Mountainbike's lets see your rigs

[monstertiki]

I'll start here's couple of my hardtail's.

[Borderbows]

2005 Turner 6 Pack DHX5 Pushed with 66SL marz forks. Mavic SX hoops

2003 Santa Cruz Superlight Fox Float/RLC 100 with Mavic SL hoops...

couldnt ask for a better pair!

:-)

[gonefirefightin]

Turner DHR
Turner 5 spot with push link
Karpiel armageddon
Giant faith
sevens cycles 29er
kona rigid 29er
custom made Ti XC bike
Specialized enduro SL
intense 6.6

[05_sprcrw]

[JHOArrowslinger]

Specialized SWorks hardtail fully loaded for XC racing and a Bianchi custom painted single speed for training.

[chuck7413]

I don't have pics of my actual bicycle, but this is exactly what it looks like.
It's a Gary Fisher Marlin. Will post real bike pics later.

[ats]

bianchi B.U.S.S turd brown fully rigid single speed

need to take a pic

[fishinpox]

Here is a picture of mine. I just don't ever seem to ride it Anyone want to buy?

[Kuriga]

My ride. 6500 with cabled disks. Bashguard on the way. I have bow mounts for the ram handles. Now to get some camo underarmour.

[MidMoJeff]

My first mtn bike...I'm a newb, so I went less expensive. But I love it. Oh, and this isnt my actual bike or pic...but its dang close.

Forge Sawback 5XX

[missed1once]

Cannondale Prophet and Cannondale R-2000. Been riding MTB since 1998.
I sold my Cannondale hard tail single speed last spring. Still miss that bike. These pics just remind me that I need to ride more.

[monstertiki]

Nice bikes! I need to go out and ride mine more, but have been taking it sort of easy do too an ankle injury I had. In a couple months I should be up and running at full strength and ready to due more riding. Until than it give me more time for archery. Keep the pics coming.

[gonefirefightin]

here is the enduro SL




The turner DHR






and the big wheel



didnt have any pics of the others handy

[Acenturian]

1998 Schwinn Homegrown in BassBoat orange
Caramba Doublebarrel Cranks
Marzocchi Bomber Forks
LP Kevlar bars
XT derailleurs

2003 Velorazzo Road Bike Blue
Campagnolo Chorus/Centuar 30 SPD
Look HSC carbon forks


Girlfriend Project bike Pink Diamond Back
Custom paint by me
Kooka Cranks with pink bolts
XT/LX derailleurs

[JHOArrowslinger]

here is the enduro SL

Looks like you've been racing out at Prarie City? I've done this race series for years....good times!

[TCR1]

Heard those doubles at Sea Otter were horribly undersized for the amount of speed you carry into them. Way to suck them up!

You're a big dude!

[gonefirefightin]

Heard those doubles at Sea Otter were horribly undersized for the amount of speed you carry into them. Way to suck them up!

You're a big dude!

this was the last year I will race the otter, the DH course is more like a dirt jump run, not made for real DH speed. pretty lame.

Looks like you've been racing out at Prarie City? I've done this race series for years....good times!

it was a great series and good cross training for northstar and other DH races, I got a bag of medals from that place

[bkolowski111]

Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc. I'm just getting into mountain biking and loving it!!

[2005Ultramag]

1995 Raleigh Talon Ranier Trail

Got it new in 1995, and it has a skillion miles on it.

[rocket83]

I dont have one yet but I am wanting to get into the bike thing mainly for fitness purposes and curious if anyone knows of any sites online that sells used bikes? I dont want to spend a ton of money on new and figured surely someone can point me in the right direction to get me fixed up , if I like the bike thing ill upgrade and buy a new one when im sure ill stay at it (not a big market at all around here for them so id be stuck with an expensive dust collector) any help is good !

[Archerynut008]

I got a 2008 Specialized Hardrock Comp Disk in green/black

[JHOArrowslinger]

I dont have one yet but I am wanting to get into the bike thing mainly for fitness purposes and curious if anyone knows of any sites online that sells used bikes? I dont want to spend a ton of money on new and figured surely someone can point me in the right direction to get me fixed up , if I like the bike thing ill upgrade and buy a new one when im sure ill stay at it (not a big market at all around here for them so id be stuck with an expensive dust collector) any help is good !

Look at your local craigs list or mtbr.com

[Ju5t H3R3]

I don't Mtn bike but if I did... I'd have to have one
Very nice!!!
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Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc. I'm just getting into mountain biking and loving it!!

[Jayhawk]

I am thinking about getting this one. Did alot of research and the parts are all great. I cannot get anything close to this price with the parts locally.

Frame AltairX Custom Butted-Aluminum Trail-Tuned POWER STAY frame, reinforced-gussetted downtube, sculpted rear dropouts with replaceable rear derailleur hanger, H2O boss, International Standard rear disc mounts. Rear rack mounting points.
Fork 26" SUSPENSION FORK, ROCK SHOX DART2 W/TURN-KEY LOCK
ALLOY BLACK CROWN, adjustable preload, DiscBrake postmounts
Crankset TruVativ ISO-FLOW 3.0, Power Spline, Aluminum Triple 22/32/44T, 175mm
Bottom Bracket TruVativ BB-07-POWER SPLINE, Sealed Cartridge
Pedals ATB Beartrap, resin body, metal cage
Front Derailleur SHIMANO DEORE FD-M510, Top Swing
Rear Derailleur SHIMANO DEORE SLX RDM-662SGS BLACK long cage (H normal / not rapidrise)
Shifters SHIMANO Alivio SL-M410 Mega 8 Speed STI Rapidfire Pods (24 speeds total)
Cassette/Freewheel SHIMANO CS-HG30-8I 11-30T
Chain 8 Speed Z72 Narrow
Hubs DiscSpecific Aluminum (black) Sealed Bearing mechanism
Spokes 14G Stainless Steel
Rims WTB Speed Disc Double Wall Aluminum disc specific
Tires WTB Velociraptor Blackwall 26 x 2.10 (front and rear specific tread)
Brakes TEKTRO NOVELA Mechanical Disc Brakes, Ventilated Steel Disc Rotors
Brake Levers TEKTRO MT2.1 for Disc with aluminum lever
Headset Internal Sealed bearing VP A71 1.125 inch
Handlebar Comp Aluminum Riser, 25.4mm clamp diameter
W:620MMxR:30MMx6 DEGREES
Stem Comp Threadless Aluminum 1.125 inch
Tape/Grip WTB Dual Compound Trail
Saddle WTB Speed V Sport with comfort groove
Seat Post Aluminum Micro-Adjust 27.2x300mm
Seat Clamp Aluminum w/QR
Sizes 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 inch
Colors Gray (as shown)


http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/hay1500xi.htm

[vftcandy]

Here is my custom built Diamondback XSL...weighs in at 29.5 lbs..fox float 140mm front fork,truvativ hussefelt bar and stem, avid juicy 5 brakes w/ anodized red straightline levers, dt swiss 420 wheels, truvativ fire x cranks, custom built drivetrain, wtb weirwolf 2.5 tires, wtb pure-v seat, truvativ team seat, kcnc seat clamp, stem spacers and jockey wheels all red 7075 aluminum, lizard skins peety lock on grips, crank brothers 50/50 pedals and fox float rear shock...this tracks unbelievable..nice rides everyone!!!!!!!!!

[2rjs]

I am thinking about getting this one. Did alot of research and the parts are all great. I cannot get anything close to this price with the parts locally.

Frame AltairX Custom Butted-Aluminum Trail-Tuned POWER STAY frame, reinforced-gussetted downtube, sculpted rear dropouts with replaceable rear derailleur hanger, H2O boss, International Standard rear disc mounts. Rear rack mounting points.
Fork 26" SUSPENSION FORK, ROCK SHOX DART2 W/TURN-KEY LOCK
ALLOY BLACK CROWN, adjustable preload, DiscBrake postmounts
Crankset TruVativ ISO-FLOW 3.0, Power Spline, Aluminum Triple 22/32/44T, 175mm
Bottom Bracket TruVativ BB-07-POWER SPLINE, Sealed Cartridge
Pedals ATB Beartrap, resin body, metal cage
Front Derailleur SHIMANO DEORE FD-M510, Top Swing
Rear Derailleur SHIMANO DEORE SLX RDM-662SGS BLACK long cage (H normal / not rapidrise)
Shifters SHIMANO Alivio SL-M410 Mega 8 Speed STI Rapidfire Pods (24 speeds total)
Cassette/Freewheel SHIMANO CS-HG30-8I 11-30T
Chain 8 Speed Z72 Narrow
Hubs DiscSpecific Aluminum (black) Sealed Bearing mechanism
Spokes 14G Stainless Steel
Rims WTB Speed Disc Double Wall Aluminum disc specific
Tires WTB Velociraptor Blackwall 26 x 2.10 (front and rear specific tread)
Brakes TEKTRO NOVELA Mechanical Disc Brakes, Ventilated Steel Disc Rotors
Brake Levers TEKTRO MT2.1 for Disc with aluminum lever
Headset Internal Sealed bearing VP A71 1.125 inch
Handlebar Comp Aluminum Riser, 25.4mm clamp diameter
W:620MMxR:30MMx6 DEGREES
Stem Comp Threadless Aluminum 1.125 inch
Tape/Grip WTB Dual Compound Trail
Saddle WTB Speed V Sport with comfort groove
Seat Post Aluminum Micro-Adjust 27.2x300mm
Seat Clamp Aluminum w/QR
Sizes 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 inch
Colors Gray (as shown)


http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/hay1500xi.htm

Post up a review if you decide to get this bike. I've also been doing some research for a new bike and this is one of 3 that I'm considering. I've narrowed it down to the Motobecane 600ht, Haymaker 1500, or Forge Sawback 5xx. Looks like the Dawes may be the best deal.

[bustn'nocks]

Man those pics are giving me flashbacks and a cas of the useta's. I useta have a pair of bikes one Specialized Stumpjumper FSR with pretty much nothing stokc but the rear shock and a KHS A-lite 4000 hardtail frame I built up with race parts.

Enough of that, I'm off to e-bay to find a new bike.

[OBAN]

Man those pics are giving me flashbacks and a cas of the useta's. I useta have a pair of bikes one Specialized Stumpjumper FSR with pretty much nothing stokc but the rear shock and a KHS A-lite 4000 hardtail frame I built up with race parts.

Enough of that, I'm off to e-bay to find a new bike.

Useta's? Where's the Huffys? Bikes have come along way since my Huffy upgrade to a Cannondale, 13 years ago! Maybe I'll have to head to ebay myself. Nice bikes folks.

[TCR1]

I am thinking about getting this one. Did alot of research and the parts are all great. I cannot get anything close to this price with the parts locally.

Frame AltairX Custom Butted-Aluminum Trail-Tuned POWER STAY frame, reinforced-gussetted downtube, sculpted rear dropouts with replaceable rear derailleur hanger, H2O boss, International Standard rear disc mounts. Rear rack mounting points.
Fork 26" SUSPENSION FORK, ROCK SHOX DART2 W/TURN-KEY LOCK
ALLOY BLACK CROWN, adjustable preload, DiscBrake postmounts
Crankset TruVativ ISO-FLOW 3.0, Power Spline, Aluminum Triple 22/32/44T, 175mm
Bottom Bracket TruVativ BB-07-POWER SPLINE, Sealed Cartridge
Pedals ATB Beartrap, resin body, metal cage
Front Derailleur SHIMANO DEORE FD-M510, Top Swing
Rear Derailleur SHIMANO DEORE SLX RDM-662SGS BLACK long cage (H normal / not rapidrise)
Shifters SHIMANO Alivio SL-M410 Mega 8 Speed STI Rapidfire Pods (24 speeds total)
Cassette/Freewheel SHIMANO CS-HG30-8I 11-30T
Chain 8 Speed Z72 Narrow Hubs DiscSpecific Aluminum (black) Sealed Bearing mechanism
Spokes 14G Stainless Steel
Rims WTB Speed Disc Double Wall Aluminum disc specific
Tires WTB Velociraptor Blackwall 26 x 2.10 (front and rear specific tread)
Brakes TEKTRO NOVELA Mechanical Disc Brakes, Ventilated Steel Disc Rotors
Brake Levers TEKTRO MT2.1 for Disc with aluminum lever
Headset Internal Sealed bearing VP A71 1.125 inch
Handlebar Comp Aluminum Riser, 25.4mm clamp diameter
W:620MMxR:30MMx6 DEGREES
Stem Comp Threadless Aluminum 1.125 inch
Tape/Grip WTB Dual Compound Trail
Saddle WTB Speed V Sport with comfort groove
Seat Post Aluminum Micro-Adjust 27.2x300mm
Seat Clamp Aluminum w/QR
Sizes 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 inch
Colors Gray (as shown)


http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/hay1500xi.htm

I highlighted some areas, that makes me question how good of a deal this bike is. Components can always be upgraded (they break), so I think a solid frame is important. Most agree that Giant's offer the most bang for your buck. The 8 sped is kind of an issue because almost everything available now is 9 speed. The Shifters are a huge part of the drive train. I try not to skimp too much here. If you are going Shimano, go at least Deore. For mechanical discs, look at the Avids and Hayes.

Check out this link.
http://www.derbybicyclecenter.com/bi...e_specials.htm

You can probably do a search for some of these and find them even cheaper (I got my Giant Reign X1 (2008) from Taylor's Bike Shop (http://taylorsbikeshop.com/product-l...n-bikes-pg443/)

Advantage I have is I know how to work on bikes for the most part (still hate bleeding hydraulic brakes).

[mdewitt71]

TCR1, good catch on the listing. I would also add that the seat, seatpost, headset, hubs, and stem are very very "common" lower grade parts well.

I would reccomend other bikes as well.
I have bought, built, and rode some of the bike from bikesdirect. I won't say they are bad but, you might be able to find better elsewhere. A quality frame is just that- QUALITY.

[Jayhawk]

TCR1, good catch on the listing. I would also add that the seat, seatpost, headset, hubs, and stem are very very "common" lower grade parts well.

I would reccomend other bikes as well.
I have bought, built, and rode some of the bike from bikesdirect. I won't say they are bad but, you might be able to find better elsewhere. A quality frame is just that- QUALITY.

Is this a better choice?

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...cane_700HT.htm

this is all new to me. This is about my price limit as well.

[Karbon]

I live my Pro. So quick and nimble. A much better ride than my last Fisher Sugar.

All I want to do is upgrade the tires. The factory meats are less than perfect for all conditions I use them in.
stumpy.jpg

[TCR1]

Is this a better choice?

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...cane_700HT.htm

this is all new to me. This is about my price limit as well.

Specs on that one are much better. Not sure why they are specing Tektro brakes on that though. Also not familiar with Skye (Handlebars and such), but I have been out of really serious mt. biking for a while...well at least out of buying new and better gear. I just bought a Giant Reign X1 though and it is about the top build (Reign X0 is the top) and I am still finding things I don't like...but I have built up bikes from frames, which costs a ton more (and really isn't worth it when you can ride the other stuff until it wears out, then upgrade as you need to).

Also, I found a guy on Denver Craigs list selling a pair of Avid BB7 mechanical discs for 30.00...that is a steal (if they function properly) and I am sure there are other similar deals out there.


I like the motobecane specs a lot better than the other bike.

Oh yeah, if you are planning to wear clipless pedals, see if they will do a pedal exchange with you. Trade in the pedals they offer for a set of clipless. I prefer the Time ATAC syste, lots of people like the candy's (Crank Bros), and seems less are riding Shimano's SPD...I could be wrong though.

[TCR1]

I live my Pro. So quick and nimble. A much better ride than my last Fisher Sugar.

All I want to do is upgrade the tires. The factory meats are less than perfect for all conditions I use them in.
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Specialized really did a beautiful job with their styling of their hydroformed tubing!

[Karbon]

I too prefer the atac pedals. Way easier in/out and not as weak as Egg Beaters or some of the similar Candies.

[missed1once]

Another vote for the Time ATACS. love them, great pedals.

[grizzlyplumber]

Here are some pics of my Blur.

[MidMoJeff]

I was looking at ordering from Bikesdirect before I bought my Forge Sawback. The main reason I went with the Forge was the fact that the frame is made by Giant and is very simialar to their products. I figured as long as I have a strong frame, I can always change out components later and have this bike for a long time. I just recently passed the 100 mile mark without any problems at all. I love it for what I use it for. Commuting to work, biking with the family, and occasional trails. I'm not out there beating the crap out of it. I think any of those bikes from bikes direct would be fine as long as your not out there seriously burning up the trails. Personally I think keeping price down is essential for beginners. You just dont need to invest to much before you decide if its for you. :twocents:

[DMAX-HD]

me with the kids and the Specialized Rockhopper Pro comp. Nice bike - thinking of upgrading to a Stumpy this year - something with a bit more aggressvie geomtry that sticks the corners a better.

[Axis-slinger]

I need 3 more posts