[arboc!]

its the custom dh bike thread..... why for any reason would you post a dj bike on it. when i had a leg brace on my leg i cruised around the dh course/ area on my cruiser... so heres my bike.

same thing right?

 

[lovebunny]

hey djp1. please just go back to the lounge

 

[arboc!]

will do.

 

[MikeD]

hey djp1. please just go back to the lounge

C'mon...you have a 24" wheeled DH bike twice as cool as that one...sparkly red, whitewalls and all. Post it!!

MD

 

[Bicyclist]

when i had a leg brace on my leg

 

[Dan-Rides-Bikes]

http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=493212

 

[ChrisRobin]

I couldn't post the pics since they're always too big. Here are the links, suckas!

http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=508958
http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=508957
http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=508956
http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=508955

 

[lovebunny]

C'mon...you have a 24" wheeled DH bike twice as cool as that one...sparkly red, whitewalls and all. Post it!!

MD

haha ok ok let me get pics

 

[dhfalife]

Big Hit

new rear shock coming soon, DHX if it fits or Avy if I can save enough flow.

 

[Mark W]

My '05 race bike. 38.84 lbs.

 

[AusRottenVirus]

I've said it before and ill say it again. That V-10 is the best looking one i have seen so far. Now go out and get it dirty and scratch it up a bit. Then it will look even better. Mark W- that giant looks great. I've ridden one before and was not a big fan of it. you should let us know what you think of it. The build looks sick though. I didn't realize they could be that light

 

[Mark W]

Mark W- that giant looks great. I've ridden one before and was not a big fan of it. you should let us know what you think of it. The build looks sick though. I didn't realize they could be that light

Thanks for the compliment. I've actually ridden the Giant DH bikes since 2002. It's been so long since I've put another bike to a real test that I can't really say anything to compare. I will say that I've never felt this bike hold me back, it just wants to be pinned.

They haven't changed dramatically over the years, so if you didn't like them before, you probably still wouldn't like them, although there have been some nice improvements. The standover on the '05s is a definate plus, and there have been some other nice tweaks that Giant has snuck in over the design's lifespan.

As for the weight, its a very specific part spec, geared more for flat pedalling courses which are the norm where I live. Stock weight was almost 46 lbs, so there were alot of changes made to get it down to sub-40. I don't think I'd use the tires/wheelset in the pic for burlier race courses. For those, the bike usually comes in at 41 lbs with a stronger tire/wheelset combo.

 

[arboc!]

My '05 race bike. 38.84 lbs.

wow... 38... thats alomost as light as my hardtail

 

[Sherpa]

wow... 38... thats alomost as light as my hardtail

Wow, if that build was on a BCD, it'd be ~36lbs. Still hate carbon?

 

[arboc!]

i dont know.... im too poor to buy another bike... expecially one made of carbon

 

[Sherpa]

i dont know.... im too poor to buy another bike... expecially one made of carbon

Hell, if things come together for BCD, the frames should only be around ~$2000. Thats damn cheap for something custom.

 

[arboc!]

but its alot for a frame (not bad for custom though).... but i would rather get a harry gary custom steel frame.
http://www.hairygary.com/howitzer.html

 

[Sherpa]

but its alot for a frame (not bad for custom though).... but i would rather get a harry gary custom steel frame.
http://www.hairygary.com/howitzer.html

I dunno, i'm all about homemade bikes, but the BCD owns that in sexiness.

 

[arboc!]

but they arent made by an old hippy with a beard

 

[Sherpa]

but they arent made by an old hippy with a beard

Your right. There made by a world class guy who is World Cup fast.

 

[arboc!]

ahh ha! no hippy no sale.

 

[Sherpa]

ahh ha! no hippy no sale.

I hate Hippies. :dancing:

 

[arboc!]

come to think of it, i do too, but i do like bicycles.

 

[Sherpa]

come to think of it, i do too, but i do like bicycles.

And your from Spokane, you must REALLY hate hippies.

If i get a BCD, and i'm ever up in the PNW, i'll let you take it for a few runs to try and get rid of your doubts in carbon.

 

[arboc!]

i think my hatred lies in my dislike for carbon components... ive seen the carnage.... and i simpley connected the e-dots and came to the conclusion that this is true of all carbon....

 

[Sherpa]

i think my hatred lies in my dislike for carbon components... ive seen the carnage.... and i simpley connected the e-dots and came to the conclusion that this is true of all carbon....

So is that a round-a-bout way of admitting defeat?

 

[arboc!]

maybe.... but if i do... can i still refuse to use any carbon parts?

 

[Sherpa]

maybe.... but if i do... can i still refuse to use any carbon parts?

Its not my money, so i really don't care.

 

[arboc!]

i admit e-defeat....

 

[Sherpa]

i admit e-defeat....

One day, a lot of the e-web to go.

Alex should pay me for this, or give me a frame.

 

[arboc!]

i dont think youll get much... im very weak minded, its not hard to change my beliefs

 

[.:Jeenyus:.]

The PM function his here for a reason...or in your case IM might work better.

 

[arboc!]

no, i intend to waste as many pages of this thread as i can... since i cant bash carbon any more... heres the lama video
http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php

 

[Bicyclist]

 

[lovebunny]

dude this isnt the lounge please dont waste our time. you arent posting things that are relevant to the thread so please stop

 

[Bicyclist]

Now this is a DH bike...

 

[ChrisRobin]

This thread has become completely useless...close it down.

 

[DHCorky]

Now this is a DH bike...

I have one of those, I couldn't pass it up for the price. I sure it will not be long before I replace it though.

And here is a pic of my DH bike too:

 

[Sandwich]

My sweet DH ride from 96

wicked jealous

 

[ÆX]

Aye laddie,I was well ropable!

It wont be hard to spot,with the custom brake mount and all,and because there's only 5 in the South Island,and I know 3 of the other riders,but still,its MY BIKE and I want it back dagnabbit!! :mumble:

If it sits in a garage for months it will be too late,as soon as the insurance pays out it belongs to them and I'll have to pay to get it back.

Oh and on the subject of carbon,here's a carbon bike that as far as I know has never been broken,I know a dude who's wrecked an M1,a Foes Mono,a Keewee,and a Cannondale,but has had his Lahar for over 2 years and only had to resin up a small peice after he bashed a rock with it.

new lahar mold look sick.
i met hin at mammoth the first time
he had ever been to the USA.
he is sorda my south hem twin.

he was making wood mold then laying up over them
then breaking out the void for the rohloff.

i would like to see some more pics if you have any?

i am working on a gear box bike mabey it will be done in the fall for mammoth.