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DeeZee

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Finally decided to give gears and suspension a try after two years of only riding a HT SS. It came down to the Ellsworth Evolve or Homer Sultan. There were pros and cons with both bikes but it really came down to the fact that the Evolve (with the Rp23 rear shock upgrade) was $400 more than the Sultan (Rp23 is standard). Also the Sultan is more versatile. There are different rocker arms available that with increase the travel / raise the BB/ change the HA.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The plan for this bike was to build it up as more of a trail bike and swap the Reba out with a 5” fork in the near future. I will keep the SS with a different build for more CC rides. [/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Some of the parts are new….. some I had lying around….. some were looted off of my SS …..and some were purchased from a riding buddy.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The build[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Frame: Large Homer Sultan ( I am 6’2” and the Large is perfect!)[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Fork: Rock Shock Reba w/poplock[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]HS: Chris King[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Hubs: Hadley Front (9mm through bolt) Rear (10mm through bolt)[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Rims: Stan’s Flow[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Brakes: Hope mono mini. Front 180mm Rear 160mm[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Seat Post: Thomson[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Stem: Titec (cheapie I threw on until I decide on the length)[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Bars: Answer Carbon[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Seat Specialized Phantom [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Tires: Specialized Resolution[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Rear drl: Sram X9[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Front drl: Shimano XT[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Cranks: Shimano XT[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Pedals: Time ATAC[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Shifter: Sram[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Chain: Sram 971[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Grips: Oury[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Cassette: XT[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Seat Post QR: Hope[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Special shout out to The Path Bike Shop for their patience with me and the great deals! Also to jncarpenter and Padre for the valuable advise.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Just got back from the Tour de Southern Utah. Gooseberry, Thunder Mountain, Brian Head etc.. After I got used to the gears and suspension this bike ripped through single track and the gnar stuff. I was impressed. This “CC bike” kept up with my riding buds on their 5.5” - 7” travel bikes (26” wheels). And this was with a crappy pilot (me!).[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Possible future changes Push rockers (or other) on it for a little more travel / BB height and use the RS Pike coil kit on the Reba for 120mm to 80mm adjustable travel. The only negative on this bike is the low BB. And this was with 175mm cranks (I normally run 180’s).[/SIZE][/FONT]

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Red Hot Sloth
"where I grew up bling bling would get you shot, same with the lycra"

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Burner

very very nice, looks like a ton of fun

dstepper

Ok I won't

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If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy.

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Chaos

nice Sultan DeeZee. I want one!

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LBmtb

Ohnoooo, the kool-aid continues to be passed around

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My Twits
tkblazer: wonder if i can wear my yellow speedo
me: only if you wear the matching yellow goggles with it

guero

nice write up! that bike looks hot, i've seen the blue in person and the pix dont do it justice!!!

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CPATCRASH

Next thing you know you will want a geared ti hardtail too!

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DeeZee

you know I do!

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Red Hot Sloth
"where I grew up bling bling would get you shot, same with the lycra"

Dirtmistress "Hey! I resemble that remark! I was born in Berkeley and have the chin hairs to prove it!!"

mntbiker12

Nice!

There's something about blue Turners, don't know what it is...

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CPATCRASH

Sorry. I just need my wife to know that there are people with more bikes than me. I just got my new 6 poing 8 and she looked at it and then me and didn't say a word. I think I did get the "look" though.

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foofighter

now you're going to be faster on the DH sections! congrats on the new ride

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ShinKen

very nice dooD! me like it...

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DeeZee

my wife from Utah and she asked how I liked the new bike. Told her I really liked it. She said "So are you going to keep if for more than three months"OUCH!

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Red Hot Sloth
"where I grew up bling bling would get you shot, same with the lycra"

Dirtmistress "Hey! I resemble that remark! I was born in Berkeley and have the chin hairs to prove it!!"

CPATCRASH

Better to ride different bikes than different women!

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SSinGA

Nothing says HOMER like matching blue bore caps on the Hopes!

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dstepper

Maybe the rainbow license plate they come with.

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If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy.

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DeeZee

material from Fo

just waiting for him to blast me for "going Hom er"

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Red Hot Sloth
"where I grew up bling bling would get you shot, same with the lycra"

Dirtmistress "Hey! I resemble that remark! I was born in Berkeley and have the chin hairs to prove it!!"

SSinGA

You'll need some new downtube decals

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