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Default My First FS 29er
I would much rather be riding...hell, I have not even ridden it on dirt yet! Maybe tomorrow??? doubtful, but hoping. As such, no ride report to speak of yet but few pics.

Anyway, not that I care, but for completeness had it weighed at the shop when I picked up some pedals since I forgot that part and it was under 30 lbs!!! 29.98 to be precise on digital scale.

Thanks to Larry Mettler and El Beastro (from mtbr.com) for getting me my first FS 29er!

Specs are as follows if you care:
  • [FONT=Arial Black]Frame = '07 El Rey, large, cosmic orange, heavy duty rear triangle w/quad bearings[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black]Rear shock = Fox Float R Pro Pedal air shock w/ High Volume canister with PUSH factory tuning[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Fork = '08 Fox F29[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Brakes = Avid Juicy 7s (185/160)[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Stem = Thompson X4[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black]Seatpost = Moots Ti Setback[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Saddle = Terry Fly saddle, ti rails[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Headset = black King[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Bars = Easton EA50 685mm OS riser bars[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Grips = ODI lock on grips[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Cranks = Truvativ Stylos GXP cranks & x-type BB[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Drivetrain = SRAM X.9 drivetrain w/trigger shifters, SRAM 11-34 PG-990 cassette[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Wheelset = Industry Nines (half black/silver spokes with silver front, black rear hubs) with 9mm axle on front hub using DT Swiss Ratchet Skewer[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Tires = Panaracer Rampages[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[SIZE=2]Front Wheel w/ Ratchet Skewer[/SIZE]

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[SIZE=2]Few complete bike pics[/SIZE]

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whooooahhh!!! <---thats all I can say
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Wow! looks like all the cool people have 29ers now. Congrats
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nice! please post some pics of the bike with dirt on it (onoce you have the chance), something that nice deserves to be ridden 'til it hurts.

edit: p.s. methinks it will look awesome once black f29s become available, assuming you strap one on it.
 
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Love orange! Love orange! Love orange!
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this has got to be the worst! having such a nice ride and not being able to get it dirty...enjoy!
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whooooahhh!!! <---thats all I can say
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nice! please post some pics of the bike with dirt on it (onoce you have the chance), something that nice deserves to be ridden 'til it hurts.

edit: p.s. methinks it will look awesome once black f29s become available, assuming you strap one on it.
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Love orange! Love orange! Love orange!
thanks guys. looking forward to it. the 9mm thru axle on the front was a nice touch (bike slightly used) and El Beastro (his ex bike/parts) also ordered a heavy duty rear end which i certainly dont need but heck, with those wheels and ventana HD rear with quad bearings, stiffness should be good for a 29er

looking VERY forward to getting back in the swing of things with the STR crew!

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this has got to be the worst! having such a nice ride and not being able to get it dirty...enjoy!
true dat.....while i have yet to ride it, i did get to see Enchanted today at the theater!
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Nice looking bike!!

At least the cranks have seen dirt, from the looks of it.
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Nice looking bike!!

At least the cranks have seen dirt, from the looks of it.
actually, it all has (cept pedals which i bought yesterday).....it was a slighly used bike owned by El beastro. the beast offered me the bike with the WTB wheels but i upgraded to his I9 wheels that he offered me for an upgrade cost....i also did not go with the thomson post that came with it and the beast let me upgrade that too.....he had a Moots Ti setback (i wanted setback) he could offer me for an upgrade so that worked out well. he and larry gave me tires of my choice so i went with panaracers per burners suggestion. got a KILLER deal!!!! i am happy
 
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Sweet bike man!!!
 
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Very nice bike mang. Congratulations!
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Looking good Fo'.
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I played around in the parking lot on one of those this morning. Congrats - that's a nice ride! Hope you'll post up a RR once you've logged some miles.
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I would much rather be riding...hell, I have not even ridden it on dirt yet! Maybe tomorrow??? doubtful, but hoping. As such, no ride report to speak of yet but few pics.

Anyway, not that I care, but for completeness had it weighed at the shop when I picked up some pedals since I forgot that part and it was under 30 lbs!!! 29.98 to be precise on digital scale.

Thanks to Larry Mettler and El Beastro (from mtbr.com) for getting me my first FS 29er!

Specs are as follows if you care:
  • [FONT=Arial Black]Frame = '07 El Rey, large, cosmic orange, heavy duty rear triangle w/quad bearings[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black]Rear shock = Fox Float R Pro Pedal air shock w/ High Volume canister with PUSH factory tuning[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Fork = '08 Fox F29[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Brakes = Avid Juicy 7s (185/160)[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Stem = Thompson X4[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black]Seatpost = Moots Ti Setback[/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Saddle = Terry Fly saddle, ti rails[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Headset = black King[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Bars = Easton EA50 685mm OS riser bars[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Grips = ODI lock on grips[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Cranks = Truvativ Stylos GXP cranks & x-type BB[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Drivetrain = SRAM X.9 drivetrain w/trigger shifters, SRAM 11-34 PG-990 cassette[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Wheelset = Industry Nines (half black/silver spokes with silver front, black rear hubs) with 9mm axle on front hub using DT Swiss Ratchet Skewer[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=2]Tires = Panaracer Rampages[/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=2]Rear Wheel[/SIZE]

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[SIZE=2]Rear Shock[/SIZE]

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[SIZE=2]Front Wheel w/ Ratchet Skewer[/SIZE]

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[SIZE=2]Few complete bike pics[/SIZE]

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ghay

29'er and FS......pegged the ghay-o-meter
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nice.. but we could never expect less from fo-bling-izzle!

i gave brian at The Path the go-ahead today to order my new bike.
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Fo we missed ya today, I know Matt tried to talk you into riding with us. Soon I hope! I want see to that bike up close. I know pics don't do Ventanas jobs right.
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Somewhere a Turner Sultan is weeping...
FS 29ers are ghey enough, let alone a ghey Turner. All I have left to do is unload the GheyFX. That might be my new years resolution. I am done with bikes made from companies who dont even have the competence to make them in house

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Fo we missed ya today, I know Matt tried to talk you into riding with us. Soon I hope! I want see to that bike up close. I know pics don't do Ventanas jobs right.
yeah, i would have loved to ride with you guys....i just did something local and bonked so its probably best i didnt do a manly ride with all y' all
 
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and bonked so its probably best i didnt do a manly ride
Do you think I am going to fall for that again...Sandbagger...
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Sweet!
When you're done not riding it can I have it?
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