| 11-28-2019 06:57 PM |
| gots_a_sol |
Picked up a used specialized fuse a few months ago for riding around the race pits. Then decided to try out some singletrack on it recently. Waaaaay more work than the dirt bikes but a lot more trails near me I can ride. Just picked up an SC 5010 v1 frame to build up too.
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| 10-09-2019 02:44 PM |
| the freeak |
Quote:
Originally Posted by tubender
I make bicycle frames for a living and built an unusual frame for a customer and got to ride it a bit before sending it off. It's not for everyone but works well for me and where I ride. Ill build another for myself.
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@tubender Frank, is that you?
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| 07-27-2019 05:26 PM |
| rubiconjc |
YT way to go
Just bought a YT Jeffesy! Can’t say enough about it for the money.
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| 07-01-2019 05:15 PM |
| 94toytruck |
Long slack and low hardtails work well here. I'd rock that
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| 07-01-2019 02:52 PM |
| tubender |
I make bicycle frames for a living and built an unusual frame for a customer and got to ride it a bit before sending it off. It's not for everyone but works well for me and where I ride. Ill build another for myself.
Untitled by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr
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| 06-16-2019 07:46 AM |
| Sioux_Hustler |
I’m running a 2019 Diamondback Mason 1. Thing is a lightweight tank on the trails.
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| 05-03-2019 07:40 PM |
| TxRanger3006 |
2019 Fuji Outland 1.1, full suspension 29er which has done pretty great on the trails here in Florida.
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| 03-22-2019 06:32 PM |
| 94toytruck |
Quote:
Originally Posted by mjlogan88
Go Jeffsy if you earn your turns and are set on a YT. I'm on an '18 Jeffsy 29 and it's a great all around bike.
Buddy of mine talked to some factory YT guys he saw on a trail ride and they were on jeffsy 29's, said the capra is way overkill unless you're on a chairlift often.
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TBH I just checked and saw the addition on the XXL frame, wasn't even a option for me till this years model. I'll need a XXL, I wont even think of another bike with less than a 495mm reach. I've already rode a friends Capra though, not so much different than my Slash or Rune setup slack and 35% sag.
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| 03-22-2019 06:15 PM |
| 94toytruck |
Quote:
Originally Posted by crimini
Zero issues. It's the best fork I've ever run. Smooth through the stroke, great small bump compliance, and takes big hits for days. Like it better than any rockshox or fox fork I've had. There was a recall because of an issue with 5 out of 17,000 forks produced that was solved with loctite and an extra turn of a wrench. Because of the recall, Ohlins gave all owners a free upgrade to the '19 internals, which has made it perform even better, and with the improved seals, it should stay that way between servicing.
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I know of 3 guys that trashed them last year. Which is pretty much everyone I know that owned one. I was just curious is all.
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| 03-22-2019 01:50 PM |
| mjlogan88 |
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Originally Posted by 94toytruck
Have problems with the forks yet? Every person I know with a Ohlins fork had issues.
I've been looking hard at the Capra to replace my well worn Slash. My friend has one and REALLY likes it.
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Go Jeffsy if you earn your turns and are set on a YT. I'm on an '18 Jeffsy 29 and it's a great all around bike.
Buddy of mine talked to some factory YT guys he saw on a trail ride and they were on jeffsy 29's, said the capra is way overkill unless you're on a chairlift often.
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| 03-22-2019 07:08 AM |
| crimini |
Quote:
Originally Posted by 94toytruck
Have problems with the forks yet? Every person I know with a Ohlins fork had issues.
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Zero issues. It's the best fork I've ever run. Smooth through the stroke, great small bump compliance, and takes big hits for days. Like it better than any rockshox or fox fork I've had. There was a recall because of an issue with 5 out of 17,000 forks produced that was solved with loctite and an extra turn of a wrench. Because of the recall, Ohlins gave all owners a free upgrade to the '19 internals, which has made it perform even better, and with the improved seals, it should stay that way between servicing.
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| 03-21-2019 06:19 PM |
| 94toytruck |
Quote:
Originally Posted by crimini
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Have problems with the forks yet? Every person I know with a Ohlins fork had issues.
Quote:
Originally Posted by biggame
I ride a YT Capra. Lovely plush beast of a bike.
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I've been looking hard at the Capra to replace my well worn Slash. My friend has one and REALLY likes it.
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| 03-21-2019 11:44 AM |
| Diesel_Zuk |
Quote:
Originally Posted by biggame
I ride a YT Capra. Lovely plush beast of a bike.
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YT make some awesome bikes for the price. I've been looking into a capra 29er, my brother rides a 27 jeffsy. What kind of riding do you use it for mostly?
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| 03-21-2019 11:40 AM |
| biggame |
I ride a YT Capra. Lovely plush beast of a bike.
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| 03-20-2019 09:37 AM |
| crimini |
Here's my '18 Specialized Enduro with a few upgrades. Has gotten me into plenty of trouble, and out of it too...
https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/j...67/setup,38648
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| 03-02-2019 06:28 PM |
| Cobra50Jeep |
2012 Trek EX8 Fuel
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| 02-27-2019 07:31 PM |
| killian |
Jamis Citizen Hybrid
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| 02-14-2019 12:12 PM |
| grtdane |
Trek Remedy 8! Still a great ride...
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| 12-27-2018 07:35 AM |
| Bray D |
I'll play. I have a Rocky Mountain Instinct C50 as my do-all trail bike. First full suspension bike I've had and I absolutely love it. I've won local XC races on it and traveled out west to smash black diamond downhills on it. 140mm travel f/r. 140lb rider. It's a shred machine.
I also built a SS Surly Wednesday for my winter beater. 4.3 Ednas. eTen dropper. Rogue Panda roll top frame bag. I've really been diggin' cruising the streets on this thing. I'll take it out and rip a local XC trail with it occasionally, but it's primary use is for brew cruising, bike packing, and urban bike path rides. Still waiting for the snow to see how it floats.
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| 12-26-2018 07:45 PM |
| Twmdodge99 |
Santa Cruz Bronson. Best bike I’ve owned. switched to 1 by in the front and mechanical cable dropper, way more reliable
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| 11-26-2018 08:30 AM |
| Action Fab |
Quote:
Originally Posted by MAXIMOOSE5000
Sold my Downhill/Freeride bike, Fixie, and XC rig all to fund my four wheeling rig. Only have a BMX now...and im 40. Want to get a 6" travel rig though!
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I had a Rig and loved it. Single speed is where it's at.
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| 11-26-2018 05:57 AM |
| roguewave |
Giant, toughroad....great bike
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| 11-24-2018 12:28 AM |
| MAXIMOOSE5000 |
Sold my Downhill/Freeride bike, Fixie, and XC rig all to fund my four wheeling rig. Only have a BMX now...and im 40. Want to get a 6" travel rig though!
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| 08-27-2018 02:40 PM |
| Lebester |
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Originally Posted by FlexyTJ
Does South Mountain have some decent MTB trails? I'm moving down that way in the next month roughly. Anywhere to ride a DH bike (shuttle) nearby? I rode Sunrise way back in '01- not sure if they still have summer lift season/bike trails?
I've been geeking out logging some miles on this recently but am looking forward to getting back on a MTB:
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Great riding on S. Mtn. The downhill runs are very rocky. Broke off two (2) deraileurs in the last three weeks. You can bring a DH bike but I never ride mine except where there's a lift (Sunrise or racing in NM or CO.). You can shuttle but I never do. The Firebird (7 in.) is plenty of bike for SoMo
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| 08-02-2018 09:07 PM |
| FlexyTJ |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lebester
Rode Santa Cruz for years. Original Heckler that I still have, Superlight, Blur, Blur 4X, three (3) Nomads, Two (2) V10s. For last five years been riding a Pivot Firebird with Hammerschmidt that I rode today for two hours on South Mountain here in Phx. Got a brand new white one hanging in the garage waiting for my old black one to wear out.
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Does South Mountain have some decent MTB trails? I'm moving down that way in the next month roughly. Anywhere to ride a DH bike (shuttle) nearby? I rode Sunrise way back in '01- not sure if they still have summer lift season/bike trails?
I've been geeking out logging some miles on this recently but am looking forward to getting back on a MTB:
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