Picked up a new Mountain Bike

Chris · 03-18-2007, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Frame: Platinum Series ZR9000 double-butted aluminum | Genesis 29" Geometry | b*link suspension

Wheels: Bontrager Race 29", disc specific wheelsystem w/OSB rear | Bontrager ACX 29x2.2 folding tires

Suspension: RockShox Reba Race Dual Air 29 | External rebound, external floodgate, external compression and lockout, Butted aluminum steerer | 80mm travel

Componentry: SRAM X.9 rear derailleur + SRAM X-7 Trigger 1:1 shifters + Shimano Deore front derailleur | Shimano LX crank | Avid BB7 mechanical disc w/Avid FR5 levers brakes | Shimano M520 clipless pedals

Drew · 03-18-2007, 05:02 PM

Full suspension? You fag.

* Drew reflects he really needs to hurry up and replace some of the componentry on his Voodoo, to get it in shape for the summer riding season.

D-EJ915 · 03-18-2007, 05:09 PM

sure is pimptastic, lol

a dude I know has a Gary which doesn't make that clicking noise, it's a really nice bike

darren · 03-19-2007, 12:56 AM

Sweet ride.

I just wish all bike makers smoothed out their welds the way Cannondale does. Their frames are like works of art.

metalfiend666 · 03-19-2007, 07:11 AM

Nice bike, makes me wish I could still ride them.

* metalfiend666 has a dodgy knee that locks up whenever he tries to ride a bike.

Chris · 03-19-2007, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

Full suspension? You fag.

Whereas you live in the urban jungle, I live where there are, you know, woods and actual mountains.

Drew · 03-19-2007, 02:38 PM

I grew up in terrain like yours, Chris. I personally think that 90-95% of the trails you're going to find in New England are such that the added efficiency and lighter weight of a hardtail frame make up for what you lose in downhill control in climbing efficiency. New England riding is, due to the age of our mountains, largely rolling terrain and mostly small rocks and roots, while the younger mountains of the central and western US with their larger boulders and more jagged terrain are really where full suspension comes into its own.

Of course, I stopped following competitive cycling and with it frame design back when most XC guys still rode hardtail frames - I suppose more efficient and lighter designs could have come out since then and FS has become more prevelant on the XC circuit. I could just be five or six years out of date here.

Either way, if I can get my ass in shape, let's go riding this summer.

Chris · 03-19-2007, 02:42 PM

I love when Drew talks to me like I don't live here as well.

I have a pretty nice hardtail as well. This guy I plan to take up to Killington/Sunday River/etc.

Drew · 03-19-2007, 02:48 PM

Good point. I'm just being a pretentious wise-ass prick, as usual.

Downhilling on that thing makes perfect sense.

Steve · 03-19-2007, 02:50 PM

- Let's Swirl It! -

03-18-2007, 05:02 PM	#2
Drew Fear the Polo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 21,333 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 141	Full suspension? You fag. * Drew reflects he really needs to hurry up and replace some of the componentry on his Voodoo, to get it in shape for the summer riding season. "...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon." http://www.metalguitarist.org

03-18-2007, 05:09 PM	#3
D-EJ915 <3's Tsukasa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 16,891 Real Name: Kagami Main Seven: ESP MH-307 Rig: Randall RG75G2C Thanked: 206	sure is pimptastic, lol a dude I know has a Gary which doesn't make that clicking noise, it's a really nice bike My Site: əBCAir

03-19-2007, 07:11 AM	#5
metalfiend666 - Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Basildon, Essex, England Posts: 9,620 Real Name: James Main Seven: Death Warrior/KXK Sii-7 Rig: Dual Rec->Trace 3x12 Thanked: 43	Nice bike, makes me wish I could still ride them. * metalfiend666 has a dodgy knee that locks up whenever he tries to ride a bike. www.metalguitarist.org

03-19-2007, 02:50 PM	#10
Steve I'm a Happy Camper. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In a State of Bliss. Posts: 2,238 Real Name: Odin Main Seven: 91 Ibanez Universe 777GR Rig: Blinky lights & Beer Thanked: 14	- Let's Swirl It! - Welcome to the abandoned land Come on in, Child, take my hand Here there's no work or play Only one bill to pay There's just five words to say As you go down, down, down YOU'RE GONNA BURN IN HELL

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Welcome to sevenstring.org! You are currently viewing the site as a guest which gives you limited access to most features.

Most ad placements do not show to registered members. Register Now!

03-19-2007, 12:56 AM	#4
darren Mr. Negative Pants™ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 8,032 Main Seven: modded Dean EVO Special 7 Main ERG: Agile Intrepid Standard Rig: Mesa F-30 -> Thiele Thanked: 42	Sweet ride. I just wish all bike makers smoothed out their welds the way Cannondale does. Their frames are like works of art.

03-19-2007, 02:38 PM	#7
Drew Fear the Polo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 21,333 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 141	I grew up in terrain like yours, Chris. I personally think that 90-95% of the trails you're going to find in New England are such that the added efficiency and lighter weight of a hardtail frame make up for what you lose in downhill control in climbing efficiency. New England riding is, due to the age of our mountains, largely rolling terrain and mostly small rocks and roots, while the younger mountains of the central and western US with their larger boulders and more jagged terrain are really where full suspension comes into its own. Of course, I stopped following competitive cycling and with it frame design back when most XC guys still rode hardtail frames - I suppose more efficient and lighter designs could have come out since then and FS has become more prevelant on the XC circuit. I could just be five or six years out of date here. Either way, if I can get my ass in shape, let's go riding this summer.

03-19-2007, 02:42 PM	#8
Chris Adminishredder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 16,619 Real Name: Mr. F. Johnson Main Seven: Sherman Custom Main ERG: Douglas 6ST Bass Rig: 2101 -> S160 -> Mesa Thanked: 539	I love when Drew talks to me like I don't live here as well. I have a pretty nice hardtail as well. This guy I plan to take up to Killington/Sunday River/etc.

03-19-2007, 02:48 PM	#9
Drew Fear the Polo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 21,333 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 141	Good point. I'm just being a pretentious wise-ass prick, as usual. Downhilling on that thing makes perfect sense.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Any mountain bikers?	Universe74	Lifestyle, Health, Fitness & Food	184	10-17-2008 04:29 PM
MINI BIKE FOR SALE	SHREDTOKILL	General For Sale / Wanted	0	04-28-2007 01:10 PM
Mountain Biking = :yesway: (56k, why not)	Chris	Lifestyle, Health, Fitness & Food	11	04-04-2007 07:59 AM
Best bike seat ever	Jason	Lifestyle, Health, Fitness & Food	10	07-29-2006 02:43 PM


	Powered by vBulletin 3.7.3 Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.2.0 "777" Logo © Darren Wilson Privacy Policy Affiliate Links Directory

» Lifestyle, Health, Fitness & Food

Picked up a new Mountain Bike