This is what's right with The Industry®
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Where ya goin’ in the upstates?
A bit near Buffalo, then up to Ridgefield, CN.
Is this a work trip?
I don't know anyone who goes to those places on purpose. HANo but really. I think you should pick up some stuff while here. Just bring an empty suitcase with you (or bike bag).
Extra bags at airlines will be cheaper than sending via mail. In my experience.
Then get something cool while there, bring it home. Ride it once, clap it out. Hang on wall. Profit. Beautiful.
Yup, team workshop. I have already checked if a Ripmo AF frame fits inside my biggest suitcase...Is this a work trip?
Just make sure if you get tires, they are spotless. Something about transmitting dirt relating non listening bugs. IDK I wasn't listening.
I built this up for my Mom 20 years ago out of my old XC race parts. I took it for a ride last week and it made a basic trail thrilling. South Eastern CT doesn't need better trails, just worse bikes!
(That's an original Crossmax rear wheel and Ti-dye spoke front wheel.)
Dude's definitely doing some things right.
If that's what was quoted per frame $2k is ridiculous for paint
... one word Neko. "stickers"
... one word Neko. "stickers"
EASY RIDER USA FLAG Stars & Stripes DECAL STICKER SET CHOPPER BIKE style | eBay
EASY RIDER CHOPPER style STICKERS. This gives them a deep gloss covering that's resistant to polish, fuel etc. Finally they are then 'contour cut' to shape, supplied on their backing sheet ready to apply to your ride!
www.ebay.co.uk
if it’s for a custom paint, where the painter is supplying artwork, and it’s being carried out in the US (seems a decent bet) then that’s easily a week or two of work per frame. Seems like a fair price.Dude's definitely doing some things right.
If that's what was quoted per frame $2k is ridiculous for paint
... one word Neko. "stickers"
EASY RIDER USA FLAG Stars & Stripes DECAL STICKER SET CHOPPER BIKE style | eBay
EASY RIDER CHOPPER style STICKERS. This gives them a deep gloss covering that's resistant to polish, fuel etc. Finally they are then 'contour cut' to shape, supplied on their backing sheet ready to apply to your ride!www.ebay.co.uk
I’m sure if the people at Spray Bike heard about the opportunity they’d be happy to supply the paint so the team could attempt their own custom paint jobs.
What's right is current trends combined with good bikes having been made for 8 years, results in a bike like this costing $1000.
+top end carbon frame, up to date geo
+2nd tier suspension
+current gen Saint brakes, Zee drivetrain
+fresh, good tires
+quality tubeless wheels, and finishing kit
+like new condition
+not 26", so tire availability looks good in the future
-Twin 27.5" is not what buyers want
-It's called a large but fits like a current medium, so "too short" if someone is going by the geo chart. Perfect for my friend who wants a 455ish reach.
-A kinda hidden bolt was loose in the linkage, so it felt clapped out if you picked it up.
-Seems like people would rather buy a "super enduro" than commit to a DH bike
-Those days were pre-insert and 180 rear rotors came on some DH bikes, so I had to buy a cheap rotor and a not cheap rear CushCore.
Anyone who complains that bikes are too expensive these days isn't fully working the used market. Better bikes are available for less money than ever before.
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I had no idea Wolf Tooth made droppers, ten minute service and self bleeding sounds pretty good.
They are a fan of the right to repair.
The Waveform pedals look okay too.
They are a fan of the right to repair.
But you have to budget for a new paint job so it looks a bit less hideous.
I still believe the graphics person for Huffy also does Pivot.
The function and concept is the same as Bikeyoke. Not quite as smooth, but very close.
Not a rebadged, but same general internal arrangement. Pretty amazing in cold wx, used it all winter. Well, summer too. They boast the cold wx performance tho and it lives up.
Yeah, but the simple act of cleaning & greasing under the wiper requires disassembling the post. I had to do it for a friend during Breck Epic. Every other post I can think of except the original Transfer can unscrew & slide the wiper assembly up by hand. Aside from that I like their post and own one, but most of my bikes have OneUps, and I like their V3* even better** than the Wolftooth.
*I'll change my tune if the cartridge dies because the V3 takes the opposite approach from Wolftooth. The cartridge isn't rebuildable and air pressure can't even be changed, in the name of a lighter and better sealed cartridge.
**I like it better because of the easier to service wiper assembly and much lower cost. The V3 & Wolftooth are equals and class leading on weight, lack of head slop, and action.
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Optional, but yup.. why not.. I aim to take all the flesh I can when they impact a shin.