Post your DH / FR Bike

[jvnixon]

Welcome to the new forum.

Post your downhill or freeride bike in here for everyone to see.

[jvnixon]

Here's a few to start it off:

2007 Transition BottleRocket
http://www.sicklines.com/review/bottlerocket/photos1.jpg

2007 Mongoose EC-D
http://www.sicklines.com/review/ecd/mongoose_ec-d_front_angle.jpg

[Bicyclist]

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5721/demolg5.jpg

http://a825.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/37/l_eeefe9d516cf5fc5ff4016fc28a07e50.png

[jvnixon]

Nice, are you sticking with the Demo or still looking for a new bike?

[Scimitar]

Canfield Brothers Balance

http://www.sicklines.com/technical-images/do_it_all/Canfield_Balance_drive_side_front_angle1.jpg

[Bicyclist]

I'd love to change, but if I can't get a reasonable amount for the Demo I'm fine with that. Looks like I'll be stickin' with it for another season, then ending up with a Sunday, Socom, Morewood, Commencal, R9, etc.

[ilikemybike]

Mmmmm Juicy 7's are wonderful. Need to put on the Chris King thats sitting in my room and then sell my Bighit to get a totem and some Funn parts then I am set. :)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/228/512967278_a6c6929d2f_o.jpg

[Pslide]

This is my "All Mountain" rig...Balfa 2 Step FR.

Funny thing about it is that it was an original Balfa design until lately. Now under Weagle's "original" patent, it's become a DW Link!

http://lh4.google.com/image/A.R.Neumann/Rlak5qUrPKI/AAAAAAAAAAw/aZLMlPd-oME/Balfa%20Back.jpg

This is my vintage 2003 downhill rig. Still killer in my opinion:

http://lh4.google.com/image/A.R.Neumann/Rlak7qUrPLI/AAAAAAAAAA4/WzY1H1JKZUM/Tomac%20PO%202.jpg
-Aaron

[jvnixon]

This is my "All Mountain" rig...Balfa 2 Step FR.

Funny thing about it is that it was an original Balfa design until lately. Now under Weagle's "original" patent, it's become a DW Link!

http://lh4.google.com/image/A.R.Neumann/Rlak5qUrPKI/AAAAAAAAAAw/aZLMlPd-oME/Balfa%20Back.jpg

This is my vintage 2003 downhill rig. Still killer in my opinion:

http://lh4.google.com/image/A.R.Neumann/Rlak7qUrPLI/AAAAAAAAAA4/WzY1H1JKZUM/Tomac%20PO%202.jpg
-Aaron

When you select message or post reply, you can then select manage attachments, and upload the picture on here.

[rarroyo]

Just finish this build with the help of my buddy Zeb!!!

-R

Astrix Huckster
Domain 180mm
Manitou 4-Way (8inches of travel)
Transition wheels
Syncros Seatpost
WTB 2.5's
Hope Bling
B-17 Bomber seat
:D

[jvnixon]

Very nice!

Here's my old M1. New bike soon...

http://www.sicklines.com/gallery/data/506/m1_1.jpg

[Poindexter]

Here is a pic of me at BRMBA shuttle in blackrock, What an awesome event had so much fun. Got 8 runs in and was in mtb heaven.

http://karenjohanson.smugmug.com/gallery/2936853#159703448

[jvnixon]

Here is a pic of me at BRMBA shuttle in blackrock, What an awesome event had so much fun. Got 8 runs in and was in mtb heaven.

http://karenjohanson.smugmug.com/gallery/2936853#159703448

Sweet. Now where's the picture of your bike :)

[turtle]

The future is here.
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5405/p1010005yf5.th.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010005yf5.jpg)

[jvnixon]

That Lahar is nice... tiny picture though. You need a bigger picture to show everyone just how sweet they really are. :)

[turtle]

Here it is with 888s then.
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/2616/p1010002ys4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[turtle]

Sorry I'm experimenting with sizes. here she is back in the 40s.
http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/7444/p1010005vq5.jpg (http://imageshack.us):eek:

[turtle]

My mates BMW(it was mine):cool:.
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/6263/pb170084ch0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jvnixon]

Very nice! A Lahar is on the list of bikes i'd love to try out. Are those ti spokes on the front of the Lahar? I wish they had trigger shifter's for the Roholff's.

Hopefully the Honda RN-01 comes out as well...

How heavy is that racelink?

[turtle]

Yeah they're DT Ti spokes,Can't say I trust them,I can't really notice the aparent flex from them,but I did have a single track completely fold over in a real mild slow crash. I smashed that silver Deemax in the other shot so I went back to the Ti back up wheel. That Ti set up(Hope Bulb+Singletrack+stans)is at least 5oz lighter than the Deemax with UST Maxxis.
Twit shift aint that bad,it's not like Sram/Shitmanno twit shift,it's got much frimer clicks and is a bit harder to activate,trigger would be nice but if it was heavier,that would be enough reason for me not to run it,twit shift is ok.
BMW weighs about 47 I think,I had it with 40s at just under 40lb with Ti spokes etc etc.

[jvnixon]

Looks solid though. I've never been impressed with Deemax's factory built wheelset's. I've had the silver set before, sold them shortly after getting them. 823 rims are great, those hubs/spokes on the Deemax's didn't impress me. Decent weight you got at ~40lbs.

[turtle]

Yeah the Racelink at 40lb had 40s,Hope Bulb+single track+xc tube front,823+michelin rear+Hadley rear,Ti spring,Ti spokes,SDG I-beam,thomson stem,Syncros Carbon bars,Hope headset,XO mech,XTR calipers/XT levers,Syncros BHT front tyre,could have probably knocked another pound out loosing the Hadley and a few other select bits. I'm fairly sure it was 39lb anyway but without checking for old posts where I weighed it I'll go with under 40lb,it was the lightest I've seen built but still strong.
Excellent bike ;)

[jvnixon]

So anyone saving for one of these :D

http://www.sicklines.com/gallery/data/534/medium/honda-RN01.jpg

[turtle]

I really can't see any bennefit from maintanence,weight,reliability,performance,rarenes s, style,versatility,cost(?) that the Honda would out do the Lahar. The unknown quantity is the Showa suspension,but even that is very questionable and or matchable.:rolleyes:
Just because Honda are giant in the moto industry doesn't mean shit on our turf. :D

[jvnixon]

I really can't see any bennefit from maintanence,weight,reliability,performance,rarenes s, style,versatility,cost(?) that the Honda would out do the Lahar. The unknown quantity is the Showa suspension,but even that is very questionable and or matchable.:rolleyes:
Just because Honda are giant in the moto industry doesn't mean shit on our turf. :D

I won't deny any of the above claims as I've never ridden one but the appeal is definitely there and would be a push in the right direction to get the gearbox rolling in the right direction I think. As far as i've seen, no one can confirm its weight, performance, maintenance, or cost so that's all to be determined.

Sure we've seen all the honda guys tearing down/rebuilding Minaar's bike but I don't think that necessarily means it will be high maintenance or not reliable.

As far as out-doing a Lahar, I don't think that's the goal or purpose. Lahar doesn't have the capacity to produce bikes like Honda. Lots of people are turned off by the full carbon Lahar frame no matter what the track record may be.

[juaum]

so powerfull this blue specialized

[chicken sandwich]

it looks a lil more beat up now



http://www.spokejunkies.com/forum/uploads/1160893631/gallery_3018_131_20329.jpg

[familybikingmusic]

Here is my rig. It's great for everything here in Ontario. Nice and small so I can whip it around really easily. And its bullitproof. Some Deity parts to come soon hopefully. It's just a generally fun bike.

Hopefully a full on DH racing rig for next season. We will just have to wait and see.

http://www.dropmachine.com/media/data/500/medium/100_0473.JPG

http://www.dropmachine.com/media/data/500/medium/100_0474.JPG

http://www.dropmachine.com/media/data/500/medium/100_0475.JPG

[jvnixon]

Nice! What bike are you looking to build to race on?

[familybikingmusic]

I was looking at the V-10 and it seems to be at the top of my list.

However I was also checking out the Iron Horse Sunday's. I really like the frame and building one of them up is a seriouse possibility as well.

Along with the Devinci DH race rigs but I am not sure if they offer frame only, because if I was to get one of them I would build it up since the Daredevil house brand parts are a real turn off.

I really liked the complete kit offered with the V-10 and that is the one thing that really put them on top of the Sunday. The frames both seem to be proven and incredible but SC's build kit is spot on.

Those three are just the top contendors.

[turtle]

I won't deny any of the above claims as I've never ridden one but the appeal is definitely there and would be a push in the right direction to get the gearbox rolling in the right direction I think. As far as i've seen, no one can confirm its weight, performance, maintenance, or cost so that's all to be determined.Mine weighs under 39lbs,41 is easily acheivable with a normal build.I'll get mine on some bike scales for a pic one day.
Performance? Current Jr Worlds.
Reliability? The first year of production(01),the first five Lahars raced in New Zealand were underfeated for the whole year. They took the top five places at every race. All five of those bikes have been raced every season(about eight now)in NZ and around the world without a failure.
Camaeron Cole's Worlds winning bike had been raced overseas for a year without maintanence and before that race it had new chain,cables and 25ml of oil changed in it's gearbox. This is all every Lahar needs every year(not cables,and chain is a chain but oil once a year or 5000km).
They have pressed in headset and BB bearings that are the same,they're sealed bearings that any bearing suplier would stock,most Lahars(possibly all,I'm not sure)are on origonals anyway.
In Australia here they cost $6500au for frame,Rohloff,Fox DHX5,rear carbon hub,Rohloff chains,Saint cranks,integrated headset and BB,oh and seat post clamp.
Sure we've seen all the honda guys tearing down/rebuilding Minaar's bike but I don't think that necessarily means it will be high maintenance or not reliable.True but it's safe to say it'll be lucky if it's even half as reliable as a Lahar.As far as out-doing a Lahar, I don't think that's the goal or purpose. Lahar doesn't have the capacity to produce bikes like Honda. Lots of people are turned off by the full carbon Lahar frame no matter what the track record may be.Yeah apart from all the Honda technicans talking with the designer of Lahar at the NZ Worlds Lahar wouldn't even be a blip on the radar due to sales.
For the sake of argument,ignorance is a weak excuse for justification not to buy something.

[jvnixon]

"I won't deny any of the above claims as I've never ridden one but the appeal is definitely there and would be a push in the right direction to get the gearbox rolling in the right direction I think. As far as i've seen, no one can confirm its weight, performance, maintenance, or cost so that's all to be determined."


That quote was meant for the Honda not the Lahar


For the sake of argument,ignorance is a weak excuse for justification not to buy something.

While that might be true, the reality is there are definitely people who wouldn't get it/trust it because its carbon no matter what the facts might be.

[turtle]

That quote was meant for the Honda not the Lahar

Whoops sorry to misquote you. It was late at night and.... I should have realised there was a reason I'd not replied before.:o

[jvnixon]

hehe , no worries. Sick bike. I'm jealous! One day perhaps...

[ilikemybike]

Wow, my bike is finally finished. Totem Solo Air and finally no more red headset. Sunline V-1 pedals are pretty cool too. The yeti mrp rollers are pretty close match :)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1276/1112268826_73cae77d9c_o.jpg

[jvnixon]

nice, looks good. So whats the next bike build gonna be :)

[ilikemybike]

Hopefully a sick hardtail

[richimpulse]

Hey, first post here.
I'm currently riding an Iron Horse Yakuza Kumicho FR/DH bike, had it for about a year now and loving it...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/richimpulse/random/96_1.jpg

Rich

[jvnixon]

Nice bike Rich. Yakuza's are often underrated and overshadowed by their bigger brother

[l-c]

my demo 72 and little other ting.
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/1531/bikecoteau005uy0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jvnixon]

Nice bikes you got there. That Demo looks brand new!

[Hangtime]

http://h1.ripway.com/jmac/08BR.JPG

Frame: 08 Bottlerocket
Fork: Marz 66 RC2X
Headset: FSA Orbit Z1 reducer
Wheelset: Transition 36
Crank: Saint w/e-13 36 ring
Stem: Diabolus
Bars: Azonic Strip Bar
Brakes: Avid Code 203F/185R (just added)
Seat Post: Diabolus
Shifter: X9
Der: X7
Chainguide: e-13 SRS
Tires: Maxxis Mobsters
Pedals: Transition Stepdown

41 lbs as is sits now. I will be switching to 823 rims and who knows what hubs in the future so it may fall under the 40 lb mark depending what hub/tires I go with.

[jvnixon]

That's one hot looking BottleRocket! Nice.

[seismic]

My BMW Hitman

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/larssch/P1010204.jpg

[saintvsdiabolus]

Her is my FR-Bike
http://www.saltcityrider.de/wp-content/toby-bike1.jpg

[undercoverfreak]

http://i1.pinkbike.com/photo/1680/pbpic1680951.jpg

e13 lg-1 and thomson seatpost coming...

[jvnixon]

http://i1.pinkbike.com/photo/1680/pbpic1680951.jpg

e13 lg-1 and thomson seatpost coming...

Nice, did you lower that boxxer?

[undercoverfreak]

no. thats exactly 8". it's funny that you ask because I was considering lowering it but I'm not sure how to do it with air forks.

[flymybike]

David Ferguson of NSMB took a shot of me at Bootleg on my new bike. Ain't she purdy!

[cesco]

Hi,
this is my bike...

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9282/cimg1627abh6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1605/cimg1622ali9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[saintvsdiabolus]

Nice Mondraker!!!! I think Fabien Barrel ride this bike this season.

[jvnixon]

http://www.sicklines.com/blindside2t.jpg

[bikerdave52]

Here's my lady...she rides nice 34.6 pounds too

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg290/bikerdave52/Picture046.jpg

[saintvsdiabolus]

Sweet BottleRocket!!!
Here is my buddys BR!!
http://www.saltcityrider.de/wp-content/myfotos/gal13-scholle/scholle-bike1.jpg

[bikerdave52]

Sweet BottleRocket!!!
Here is my buddys BR!!
http://www.saltcityrider.de/wp-content/myfotos/gal13-scholle/scholle-bike1.jpg

tell him to drop those wheels and save 2 pounds..i hated them soo heavy but they are strong

[buckoW]

2 of my bikes.....

http://i3.pinkbike.com/photo/1621/pbpic1621416.jpg
http://i3.pinkbike.com/photo/1920/pbpic1920795.jpg

[familybikingmusic]

My new ride.

http://http://flickr.com/photos/28799706@N05/2691852022/sizes/l/

[saintvsdiabolus]

@familybikingmusic: Link didn't work. I fix it. Really nice RM!!!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2691852022_f3a2dfb39f_b.jpg

[Transmental]

Spec List:
Frame: 07 Nicolai UFO ST large with Fox DHX 5.0 Coil
Forks: 07/08 RS BoXXer World Cup
Headset: Black FSA Orbit Z1.5R
Wheel set:
Rims: Mavic 721
Hubs: Hope Pro II 20mm front, 135x12 rear
Spokes: Black DT Swiss Comp
Nipples: Black ProLocK Brass Nipples
Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF and DHR
Brakes: Avid CODE 2007 8"
Drive Chain:
07 Truvativ Holzfeller 1.1
E13 Chain Ring 36TSilver
XR BB Truvativ 50mm
FUNN Viper Soljam sealed
07 SRAM PC-991 Cross Step chain
08 Shimano Dura-Ace CN7700 Cassette with Ti rings 11~23
07 SRAM X9 Shifter with Nifty Matchmaker gadget!
07 SRAM X9 Short Cage Derail
Gamut P30 Chain Guide with new bashring design
Cockpit:
SDG I Beam Seat post
SDG Bel Air Saddle SL Black
Sunline BoXXer direct mount 50mm
Sunline V one bars 31.8mm with 19mm rise 745mm Wide
ODI Rogue Lock On Grips
Weight: ???
Upgrades to come: Stans Tubeless, Black lowers with red decals
Pics
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb226/transmental_images/P7230111.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb226/transmental_images/P7230105.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb226/transmental_images/P7230102.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb226/transmental_images/P7230117.jpg

[Transmental]

Spec List:
Frame: 07 Bottle Rocket large with Fox DHX 5.0 Coil
Forks: 08 Fox36 VanRc2
Headset: FSA Orbit Z1.5R
Wheel set: Mavic DeeTraks
Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF's
Brakes: Avid CODE 2007 8"
Drive Chain:
06 Truvativ Howitzer Hussefelt
E13 Chain Ring 34T
XR BB Truvativ
FUNN Viper Soljam sealed
07 SRAM PC-991 Cross Step chain
07 SRAM PG-970 (12-26) cassette
07 SRAM X9 Shifter with Nifty Matchmaker gadget!
07 SRAM X9 Short Cage Derail
Gamut P20 Chain Guide
Cockpit:
SDG I Beam Seat post
SDG Bel Air Saddle SL Black
Thompson 4x Stem 45mm
Deity bars 31.8mm White
ODI Rogue Lock On Grips
Weight:???

Pics

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb226/transmental_images/Good1.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb226/transmental_images/Good2.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb226/transmental_images/Good3-1.jpg

[familybikingmusic]

@familybikingmusic: Link didn't work. I fix it. Really nice RM!!!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2691852022_f3a2dfb39f_b.jpg


Thanks for that, I appreciate it, and I'm glad you like it.

[jvnixon]

Nice, the Flatline eats the trail up nicely.

[bobtailoner]

which size is the blindside?!?!


the ufo is pretty nice...i had one before,but it was not perfect to me

[Jon_Durham]

Well I've had some bad luck with frames this year... so I'll show what I've had

My Commencal Supreme DH... cracked it
http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2156/pbpic2156765.jpg

My Commencal MiniDH...just cracked it
Went from this- http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/1932/pbpic1932051.jpg
to this- http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2218/pbpic2218627.jpg

This is my final set up for this season
http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2361/pbpic2361982.jpg

Ask for specs if you like