A lil advice choosing DH/FR bike

[gurp13]

Yeah, Sharky, do you know how much faster you'll be with some conditioning on the road? You don't want to be a wimpy shuttle monkey, do you?

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by dstepper

The fork you want Marzocchi 66 SL 1 ATA

naw, too complicated... keep it simple with a 66 rc2x, coil sprung plushness

[dhshuttlemonkey]

Originally Posted by Sharky

2006 Kona Stinky...Marzocchi Dropoff triple fork (7 inches front and rear) rear fox DHX 3.0, Brakes 8 in. Hayes HFX 9's, Shimano lx rear derailler , Deore cassette shifters front derailer, vativ cranks...

Sharky, I would upgrade the fork to a 7" Marz 888 or 66 RC2x. They can probably find you a '06 somewhere if they don't have any at the shop. Have them upgrade the rear shock to a DHX 5.0. The drivetrain you can upgrade later as parts wear or they get bashed on rocks.

Originally Posted by Sharky

So Frank...is that ANY kind of beer gets me in...still have some Bud left.
You Incycle Brats make F**F proud at the Woodridge race this weekend. Wish they had the Stinky at the shop.
(any more fork suggestions for the racing aspect?)

Don't be bringing that bud around, you shoud know better.

[Sharky]

Did I really say Woodridge..see what that Bud does to ya!!
I saw a good price for an '06 66rc2x on craigslist. I know some of these are pricey but rather upgrade now than later. Jeesh that 888 would be nice... $$$
Thanks for the advice. Smoke 'em at woodward this weekend.
[SIZE=1](don't worry as long as I don't say G*** L*** you're good) [/SIZE]

[BFloFoxRider.]

hahah sharky. you guys want bud that shiat goes arround my school like you wouldnt believe!
=/
and they were talking about how you would rather be team milf than the team mom? whats that about hahahah

[Sharky]

Originally Posted by BFloFoxRider.

and they were talking about how you would rather be team milf than the team mom?

Shhhhhh....now go to your room!!! J/K

Originally Posted by gurp13

Yeah, Sharky, do you know how much faster you'll be with some conditioning on the road?

Sorry to kick the Lemond outa the stable but need to pay for the new toy I agree with ya though sure has it's benefits...wanna buy it, it's a WSB but you'd get in touch with your feminine side.

[TURNERob]

Originally Posted by tkblazer

naw, too complicated... keep it simple with a 66 rc2x, coil sprung plushness

Shame on you Nam, the SL is the shit....feels just like a coil and has endless tuning possibilities.

[BFloFoxRider.]

[quote=Sharky;57833] Shhhhhh....now go to your room!!!


hahaha whats up wqoth that?
oh and adrian might be the team mom tomorrow
he said he might take pics in your place
hahaha jk
but he is an hour away and i told hom to come out and hang out with us.

[Lor]

Brandon,

Out of the two. Hands down Kona.
Go talk to INCYCLE and as part of the team see what they can do. There might even be more options??? Listen to the team leader JfromLV. HE is the wise all knowing one.

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by Lor

Brandon,

Out of the two. Hands down Kona.
Go talk to INCYCLE and as part of the team see what they can do. There might even be more options??? Listen to the team leader JfromLV. HE is the wise all knowing one.

yea he knows alot. i was talking to some more guys on the team and they said the SC Vp Free is a good freeride bike.
i also really like the sundays.
but i talked to the owner at incycle and he said he can get sC for cheap discounts but not iron horse

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by TURNERob

Shame on you Nam, the SL is the shit....feels just like a coil and has endless tuning possibilities.

i only recommended that since the intended user may not be as bike savvy as you are and it could be a nightmare to setup right due to the endless tuning possibilities

[Sharky]

Ah Namster thanks but I won't have any problem getting educated on whatever fork I get ...but thanks for the suggestions. Much apreciated and will possibly be picking up a fork tomorrow. You've all been very helpful.

[Sharky]

Thanks for the help so picked up my new baby today from The Path!! An '06 Ironhorse 7point7 ...after riding knew this was the bike. Can't wait to play!!
Some specs:
Marzocchi 66RC2X Fork, Fox DHX 5.0 shock, Shimano Saint Hubs...Derailleurs...Brakes,Shimano XT rapidfire shifters, SRAM PG-970 9 sp. cassette, FSA Gravity crank (dual ring), pedals Crank Bros. 5050.

[BFloFoxRider.]

dayumm
thats pretty nice sharky
way to go!
now you can practice with us and race southridge next season!

[shagginwagon]

SWEET ! How come the tires ain't dirty yet ???

[SAR_boats]

That is nice. Way better than a Lemond

[tkblazer]

time to start huckin off curbs with that thing

[CalEpic]

Very nice scooter!

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[guero]

sweet!!!

[Geronimo]

That bike looks bad ass. Now go get it dirty! Good move BTW that bike will pedal real nice and bomb the DH.