Why has Acadian been so quiet lately...

buildyourown · Apr 10, 2005

Acadian said:
Priorities my friend...priorities. I don't spend on anyting else.:

What about your car?

seismic · Apr 10, 2005

Nice bike !!!!!

Jm_ · Apr 10, 2005

Acadian said:
my car takes me to the hill/trailhead...need something reliable. If there is ONE place you dont want to break down, its on the way to N* after Auburn.

well, that and vallejo

....

TWISTED · Apr 10, 2005

Very nice Luc.
Your photos look much better than mine. Get it built up so we can check it out.
Here's an Imron yellow one that belongs to TurnerRider (?) who posted it on MTBR. I photoshopped the fork decals to match.

narlus · Apr 10, 2005

buildyourown said:
Is that a US built frame? I know some people have the Taiwanese frames already.

in the 2nd photo you can see "Kinesis USA" on the bb shell.

dave, did you spec the bb shell chainguide mounts? or was yr involvement w/ the bike solely suspension-related?

narlus · Apr 10, 2005

oh yeah, killer bike luc. simply beautiful. did you take the photos too? they look great.

Fury · Apr 10, 2005

Acadian said:
if it's not bike related...it can wait!

I fully agree:

My jeans go through stages.

1: Good, dinner-out jeans.
2: Good enough for class jeans.
3: My girlfriend has taken notice jeans.
4: Biking jeans.
5: Painting jeans.
6: Daisy-dukes.

Another smart thing to do is buy jeans that are as dark as possible that way it takes longer for them to get to that 80's acid-wash-white colour.

mack · Apr 10, 2005

That Giant bike looks so much hotter. Those tubes are beautiful!

(i am giant biased)

Brian HCM#1 · Apr 10, 2005

Joe Pozer said:
No need to lie...we all know you have a sugar Mama

And you are damn good to him Carlos

Brian HCM#1 · Apr 10, 2005

buildyourown said:
Another Hope defector! Welcome to the Avid club.

Is that a US built frame? I know some people have the Taiwanese frames already.

It is the US made frame.

bibs · Apr 10, 2005

Fury said:
I fully agree:

My jeans go through stages.

1: Good, dinner-out jeans.
2: Good enough for class jeans.
3: My girlfriend has taken notice jeans.
4: Biking jeans.
5: Painting jeans.
6: Daisy-dukes.

Another smart thing to do is buy jeans that are as dark as possible that way it takes longer for them to get to that 80's acid-wash-white colour.

hahhahaah, Im the same way!!

Sweet ride Luc!

Brian HCM#1 · Apr 10, 2005

bibs said:
hahhahaah, Im the same way!!

Sweet ride Luc!

I'll pass on seeing you and Fury in Daisy Dukes :eek:

acair422 · Apr 10, 2005

lets get some pics of it all built up (and then a review of the ride...)

bibs · Apr 10, 2005

Brian HCM#1 said:
I'll pass on seeing you and Fury in Daisy Dukes

yea, I dont blame ya..I forgot to edit that part out...no daisy dukes for me!! Im a large mammal!

Salami · Apr 10, 2005

Acadian said:
Busy spending time with my new significant other.

:eviltongu :eviltongu You suck!! I thought you were getting another Turner?

How long until you have it built?

You people putting up nice porn for the Sunday Factory frames better get your **** together or I am going to be posting the first porn for one built up. :evil: You only have about a week to get it built.

bizutch · Apr 10, 2005

Question: "Why has Acadian been so quiet lately... ?"
Answer: He's afraid Butch will whoop up on him for not getting a Turner!

neaky:

You tech whore....

DS Dom · Apr 11, 2005

Sweet ride luc... mine should be here sometime this week.
A couple of questions.

What size bb does it use? 83x128??

Also, what adaptor are you using for your avids? Im running maguras and im trying to find out if in need a 6" adaptor or an 8" adaptor

buildyourown · Apr 11, 2005

DS Dom said:
Also, what adaptor are you using for your avids? Im running maguras and im trying to find out if in need a 6" adaptor or an 8" adaptor

Avids are post mount, same as hayes. The adapters are interchangeable

And I have some pics of Bibs butt in my inbox, post accident

oly · Apr 11, 2005

Acadian said:
I don't even have a Television, Never had cable television ever and heck I don't have a bed, etc...

You dont need a bed when you dont ever sleep... Oh and dont even bother to quote something from a movie or TV show to Luc... he just wont get it.... haha.

[un] · Apr 11, 2005

Joli!

Salami · Apr 11, 2005

Acadian said:
yes. I got both an FSA and Truvativ. Decided to get one as a backup - but the FSA is considerably lighter than the Truvativ.

Is the FSA you have 83x128mm or 85x133mm? FSA told me they only sell the 83x128mm OEM and all of the distibutors I checked only have the 85x133mm.

ska todd · Apr 11, 2005

Salami said:
Is the FSA you have 83x128mm or 85x133mm? FSA told me they only sell the 83x128mm OEM and all of the distibutors I checked only have the 85x188mm.

The FSA 85x133 BB actually measures up to a 130mm spindle. This will work 100% fine. This is what is currently in my bike and is what the Mad Catz team ran all last season. This BB is being phased out and being replaced with the 83x128.

Truvativ, Shimano, & Race Face also make BB's in this size. Actually I am fondling a set of Diablous cranks w/ an 83mm BB right now

-ska todd

CBJ · Apr 11, 2005

Salami said:
Is the FSA you have 83x128mm or 85x133mm? FSA told me they only sell the 83x128mm OEM and all of the distibutors I checked only have the 85x188mm.

When I talked to FSA they said they would get the 83x128 later on but that only IH has received them in the US.

Salami you can get the Truvative Giga Pipe directly from Truvative in 83x128 that is where I got mine.

ska todd · Apr 11, 2005

CBJ - your frame show up yet?

-ska todd

BadFastard · Apr 11, 2005

great stuff!
finally some quality detail pics as well.

i do find the rear swingarm construction pretty weird.

Specially the 2 vertical struts, they're not linked near the linkage on top, and in the bottom they're connected to this little cnc bit with seemingly tiny welds. The chainstays seem burly allright, but is the whole rear end laterally stiff?

When comparing with M3 and V10 construction, these are bulky in that area:

CBJ · Apr 11, 2005

I would think it will show up this week as I was charged last week but unfortunately the Boxxers has not arrived for shipping yet.

Salami · Apr 11, 2005

Acadian said:
but the FSA is considerably lighter than the Truvativ.

Luc, do you know how much lighter? I was going to get the Truvativ but if the weight savings are enough I will get the FSA.

Acadian said:
83x128mm - got it from an OEM dealer. (don't ask )

I wonder who that is?? :think:

CBJ said:
Salami you can get the Truvative Giga Pipe directly from Truvative in 83x128 that is where I got mine.

I know. The shop I am getting my frame from ordered them back in January.

ska todd · Apr 11, 2005

Acadian said:
it's not who you think it is...

ya I didn't do it!

-ska todd

DS Dom · Apr 11, 2005

Acadian said:
I have both 185 and 203 rotors - I think I'm just going to use 203 for now (front and rear). if it ends up being too much power on the back, I might try the 185, but I doubt I'll have to switch.

Yea, I understand how the avid mounts work. My question was basically wondering if you use a 6" adaptor for 8" brakes, or if you use the standard 8" adpator. I know some DH bikes space the mounts out more so that you dont need a huge adaptor when runnin 8" brakes.

Lexx D · Apr 11, 2005

BadFastard said:
Specially the 2 vertical struts, they're not linked near the linkage on top, and in the bottom they're connected to this little cnc bit with seemingly tiny welds. The chainstays seem burly allright, but is the whole rear end laterally stiff?

I was thinking the same thing. Not the old "looks flexy" but it does look like it should be a little more beefy. What do i know anyway, I want some ride reports.

Jeremy R · Apr 11, 2005

Nice Ride Man!
Those pics are really sick.
Now fly over to the Eastsyyyde and ride with us.

Salami · Apr 11, 2005

Acadian said:
FSA BB = 340g
Truvativ = 430g

3oz, eh? I may have to get the FSA then.

I have a combo set up question that both you and Ska Todd can probably help with.

Luc what weight springs are you going to run front and rear? If I remember correctly you weigh about 145lbs, correct?

I weigh a bit more at 155lbs plus clothes, armor, Camelback, helmet, etc. I am guessing I would weigh in about 170lbs total. What combo of springs should I run (05 Boxxer Team and 17" Sunday)?

I am thinking I MAY be need to use 250lb spring in the rear and will probably need to change one spring to Soft spring in the Boxxer. What do you think?

Also is RCS the only company that has a 3.0" by 250lb spring? If so I guess I would HAVE to buy a Ti spring.

I am trying to sort out the spring rates by the first week of May and I don't even have it yet.

Salami · Apr 11, 2005

Acadian said:
I gained a bit this winter - I'm just a tad shy of 155lbs now.

My 2005 BoXXer is set up with 2 Silver (soft) springs.

TWO?

Is the 155 with all your gear?

Damn! How stiff are the stock springs? According to the owner's manual soft, soft/soft is for a 120-140lb rider.

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