: My new bike :)
Kyron 08-25-2002, 04:47 PM :D just wanted to share,
I got a Giant AC1 from Pacific Bicycles in Redwood City for $1700, there having a year end sale, list was $2500
It's my first full suspension bike so it is very plush to me :D BUT the thing weights 38lbs so now I'm even slower up hill ...
My friend also got a Giant NRS1 for $1400
Now I really want to get a cycle-cross bike...............
road1will 08-25-2002, 05:48 PM jesus thats a heavy ass bike... you a DH'r or more of an XC guy?
Kyron 08-25-2002, 07:06 PM Both... thats the hard part! Tryin to figure out what kinda bike to ride.
I have a Ti DBR thats pretty old, but I've up graded pretty well and a 14" Azonic DS1 with a triple crown fork that I've been bashing on.... The AC1 fits in between pretty well ;)
dirtdirt99 08-25-2002, 09:09 PM nice bike!
DemoMike 08-26-2002, 10:31 AM Originally posted by 9V
jesus thats a heavy ass bike... you a DH'r or more of an XC guy?
He's a downhiller now! 38lbs! :eek:
Kyron 08-26-2002, 12:48 PM Naw, just watch me climb with it :D
I weight 215 so its still a light bike :rolleyes:
Leonel 08-26-2002, 11:47 PM Originally posted by 9V
jesus thats a heavy ass bike... you a DH'r or more of an XC guy?
Neither:flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2: too slow to do either:p :p
Sirachi 08-27-2002, 07:20 PM 38 pounds is pretty darn light for a downhill bike! Congrats, have fun with it.
poppycock 09-17-2002, 05:36 PM sheesh 38#s is featherlight. my karpiel weighed 50, my foes weighed about 45. course my karpiel had a 10# monster t up front. :D
DemoMike 09-18-2002, 10:22 AM Originally posted by poppycock
sheesh 38#s is featherlight. my karpiel weighed 50, my foes weighed about 45. course my karpiel had a 10# monster t up front. :D
Sheet, at that point might as well just get a motocrosser:flipoff2:
Pathmaker 09-19-2002, 08:04 AM those AC1s are awesome bikes. with the right components/fork/shock, you can get it below the 35lb mark (barely), and then that's an incredibly light freeride bike.
I agree with you, i'm torn on the DH/XC riding, so I do XC because DH bikes/parts cost a ton. I have a Specialized Stumpjumper so it's fairly light. If I ever got the money I'd go with an Intense Uzi-SLX. 6" if travel w/ a 6" marzocchi up front only weighs about 30lbs. Now that would be a very climbable freeride bike!
anyways, congrats on your new bike, and kind of components you got on there?
jriggs 09-20-2002, 10:04 AM jeesh...i thought thatwas heavy till i started hucking my big hit down the hills....it weighed in at just under 60 lbs.....but wait....i met the two owners of brooklyn machine works over the summer...they always ride at plattikill mtn. the two of them are awsome guys..and thier bikes are freakin crazy!!! the one bike weighted just over 75lbs!!!!! 10 inches of rear travel, 8" up front with an avalanche fork...and the rest of the bike is chromo....with a funky ass high drive. the bikes are sweet as hell!!!!! both of those two rip down the hill!!!!!
I MISS MY XC BIKE.....MY DOWNHILL FORK WEIGHS 11LBS!!!!!
mjs408 09-20-2002, 10:32 AM I bought an AC frame from the factory, and i love it as well, right now i have a 120mm mantiou black up front, but im thinking of selling it and gettting something from bombshell, im thinking the bad betty and switching the shock from a rock shox to a FOX racing one that will pick me up some travel, and working on a replacement link that will give me a bunch more travel but it all costs money, so its gunna be at least after next riding season or maybe longer
ianbike 09-26-2002, 07:38 PM I have a 33 pound RM pipeline that makes its way up and down hills just fine. Alls you gotta do is get used to the weight. Someday try to ride a xc hardtail after about a year on the ac and you'll fly up hills. My other bike is a 50 pound dher but it pedals up hills suprisingly well when I wanna actually put forth the effort and it's got a 44t up front. But then again 50 pounds and 7.5 inches of travel on both ends is not the most exciting way to get up a hill, but it goes down pretty nice. Have fun with the bike, I've ridden it before and it's a blast.
Haole 10-11-2002, 10:01 PM Originally posted by poppycock
sheesh 38#s is featherlight. my karpiel weighed 50, my foes weighed about 45. course my karpiel had a 10# monster t up front. :D
Man, I feel kinda old fashioned. My downhiller (Klein) weighs 20 pounds. But it's a hardtail with no front suspension.
Bob
63 DTG
Leonel 10-14-2002, 07:08 PM My new road bike came in a couple of weeks ago too:cool2: :cool2: Pinarello Prince with carbon seatstays,carbon seatpost,carbon fork,FSA carbon cranks:cool: Dura ace,Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL wheels,weights around 17 lbs.this thing is sweet,rides,corners,acelerates like a damm Ferrari
Kyron 10-14-2002, 07:13 PM :D can I ride it LOL :D
Leonel 10-15-2002, 07:29 PM Originally posted by Kyron
:D can I ride it LOL :D
Nope,too fragile for your heavy ass :flipoff2: :flipoff2:
hey man are going to be around for thanksgiving?Wanna do the Turkey Day ride in Fairfax,Marin Co.? it involves a lot of steep climbing though:eek: :eek:
Leonel 10-16-2002, 11:54 AM :confused: :confused:
Kyron 10-16-2002, 12:34 PM Nope I'll be in Az......
Thanks though :D
Leonel 11-02-2002, 07:21 AM Alright,here's shot of my new road bike
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid37/p931f0902a5013ff5626fcae452763648/fd179c6e.jpg
dreamerof1 11-10-2002, 01:52 PM Originally posted by eurobob
Man, I feel kinda old fashioned. My downhiller (Klein) weighs 20 pounds. But it's a hardtail with no front suspension.
Bob
63 DTG
Nah,
Just retro...(just trade the klein in on a bridgestone, wear all roadie gear and sneer at every grommet that passes you on their new $$$ rig that mommy and daddy bought for them...)
:D :rolleyes: :D :rolleyes:
freds40 11-14-2002, 11:22 PM Definitely can't go wrong with a Giant when it comes to FS.
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