So after all the horror stories you've heard you still ordered a Disco.ViolentVolante said:
No fat lady. No singing.
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And after all the horror stories you've heard, and the delays you've actually experienced, you still ordered, and still ride, an Armageddon...Brian HCM#1 said:So after all the horror stories you've heard you still ordered a Disco.
I don't have a problem with Jan, my Disco actually was a month early. I had one of the first 2002 Disco's, they had the upgraded links but not the correct ones. Called Jan 2 months later to ask when the newer version would be out, he said they are availible now. I asked if I could trade mine in now, that next day a new set of links were at my door.binary visions said:And after all the horror stories you've heard, and the delays you've actually experienced, you still ordered, and still ride, an Armageddon...
that's the one that required all that dremelling right?Brian HCM#1 said:
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So the swing arm was a lot off :mumble: Still rides good todayAcadian said:that's the one that required all that dremelling right?
yeah, thats the quality i expect from an expensive DH bike, just like Balfas.....Brian HCM#1 said:So the swing arm was a lot off :mumble: Still rides good today
nothing like a bicycle that leaves 2 marks in the dirt when going in a straight line!!zedro said:yeah, thats the quality i expect from an expensive DH bike, just like Balfas.....
Acadian said:nothing like a bicycle that leaves 2 marks in the dirt when going in a straight line!!
And don't forget, it's the only bike manufacturer to use a 10 week heat treat process.
Well at least my suspension feels real good throughout ALL its 10" of travel, not just the first 3" like your Cortina.Joe Pozer said:And don't forget, it's the only bike manufacturer to use a 10 week heat treat process.
this thread is kina soap opra mokey style, one of the funniest ive seen in a while
huh...wassup with the Cortina????...DBrian HCM#1 said:
Man, if you are using all 10 inches for your curb hucks, I think your shock might be blown.Brian HCM#1 said:
sorry, couldn't resist
nothing...I think he's just referring tho the progressive linkage of the Cortina..BMXman said:
btt..
lol...another way of tracking a Balfa is following the trail of paint chips. Apparently the frame parts are supposed to grind against themselves in case you need to find your way home.....Acadian said:nothing like a bicycle that leaves 2 marks in the dirt when going in a straight line!!
bike companies all suck, so do all bikes and people who ride bikes
from reading some of these boards you would think that our jobs is to find the little flaws in bike companies and bitch about them all day...Kornphlake said:bike companies all suck, so do all bikes and people who ride bikes
rarely do talk about the good things are there any good things about Karpiel?
Balfa or course - they are CANADIAN!!!
all day would be an understatement.
The site isn't up yet? WTF???? Does anyone have any new info?
brian does curb hucks too, bitchinbushwacker said:
he's a closet curb hucker!! I hear he likes to do those in his sandles.ViolentVolante said:brian does curb hucks too, bitchin
ViolentVolante said:brian does curb hucks too, bitchin
He said that if YOU can do curb hucks then he should be able to do them also.
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sandles and a wifebeater make for perfect curb-huckin' gear........Acadian said:
Curb hucks? Thats Violent Volante with the patented curb huck, I roll down my front steps.bushwacker said:Man, if you are using all 10 inches for your curb hucks, I think your shock might be blown.
sorry, couldn't resist
No, those are wheelies damnit!!!!!!Acadian said:
Yep, like he's going to start running no spring because the one Craig set up for him is too firm, even though he's getting the recommended sag.Acadian said:
Brian HCM#1 said:Yep, like he's going to start running no spring because the one Craig set up for him is too firm, even though he's getting the recommended sag.
Hmmm...No spring. You might be on to something.
Just looking to get more than 20% sag on my bike with no preload. Hey, why not experiment and see what feels better.
Try sitting on the bike next time, it was correct last Luc and I looked when you first set it up.Joe Pozer said:Hmmm...No spring. You might be on to something.
Just looking to get more than 20% sag on my bike with no preload. Hey, why not experiment and see what feels better.
Admit it Carlos...........................You like the way the suspension of a karpiel feels You just don't want to admit it so you wont get bashed by Turner Man.
You just don't want to admit it so you wont get bashed by Turner Man.
Oh i have...I've measured a number of times...Might as well try a different set up.Brian HCM#1 said:
Your only jealous!
Mr Janman.
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Mr Janman.
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I would love to own a bike the went through a 10 week heat treat process and then had to dremel out the drop outs. :devil:Brian HCM#1 said:Admit it Carlos...........................You like the way the suspension of a karpiel feels
Joe Pozer said:
Brian, was it your bigun that didnt fit? just a little too tight to get a proper fit?
i done the opposite i filed down the axel very slightly, the tolerances were off a very tiny bit, my previous wheel worked fine, so i thought it was the hub that was off. maybe i was wrong.
Actually the Disco swingarm was off and I had to dremel out the drop out so the wheel was aligned. The drop outs on the Army were a little tight and I had to file out them a hair. Its all good thoughsteve45 said:
no, no it isnt...Brian HCM#1 said:Its all good though
Everyone go to www.Karpiel.com ! It's actually "kinda" working! It's just an update about what happend to Jan.
Thank GOD the Rumors are false!!!!!!!! (and I don't even believe in god......)
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Thank GOD the Rumors are false!!!!!!!! (and I don't even believe in god......)
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Sorry its not good for you, but then again you're from Canadazedro said:
Its getting very interesting.