Crappy pic, but you get the idea. He-men rejoice
State of the Union: trailbikes for real men.
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i am in the process of building my new covert now...when i get it done it will be perfect for this thread...36 Talas, 2.4 light casing tires, lg1, all x.0...yes
Hells yeah. Thats one of the most fun bikes I've ever ridden, I'd have one myself if I could justify another bike but such is life. Instead I'm building a bit of a do all hack about hardtail in a Transition Trans Am. Hopefully it'll be pretty versatile, fox talas 32, Gamut Guide, Thomson 50mm Stem, mountain cassette, single plys and X9 should be a fun bike just need to decide on wheels.
Funny you say that my do it all xc'ish bike is a light build singlespeed trans am with industry nine's and xtr stuff...i use that constantly my stable this year will include:
Trans Am
Covert v2
Blindside
im covered.
Yeah I'm just saying that looks like a great trail bike - check out the geometry, 142mm rear, very light, etc...
How do you know what bike I have - are you looking for one
I'll agree with the Covert V2, I built one a few months ago, and it pretty much meets the requirements in the first post.
Full length, straight seat tube
Just under 14" BB, 67 deg HA, 17" chainstay
ISCG 05
Mine is 32.5 lbs with Hammerschmidt, 36 TALAS, Crossmax SX, Geax DHEA 2.3 TNT (which are heavy tires)
Here's mine:
Full length, straight seat tube
Just under 14" BB, 67 deg HA, 17" chainstay
ISCG 05
Mine is 32.5 lbs with Hammerschmidt, 36 TALAS, Crossmax SX, Geax DHEA 2.3 TNT (which are heavy tires)
Here's mine:
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looks fantastic, i was about 5 seconds away from ordering an hammer/xo setup but decided against in favor of an xtr/32t/lg1+, realized i never use a granny ring and thought it would be lighter/simpler...I'll agree with the Covert V2, I built one a few months ago, and it pretty much meets the requirements in the first post.
Full length, straight seat tube
Just under 14" BB, 67 deg HA, 17" chainstay
ISCG 05
Mine is 32.5 lbs with Hammerschmidt, 36 TALAS, Crossmax SX, Geax DHEA 2.3 TNT (which are heavy tires)
Here's mine:
it's a bit of a shame that bike has great cable routing for HS
Thanks. If you don't need the granny, the 1x9 setup is definitely lighter. But, the Hammerschmidt works awesome if you need a 2x9. At least you always have the option to run one if you need more gearing.
Yeah I'm just saying that looks like a great trail bike - check out the geometry, 142mm rear, very light, etc...
How do you know what bike I have - are you looking for one
recall you posting about your spot at some point and was just curious why you were suggesting a different bike than the one you are currently riding. That's all.
Another Covert V.2 vote. Mine:
The Totem was only temporary this Fall. I need to get some updated pics. The bike now has a '10 Lyrik Solo Air and sits at just over 32lbs.
The Totem was only temporary this Fall. I need to get some updated pics. The bike now has a '10 Lyrik Solo Air and sits at just over 32lbs.
Cause I don't have cognitive dissonance like most bike owners and/or my requirements vary from others? I'm no brand whore either. There are tons of great trails bikes out there now.
I thought this video fit in nicely with the subject matter of the thread...
fixed tag usage newb
Haha, it look me about 5 tries to first get the Youtube embedding right, figures I couldn't get a Vimeo file right on the first try either...
We shot the Rune & Spitfire videos on back-to-back days. Previously I'd spent a couple weeks on the Spitfire & really enjoyed it. I personally decided to go with a Rune for my own bike though. Less effecient weight wise, but the extra inch + geometry suited my style a bit better. The Rune absolutely *shreds* for a 6" bike.
Lookee what I got. In case you were wondering, it rips. Like, woah. Rips like my yeti did only harder.
Also, I bonked harder today than I have ever bonked before. Bonked so hard I was hallucinating food. Moral: don't have 2 cups of coffee for breakfast, a salad for lunch, then go for a massive ride. Unless you WANT to see Jesus.
Did I mention it rips? 2-wheel drifts and doubling sections all over the place. Only weak spot is technical climbing, but that just takes a bit of finesse (or the ol' sprint 'n' plow).
Got a bit of creaking from the linkage I need to sort out, and a 2 ring guide on the way and it's money. The spec was spot on except for a 100mm stem. It's a shame iron horse went under.
Also, I bonked harder today than I have ever bonked before. Bonked so hard I was hallucinating food. Moral: don't have 2 cups of coffee for breakfast, a salad for lunch, then go for a massive ride. Unless you WANT to see Jesus.
Did I mention it rips? 2-wheel drifts and doubling sections all over the place. Only weak spot is technical climbing, but that just takes a bit of finesse (or the ol' sprint 'n' plow).
Got a bit of creaking from the linkage I need to sort out, and a 2 ring guide on the way and it's money. The spec was spot on except for a 100mm stem. It's a shame iron horse went under.
the 6point was always a good solid ripper. Little on the weighty side of things but im a bigger dude so it was never a issue.
I've thought of buying a 6point many times but I can't get over the 83mm BB. I already have bad ankles, I don't want to make my knees any worse.
just get a new rear hub with better engagement, the WTB's that are speced are horrible, it feels like you get half a rotation at the cranks before the rear hub engages which makes technical climbing a lot harder.
Only weak spot is technical climbing, but that just takes a bit of finesse (or the ol' sprint 'n' plow).
needs moar spoaks.
Congratulations on getting your ride sorted. The six point is a nice ride (I owned a Sunday and thought of getting one for ages - test rode etc) and I think has the ability to be an awesome ride with some spec changes and upgrades.
Whilst it wont ever be an XC whippet you should be able to get it down to early thirties with not too much trouble. Let us know how you get on.
Also that 'Goose shown here looks pretty damn nice too.
The Mongoose Mission looks SWEET. The builds are insaine for the price. Im thinking about getting one too. What is your build list?
Thoughts on a Ironhorse MkIII? Tax return and a nice little bonus are tempting me to replace my aging Trek Liquid. HA is a bit steep, but BB height looks great..
that is what i was gonna say. i've got a Gary Fisher Roscoe II and it is sweet, and at a mid point between the Trek Fuel and the Remedy. I'd have gone Remedy if I needed something a bit more burly.The Trek Remedy built up right is a great do it all bike... I had one in 2008 after a bad crash that put me out for the season to rehab on. It climbed great and you didn't have to hold back on the DH runs ether. Mine was about 29lbs with All Mt wheels and tires on it, then had another set of DH wheels with DH tires to throw on it when needed. Put it around 31lbs.
Good luck,
Cecil
my new sled
Im still not sure what a real mans trailbike ride entails but if its anything like Chris Akrigg and Rowan Sorell were up to in Spain then perhaps these videos are worth a look. Doesn't look like Akriggs nugget is holding him back at all, not sure what Rowan is on
http://dirt.mpora.com/news/12-days-spainchapter-1.html
http://dirt.mpora.com/news/12-days-in-spainchapter-2.html
http://dirt.mpora.com/news/12-days-spainchapter-1.html
http://dirt.mpora.com/news/12-days-in-spainchapter-2.html
****ing love it dudehaving skipped through most of this thread, i submit for you here, my definition of what a real mans trailbike is.
Inaccurate geometry as shown, 14" BB, 65-66* HA.
Build:
Suspension: SL + coil spring, Shimmed DHX air
Wheels: Hadley SS Ti bolt on rear, 20mm front, Mavic EN321 rims with a High Roller in back and Minion up front
Drivetrain: Shimano SLX, e.13 33t guidering
Controls: Thomson, Sunline, WTB
F*ck ya dude, i do the same thing mix up the bikes my 'trail bike' is my new fr bike for much of the stuff around here...makes me that much better on my dh bike...
funny the more i read this thread i realize that these are 'mountain bikes', lost of guys doing tons of climbing and gnarly descending on them...to me that is what it's all about both of those things.