[Changleen]

Reign in BLOOD, Loco.

 

[BurlyShirley]

Just a thought:

Yes, but $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and ########## dont permit it.

 

[McGRP01]

Loco, what's the frame weight on that? Also, what do you expect it to weigh once it's built?

 

[stosh]

Yes, They are soft and malleable. I did the same thing on my x.7's. When I got home I took it off the bike and sicked my channel lock pliers on it and bent it straight again. I just tried it on a whim and it's worked perfect for me ever since. I was pretty damn impressed that I could bend it it and not have it break on me. I have not had the same luck with shimano. After a year on the sram stuff, I'm sold.

My second was bent back but it doesn't shift perfectly.

 

[JRB]

Loco, what's the frame weight on that? Also, what do you expect it to weigh once it's built?

Not sure - but I would think 32-34. It should be a little lighter than the Haro. I am thinking 6 1/2 - 7 lbs on the frame, but the wheels are heavy.

 

[urbaindk]

My second was bent back but it doesn't shift perfectly.

I must be a masterbender.

 

[JRB]

Big corporate business - making company specific stuff.

 

[stinkyboy]

Yes, but $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and ########## dont permit it.

Ahhhhhh. I got lucky last week and got a set with one ride on them for $150.

 

[stosh]

I must be a masterbender.

Yeah I would have to agree with you, I don't have 1/2 the tallent you have with a set of vice grips.

 

[stosh]

Big corporate business - making company specific stuff.

Thats what I thought but I wasn't sure.

 

[BurlyShirley]

Do you guys want your ders. widdled out of hemp or something?

 

[Wumpus]

Uggggghh! The labels don't match up.

 

[JRB]

Done - I had to use an XT front instead of an XTR, due to clamp size. I'll get better pics up later. It weighs a beastly 34 1/2 lbs with those pedals.

 

[jimmydean]

Is that a girls bike?






j/k Nice ride.

 

[ThePriceSeliger]

Are those XPEDO pedals?

 

[McGRP01]

Done - I had to use an XT front instead of an XTR, due to clamp size. I'll get better pics up later. It weighs a beastly 34 1/2 lbs with those pedals.

 

[robdamanii]

Wow. Awesome looking ride.

How does your wife feel about bikes in the kitchen.

 

[hooples3]

nice looking bike!!!!!!! sounds like a great build, have fun with it!!!!

 

[JRB]

They are Performance Stomp pedals, price. Don't know who made them, but they are just on until I get the Haro back together. I need to move brakes to it, and a new seat post and saddle. It is now the urban bike.

Rob - the wife is really pretty easy going. I have a rug that I build bikes on in the dining room, so bikes in the kitchen don't really bug her. I do get my new shop tomorrow. It is 10 x 14, with the 14' being 10 deep with a 4' porch. No more kitchen once I get electricity in a couple of months.

 

[JRB]

I forgot to make mention of the labels lining up with the stems.

 

[I Are Baboon]

That is sweet! Congrats, Loco.

You even slapped an RM sticker on your brand new frame!

 

[robdamanii]

They are Performance Stomp pedals, price. Don't know who made them, but they are just on until I get the Haro back together. I need to move brakes to it, and a new seat post and saddle. It is now the urban bike.

Rob - the wife is really pretty easy going. I have a rug that I build bikes on in the dining room, so bikes in the kitchen don't really bug her. I do get my new shop tomorrow. It is 10 x 14, with the 14' being 10 deep with a 4' porch. No more kitchen once I get electricity in a couple of months.

Very nice. A new picture to add to the "post your workshop" thread?

 

[JRB]

That is sweet! Congrats, Loco.

You even slapped an RM sticker on your brand new frame!

Thanks, Phil. I either need to quit buying bikes, or I need you to send me some stickers. That was my last one. I don't have one on the cross bike, or the road bike. wink wink wink

*Julie's car doesn't have one either.

 

[Wumpus]

 

[JRB]

Hey Wumpus - what color is the traffic light when you should go ahead???

*that is not gray.

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Done - I had to use an XT front instead of an XTR, due to clamp size. I'll get better pics up later. It weighs a beastly 34 1/2 lbs with those pedals.

All this new Giant stuff almost makes me want to get one for an XC rig...I've busted a few in the past, so I'm leary, but I hear they're QC is way up...

Keep us posted on how that bad boy holds together....Looks awesome! Makes me wanna go ride right now...:mumble: Hmmm...."Office Space Freeride Double Down: The Cubicle Edition"...I can see it now....

 

[JRB]

I should also mention that for some odd reason, this has V-brake bosses. I don't get that.

 

[Secret Squirrel]

I should also mention that for some odd reason, this has V-brake bosses. I don't get that.

Hmmm....I would think that if you wanted to shave every gram off for XC racing and use ultra light V-brakes that you'd buy a bike from their XC line up....That's kinda odd!

 

[Wumpus]

Hey Wumpus - what color is the traffic light when you should go ahead???

*that is not gray.

Susan says you are color blind, too.

 

[JRB]

Susan says you are color blind, too.

OK - they call your bike Champagne, but it is too brown to be champagne. I would say it is pretty close to sparkly brown. Don't get me wrong, I like it. I was planning to get a Banshee, if I didn't get this or the Saber.

*note - the frame was 8.2 lbs, or there about.

 

[Westy]

I should also mention that for some odd reason, this has V-brake bosses. I don't get that.

At the same time I can't find an XC bike I like with v-brake bosses.
:mumble: :mumble:

 

[JRB]

Well - to answer mgrp01, or whatever his handle is, the frame is 8.2 lbs. The more I ride this, the better I like it. It handles steeps well enough that I even have confidence. It is a hoot to ride. Easy to throw around under me. I got in a little trouble with it today, but the Z1 Light I now have on it is really nice. I have to give this lots of thumbs up, but I am only posting one on principle. I'll get a new pic up with the Z1 Light soon.

 

[maxyedor]

Not to be negative but 8.2# ouch.

 

[JRB]

Not to be negative but 8.2# ouch.

It's a trail bike. Big deal. If I had gotten an SX Trail, like I started to do, it would have been heavier. Not to sound positive, but I like the ride, so it's better than a 6 lb frame to me.