New Bike Day!

Beeee yoooteee fulllll!!!

 

Nice! Now we need to hear from @Tom the Bomb , he got one too!

 

New bike day for me too!
Tried all the goods and the Yt Izzo fit me the best. I demoed it in a heavy build like 32-33 lbs. I was blown away how plush it was through the chunk. It handled well and fit was good on xxl. I liked the idea that I could run a heavy fat wheel set and ride where ever I want. Then throw on the control sl's with light xc tires and go the distance. Love the look. @SnakeCharmer turned me on to the sale at yt and got a smokin deal for the code 4. Put my goldilocks touches on it , took it out to break her in at Daley Ranch. I was impressed with the laser type accuracy . If I looked that way she went that way. Got into some sketchy moments dropping into some ruts and the 140 34 factory fork was much stiffer than I imagined it would be. 28lbs with mix of xx1 and xo1. This will be a PCE killer!






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@Tom the Bomb BAD ASS BABY!! BAD ASS!!!!

 

I'm a bit confused - is this to augment your new Trek Slash or to replace it?

 

Nice!

 

nice!

 

Augment. Going to sell my tallboy. Ms. Slash is still leader of the stable.

 

Bit late on the NBD, but Specialized Status 160. Maybe 4 rides on it so far and not sure if it will replace the V1 Ripmo. EXT arma shock is loud and breath-y, but works really well. I do miss the lockout, so probably should have opted for a storia or something else. Super short 426mm chainstays work well for my super short legs.

 

Congrats!

If the rebound knob is accessible, crank it all the way down if you have a long climb ahead of you. I used to do that when I ran a coil on my SX Trail and it really stiffened up the shock. Just don't forget to return it to its original setting before you descend.

 

No motor.....I call that a victory.

 

Congrats on the new rig!!!

 

Nice bike - congrats.

Curious - what do short chainstays have to do with short legs?

 

Did you order this through Specialized or was this on the floor at a shop? We’ve never had on the floor, just when customers do a click and collect and they get sent to the store.

 

Unfortunately, all the EXT settings need a 4mm allen and a 12mm socket. Not sure why, but it's wildly inconvenient to tune the shock.

With 29.5" inseam, pushing my body back for manual/wheelies are difficult. I know technique is more important than the bike, but for someone who can barely wheelie, shorter chainstays make it a lot easier to get the front end up.

Ordered and delivered to the shop. Avoids the shipping charge and only took 3-4 days.

Call it a half victory. I still take the e-bike out most week days. Much easier to control my exertion and keep to a time schedule between meetings/kids. Other bikes for loungier weekend rides. Probably consolidate bikes in the coming weeks.

 

Ah - thank you for the explanation. As a person who can't wheelie / manual at all, I wouldn't know.

 

Great looking bike with that Spur. I was never able to get the SID shock to agree with the bike or me. It always felt very firm and stiff - a little too XC for my taste. I'd have liked to try another shock. I'm almost 5'11" and got the medium. I liked the wheelbase and fun-factor, but the cockpit was just a little cramped, but felt the large would have been just a little too big. I often want a M/L size that doesn't exist.

 

I wore out the old one and needed something fresh to haul the kids and avoid driving a motor vehicle:

 

I recognized the logo instantly! Well? Is it built up yet?

 

C'mon, don't Leaf us hangin' like that.

 

Just built! But the battery isn't charged so I'm waiting, Impatiently, for it to charge so can get on it and see how it rides.
Man is it a beauty...pics coming soon.

 

How soon? I'm going to bed. I'll check back in the morning.

 

Spun around the parking lot today, then had to head out to dinner and a play. Awesome night out, and the short time on the bike dialing it in the parking lot was great too!
Doing a road ride tomorrow, will have additional info on my thoughts afterwards. But here is a pic, she's a beaut and oh so nice...

 

Not really brand new since I’ve had the frame sitting in a box for a year and a half, but new as a complete bike. Finally carved out a couple of hours to build it up. Will take it for the maiden voyage tomorrow.

 

Just WOW!!!

 

Purrrrrrrrdy

 

Proper......

 

Again? What is this....attempt #5? Is that the garage at the new place or the rental in SoCal?

 

Nice, great looking bike ! And the garage is Waaayyy to clean, I could only hope I have so little crap in mine to work easily.