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Ladd Jasper · 07-08-2006, 02:49 PM

A very rare VAT (Virtual Arch Technology) model.

Actually only the customized lowers are for sale, and at a very reasonable price. Even come w/ an STR die-cut already installed.

Craigger, ya still interested?

There's a long and, as usual, idiotic tale as to what happened. If I find the missing chunk and the duct tape holds, I might relate it during tomorrow's ride.

LBmtb · 07-08-2006, 03:07 PM

This seals it - you have the worst mechanical luck ever! Yes, even more so then Lucas.

Damn, what could have happened?

Von-Skipp · 07-08-2006, 03:10 PM

DUDE!!! WTF happened!! Im not so sure I want a PIKE anymore. What happpened!!!!

The garage door couldnt of done that?

dstepper · 07-08-2006, 03:39 PM

Sweet I want it, I am looking for a fork for my 29 inch wheeled bike.

How does that happen, were you riding it when it blewup. Anywho...bummer, I hope it is under waranty.

Matt, my Zocci Z1 Light with ETA is a excellent fork and it still is not broke in yet. The axle to crown is 5mm more than my Fox Vannila or Maverick DUC I had on prior. With the Hopey on it it does not wander at all going uphill, in fact I have stopped using the ETA and leave it set up in 6 inch all the time. This fork has more tunning settings than any other fork I have used. When I used to change settings on my Fox I really did not feel much of a change.

CalEpic · 07-08-2006, 04:13 PM

Oh snap! Literally.

Those are pretty stiff forks, I think it'll be ok

You obviously have not been making the proper sacrifice to the MTB gods. One must always pour the first sip of a beer on some dirt for their consumption.

Spill the beans dude. What happened.

TURNERob · 07-08-2006, 05:47 PM

Hmmmm, I'm gonna guess that it got run over by something......like maybe a Tacoma

Ladd Jasper · 07-08-2006, 07:36 PM

It was an extreme wiper/seal replacement incident.

Decided to finally replace the stock wipers w/ the Enduros I picked up way back when. Problems started immediately when I went to remove the original part and found it had basically fused w/ the lowers. It was like Bondo--pulled on one small part of the wiper, and it just broke away. Nightmare. Had to use a razor blade to slice pieces off, and a screwdriver to dig the stuff out of the grooves. Was tearing the $hit out of the forks in the process, but was too late to turn back.

Ran into a particularly stubborn chunk of Bondo/wiper/putty crap, so put that leg on the ground (on a 2x4, actually--didn't want to damage the things...), and held the other parallel and above it. Got digging really good w/ the screwdriver and put an in./lb. too much pressure on the top leg. SNAP.

When I realized what happened, I kind of snapped too. Slammed the leg I was holding on the ground in disgust, which broke off a chunk of the arch. Adding injury to insult, that chunk bounced up and smacked me in the forehead. Got a small lump and cut there now, the perfect reminder that my wrenching skills lie somewhere between "suck-ass" and "mostly incompetent."

New lowers are already on the way, but I'm fearing the day they arrive.

dstepper · 07-08-2006, 07:49 PM

I kind of hate to chuckle at ya, but my wrenching skills are just like yours. Going to be hard to convience them to warranty that.

CalEpic · 07-08-2006, 07:50 PM

Maybe I should buy that fork from you before you put it back together

Seriously, If you're going to get a Lyric, I'm interested in your Pike.

C

Pain Freak · 07-08-2006, 07:54 PM

I thought obscene stuff was allowed to be posted on this site.

Sorry,Dell.

Ladd Jasper · 07-08-2006, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CalEpic

Maybe I should buy that fork from you before you put it back together

Seriously, If you're going to get a Lyric, I'm interested in your Pike.

C

Not sure when the Lyric is being released, but that's indeed what I'm looking at to replace the Pike. If you can wait, it's yours. I'll even throw in an extra set of lowers for free...

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstepper

I kind of hate to chuckle at ya, but my wrenching skills are just like yours. Going to be hard to convience them to warranty that.

Chuckle away, Dean--I know I'm challenged, and am O.K. with it. I'll get back on that horse, and muck it up even better next time.

Not even going to attempt the warranty route.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain Fraeak

I thought obscene stuff was allowed to be posted on this site.

Sorry,Dell.

Thanks, Mike. I've had to go to the garage three times for various reasons since the incident, and every time I turn that last corner I'm shocked. I mean, the senseless carnage. Why?

bananaseat · 07-09-2006, 07:33 PM

i still give you an "a" for effort... i don't go near my bike cuz i suck so bad at maintenance. so much so, i registered for the jenson tool time clinic on July 15th & 22nd. so i to may know enough to be dangerous!!!

07-10-2006, 09:07 AM

Nice one Dale!

07-08-2006, 02:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ladd Jasper Renegade of Hunk	Custom PIKE 454 For Sale A very rare VAT (Virtual Arch Technology) model. Actually only the customized lowers are for sale, and at a very reasonable price. Even come w/ an STR die-cut already installed. Craigger, ya still interested? There's a long and, as usual, idiotic tale as to what happened. If I find the missing chunk and the duct tape holds, I might relate it during tomorrow's ride.

07-08-2006, 03:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	Sweet I want it, I am looking for a fork for my 29 inch wheeled bike. How does that happen, were you riding it when it blewup. Anywho...bummer, I hope it is under waranty. Matt, my Zocci Z1 Light with ETA is a excellent fork and it still is not broke in yet. The axle to crown is 5mm more than my Fox Vannila or Maverick DUC I had on prior. With the Hopey on it it does not wander at all going uphill, in fact I have stopped using the ETA and leave it set up in 6 inch all the time. This fork has more tunning settings than any other fork I have used. When I used to change settings on my Fox I really did not feel much of a change. __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

07-08-2006, 07:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	I kind of hate to chuckle at ya, but my wrenching skills are just like yours. Going to be hard to convience them to warranty that. __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

07-08-2006, 07:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pain Freak Charlie bit me	I thought obscene stuff was allowed to be posted on this site. Sorry,Dell. __________________ 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.

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07-08-2006, 03:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
LBmtb good times	This seals it - you have the worst mechanical luck ever! Yes, even more so then Lucas. Damn, what could have happened?

07-08-2006, 03:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Von-Skipp FLOW	DUDE!!! WTF happened!! Im not so sure I want a PIKE anymore. What happpened!!!! The garage door couldnt of done that?

07-08-2006, 04:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	Oh snap! Literally. Those are pretty stiff forks, I think it'll be ok You obviously have not been making the proper sacrifice to the MTB gods. One must always pour the first sip of a beer on some dirt for their consumption. Spill the beans dude. What happened.

07-08-2006, 05:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
TURNERob I need a tow truck ASAP	Hmmmm, I'm gonna guess that it got run over by something......like maybe a Tacoma

07-08-2006, 07:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ladd Jasper Renegade of Hunk	It was an extreme wiper/seal replacement incident. Decided to finally replace the stock wipers w/ the Enduros I picked up way back when. Problems started immediately when I went to remove the original part and found it had basically fused w/ the lowers. It was like Bondo--pulled on one small part of the wiper, and it just broke away. Nightmare. Had to use a razor blade to slice pieces off, and a screwdriver to dig the stuff out of the grooves. Was tearing the $hit out of the forks in the process, but was too late to turn back. Ran into a particularly stubborn chunk of Bondo/wiper/putty crap, so put that leg on the ground (on a 2x4, actually--didn't want to damage the things...), and held the other parallel and above it. Got digging really good w/ the screwdriver and put an in./lb. too much pressure on the top leg. SNAP. When I realized what happened, I kind of snapped too. Slammed the leg I was holding on the ground in disgust, which broke off a chunk of the arch. Adding injury to insult, that chunk bounced up and smacked me in the forehead. Got a small lump and cut there now, the perfect reminder that my wrenching skills lie somewhere between "suck-ass" and "mostly incompetent." New lowers are already on the way, but I'm fearing the day they arrive.

07-08-2006, 07:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	Maybe I should buy that fork from you before you put it back together Seriously, If you're going to get a Lyric, I'm interested in your Pike. C

07-09-2006, 07:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
bananaseat STR Veteran	i still give you an "a" for effort... i don't go near my bike cuz i suck so bad at maintenance. so much so, i registered for the jenson tool time clinic on July 15th & 22nd. so i to may know enough to be dangerous!!!

07-10-2006, 09:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
i am dino Guest	Nice one Dale!

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