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CalEpic · 09-22-2006, 03:01 PM

It's finally done. First dirt on Sunday. I can hardly wait. It weighs in at a svelte 35 lbs. Sort of a budget build in some respects to keep costs down but seems pretty solid riding around the neighborhood.

TURNERob · 09-22-2006, 03:07 PM

Lookin good Craig! Solid bike, you're gonna love it

LBmtb · 09-22-2006, 03:10 PM

Is that a gravity dropper? I'll pretend I didn't see that. Sweet bike! Now you gotta go try that drop in Arizona again

dhshuttlemonkey · 09-22-2006, 03:10 PM

Doesn't look budget to me. Solid X9 build Craig.

09-22-2006, 03:11 PM

Hell yeah, very nice Craigger!!! I see you put that monster Specialized tire up front, is that the 2.4 that you used to run on your Spot back in the day? Sunday's ride should be a perfect place to break that bike in!

Pain Freak · 09-22-2006, 03:19 PM

Looks burly as all get out. I love the looks of it. Is that Specialized Chunker up front? Tlescopic seat post and silver seat...Classic! Let's hear the rr asap.

killa Cali Kid · 09-22-2006, 03:48 PM

nice rig! front brake cable looks a bit slack or is it me?

Chaos · 09-22-2006, 04:02 PM

excellent C.

looks great. I can hardly wait to get mine completed.
Sunday Flightline right? I'll bring a camera.

CalEpic · 09-22-2006, 04:25 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys. I'm stoked on this bike so far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBmtb

Is that a gravity dropper? I'll pretend I didn't see that. Sweet bike! Now you gotta go try that drop in Arizona again

That drop is on my list for sure. I might even use the Gravity Dropper for it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by i am dino

Hell yeah, very nice Craigger!!! I see you put that monster Specialized tire up front, is that the 2.4 that you used to run on your Spot back in the day? Sunday's ride should be a perfect place to break that bike in!

Same tire recycled from my wall of shame. Heavy as hell but great traction.

Quote:

Originally Posted by killa Cali Kid

nice rig! front brake cable looks a bit slack or is it me?

Cable length is good but I'm not loving the way it's sticking out in the wind. I'll need to re-route/zip tie. The line comes straight out of the caliper instead of using a 90* banjo fitting - I'm not digging that. I'll most likely go to a bigger rotor up front and put on some Goodridge lines once the bank account recovers.

BTW - Magura's are a messy PITA to bleed compared to Hopes.

C

dstepper · 09-22-2006, 04:59 PM

Very nice Craig, that is only 3 pounds heavier than my 5-Spot.

Maybe a stick-on brakeline guide on the crown. Or the old two ziptie trick.

Looks like you are ready for the Homer Convention in Utah. Will be waiting for the first ride report.

bananaseat · 09-22-2006, 09:08 PM

NICE! You'll go offff on that thing.

"Techi" seat post. Let us know how it works.

Sprockethead · 09-22-2006, 09:43 PM

Very nice Craig! Now you'll be doing more silly stuff = )

FoShizzle · 09-22-2006, 09:46 PM

dude that is sweet! by the way, it aint no budget build my friend. mine is gonna be running X7 drive train with generic deore front der....Hone cranks.....I cant wait now after seeing yours!

congrats!

PacMan · 09-22-2006, 09:56 PM

Man that's a sweet ride!! Congrats!!

I need to get a Turner...

I'm hoping to get a 5-Spot frame when I sell my house.

dukethenuke · 09-22-2006, 11:41 PM

craig if you try that jump again in Arizona I'll be the next one up as long as you don't eat shit again.

Ladd Jasper · 09-23-2006, 08:26 AM

Nice, Craigger. Look forward to seeing that thing in action Sunday.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CalEpic

BTW - Magura's are a messy PITA to bleed compared to Hopes.

Told ya. Gets better w/ practice, but not much.

tkblazer · 09-23-2006, 09:43 AM

sweeeeet bike man, i've been tryin to talk my friend into getting one

ECOdork · 09-23-2006, 05:19 PM

Nice rig Craigger!

Of course NOW you'll probably decide to sell your 5-spot and Lucas will get to jump on it before I do!

Geronimo · 09-23-2006, 05:37 PM

Awesome bike Craig, looks real nice. Does all your budget builds have gravity droppers?

Quote:

Originally Posted by PacMan

Man that's a sweet ride!! Congrats!!

I need to get a Turner...

I'm hoping to get a 5-Spot frame when I sell my house.

I'll be selling my 04 Med. Spot frame soon. Your welcome to try it out.

ECOdork · 09-23-2006, 06:03 PM

Damn, El Borracho! Not only are you a resident of SJC but you utilized my idea to use the "El Borracho" from Loteria for your avatar! I was digging him as well as "El Alacran".

Too bad I left the state last week, I'll bet we would have gotten along well together!
Anywho, welcome to STR! It's a good group of folks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Borracho

Awesome bike Craig, looks real nice. Does all your budget builds have gravity droppers?

I'll be selling my 04 Med. Spot frame soon. Your welcome to try it out.

09-22-2006, 03:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
dhshuttlemonkey STR Lurker	Doesn't look budget to me. Solid X9 build Craig. __________________ WWW.INCYCLE.COM http://sponsorhouse.loopd.com/Members/fquiroz/Home.aspx

09-22-2006, 03:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pain Freak Charlie bit me	Looks burly as all get out. I love the looks of it. Is that Specialized Chunker up front? Tlescopic seat post and silver seat...Classic! Let's hear the rr asap. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

09-22-2006, 03:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
killa Cali Kid I meant to do that!	nice rig! front brake cable looks a bit slack or is it me? __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS][/FONT]

09-22-2006, 04:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	Very nice Craig, that is only 3 pounds heavier than my 5-Spot. Maybe a stick-on brakeline guide on the crown. Or the old two ziptie trick. Looks like you are ready for the Homer Convention in Utah. Will be waiting for the first ride report. __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

09-22-2006, 09:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
PacMan Homer	Man that's a sweet ride!! Congrats!! I need to get a Turner... I'm hoping to get a 5-Spot frame when I sell my house. __________________ Less typing...more riding.

09-22-2006, 03:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
TURNERob I need a tow truck ASAP	Lookin good Craig! Solid bike, you're gonna love it

09-22-2006, 03:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
LBmtb good times	Is that a gravity dropper? I'll pretend I didn't see that. Sweet bike! Now you gotta go try that drop in Arizona again

09-22-2006, 03:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
i am dino Guest	Hell yeah, very nice Craigger!!! I see you put that monster Specialized tire up front, is that the 2.4 that you used to run on your Spot back in the day? Sunday's ride should be a perfect place to break that bike in!

09-22-2006, 04:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chaos The Real Slim Shady	excellent C. looks great. I can hardly wait to get mine completed. Sunday Flightline right? I'll bring a camera.

09-22-2006, 09:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
bananaseat STR Veteran	NICE! You'll go offff on that thing. "Techi" seat post. Let us know how it works.

09-22-2006, 09:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Sprockethead STR Veteran	Very nice Craig! Now you'll be doing more silly stuff = )

09-22-2006, 09:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
FoShizzle	dude that is sweet! by the way, it aint no budget build my friend. mine is gonna be running X7 drive train with generic deore front der....Hone cranks.....I cant wait now after seeing yours! congrats!

09-22-2006, 11:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
dukethenuke Faster than you	craig if you try that jump again in Arizona I'll be the next one up as long as you don't eat shit again. __________________ Turner Flux Specialized Enduro Expert

09-23-2006, 09:43 AM	#17 (permalink)
tkblazer Speakin' Tha Truth	sweeeeet bike man, i've been tryin to talk my friend into getting one __________________ Bananaseat: i'm hitting it on a regular basis Painfreak: Dstepper turned me on

09-23-2006, 05:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
ECOdork Pope of Chili Town	Nice rig Craigger! Of course NOW you'll probably decide to sell your 5-spot and Lucas will get to jump on it before I do!

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