[oly]

Im waiting for my 05 DHR frame. It should have been sent to painting on the 15th, and the DHX should arrive Jan1. I expect mid January (I hope...fox is the real Qestion...) Although i do have my complete 04 DHR sitting in my shop, i just hesitate to ride it since its for sale. Im waiting till things pick up in a month or to as people shake off the winter bug and recoop $$ after the hollidaze..

 

[UiUiUiUi]

how much does your F1 weigh, mine is 46 with a 2002 Monster that weighs 12lbs itself. The bike is near complete as it is set up right now. I put it together with borrowed parts a month ago and have been slowly putting it together as my parts come in. So far all I need to buy is some magnesium pedals, SGD I-beam setup, DB spokes for the front wheel, re-setup my tubeless system, and my WB DH2.0 comes tuesday. Hopefully the thing will weigh right at 40 or so . Get a DHX for your's man, it turns the bike into a whole different creature, a better tracking, hardtail-like pedaling, super smooth machine

my bike weighs about 19.3kg thats about 42.5 lbs
as shown here
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91851
and no real super light parts on it.

DHX are no option for me the prices here a ridiculous, maybe if i find a way to get it for US prices...
still i want to try the F1 with an avalanche
up to now i liked it with the swinger... so no decision made yet.

 

[Curb Hucker]

DHX are no option for me the prices here a ridiculous, maybe if i find a way to get it for US prices...

Going on an exact exchange rate at retail a DHX would be $299eu and shipping cant be too much. Couldnt you have some shop (go-ride) get you one and send it to you as a "gift" to get out of customs duties. It seems like importing one would be your best bet.

 

[UiUiUiUi]

Going on an exact exchange rate at retail a DHX would be $299eu and shipping cant be too much. Couldnt you have some shop (go-ride) get you one and send it to you as a "gift" to get out of customs duties. It seems like importing one would be your best bet.

we will see, you really think its an alternative?
personally i was never impressed with fox shocks in the last 3 years.

loved avy to much...

 

[Curb Hucker]

we will see, you really think its an alternative?
personally i was never impressed with fox shocks in the last 3 years.

loved avy to much...

I really loved the bike when I first got it with the swinger, it rode great. but the DHX really does blow away the swinger. You know you your Avy just feels smooth throughout the entire stroke, whereas the swinger, even set up at the same compression and rebound settings feels more harsh. The DHX has that avy-like feeling of smoothness. The rebound control on the DHX also feels alot smoother and more controlled then with the swinger. Pedaling efficiency is even better, and its adjustable on the trail with a knob. I think its one of the best upgrades the bike has seen, well worth it.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

how much does your F1 weigh, mine is 46 with a 2002 Monster that weighs 12lbs itself. The bike is near complete as it is set up right now. I put it together with borrowed parts a month ago and have been slowly putting it together as my parts come in. So far all I need to buy is some magnesium pedals, SGD I-beam setup, DB spokes for the front wheel, re-setup my tubeless system, and my WB DH2.0 comes tuesday. Hopefully the thing will weigh right at 40 or so . Get a DHX for your's man, it turns the bike into a whole different creature, a better tracking, hardtail-like pedaling, super smooth machine

Hopefully I'll get that spider this week.

 

[Curb Hucker]

Hopefully I'll get that spider this week.

thanks man, im gonna save like 40 grams by using the 4 bolt setup

 

[Toshi]

just wait til you see mine, im special and have black linkage plates

as do i .

anyway, my f1 is staying much as it is for next season. going to switch up the control layout a bit, going from 31.8 to normal sized bar/stem, ruffian grips to Ourys. also going to have the wheelset rebuilt from the current Atomic DHR rims to Sun MTX/db/brass to shave a bit of weight (and because the DHRs are beat).

 

[UiUiUiUi]

damn i will have to try this...

either an avy for about 420 euros or the fox for 300

are their any know reliability issues with the fox DHX?
is it actually possible to run some compression damping now without blowing the shock?

 

[dG video]

My V10 is getting a whole new makeover. The things a tank so I am trying to lose some weight along the way.

All Black Deity Bar, Stem, Cranks, Chaiwheel.
823's with some High Roller UST tires.
Ti Bottom Bracket.
Cutting down the bars and Seatpost a little bit.
Magnesium Pedals.
Ti Cassette if I can find one.
X.0 Shifter and Derailler.
Titanium Top Crown for my slider, if not, then a new fork...
Selle Italia Flite Gel Seat with Ti rails.
Possibly Ti spring.
And going through the bike and replacing all of the heavy bolts with Ti ones to finish it off.

And maybe a new paint job...

Dan

 

[Curb Hucker]

damn i will have to try this...

either an avy for about 420 euros or the fox for 300

are their any know reliability issues with the fox DHX?
is it actually possible to run some compression damping now without blowing the shock?

no known reliability issues with it so far. This is not like an RC of 3 years ago man. There are 2 compression circuits and you can run em both all the way up and the shock wont blow.

 

[Fury]

I'm waiting for my 05 Turner DHR frame, then I'll begin the build up again:

05 Turner DHR
03 Dorado (freshly rebuilt with new guards)
My previous saints with XT levers and goodridge lines,
New drivetrain (e13 guard, middleburn cranks, e13 ring, and either sram or shimano road der. and cassette)
My previous hadley hubs will be rebuilt on new Mavic 823 rims
Crank Brothers Mallet M pedals
Likely new Michelin tires

 

[SuspectDevice]

I'm actually in the process of putting together these new things for the DH rig next year;

Sinister r9
5th
05 rs top crown
SIC integrated stem (67mm)
SIC race 1.5" bars
X9 stuff
165 Profile Magnatanium Mini Cranks
Mallet's to replace my times (this means 3 pair for all the bikes yuck!)

The rest of the stuff is from my 04 and 03 race bike
Xtr post
SLR
Hope rr hub 15/17 on ex721
hayes ft hub "" ""
Hayes Mags
03 boxxer with g2 mojo kit.

Working 20 hours a week makes it hard to buy the new stuff though.

 

[Banshee Rider]

workin on building this, should be a little while.

 

[DHCorky]

Hmmm..... Is a DH bike ever really complete?

Oh, and my M3 is still a naked framing hanging in the work stand.

 

[UiUiUiUi]

Hmmm..... Is a DH bike ever really complete?

Oh, and my M3 is still a naked framing hanging in the work stand.

just when you think it is, somebody will come along and tell you NEED or at least should try this and this upgrade...

for my dilemma see above

 

[punkassean]

IMHO...

My V10 is getting a whole new makeover. The things a tank so I am trying to lose some weight along the way.

All Black Deity Bar, Stem, Cranks, Chaiwheel. (Heavy, why not Easton/Shimano?)
823's with some High Roller UST tires. ( )
Ti Bottom Bracket. ( )
Cutting down the bars and Seatpost a little bit. (seatpost, yes, bars no unless you like them really narrow)
Magnesium Pedals. ( )
Ti Cassette if I can find one. ( XTR )
X.0 Shifter and Derailler. ( )
Titanium Top Crown for my slider, if not, then a new fork... (Fut the whuck?)
Selle Italia Flite Gel Seat with Ti rails. (WTB Shadow, way more comfy same weight)
Possibly Ti spring. ( )
And going through the bike and replacing all of the heavy bolts with Ti ones to finish it off. (expensive but )

And maybe a new paint job... (polish it, that saves as much as a 1/4-1/2# compared to powdercoat)

Dan

 

[Curb Hucker]

a bit of advise to rocky-

If you want a light cassette go with a road cassette. I switched from a M960 XTR to the top of the line Sram road cassette. Shifting was just as good, its 50g lighter, and 1/2 as expensive

 

[Jimmy_Pop]

for you F1 guys, i just found this pic of one bottomed out. this is sweet.

 

[Curb Hucker]

for you F1 guys, i just found this pic of one bottomed out. this is sweet.

Thats not an F1, its Lance Canfield on a Signature Series Fatty Fat

 

[UiUiUiUi]

Thats not an F1, its Lance Canfield on a Signature Series Fatty Fat

still this is an awesome sequence, isn't it?

 

[DHracer1067]

i guess i do since i dont even have a bike right now. just trying to sell my current rig completely so that i can afford to by a used DH bike. quite a few im lookin at but i need to hurry up and decide what i want. either yeti dh-9, turner dhr if i can find one complete and for a good price, giant dh team, or maybe a v10

 

[flymybike]

still this is an awesome sequence, isn't it?

Thanks Martin
I like that one too!
The bike is a Signature series steel frame. Chris built it for me for the 2002 Rampage. Cool to see it near bottom.

 

[UiUiUiUi]

Thanks Martin
I like that one too!
The bike is a Signature series steel frame. Chris built it for me for the 2002 Rampage. Cool to see it near bottom.

do you guys still have these 2 signatures or did you sell them?

thats the one missing in my collection...

 

[flymybike]

We sold them. A friend in Grand Junction has the one in that shot. I think that may have been my fav so far. The "Big Fat Fatty Fat" was a ton of fun too. In the process of adding a pulley wheel to those bikes. Can't wait to ride her again! :love:

 

[UiUiUiUi]

damn!
so if i want one i will have to get a new one?
ok maybe next winter

when the big fatty fat is build again please post some pictures!!!
that bike looked awesome!

 

[How]

The Banshee is going to remain but I am have been working out a lot and plan on racing competitively in the northwest region WIM racing series. the two areas that i've really been slacking on have been racing and hardtail riding so next season I plan on changing that, I also hope to see more MTX racing around, I started off being very successful in that but didn't really pursue it.

Going on the scream:
Depending on money:
New Boxxers or an Integrated Shiver Stem
Answer Protapers
Holzfellers with a FSA external BB
Evil DRS guide (most missoula racers run this set up and it's key)
I'm experimenting with the singlewide rims... i was told the tomac version is anodized and much stronger than the OEM ones so i guess we'll find out, otherwise i'll just grab a set of MTXs
Titanium avalanche spring
wtb racing saddle
thomson seatpost
maxxis SR tires

I'm hoping to drop her down to mid 40s, she's at 55 right now.

 

[spookydave]

Yeah, I've been working on my dream DH bike for awhile now.
I'm thinking by the time I get it done all the rest of the DH areas in So Cal will be shut down.
Oh well, what are ya gonna do. I'll post some pics one of these days.

 

[samich457]

Have all the parts I need so now I just have to wait until my Session77 frame comes in! Have no idea when though. Waiting really sucks!

 

[krustydude]

What fork are you putting on your Session? I've haven't heard many people talk about them. You should post some pics of it when it's done and give a review.

 

[samich457]

What fork are you putting on your Session? I've haven't heard many people talk about them. You should post some pics of it when it's done and give a review.

Right now I have an 888 that I am going to try out. I love the fork but am wondering if I should go the long travel single crown route. Im extremely excited about getting the frame. I will definitly give a review when I get it built up. I was told it would arrive in mid Dec but that hasnt happened. What are your thoughts on the fork situation?

 

[Curb Hucker]

The biggest missing part for my DH rig comes in an hour, 05 WB DH2.0

 

[SuperSlow]

nice.. I rode one of those last season. Like butta

 

[Curb Hucker]

nice.. I rode one of those last season. Like butta

yup, not to mention the 05 has 8.5in of stanchion overlap, 5 bushings per leg, and an Air Assist type of preload

 

[flymybike]

yup, not to mention the 05 has 8.5in of stanchion overlap, 5 bushings per leg, and an Air Assist type of preload

You have the first of the production 2.0 "floater" forks. It is a whole new fork compared to the other 2.0's. You are going to be so stoked. I ran that fork for two years now, including the last two rampages and everything in between. Bar none the best dh fork I have ever ridden. The only other fork I want is the new 5.5 lb FR air fork. 1 lb lighter than last years boxxers.

 

[flymybike]

Oh yea.
The WB fork has 4 bushings per leg, not 5, but that really wouldn't make a difference anyway. Let me know what you think of the fork.

 

[Curb Hucker]

Lance

I love the thing man, the F1 and the new 2.0 is a match made in heaven . The fork feels great right out of the box, so smooth and plush. You did a good job on the thing for sure man. And I too am anxiously awaiting the air fork, sign me up for the 1st one of those too . If its not too late you should make the upper crown on the air fork compatable with the new integrated stem standard, and if its too late my machinist said he'll make me one (i might get you one too if ya want) Here's some bike errr... fork porn, i'll post the whole bike when done

 

[flymybike]

Lance

I love the thing man, the F1 and the new 2.0 is a match made in heaven . The fork feels great right out of the box, so smooth and plush. You did a good job on the thing for sure man. And I too am anxiously awaiting the air fork, sign me up for the 1st one of those too . If its not too late you should make the upper crown on the air fork compatable with the new integrated stem standard, and if its too late my machinist said he'll make me one (i might get you one too if ya want) Here's some bike errr... fork porn, i'll post the whole bike when done

Hey Don
The intigrated stem is in the works. Was just working on it today. One of the last remaining details on it. Glad you like it. Let us know what you think after you get some runs in.

 

[Curb Hucker]

Lance,

until SOC all this fork is going to be seeing is some northshore drops, stairgaps, and huge drops to flat Initial impressions are great though, the Air preload is an excellent idea. With a shock pump and 2min I can go from huck off roof stiff to DH race plushness