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  1. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
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  2. Sasquatch9billion

    Sasquatch9billion iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    trinidad j. mendez
    ;)
     
  3. Derkderkall

    Derkderkall iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Monrovia
    Name:
    Derek Allison
    Current Bike:
    2020 Specialized Fuse 29

    Verrrrrrry niiiiice
     
  4. tick

    tick Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    Tick
    Current Bike:
    Process 111
    The shop I talked to said at least September for a Ripmo, are the Ripleys as backed up? The AFs sound like they are in better shape, backlog-wise.

    I’m starting to shop for my daughter, the giant trance 29 is in the running as a stand-in for the Ripley AF. I’m not sure she’s enduro enough for the Ripmo AF, that’s a lot to pedal. And the last thing I need is to give the boys at Cal Poly one more reason to drool :bang:.
     
  5. Derkderkall

    Derkderkall iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Monrovia
    Name:
    Derek Allison
    Current Bike:
    2020 Specialized Fuse 29
    The reign 29 looks pretty close to the ripmo.....
     
  6. buggravy

    buggravy iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Calabasas
    Name:
    Matt
    Current Bike:
    Transition Sentinel
    My impression is they are not, but I didn’t specifically check non-munchkin sizes. Small was available.
     
  7. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    I think it helps if the shop moves a lot of product and the relationship they have with the manufacturer. I have MTB friends waiting no more than a week or two for the Ripmo V2 from JRA.
     
  8. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    You’re killing me with all this Ripley talk :inlove:
     
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  9. Danmtchl

    Danmtchl iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Bakersfield
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.7
    AB5715EC-DA3E-456C-88B1-BF374C65C7FA.jpeg I had the pleasure of building a new Ripmo last week. $10K build
     
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  10. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Hoping that saddle height was just for clamping purposes and not what the rider required!
     
  11. Danmtchl

    Danmtchl iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Bakersfield
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.7
    LOL, it was adjusted after we pulled it off the stand.
     
  12. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    :inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove:
     
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  13. tick

    tick Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    Tick
    Current Bike:
    Process 111
    I’ve talked myself into being OK with the $5–6k starting prices, but then I start looking at upgrades, and before I know it, sales tax has me >$8k:poop:

    it has me questioning whether buying an airplane would be cheaper in the long run...
     
  14. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    @burt is gonna be a pilot!
     
  15. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    Curious which upgrades? Jennifer's Mojo was $6200 with carbon wheels and bars and a GX drivetrain. I have seen $10k Ibis builds though.
     
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  16. Danmtchl

    Danmtchl iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Bakersfield
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.7
    This bike has the AXS shifter, derailleur, and reverb post. Full factory suspension, carbon wheels. So the AXS adds $2800 including the post.
     
  17. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    Can't ride one at the Oaks. :Roflmao
     
  18. tick

    tick Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    Tick
    Current Bike:
    Process 111
    Hater...it has pedals, and it won’t work unless you press them.
     
  19. Stkx66

    Stkx66 iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Southern California
    Name:
    Steve
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower 27+/ 29r
    That's a really nice bike up close. We saw 2 of them the last time we rode PCE.
     
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  20. Sasquatch9billion

    Sasquatch9billion iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    trinidad j. mendez
    Finally!!! I think it took exactly 29 days and the GG people were soo helpful.

    The build:
    GG SHredd Dogg w/ a few upgrades:
    I9 A35 stem ( Had to go w/ a silver faceplate due to slow production at I9.)

    XT brakes ( The gold standard.)

    DVO Sapphire fork (feels really nice and plush w/ 30% sag.)

    I should've upgraded the R/D, this NX had a tooth chipped off on one of the jockey wheels. I'm just dialing in my cockpit and hopefully I can ride tomorrow!

    97FC36FF-FD1E-4E33-9B07-AAF5D27CA519.png

    E92CB200-4B56-49A9-B352-79E63CE78DB3.jpeg
     
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  21. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    RAAAAD!!! Congrats and welcome to the GG family. Is that a Megatrail? Ohhh Shred Dogg! Love it!

    (I say welcome to the family as though I am a family member. Nope, just a guest at the party who opened the door!)

    By the way - those DX pedals are still my absolute favorite.

    Is your saddle at your riding position? I would guess not.

    What bike did you replace? I forgot what you rode.
     
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  22. buggravy

    buggravy iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Calabasas
    Name:
    Matt
    Current Bike:
    Transition Sentinel
    Damn dude, that's pure sex. Congrats!
     
  23. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Holy sh¡t, Trinidad, way to yank this thread back on track. Congrats on your new mistress...enjoy the romping!!!!!!! :thumbsup::inlove:
     
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  24. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    Game on @Sasquatch9billion...:thumbsup: That rig looks bad ass and should serve you well. Congrats dude.
     
  25. Sasquatch9billion

    Sasquatch9billion iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    trinidad j. mendez
    Good eye Herz! Yeah, I love these pedals, when they start to get trashed I usually sell the old pair on Craigslist for a quick $20 and buy a brand new pair for $40. No, that's not the way I ride my saddle, they must've angled it that way for packing.

    BTW, If anyone needs a box or two for shipping a bike, PM me.

    This was my old bike. I got a pretty damn good price for it too.
    e6cd870c-c6f5-4991-88f5-05e2e77c1806-jpeg.jpg
     
  26. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Thanks @Sasquatch9billion - I wasn't referring to the angle of the saddle so much as the height. In your photo, the saddle is lower than your grips. I am hoping that's not your climbing position (unless that works for you, I guess).

    The photo of your Pitch is more what I had in mind for proper saddle height relative to hands.
     
  27. Sasquatch9billion

    Sasquatch9billion iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    trinidad j. mendez
    Ahh, yes, that was also for shipping-I assume.
    It's weird everything feels pretty dialed, the suspension sag seems right-on for my weight out-of-the-box but, the R/D is not shifting well. I suck at adjusting that so, hoping my LBS isn't as packed with maintenance work as their IG says.
     
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  28. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Check that your rear wheel is correctly installed and tightened. Then check that your derailleur is tightened onto the mount. Sometimes it's the obvious things that we overlook. If you live in OC and your LBS is slammed, I'm pretty handy at adjusting derailleurs.
     
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  29. rossage

    rossage iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    East Sacramento
    Name:
    Ross Lawson
    Current Bike:
    Highball
    I'm in Alhambra. No prospects for work until October...I got time to fix a derailleur...
    GG makes some great hikes!
     
  30. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    @Sasquatch9billion - I'd say you get your money's worth out of that Specialized. What an upgrade... Wow. :thumbsup:
     
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