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Author: | MiLo [ Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:31 pm ] |
Post subject: | Official 650b Thread |
this little guy decided to leave the 29ers to the taller punks. Going 650b now Where do we show it off? Since I am the first post here, I might as well show my slow bike build. For my 19th Anniversary, my wife gave me a bike frame although she only budgeted for a cheaper road frame, I managed to get a hold of this Intense Carbine 275 frame. I decided to go with Blue and Red anodized parts for the purpose of bling. I didn't have any stans but just for the heck of it. I decided to pump up the tires to apply pressure on the Stan's rim tape I just installed. The back tire leaked but the front tire stayed sealed without any stans. Got my Pressfit BB from Taiwan. Carefully installed the Headset. Bling Bling Guestimate the weight of bike. Looks like this for now Until I change the bars and stem. She should be ready in a couple weeks. NYREE |
Author: | Ld00d [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:53 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Where's the 650b tread? |
Start one in MTB and I'll stick it |
Author: | k2rider [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 2:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Where's the 650b tread? |
Bought my 1st 27.5 as well, a Pivot mach 6. It's still in the box. Hope to get it built up during this rainy weekend. |
Author: | CVrider [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Where's the 650b tread? |
Have a frame coming in middle of next month as well |
Author: | Ld00d [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Official 650b Thread |
Alright then. This is now the "taint" thread*. *taint: neither here nor there. |
Author: | MiLo [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:03 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Official 650b Thread |
Here's a sneak peek. Just need a couple more parts before I install the Dropper post and Derailleur housing. Check out my 1972 Leather Saddle Hope my $199 Fox Talas Fork works well for the Spec heads. 2013 Intense Carbine 275 Small Fox Racing Shox 34 Talas 27.5" 150 CTD-Remote Stan's ZTR Flow with Chris King Hubs Chris King Headset XTR Crankset, Front Derailleur, Rear Derailleur, Brakes, and 11-36 cassette. Rockshox Reverb Stealth (to be installed) Spank Spike Bars and Stem (to be installed) Maxxis High Roller II front and Ardent rear tires. weight Guestimate, 29.25 pounds. |
Author: | jSatch [ Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:18 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Official 650b Thread |
way cool, especially the handlebar compass. |
Author: | MiLo [ Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:15 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Official 650b Thread |
Thanks. it's actually a bear. I wonder if it will keep bears away though. http://www.pinkbike.com/news/grizzly-be ... -2014.html |
Author: | MiLo [ Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Official 650b Thread |
Everyone seems to be going for the Rockshox Pike. |
Author: | Salespunk [ Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:43 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Official 650b Thread |
Yep, thing is awesome. I have experience on a lot of other forks and not much else on the market I would even consider. |
Author: | Dirtyboy [ Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:33 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Official 650b Thread |
My old school HD with 26" wheels eats wagon wheels for dinner! |
Author: | k2rider [ Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:45 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Official 650b Thread |
Rode my Pivot Mach 6 for the 1st time over the weekend up in Idyllwild. It was pressed into service after I broke a couple spokes on the rear wheel of my Tallboy on thursday night at Calavera. Since I knew we would be climbing alot at Idyllwild, I was initially bummed that I was going to have to ride my heavy 27.5 lb Pivot. It would also be the 1st time riding with a dropper post. Anyway, at age 49+ and a lifelong technical XC type rider, I know I'll never be pushing the full potential of the Mach 6 like Salespunk does. However, after riding in the bike parks at Mammoth and Snow Summit last year, I knew I needed something other than my Tallboy to have the most fun possible. My ride report/bike comparison is simple: I love the plush suspension of the Mach 6 and it climbed great overall. On my Tallboy, I can be lazy when getting up and over rough terrain/rocks. I learned that on the Pivot, I need to be more on my game but when I am, it performed great....loving the Contio Trail King on the back so far. As for the Tallboy, it's better at getting up to speed in a hurry, railing around smooth berms and pretty much every facet of climbing. There's definitely room in my riding life for both bikes. |
Author: | MiLo [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Official 650b Thread |
Took her out for a quick spin. Needed a few more links on the chain. Almost forgot about the rear travel chain stretch. Need to torque the bolts and install the dropper post. |
Author: | ozzer [ Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:24 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Official 650b Thread |
26 for life! However, basing on that big stupid smile on my fat face, I might have been convinced with this wheel debate thingie with a proper purpose built geo and numbers. |
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