New Bike Day!

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  1. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

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

    The L El Mariachi we had was almost 5.5 lbs..:and that was a lightweight XC frame.
     
  2. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    My Salsa was the lightest hardtail I've owned! :Roflmao

    Moreso because I had to go with heavier wheels starting with the Highball, but that steel El Mariachi with one gear was in the 23s! Narrow bars, light wheels, skinny tires, no dropper... Ahhh, the good old days. :inlove:
     
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  3. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
  4. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
  5. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    That's to keep it lightweight!
     
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  6. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    I'm pretty sure a scale can't measure what Steve got this bike for.

    I didn't think you'd do it! Stoked to see it at close range, in action. :geek::thumbsup: The colors look classy. I can see it upping the fun factor on your testy DHs. While keeping the ups as painful as necessary. :cool:
     
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  7. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    New bike to match my house paint! Black Mountain Cycles La Cabra drop bar mountain bike. Kinda' burly. Splitting the difference between my monstercross/GG and my rigid 29er. I wanted a "road" bike that could fit 2.35 29er tires, and this popped up on the radar. Bike habit is cheaper than sailing.

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  8. Dirtrider....

    Dirtrider.... Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Mission Viejo, CA
    Name:
    Paul
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley V4
    Deposit paid and now I wait... I bet the frame is still in the Suez canal... o_O
     
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  9. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    New to @JoeMac !
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    Joe will probably not post it up. He got it off Pink Bike.
    Personally I think the seller was kinda a loser... Pulled some of the deal after bucks were passed. :devilish:
    I wrenched his bike for him:
    Bled the Brakes
    Adjusted the Suspension
    Leveled the Seat
    Removed stupid stuff
    Washed it
    Lubed the Chain
    Check sealant in the tires and pressurized for performance
    Upon discovery of a WAYYY over torqued Steer Tube, I tweaked (not twerked) to get some smoooth steering...
    Then I retorqued everything as I no longer trusted the previous mechanic...

    Weighs in at like 24.5 lbs.... I now hate Joe! :gotnothing::p
     
  10. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    No hints?
     
  11. scan

    scan iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    fran allas
    Current Bike:
    Scott Spark
    NOICE!!
     
    JoeMac, Danmtchl, bvader and 4 others like this.
  12. Sasquatch9billion

    Sasquatch9billion iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    trinidad j. mendez
    Finally! Back to the good stuff on here!

    Ohhh! Is it a Spur? I don't know my Transitions that well.
     
    JoeMac, herzalot, Danmtchl and 3 others like this.
  13. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Roger that Red Rider. A Spur it is and it is awesome!
     
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  14. Dirtrider....

    Dirtrider.... Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Mission Viejo, CA
    Name:
    Paul
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley V4
    Its a V2 and will be in Grey.... :rolleyes:
     
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  15. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    Yeah Joe sucks...:Roflmao:p But he is very deserving of such a nice rig...:thumbsup:
     
    JoeMac, herzalot, Faust29 and 5 others like this.
  16. SS Barby

    SS Barby Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Palmdale, CA
    Name:
    Barby
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley LS/ Esker Hayduke
    @Cyclotourist looks like a very cool bike. I like that color.
     
    JoeMac, Danmtchl, Mikie and 2 others like this.
  17. SS Barby

    SS Barby Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Palmdale, CA
    Name:
    Barby
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley LS/ Esker Hayduke
    Very cool bike, @JoeMac I am sure you will enjoy. It will be faaaast.
     
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  18. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    Looking forward to building it up. I'm going to have to pinch some of the parts from my monster cross for now. My only concern is that it's overbuilt and over stout for what I need. I basically want a 29er road bike, don't need a dirt tourer.

    Giving it the King makeover right now:

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  19. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    @JoeMac has a pretty new bike. :eek: :thumbsup:

    24.5? I don't like Joe very much either. :p
     
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  20. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    Hopefully I'll get to post here soon. I thought for sure I had figured out that nasty noise I've been dealing with for the past year or so was cable slap. Turns out I have a crack in my frame. It appears to be a stress crack as there's no damage anywhere near it. Vince at JRA has already started the warranty process. I know bikes and frames are scarce these days but I'm hoping to at least get it approved. I can wait for the frame.

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  21. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    How many miles on that do you estimate?
     
  22. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Wow... Hopefully they'll take care of it. You and that bike were a real match!
     
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  23. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    He sure is! Congrats Joe!
     
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  24. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    I'm tempted to go through Strava and add them up but I'm guessing around 15k.
    Yeah, the new wheels and recently replaced linkage bearings have made it feel like new again. Oddly, I've been looking at a Jet 9 RDO replacement frames as opposed to a new brand entirely. Guess I really love my Jet.

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  25. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    You found a keeper!
     
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  26. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Can't you go into the gear section on Strava and set the beginning date to when you got it... I back date stuff occasionally when I forget to enter it.
     
  27. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    These new additions look awesome! Always something interesting going on in @Cyclotourist's garage. Downcountry Joe Mac has a nice twang to it. And Steve's XXXXXXXX XXXXXX. Way to gear up, guys. :thumbsup: My Ranger will be coming up soon. Let's make a pact: Do some fantastic riding on these finely crafted inline wheelchairs. Make this year memorable. AYE
     
  28. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    Bummer! Did you leave it with Vince?
     
  29. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    I know that spot!! :cool::thumbsup:
     
  30. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    I don't know? Can you? If you can, I'm going to say now you tell me? I just went back and added up my MTB rides. Just over 11k miles. Barely broken in. :whistling:
     
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