New bike after 8 years 2018 Epic Expert

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  1. Fanatic

    Fanatic Member

    Location:
    Corona
    Name:
    Aaron Brooks
    Current Bike:
    Rocky Mountain Altitude 70RSL
    I finally decided to take the plunge on an XC bike. I have found myself enjoying the longer rides with minimal to no jumping. So far so good. The 100mm suspension epic has been a blast to ride. It climbs well with the brain and feels really snappy in the corners.

    I am coming off of a 26er XL frame all mountain bike to a 29er L frame XC bike. I will still be riding the Rocky Mountain when I go up to skypark, but I think the epic will be my weapon of choice for the valley rides.

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  2. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Sweet! Congratulations. :thumbsup:

    Does this mean we'll see you out there for a death march or two?
     
    Mikie, Old&InTheWay, Fanatic and 3 others like this.
  3. Fueledbyex8

    Fueledbyex8 Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Whittier
    Name:
    Albert
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower
    It looks sweet! Congrats and hope you have tons of fun on it for years to come.
     
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  4. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    HNBD!!! And by the looks of it, it fits two bottles in the triangle?
     
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  5. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    Awseome.....now you'll be able to keep up with the kid, eh?
     
  6. Fanatic

    Fanatic Member

    Location:
    Corona
    Name:
    Aaron Brooks
    Current Bike:
    Rocky Mountain Altitude 70RSL
    Thanks guys. “The Kid” is the reason I needed a new bike. There is no reason for a child to ride a Better bike than his parent.

    My goal is to do the Big Bear 50k this September and hopefully some death marches next spring. Haha.
     
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  7. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    But...but...there's an empty tray on the rack. :confused:
     
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  8. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower

    Actually there are 2 empty trays..
     
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  9. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Pretty bike - congrats! :thumbsup:
     
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  10. da big hills

    da big hills iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    pearl harbor
    Name:
    cagey
    Current Bike:
    enduro 29
    Inovate or die, Speci, the frame everyone has copied. I have my Enduro which now the Epic looks the same. I will have to check out the new Enduro's to see whats new. The Enduro's have save me so many times. We just make the trail a little wider tonight
    Happy trails on that life saving bike
     
  11. Luis

    Luis iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Sylmar
    Name:
    Luis
    Current Bike:
    La Diabla
    Congrats. I have a 2012 Epic and ride mine everywhere. From mild to wild. Yea it’s a XC bike but it’s very capable.
     
    Mikie, DangerDirtyD, Fanatic and 2 others like this.
  12. LLPoolJ

    LLPoolJ iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Moreno Valley
    Name:
    James Johnson
    Current Bike:
    Specy Epic, Stumpu and Enduro
    I just attained tbhe same bike and have about 50 miles on it and like alot.
     
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  13. Fanatic

    Fanatic Member

    Location:
    Corona
    Name:
    Aaron Brooks
    Current Bike:
    Rocky Mountain Altitude 70RSL
    And now the bike isn't new...I ended up crashing on Eagle Rd. I did a 20 mile loop and took a tumble on an loose/easy section on the way down Eagle Rd. Thankfully the bike only got some scuff marks.

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  14. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
  15. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Ouch...

    Which part did you taste the dirt on?
     
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  16. kioti

    kioti iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    Jim Jennings
    Current Bike:
    ibis ripley
    Otherwise.. looks like a fine ride Mr.@Fanatic ! :thumbsup:
     
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  17. Fanatic

    Fanatic Member

    Location:
    Corona
    Name:
    Aaron Brooks
    Current Bike:
    Rocky Mountain Altitude 70RSL
    I lost my front wheel going down Eagle Rd. It is a great downhill. The fireroad had turned into singletrack. I will definitely be back out there again. The climb was brutal, so I have some milestones to achieve.
     
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  18. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    It has only spit you off once so far @Fanatic so hang in there. My limited experience has taught me there is a leaning curve with new bikes (unless it's a hightower and then you can go shred from day one).
     
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  19. H2oChick

    H2oChick Well-Known Member

    Name:
    K-Oss
    Ah, it's just a "flesh wound."
    Nice bike and yes, the least suspecting downhills bite back.
     
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  20. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Yeah... I was just curious which turn got you. I know there are a couple rutted out spots, and some kitty litter here and there. It's a pretty fast descent.
     
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  21. Fanatic

    Fanatic Member

    Location:
    Corona
    Name:
    Aaron Brooks
    Current Bike:
    Rocky Mountain Altitude 70RSL
    I wasn't even in a corner. I fell because I was so tired both legs were cramping up and I lost my concentration. I hit a small rock that pushed me into the center gravel trap...Haha. My buddy that took me up there is helping me train for some sufferfest rides. I just need more fuel in the tank. Hopefully I will get some more mileage tomorrow.
     
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  22. Fanatic

    Fanatic Member

    Location:
    Corona
    Name:
    Aaron Brooks
    Current Bike:
    Rocky Mountain Altitude 70RSL
  23. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    Nice loop......I like it.
     
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