Official Mountain bike Thread! - Page 31

217Bimmer · 09-08-2010, 03:33 PM

my lockout is adjustable. is this one? maybe it is just not adjusted properly.

LowDog · 09-08-2010, 03:44 PM

idk i think it says something about preload on the other side but it doesnt really do anything either

Stanc3 · 09-10-2010, 08:50 PM

Just went on my first longer ride last week, about 18 miles in Aliso Viejo (Beach Area, Southern CA), loved it!. Been doing some street riding, climbing etc to get some stamina back, doing another 17+ tomorrow (Fullerton Loop), can't wait!

My new bike, 2010 StumpJumper Comp, completely satisfied with my purchase!

jsantoli · 09-10-2010, 09:02 PM

Stanc3 that is a sick bike, i had a 2008 XC Pro and loved it. I really like the look of yours

330CK · 09-10-2010, 09:15 PM

I'm leaving for the first race in this: http://goneriding.com/2010/FSC/fsc.htm tomorrow morning. Any Fanatics racing as well?

Breyton-BMW · 09-14-2010, 06:38 AM

Had some upgrades done over the weekend.

Presenting the Brembo of the MTB world.

Formula R1's from Italy

Installation.

Installed.

Very light, nice modulation and looks great too.

deafboy · 09-14-2010, 07:29 AM

Just leave this here...

LowDog · 09-14-2010, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deafboy

Just leave this here...

wow thats a sick video

Don B · 09-14-2010, 07:50 AM

Picking up my new (to me) GT Avalanche tomorrow...heading for the hills Saturday first thing. Can't wait.

Breyton-BMW · 09-14-2010, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LowDog

wow thats a sick video

Muthafawkin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don B

Picking up my new (to me) GT Avalanche tomorrow...heading for the hills Saturday first thing. Can't wait.

Great! Don't forget to post up some pics.

Don B · 09-14-2010, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breyton-BMW

Great! Don't forget to post up some pics.

It might need a little bit of work first...it's a little old school, but just a
stepping stone to get me back on the bike, as I used to cycle alot. I really
loved GTs when I was growing up though.

Very interesting story on GT's history here Clicky

Plan to get something more modern in the new year.

330CK · 09-14-2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breyton-BMW

Had some upgrades done over the weekend.

Presenting the Brembo of the MTB world.

Formula R1's from Italy

Installation.

Installed.

Very light, nice modulation and looks great too.

Sick. Your bike is ridiculous, man...

My front brake is a Formula The One and it's the best brake I've tried so far.

Breyton-BMW · 09-14-2010, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330CK

Sick. Your bike is ridiculous, man...

My front brake is a Formula The One and it's the best brake I've tried so far.

Thanks! Yours is not too bad either.

I'm gonna build up a 29er next.

Xcelratr · 09-15-2010, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stanc3

Just went on my first longer ride last week, about 18 miles in Aliso Viejo (Beach Area, Southern CA), loved it!. Been doing some street riding, climbing etc to get some stamina back, doing another 17+ tomorrow (Fullerton Loop), can't wait!

If you haven't yet, check out Geoladders.

LowDog · 09-16-2010, 03:19 PM

Im still on the hunt

Found this Saracer Ariel 3, never heard of the bike but it got some pretty good components, is full suspension and i can get it for $1200. Only problem is that it's 18' and im 6'1 230lbs, so im not sure if its big enough, but i've ridden a 18,5' a couple of times without any problems, so maybe i can just adjust my way out of it.

Stanc3 · 09-16-2010, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xcelratr

If you haven't yet, check out Geoladders.

Nice, I've come across that site a few times but just actually logged in. I like the info/pics they have, really helps.!

Checking out Whiting Ranch this weekend (Sunday) we'll see how that goes.

calialx1 · 09-16-2010, 06:07 PM

what do you guys think about lefty forks?

Ghostie · 09-16-2010, 09:12 PM

I love them so much, I converted my Custom TI frame to a Lefty frame last year....amazing piece of technology. Superlight and stiff, yet still plenty plush

217Bimmer · 09-16-2010, 10:39 PM

do i need a floor pump for my tires? i have a blackburn hand pump and my tires don't feel filled enough at the highest pressure i can pump by hand. the tires say 35-65psi and have presta valves. the pump doesn't have a gauge, so i don't know the actual pressure, they just don't feel full enough. pissed because i am biking tomorrow and it felt like i let more air out than i could put into them

Ghostie · 09-16-2010, 10:46 PM

I would say yes, I mean there are ways around it (like the hand pump which you're currently having problems with)...but I consider having a good floor pump at home to be essential.

floor pumps takes so much less time and energy to air up your tires, plus they have a gauge so you can see what you're doing.

Hand pumps are more for emergencies when you're out riding....

Are you riding a mountain bike or a road bike? 35-65psi is way too high for riding the trails (you might be able to do 35 on a very hard packed trail, but not much higher)

09-08-2010, 03:33 PM	#601
217Bimmer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: IL Posts: 126 My Ride: 2001 BMW 330i View My Garage	my lockout is adjustable. is this one? maybe it is just not adjusted properly. __________________

09-08-2010, 03:44 PM	#602
LowDog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 193 My Ride: Ferguson View My Garage	idk i think it says something about preload on the other side but it doesnt really do anything either __________________ wot m8

09-10-2010, 08:50 PM	#603
Stanc3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yorba Linda, CA (Orange County) Posts: 8,004 My Ride: 99' JB 328i View My Garage	Just went on my first longer ride last week, about 18 miles in Aliso Viejo (Beach Area, Southern CA), loved it!. Been doing some street riding, climbing etc to get some stamina back, doing another 17+ tomorrow (Fullerton Loop), can't wait! My new bike, 2010 StumpJumper Comp, completely satisfied with my purchase! __________________ I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. - Albert Einstein - Chad Last edited by Stanc3; 09-10-2010 at 08:56 PM.

09-10-2010, 09:02 PM	#604
jsantoli Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Plainsboro, NJ Posts: 73 My Ride: 325ci View My Garage	Stanc3 that is a sick bike, i had a 2008 XC Pro and loved it. I really like the look of yours __________________

09-14-2010, 06:38 AM	#606
Breyton-BMW Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,386 My Ride: Ti View My Garage	Had some upgrades done over the weekend. Presenting the Brembo of the MTB world. Formula R1's from Italy Installation. Installed. Very light, nice modulation and looks great too. __________________

09-10-2010, 09:15 PM	#605
330CK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 299 My Ride: > your ride View My Garage	I'm leaving for the first race in this: http://goneriding.com/2010/FSC/fsc.htm tomorrow morning. Any Fanatics racing as well?

09-14-2010, 07:50 AM	#609
Don B Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 910 My Ride: 325i (RHD) View My Garage	Picking up my new (to me) GT Avalanche tomorrow...heading for the hills Saturday first thing. Can't wait. __________________

09-16-2010, 03:19 PM	#615
LowDog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 193 My Ride: Ferguson View My Garage	Im still on the hunt Found this Saracer Ariel 3, never heard of the bike but it got some pretty good components, is full suspension and i can get it for $1200. Only problem is that it's 18' and im 6'1 230lbs, so im not sure if its big enough, but i've ridden a 18,5' a couple of times without any problems, so maybe i can just adjust my way out of it. __________________ wot m8

09-16-2010, 06:07 PM	#617
calialx1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: lost in the twisties of the Bay Area, CA Posts: 253 My Ride: FL 330i, 3000GT View My Garage	what do you guys think about lefty forks? __________________

09-16-2010, 09:12 PM	#618
Ghostie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Here Posts: 505 My Ride: What else? View My Garage	I love them so much, I converted my Custom TI frame to a Lefty frame last year....amazing piece of technology. Superlight and stiff, yet still plenty plush Last edited by Ghostie; 09-16-2010 at 09:34 PM.

09-16-2010, 10:39 PM	#619
217Bimmer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: IL Posts: 126 My Ride: 2001 BMW 330i View My Garage	do i need a floor pump for my tires? i have a blackburn hand pump and my tires don't feel filled enough at the highest pressure i can pump by hand. the tires say 35-65psi and have presta valves. the pump doesn't have a gauge, so i don't know the actual pressure, they just don't feel full enough. pissed because i am biking tomorrow and it felt like i let more air out than i could put into them __________________

09-16-2010, 10:46 PM	#620
Ghostie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Here Posts: 505 My Ride: What else? View My Garage	I would say yes, I mean there are ways around it (like the hand pump which you're currently having problems with)...but I consider having a good floor pump at home to be essential. floor pumps takes so much less time and energy to air up your tires, plus they have a gauge so you can see what you're doing. Hand pumps are more for emergencies when you're out riding.... Are you riding a mountain bike or a road bike? 35-65psi is way too high for riding the trails (you might be able to do 35 on a very hard packed trail, but not much higher)

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