2006 Ironhorse MKIII Comp 19" Almost New $1150

[Bergsteiger]

2006 IH MK III Comp 19"
This bike has less then 50 miles on it. It was originally intended for me, but a month later I got a great deal on a MKIII Team and coul not pass it up.
I figured I could take the opportunity to upgrade my wife, and replace her IH Sinister, the problem is that this bike is just too big for her. I hate to sell it, because its a great bike but need the funds to get her a 17" rig.
The DW link is an absolute animal when it comes to climbing, feels like a hardtail. I use my Team in all conditions and its a fantastic bike. The price on this setup in 2006 was 2200 dollars. The 07 model is about the same.
I live in Aliso Viejo.

Here are the specs.
Specifications
Frame: 5" TRAVEL DW-LINK TRAIL FRAME, 1 1/8' ZERO STACK HEAD TUBE, REPLACEABLE DERAILLEUR HANGER
Fork: ROCK SHOX REVALATION 409, DUAL AIR, 130MM TRAVEL
Rear Shock: MANITOU RADIUM R AIR, 7.5" EYE TO EYE X 2" STROKE
Front Derailleur: SRAM X-GEN
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X.7
Shifters: SRAM X.7 TRIGGER
Brakes Levers: HAYES HFX-9-XC
Brakes: HAYES HFX-9 DISC W/ 6" ROTOR
Chain: SRAM PC-951 W/ POWERLINK
Crankset: TRUVATIV FIREX, GIGA-X
Cassette: SRAM PG-950, 11X34, 9 SPEED
Pedals: Performance Bike (Store Brand) Platforms
Bottom Bracket: TRUVATIV GIGA-X
Headset: FSA ORBIT Z, SERO STACK
Saddle: WTB ROCKET V COMP
Seat Post: EASTON EA30
Handlebar: EASTON EA30 DB LOW RISE, 31.8MM CLAMP
Grips: RUBBER
Stem: EASTON EA30, 31.8MM CLAMP
Tires: WTB WEIRWOLF 2.35" DNA CASING
Wheelset: 32 HOLE ALLOY DISC HUBS, DT SWISS X455 RIMS, DT SWISS COMP SPOKES 1.8/2.0
Weight: N/A
Color: PEARL GREEN

[icon]

My GF is about 5.7 feet would that bike be to big for her? Sorry im new at this sport

[tkblazer]

[quote=Bergsteiger;68347
I figured I could take the opportunity to upgrade my wife, [/quote]

lets hope she doesn't read this


peter, its gonna be too big for her

this is Nam btw

[Collette]

Originally Posted by icon

My GF is about 5.7 feet would that bike be to big for her? Sorry im new at this sport

Def. too big. I'm about the same height, ride a medium 17" and am a tad stretched out.

[icon]

DAMN Thas a sweet bike too! What it is Nam?

[buddha]

Bergsteiger, how tall are you and how well does the bike fit you? I'm 5'10" and am thinking that a 19" frame may be a bit too large.

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by buddha

Bergsteiger, how tall are you and how well does the bike fit you? I'm 5'10" and am thinking that a 19" frame may be a bit too large.

depends on how you are built... the effective top tube is 23.25" on the 19" frame and 22.5" on the 17" frame.. i'm about your size and i'd get the 17" mainly due to seat tube length and being able to put the seat down more. I also like a shorter top tube. If you have a performance bike local, they always have a few mkIII's in stock to sit on

[Bergsteiger]

Originally Posted by buddha

Bergsteiger, how tall are you and how well does the bike fit you? I'm 5'10" and am thinking that a 19" frame may be a bit too large.

Buddha
I am 5'11 and ride a 19" MKIII Team right now, its perfect for me. Its a personal preference, but I would rather not have my seat all the way up to compensate for a smaller bike. TK Blazer is right, go into a Performance bike shop and sit on a 19 and a 17 inch MK III. The one in Laguna is pretty cleaned out, its actually quite dissappointing, but the Fountain Valley store has quite a few, I was there yesterday, checking out road bikes, but thats a whole different thread. If it fits, let me know, I'll cut you a good deal.
I can't say enough good things about this DW link frame.

[Dino Brown]

I am 5'10" and ride a 19" MKIII Team. The fit is absolutely spot on! Due to the fact I normally run my bikes a bit undersized, I was expecting to purchase the 17"-- wrong!!!

Parking lot test both sizes! Unless you have short legs, I am fairly certain the 17" will feel a bit cramped.

Note- I did swap out the 100mm+ stem for a 70mm X4. The shorter stem has actually improved climbing AND descending! Just my opinion.

Reasons to consider the bike--- DW-LINK - Home

[Keith B]

Dino - You know they usually put old horses out of their misery, melt parts of them down and turn them into glue.....;-)

[Dino Brown]

Originally Posted by Keith B

Dino - You know they usually put old horses out of their misery, melt parts of them down and turn them into glue.....;-)

Ahh, that British humor!!!

The definition of Iron Horse is a "vehicle consisting of a light frame mounted on two wire-spoked wheels one behind the other and having a seat, handlebars for steering, brakes, and two pedals that all other brands anxiously hope to avoid being passed by on a trail."

Lou Gehrig was nicknamed the Iron Horse. He played in 2,130 consecutive baseball games.

Iron Horse's are quite famous for inflicting misery on those who stand in their way!

As for melting, the only thing that melts is a rider's ego when the IRON HORSE and I blow by them on a climb... on a descent... on a long ride.. on a short ride....

[Bergsteiger]

Originally Posted by Dino Brown

Ahh, that British humor!!!

The definition of Iron Horse is a "vehicle consisting of a light frame mounted on two wire-spoked wheels one behind the other and having a seat, handlebars for steering, brakes, and two pedals that all other brands anxiously hope to avoid being passed by on a trail."

Lou Gehrig was nicknamed the Iron Horse. He played in 2,130 consecutive baseball games.

Iron Horse's are quite famous for inflicting misery on those who stand in their way!

As for melting, the only thing that melts is a rider's ego when the IRON HORSE and I blow by them on a climb... on a descent... on a long ride.. on a short ride....

Dino you the man! LOL

[SAR_boats]

Originally Posted by Dino Brown

Lou Gehrig was nicknamed the Iron Horse. He played in 2,130 consecutive baseball games.

And, just like the aforementioned baseball great, Iron Horses have a tendancy to waste away from an incurable disease. Eventually becoming useless and dying.

I hear, however that "Merlin" is one of Chuck Norris' nicknames...

[Dino Brown]

BOATS- I would expect that type of "horribly" insensitive response from Keith B--- but you?!?! I ..... I ...... I ...... It feels like a family member stabbed me in the back.

You disgust me! How I can overcome this, I DO NOT know................... Hey wait, I just thought of a way. Drop me a couple of "THANKS" (i.e. previous post as well as this one) and we will put the past behind us.

[Dino Brown]

Originally Posted by mechmann

HAHAHHAHAA

another thanks whore!!!!

Maaan, if you just left it at "HAHAHAHAHAA"- I would have "THANX'ed Ya"...... You haaad to chime in. NO THAX FOR YOU!!!!!!!

[SAR_boats]

Originally Posted by Dino Brown

BOATS- I would expect that type of "horribly" insensitive response from Keith B--- but you?!?! I ..... I ...... I ...... It feels like a family member stabbed me in the back.

You disgust me! How I can overcome this, I DO NOT know................... Hey wait, I just thought of a way. Drop me a couple of "THANKS" (i.e. previous post as well as this one) and we will put the past behind us.

Sorry, I have a sore spot for Iron Horse ever since they took over K2 bikes and refused to warranty the K2 frame I broke.

[Dino Brown]

You've broken soooo many frames (and body parts) why would any manufacturer offer to replace one?

[SAR_boats]

Originally Posted by Dino Brown

You've broken soooo many frames (and body parts) why would any manufacturer offer to replace one?

But I was "Just riding along and..."

I think I'm up to 24 broken bones (not all riding related tho)

[Bergsteiger]

Just lowered price. Its on like Donkey Kong.

[Pho'dUp]

Originally Posted by Bergsteiger

Just lowered price. Its on like Donkey Kong.

PM sent.