safreek
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Its only an older fork with 175mm travel, only really 1 and a half inches different to the lefty.
Had the opportunity to get a judge complete for 500 about 6 months ago and didn't really have the money to get it, bloody tragic
Whats been the best bike of your life?
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Had the opportunity to get a judge complete for 500 about 6 months ago and didn't really have the money to get it, bloody tragic
2020 Sight C2 29er is the best bike I have owned. Same geo as a 29er DH bike in a package that pedals. As sentimental as I could get over past bikes this thing slays them.
I imagine there are even better bikes out there but I haven't got the others (small regret I didn't get a megatower for possibly better pedalling).
I imagine there are even better bikes out there but I haven't got the others (small regret I didn't get a megatower for possibly better pedalling).
indica
Serial flasher
Carlton Draught???? OMFG
Mr Crudley
Glock in your sock
Have to be the venerable grandpa's axe Heckler.
I've rode it for way too long and it is way past its use by date, but I still enjoy it and that is good enough reason to keep riding it. It has been out n' about to almost everywhere I've rode and has been the bike that defined MTB'ing for me.
Honourable mention to the Xizang which is so light, fast and purposeful but rides smoothly for a hard tail. The TRC is also and barrel of fun and hands out confidence.
I kind of like them all in different ways
I'm not good at getting rid of old bikes either.
I've rode it for way too long and it is way past its use by date, but I still enjoy it and that is good enough reason to keep riding it. It has been out n' about to almost everywhere I've rode and has been the bike that defined MTB'ing for me.
Honourable mention to the Xizang which is so light, fast and purposeful but rides smoothly for a hard tail. The TRC is also and barrel of fun and hands out confidence.
I kind of like them all in different ways
I'm not good at getting rid of old bikes either.
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ashes_mtb
Has preferences
Another of my dream bikes. And the Ourys push me right over the edge.Have to be the venerable grandpa's axe Heckler.
I've rode it for way too long and it is way past its use by date, but I still enjoy it and that is good enough reason to keep riding it. It has been out n' about to almost everywhere I've rode and has been the bike that defined MTB'ing for me.
Honourable mention to the Xizang which is so light, fast and purposeful but rides smoothly for a hard tail. The TRC is also and barrel of fun and hands out confidence.
I kind of like them all in different ways
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Oddjob
Merry fucking Xmas to you assholes
Morewood Shova ST - essentially a Heckler ripoff with better geo and more antisquat.
Avanti D8 with 888 rc3, Avalanche Van rc, and linkage widget - heavy butter. Absolutely the smoothest way to smash into big rocks at high speed.
Pole Evolink 150 29er with Avalanche Lyric and Praxis C32 wheels - the hype is real. Took 8-10% off some of my pb times on the first ride. Geo is on point and the weight is pretty reasonable at 15kgs given its a mini dh bike that can climb. Also heaps of thoughtful touches like being able to fold the bike for transport, boost and non-boost dropouts, and huge fully shielded linkage bearings.
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Avanti D8 with 888 rc3, Avalanche Van rc, and linkage widget - heavy butter. Absolutely the smoothest way to smash into big rocks at high speed.
Pole Evolink 150 29er with Avalanche Lyric and Praxis C32 wheels - the hype is real. Took 8-10% off some of my pb times on the first ride. Geo is on point and the weight is pretty reasonable at 15kgs given its a mini dh bike that can climb. Also heaps of thoughtful touches like being able to fold the bike for transport, boost and non-boost dropouts, and huge fully shielded linkage bearings.
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Cardy George
Piercing rural members since 1981
I'm also no good at getting rid of bikes, but it seems once I sell them to my brother they vanish into the never never.
The one bike that he will never get his hands on is my 1997 Trek Y-11
This was my first custom build. I had final say on everything right down to the spokes. The day is getting closer to getting this old girl back on the dirt.
In terms of outright performance, the Procaliber shits all over everything. Even the road bikes. Comfortable, fast, predictable, modern. The wheels make the bike, and I'm sad to see the DT Swiss wheels go, the hunt has begun for suitable replacements.
The one bike that he will never get his hands on is my 1997 Trek Y-11
This was my first custom build. I had final say on everything right down to the spokes. The day is getting closer to getting this old girl back on the dirt.
In terms of outright performance, the Procaliber shits all over everything. Even the road bikes. Comfortable, fast, predictable, modern. The wheels make the bike, and I'm sad to see the DT Swiss wheels go, the hunt has begun for suitable replacements.
pink poodle
気が狂っている男
My old nomad (v1). The bike was versatile and capable beyond the rider's wettest dreams.
My dearly departed, twice over, Pivot m4x. This bike was super playful and knew how to take a pounding.
Both had custom spec and were reasonably light.
My dearly departed, twice over, Pivot m4x. This bike was super playful and knew how to take a pounding.
Both had custom spec and were reasonably light.
clockworked
Like an orange
My first downhill bike was an iron horse yakuza kumicho. Single pivot, pivoting brake arm, 3" tyres. It was probably shit compared to bikes today but it felt awesome at the time
pink poodle
気が狂っている男
Was it the cherry red one?
pink poodle
気が狂っている男
Square edged bumps did it for me. I used to love the simplicity of a single pivot. But I now find ploughing through roots and rocks uncomfortable. I'm sure there is some technique aspect to this, anyone that has seen me ride knows I'm not at all smooth, but of I can avoid getting better by using technology I'm all for it.
Among other single pivots that I have owned, a favourite was the 2 eastern slash 7+ air that I've owned. Great geometry for my style of riding, heaps of fun around town skate park or bmx track too, and the frame was surprisingly light.
Cherry red one was tops, just their chain stayed broke. I loved mine dearly. Another one I sold way too shortly.
pink poodle
気が狂っている男
It's nice to keep the sable fresh though. If had a nice spec (for price) and a delicious paint job.
nzhumpy
Googlemeister who likes bikes and scandal
My old Titus Ti Rockstar was an absolute ripper of a bike for XC race duty, I hope the junkie that has it now appreciates as much as I did.
Pretty hard to argue it's better than my current rig...^that was really good at going uphills, wouldn't think about a downhill track on it, current one does everything well.
Pretty hard to argue it's better than my current rig...^that was really good at going uphills, wouldn't think about a downhill track on it, current one does everything well.
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indica
Serial flasher
YES! I had several Joshua Y-Bikes, same bike but my wealthy mate had the Trek.
Such a shit suspension design but i loved it!
clockworked
Like an orange
Sure was. Its was the perfect level of crap and good
hifiandmtb
Sphincter beanie
Those things had beautiful lines. Still a great looking thing!
nzhumpy
Googlemeister who likes bikes and scandal
Welds were a masterclass on that thing, those chaps at Lynsky know how to use a torch.