New (and final) Addition to the Stable

[TrojanInsomniac]

So, I sort of lost my mind, and pulled the trigger on a fun/light DH bike for Fontana, Big Bear and Whistler type rides. Here it is.......... I haven't had the chance to ride it yet, but will post a RR as soon as I get out to ride a fun trail, more than likely this weekend.


Highlights......

Lg Stealth Black Intense Slope Style
Rock Shox Totem Coil
X9 Shifter and Rear Derailleur
XT Crankset
DT 5.1's with Hope Pro II's (w/ DT Tubeless kit)
Maxxis High Roller 2.5 UST's
XT brakes (203 up front and 180 in the back)
Thomson Post and Stem

Edit - Forgot to give Tani a big thanks for helping me out and hooking me up with a deal. I'm glad to be a big part in helping fund his kids' future college education!

[davidB]

ahhhhhh. now your PM makes sense. You can totally pedal that up the hill if need be

[TrojanInsomniac]

With the pro pedal on, I think I'll be able to climb with it fairly well. It sure doesn't feel like a 36 lb bike.

[KeepsWhatHappens]

Mark - you've been a baaaaaaaad boy...but I'm jealous!

Sweet ride!

[pamela]

Thats Hot Mark!

[leeboy]

congrats!! nice build!! let us all know how the totem feels with the ss!!

leo

[Crew Jones is RAD]

cool you got it, fun ride last sat we need to do that again.

[TrojanInsomniac]

Originally Posted by Crew Jones is RAD

cool you got it, fun ride last sat we need to do that again.

Great riding with you and Mark! Anytime you guys do a 'casual' ride during the weekend, I'd be game. I'd need a motorcycle to keep up with you two on one of your real rides

[Piranha]

Mark, nice new ride you got there!

[ryandood]

You say 'final' addition now...


.....we'll see

[gooseaholic]

Sweet Mark, Im about to pull the trigger as well. I may put the Bighit up for sale soon.

[SR240Z]

very very nice bike...

there was a kid on the mtbr forums who just pieced together his intense SS frame as well but he is going for dirt jumping and 4x more than DH

[Stray_Bullit]

I am NOT going to look at that...no! I can't! I REFUSE TO! Ok, I did take a small lil peek...

WOW!

I'm jealous!

[2wheel_lee]

Congratulations!
I can speak from experience and say that's the most bad-ass bike out there. You're going to love it!

BTW, can you lower that fork about 20 mm by using a Lyrik spring and spacers? That bike will really come to life after you drop the fork a bit (although this is one example where it may not always be bad to be a slacker).

With the 08 XT brakes, you can shave some weight by going with 160/180 mm rotors. Although I don't know how that combo would work at Mammoth or Whistler, that combo works great for Summit - didn't once bring my brakes to fading (although I didn't use them much ).

Nice...Very nice!