[PatBranch]

I have a gary fisher level betty. There is a lot of stress on the shock mount and it will crack soon. At cambria poncho says I should get a mountain cycle rumble. I will be doing jumps, skateparks, light fr,dh, xc trails, etc. Does anyone have one? I hjave heard good things.

 

[CHOP]

Go for it!!!

 

[PatBranch]

WOuld it be okay for dh?

 

[PatBranch]

Does anyone have one? Are there begginer 15 -16 classes for hardtail dh?

 

[ioscope]

I've ridden one.
They feel very upright, kind of trialsy, short wheelbase.
Slack HA though, so not too twitchy.
Light, Made in USA.

I would go for it.

 

[PatBranch]

Is it confident on drops and jumps? Can I put 2.5s on it?

 

[TWISTED]

Here's my '04 small rumble S/1.
There are a couple threads about Mountain Cycle Rumbles on www.mtbr.com in the downhill / freeride forum. Check it out for more info and pics. Cambria is selling those frames super cheap, they got a special deal from MC and are letting them go for less than half price.

 

[PatBranch]

I want a bullit now. I know a hardtail would make me a better rider, but i am getting into dh now.

 

[pangeist]

I had an 03 rumble built up for only 2 months and it cracked right where the seatstay yoke attaches to the seat tube. Called MC and they said it was a problem with some of the 03's. If you get an 04-05 you should be fine, I used mine for urban and freeride and it was nice and responsive. It was good while it lasted but I have a Bullit now and am happier with a dually for what I do.

 

[PatBranch]

A bullit is too expensive I am definitially geting a black rumble. Is a super-t way too much for it?

 

[TWISTED]

A bullit is too expensive I am definitially geting a black rumble. Is a super-t way too much for it?

Look at my bike and it's angles. That bike rides better with a big fork. It's oversized head tube gussett can handle any fork. Heck, I had an '03 8" MonsterT on my rumble for a little while.

 

[PatBranch]

What is the widest tire the frame can hold?

 

[blt2ride]

Go for it! I don't have one, but I have ridden one, and it is sweet! Probably one of my favorite hardtails...

 

[boostindoubles]

I want a bullit now. I know a hardtail would make me a better rider, but i am getting into dh now.

i ride dh on my hardtail. It takes more skill and oneness with your bike though. Like you actually have to be able to ride, not just huck and pray

 

[PatBranch]

Exactly, it will make me a better rider in the long run.

 

[TWISTED]

What is the widest tire the frame can hold?

I had a Hookworm 2.5" slid all the way forward in the drops of my S/1 and there was plenty of clearance on the sides for something bigger. I also had a 3.0 x 24" on there at one time.

 

[NickZ]

I had an 03 rumble built up for only 2 months and it cracked right where the seatstay yoke attaches to the seat tube. Called MC and they said it was a problem with some of the 03's. If you get an 04-05 you should be fine, I used mine for urban and freeride and it was nice and responsive. It was good while it lasted but I have a Bullit now and am happier with a dually for what I do.

I had that same problem with my 04 Rumble, and they gave me an 05 to replace it, which is sweet as they come with interchangeable dropouts, so I bought the horizantal one as well. I did my entire waranty via email which made life a lot easier as I'm in Australia, and shipping the frame to the US would have costed a fortune, as would shipping the new frame. As fate would have it, my girlfriend is American, and living with me here, so in 2 weeks we're visiting her home in California and I get my frame! Awesome warranty service from Mountain Cycle.

 

[PatBranch]

Cool mine is coming home maybe tommorrow.

 

[PatBranch]

Cambria called and my DJ2 steer tube is too short. He said I could get a ds1 which would fit it for a similiar price. Isn't that a slalom/jump frame. I want a frame that can handle a dc and sc fork and rough stuff, not just smooth jumps. Should I just get a new fork and sell my original fork, it is in good condition, just a few scratches?

 

[TWISTED]

I had that same problem with my 04 Rumble, and they gave me an 05 to replace it, which is sweet as they come with interchangeable dropouts, so I bought the horizantal one as well. I did my entire waranty via email which made life a lot easier as I'm in Australia, and shipping the frame to the US would have costed a fortune, as would shipping the new frame. As fate would have it, my girlfriend is American, and living with me here, so in 2 weeks we're visiting her home in California and I get my frame! Awesome warranty service from Mountain Cycle.

You're welcome.

 

[PatBranch]

I got an azonic evolution. There are pictures of my old level betty before I cracked and my new evo at downhill forum