air in. fixed that but I don't know what is up with the rebound. It's fine on smooth stuff and jumps but felt a little too much like a pogo stick on the XC loop. Rock shox will get it sorted out next week, it's cool I still have 3 other bikes to ride while it's out for service. But for this weekend, I'm using it as is. Just on the jump lines and stuff.