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I know there are more brown pow lovers on this site, yah there is pinkbike but lets be honest, newshcoolers is wayyyy cooler. so lets posts our rides, questions about components, mechanic questions etc in this thread.
I just bought this beauty and i definitely sacrificed uphill capabiltiy in order to get a beefier dh/park bike. id been on a nomad for a while and it's a huge switch in riding styles for me. definitely getting used to the weight and having to keep speed a lot more.
specs for said beauty, 2011 rc2 dh totem, 2012 dhx rc4, highrollers front and back (gona go dhf front and highroller in the back), mtx 33 wheel set, slx brakes, diablous cranks, FSA 760mm Handlebar, Shimano SLX Shifter & Shimano Deore XT Derailleur.
Alright newschoolers, post your bikes. i wanna see some sexy steeds.
Has anyone here had their Rockshox solo air collapse before, and even if you try inflating it won't come back up? If you have, the fix is simply flipping the bike upside down, removing the allen key plug on the air side of the fork, then gently and slowly depressing the schrader valve on the other side (if you poke it to fast lubrication oil will shoot everywhere), then re install the plug and inflate the fork back to it's recommended setting via the fill valve on top.
I had both of my bikes in the shop tonight for some inspection and service, as I haven't rode my Farley through the wet and muddy spring for a month and some, and my Cobia has sat all winter. Both bikes have a solo air fork, and both of them had this issue. Apparently common on Blutos (according to MTBR forums, also how I discovered the fix), but all solo airs are susceptible.
I don't want to go into full detail about the mechanics of the issue because I would need to look at a parts diagram to fully understand it. But it has something to do with all of the air leaking to one side of the air spring and a red sticky grease is usually at fault. I think Rockshox has manuals available for download online, I'll check that later.
Hopefully that's helpful to some of you, I think the solo air system is very common in Rockshox's fork lineup. I know I was freaking right out because it was just a ball kicker to see both of my beauties like that. Both bikes are in my house for the night so I can keep an eye on them. I'll let you guys know if anything goes awry again!
Got back from New Zealand not to long ago and goodness are the trails good. Rode over 700 miles and 80,000 foot of climbing in 5 weeks. Sell your soul, divorce your wife, send the children to the orphanage do what you gotta do to get there. Turning down a job offer in Wanaka last October is my biggest regret in life. It's the most beautiful place I have ever been.
On another note finally got to fill out a W-2 under Specialized this year which is pretty pimp tight. Bikes are sweet!
Some eye candy
Ti Miro bike park, Morrinsville/Hamilton
Paeroa sunset
Jungle action, Te Aroha
Above the National Downhill Track, Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua
Corners Track, Rotorua
The best track in the world, every corner is mint and the dirt is something out of Narnia. It's like riding a skatepark. A genuine bobsled run all the way down for 2km.
More corners goodness
Get your 650 ABCDEFG outta here bitch
Rainbown Mountain, Rotorua
Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Mount Ngauruhoe in the back
Eskdale Mountain Bike Park, Napier
Skyline Walkway, Wellington
Skyline Walkway, above Wellington
Makara Peak Bike Park, Wellington
Kaiteriteri Bike Park, Nelson
Awesome little figure eight feature at Kaiteriteri, Nelson
Beech Forest on the Old Ghost Road, Lyell Range
More beech forest, Lyell Range
Lyell Range, Old Ghost Road
Croesus Knob to the left and the Tasman Sea down below, Greymouth
Toyota love, 79 Series Landcruiser, Harihari
Sunrise with the Southern Alps in the back, Fox Glacier
Craigieburn Forest, Canterbury Region
Craiegiburn forest approaching Castle Hill, Canterbury Region
Castle Hill, Canterbury Region
St James Cycle Trail, Hanmer Springs
A true backcountry epic, 80km bush track
You can barely see the trail cutting through the thigh high grass
Bike coraled up at the Stanley Vale Hut
Lake Guyon, St James Cycle Trail
Waiau River Valley, the most beautiful place I have ever been
Wilds horses in the Waiau River Valley
Last couple Kilometers of an 80km epic
Avalanche Peak, Arthurs Pass
Richmond Trail, Lake Tekapo
Awesome singletrack above Lake Wanaka, Sticky Forest Wanaka
Melina's Ridge Track/Station, Lindis Pass Region
Welcome Rock, Garston
Welcome Rock
Coronet Peak DH Track, Queenstown
Rude Rock! Queenstown
Top of Pack, Sack, and Track, Queenstown
Lake Tekapo Sunset
Message me if you have any questions on the locations and trails. If you go with a couple buddies you could make it some what price point. The food and plane ticket would be the only expensive parts. Camping is pretty much free game everywhere and everybody there is extremely friendly. Hope this gets you guys stoked and motivated to make the pilgrimage there.
snappedNothing beats reading such a good post and then reading the "cunt killas" underneath!
Also forgot, I will post pictures when I get off work, I ride a 2014 Demo 8-1 with a 2015 boxxer team over here in whistler, at home I have a 2012 Yeti SB-66 with a few upgrades waiting for when I get home
Worst part bout biking is waiting for all the damn mud to go away in spring. We all love some good mud but I would like to not wreck the trails and be able to pedal up a hill more than 10 degrees
TwinipzWorst part bout biking is waiting for all the damn mud to go away in spring. We all love some good mud but I would like to not wreck the trails and be able to pedal up a hill more than 10 degrees
Seriously. It's been torrential downpour, followed by sun, followed by another downpour. That pattern on repeat. The mud is great in moderation.
Sklarrode duthie for the first time, definitely fun, but a lot of the stuff is wayy over my head in terms of freeride/jumping ability
Yea but the way i look at is its all about slowly progressing. Hit the small jump lines and when you are sending them past the landing and can style out the .05 seconds of air, move on the medium sized stuff... and so on and so on. Also, Duthie is the first time i have ever actually scoped lines for MTB and thought about how i would actually ride something. Because laps are so short you can memorize each line- the speed required, how are where to set up etc.
Also, there really isnt anything highspeed that ive seen at Duthie, so the consequences are relatively low... all things considered.
californiagrownYea but the way i look at is its all about slowly progressing. Hit the small jump lines and when you are sending them past the landing and can style out the .05 seconds of air, move on the medium sized stuff... and so on and so on. Also, Duthie is the first time i have ever actually scoped lines for MTB and thought about how i would actually ride something. Because laps are so short you can memorize each line- the speed required, how are where to set up etc.
Also, there really isnt anything highspeed that ive seen at Duthie, so the consequences are relatively low... all things considered.
Oh for sure, that kind of riding just isn't really my jam
Just bought an Orange Seal kit for my fat bottomed girl. It's definitely the hype sealant right now, and it should work super nice with the Jackalope wheels. Hopefully I can shed some weight and rotating mass out of the wheels with the conversion.
NinetyFourJust bought an Orange Seal kit for my fat bottomed girl. It's definitely the hype sealant right now, and it should work super nice with the Jackalope wheels. Hopefully I can shed some weight and rotating mass out of the wheels with the conversion.
Orange seal is hands down the best shit is just a little pricey.
I ride mostly really technical trail/am stuff, a little xc, and will dabble in park and downhill (nothing too serious, won't ride as if I'm on an 8 inch bike). I'm 6ft 200 lbs, so I would ride a large.
Thinking about getting a 2012-2014 reign used from pinkbike. I would want to buy a bike, and an slx (maybe mixed with ct) groupset (2x10, cranks, chainrings, shifters, brakes, etc) and put that on instead and sell the stuff I booted. Either a 32mm 120-150, or 34mm 130-160mm Talas..Probably going to get a Fox Dhx 5.0 air shock unless someone convinces me to get the coil, but I will be on an XC team in my high school so I am kinda avoiding going too big or burly on stuff and being a goon there. I have no idea what is good or not in wheels, and I know that can be a money pit so I'm just gonna check out each option individually and not get my heart set on anything before I can even find them. Probably going to get a cheap or used dropper post as well
What do you guys think? Doable for 1500-1600 if I'm smart about it?
Tanner-DOrange seal is hands down the best shit is just a little pricey.
That's what I like to hear! And for my scenario, the fatbike, it's really not all that expensive seeing as a single tube is around $20.00 CDN. Plus I've heard people tossing out weight savings from 1.5-2.5 lbs which is a dickload of weight to shed from your wheels. I'll bring home the fishscale tomorrow to get a base weight on the bike, then I'll do the conversion and weigh it and report back with numbers.
I ride mostly really technical trail/am stuff, a little xc, and will dabble in park and downhill (nothing too serious, won't ride as if I'm on an 8 inch bike). I'm 6ft 200 lbs, so I would ride a large.
Thinking about getting a 2012-2014 reign used from pinkbike. I would want to buy a bike, and an slx (maybe mixed with ct) groupset (2x10, cranks, chainrings, shifters, brakes, etc) and put that on instead and sell the stuff I booted. Either a 32mm 120-150, or 34mm 130-160mm Talas..Probably going to get a Fox Dhx 5.0 air shock unless someone convinces me to get the coil, but I will be on an XC team in my high school so I am kinda avoiding going too big or burly on stuff and being a goon there. I have no idea what is good or not in wheels, and I know that can be a money pit so I'm just gonna check out each option individually and not get my heart set on anything before I can even find them. Probably going to get a cheap or used dropper post as well
What do you guys think? Doable for 1500-1600 if I'm smart about it?
Dude, I bought a 2012 reign complete used off PB for 1200 last year that was incredible. Sram x9 fox 34, pretty nice component set. I loved that bike so much. Get a dropper for sure. Mine was incredible, could goat its way around xc trails but point it downhill and it would ruuuuuuun. Felt as fast as my old Glory on full on DH race trails, even rode some free ride with it. Man, I miss that bike, Bike thieves are the worst.
As soon as I get some more steady income I'm probably going to grab another. If I'm doing real well financially I'll go for the 27.5 one but otherwise the older ones are super fun. I'm a huge sucker for giant bikes and especially the reign. Good luck!
I ride mostly really technical trail/am stuff, a little xc, and will dabble in park and downhill (nothing too serious, won't ride as if I'm on an 8 inch bike). I'm 6ft 200 lbs, so I would ride a large.
Thinking about getting a 2012-2014 reign used from pinkbike. I would want to buy a bike, and an slx (maybe mixed with ct) groupset (2x10, cranks, chainrings, shifters, brakes, etc) and put that on instead and sell the stuff I booted. Either a 32mm 120-150, or 34mm 130-160mm Talas..Probably going to get a Fox Dhx 5.0 air shock unless someone convinces me to get the coil, but I will be on an XC team in my high school so I am kinda avoiding going too big or burly on stuff and being a goon there. I have no idea what is good or not in wheels, and I know that can be a money pit so I'm just gonna check out each option individually and not get my heart set on anything before I can even find them. Probably going to get a cheap or used dropper post as well
What do you guys think? Doable for 1500-1600 if I'm smart about it?
It's a fun bike but definitely not the fastest bike when it comes to climbing and for those super long rides, great for someone looking to get into park and downhill riding. I have my 2013 in perfect condition on sale on pinkbike right now http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1749653/
NinetyFourThat's what I like to hear! And for my scenario, the fatbike, it's really not all that expensive seeing as a single tube is around $20.00 CDN. Plus I've heard people tossing out weight savings from 1.5-2.5 lbs which is a dickload of weight to shed from your wheels. I'll bring home the fishscale tomorrow to get a base weight on the bike, then I'll do the conversion and weigh it and report back with numbers.
Orange is my choice as well. It seems to stay in liquid form much longer than the Stan's does, which keeps the clumps from accumulating and bouncing around in the tires. I've seen a fist sized clump of dried up Stan's come from a tire, while I've never seen anything substantial from a tire using Orange.
I'll finally be converting my Fatboy tires this weekend as well. I picked up 2 quarts of Orange to have on hand for tire swaps, and will need 1 full quart for 4 Fatboy tires alone. I need to pick up some sort of wide tape and I'll be set. I'll get some before and after weights for both bikes posted. Hoping for 1-1.5 lb reduction per bike.
Looking forward to tubeless though as I did pinch flat my front tire on a ride during the best part of the descent. A few patches, and the first of 10 total minutes pumping trailside with my mini pump later, and I was wishing I had done the conversion much sooner.
Fatbikes and snow are what's in store for tomorrow as the snow has temporarily returned to the dismal PNW.
division.bellOrange is my choice as well. It seems to stay in liquid form much longer than the Stan's does, which keeps the clumps from accumulating and bouncing around in the tires. I've seen a fist sized clump of dried up Stan's come from a tire, while I've never seen anything substantial from a tire using Orange.
I'll finally be converting my Fatboy tires this weekend as well. I picked up 2 quarts of Orange to have on hand for tire swaps, and will need 1 full quart for 4 Fatboy tires alone. I need to pick up some sort of wide tape and I'll be set. I'll get some before and after weights for both bikes posted. Hoping for 1-1.5 lb reduction per bike.
Looking forward to tubeless though as I did pinch flat my front tire on a ride during the best part of the descent. A few patches, and the first of 10 total minutes pumping trailside with my mini pump later, and I was wishing I had done the conversion much sooner.
Fatbikes and snow are what's in store for tomorrow as the snow has temporarily returned to the dismal PNW.
That's what I gathered from all of the comparisons. Plus Orange's nanites to help seal punctures, no way was I buying glitter and adding it to some Stans as some people claim it's, "pretty much the same thing".
For your tubeless conversion how about are you sealing the lightening holes in the rim? A split tube, or gorilla taping the rim strip in?
I'm pumped to convert the Jackalopes. They're going to be a pretty nice, hassle free conversion. I weighed the bike tonight with all of the gear I normally have on it (two bottle cages, my saddle bag, taillight, headlight, pedals) and it came in on the scale at 32lbs 14oz. The bike is definitely a little heavier than I thought, but that's okay. I think it's going to be my main ride for the summer.
Got bored tonight and wanted to ad some protection to the bike because I'm OCD like that. I used some clear vinyl mask to shield the top tube from my feet when I kick them over:
Then I made up a super nice chainstay protector out of an old tube:
I also lathed up some frame plugs to go in the unused front derailleur cable routing holes.
NinetyFourGot bored tonight and wanted to ad some protection to the bike because I'm OCD like that. I used some clear vinyl mask to shield the top tube from my feet when I kick them over:
Sorry but extremely curious here, when on earth do your feet kick over the top tube?? I have never considered another way to mount my steed other than the leg-swing-over-the-back-wheel-behind-the-seat
special-JSorry but extremely curious here, when on earth do your feet kick over the top tube?? I have never considered another way to mount my steed other than the leg-swing-over-the-back-wheel-behind-the-seat
special-JSorry but extremely curious here, when on earth do your feet kick over the top tube?? I have never considered another way to mount my steed other than the leg-swing-over-the-back-wheel-behind-the-seat
I think it's every time, because I'm a seat high guy (I wish we had some gnarlier terrain here that warranted a dropper, or lowering my seat). If I mounted the bike from behind I'd smash my balls trying to slide onto the saddle. Then again I'm riding XC so maybe I don't have any?
Yes! The mud is retreating and I think i've found a LEGAL (ish, whatever) location for making trails! I'm brewing up some lines and features already in my head
I'll try to make a sort of documentary, like I have always wanted to with this sort of thing
Yes! The mud is retreating and I think i've found a LEGAL (ish, whatever) location for making trails! I'm brewing up some lines and features already in my head
I'll try to make a sort of documentary, like I have always wanted to with this sort of thing
NinetyFourI think it's every time, because I'm a seat high guy (I wish we had some gnarlier terrain here that warranted a dropper, or lowering my seat). If I mounted the bike from behind I'd smash my balls trying to slide onto the saddle. Then again I'm riding XC so maybe I don't have any?
Haha what? Just tilt the bike to the side and get on like a normal person...
TwinipzI'll try to make a sort of documentary, like I have always wanted to with this sort of thing
That would be sick! When you make your documentary, you should only use footage of you riding the trail and not use any voiceovers/interviews, and then add music. I would watch that documentary
NinetyFourThat's what I gathered from all of the comparisons. Plus Orange's nanites to help seal punctures, no way was I buying glitter and adding it to some Stans as some people claim it's, "pretty much the same thing".
For your tubeless conversion how about are you sealing the lightening holes in the rim? A split tube, or gorilla taping the rim strip in?
Stan's also does a great job sealing in my experience, but Orange is the superior sealant by far.
I'm going with tape and sealant. Just need to see what my options are locally and ditch the tubes.
my bike back in Denmark, I am spoiling it with a new DT Swiss wheelset, an Easton Haven Carbon bar, and a new seatpost since this one gave up after 3 years
snappedmy bike back in Denmark, I am spoiling it with a new DT Swiss wheelset, an Easton Haven Carbon bar, and a new seatpost since this one gave up after 3 years
Oh and probably a sram X-guide or an MRP 2x chainguide as well
NinetyFourWeren't you on a fully rigid Niner before? That's going to be quite the drastic change. That's a hot bike though.
Yeah. That RDO frame was unforgiving as hell, and despite the blazing climbing, I like having power and fluidity through the rough/bumpy sections (that's where I'm slowest), and hopefully the Brain will help my climbing with full suspension.
division.bellNice ride. Which year/model Epic is that?
Thanks! It's a 2013 Expert Evo. It's still tubed up and I'd like to get a carbon seatpost, but as of now it's about 24 lbs. Not too bad!
JuliusJThat would be sick! When you make your documentary, you should only use footage of you riding the trail and not use any voiceovers/interviews, and then add music. I would watch that documentary
I'll keep that in mind! Cool idea, let the footage explain itself.
Alright guys, after 5 years of Utah I think I'm finally gonna buy a mountainbike. I need your guys help in what bikes to look at, whether to buy new/used, etc.
The extent of what I know going into this:
5'9"
170lbs
Thinking I'll be doing mostly "All-mountain/XCountry" trail riding from what I can tell.
I will likely want to spend ~$1200 total for my full setup.
I have friends that work in bike shops that could go with me and look at used bikes to make sure they aren't too fucked up.
Any recommendations on what style/size of bike or some specific bikes to look into? Thanks in advance for any insights you could provide!
Stoked to get into this as I have stopped longboarding a couple years ago and need a new "extreme" hobby to get into for the summer.
shocker611Alright guys, after 5 years of Utah I think I'm finally gonna buy a mountainbike. I need your guys help in what bikes to look at, whether to buy new/used, etc.
The extent of what I know going into this:
5'9"
170lbs
Thinking I'll be doing mostly "All-mountain/XCountry" trail riding from what I can tell.
I will likely want to spend ~$1200 total for my full setup.
I have friends that work in bike shops that could go with me and look at used bikes to make sure they aren't too fucked up.
Any recommendations on what style/size of bike or some specific bikes to look into? Thanks in advance for any insights you could provide!
Stoked to get into this as I have stopped longboarding a couple years ago and need a new "extreme" hobby to get into for the summer.
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR
Yeti SB66
just remember if you are going with a 26" wheel bike, that it will be hard to find parts a few years from now.
shocker611Alright guys, after 5 years of Utah I think I'm finally gonna buy a mountainbike. I need your guys help in what bikes to look at, whether to buy new/used, etc.
The extent of what I know going into this:
5'9"
170lbs
Thinking I'll be doing mostly "All-mountain/XCountry" trail riding from what I can tell.
I will likely want to spend ~$1200 total for my full setup.
I have friends that work in bike shops that could go with me and look at used bikes to make sure they aren't too fucked up.
Any recommendations on what style/size of bike or some specific bikes to look into? Thanks in advance for any insights you could provide!
Stoked to get into this as I have stopped longboarding a couple years ago and need a new "extreme" hobby to get into for the summer.
Used, size M, probably between 80/90-120/140mm suspension, whether you go fully or hardtail pretty much depends on the trails you will be riding and personal preference when it comes to that category of riding, however you will get better components for 1200 in a hardtail, but you can get lucky with a bargain in fully's sometimes.
Look for a 29'er or a 27.5(650b) wheelsizes if you are mainly foing for trail/XC personally I am not a fan of how 29'ers handles but thats just me. (26'ers are still okay aswell but the other two are probably preferable for you)
Hope it helps, good luck with the new bike!
snappedUsed, size M, probably between 80/90-120/140mm suspension, whether you go fully or hardtail pretty much depends on the trails you will be riding and personal preference when it comes to that category of riding, however you will get better components for 1200 in a hardtail, but you can get lucky with a bargain in fully's sometimes.
Look for a 29'er or a 27.5(650b) wheelsizes if you are mainly foing for trail/XC personally I am not a fan of how 29'ers handles but thats just me. (26'ers are still okay aswell but the other two are probably preferable for you)
Hope it helps, good luck with the new bike!
Thanks a lot man! I will start looking around. I will likely post some links to some options I find and ask for opinions on them.
