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Old 12-07-2007, 07:16 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Old 12-07-2007, 07:24 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Wow--sweet rig!!

Is it just me, or are there a lot of 29ers popping up around here lately?

A while ago it was SS's, now 29ers.
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Old 12-07-2007, 07:40 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Wow--sweet rig!!

Is it just me, or are there a lot of 29ers popping up around here lately?

A while ago it was SS's, now 29ers.
It's koolaid. And soon you'll be drinking it.

Hopefully in a couple of months I'll be drinking koolaid too.
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Old 12-07-2007, 07:41 PM   #24 (permalink)
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It's koolaid. And soon you'll be drinking it.

Hopefully in a couple of months I'll be drinking koolaid too.
I already drank it--that's why my build is done except for cranks, cassette install and running der. cable.
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Old 12-07-2007, 07:43 PM   #25 (permalink)
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I already drank it--that's why my build is done except for cranks, cassette install and running der. cable.
Then what the h e double hockey sticks are you doing on here???? Get back to work!
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Old 12-07-2007, 07:45 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Then what the h e double hockey sticks are you doing on here???? Get back to work!
I wish I could, but the rest of my tools (crank tools and cassette tool) are at my dad's house, so I am forced to stop for the night. It should be finished tomorrow afternoon.
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Old 12-07-2007, 08:14 PM   #27 (permalink)
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I wish I could, but the rest of my tools (crank tools and cassette tool) are at my dad's house, so I am forced to stop for the night. It should be finished tomorrow afternoon.
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Old 12-07-2007, 08:29 PM   #28 (permalink)
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What did you get?

The Mailman was nice to me today!!!
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Old 12-07-2007, 08:34 PM   #29 (permalink)
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What did you get?
Just keeping it simple. I got a Zion 737 29er HT frame for $60 back in September at the Jenson parking lot sale. I figured if I ever wanted to try a 29er, that would be a decent start for the price.

So I finally got around to getting a fork (Reba SL dual air) and a cheap set of wheels from my work. I am thieving the other parts from my 26er HT that has a really nice build, but I never ride it, so the parts won't be missed.

If I decide I like riding a 29er, I'll upgrade the frame and wheels eventually. I'm thinking Sultan or maybe a RIP or JET Niner frame.

I am certainly envious of that Sultan you are building. That thing is SICK!!
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Old 12-07-2007, 08:57 PM   #30 (permalink)
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Cool bike, we are actually considering a 29er fs based on a mcstrut design - versus a walking beam seat stay pivot design.
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Old 12-07-2007, 10:23 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Hopefully the owner won't mind if I take the Sultan for a quick spin, I'm sure curious to know how it feels in the dirt
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Old 12-08-2007, 07:04 AM   #32 (permalink)
 
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wow! nice! fantastic part selection already
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Old 12-08-2007, 12:02 PM   #33 (permalink)
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Yeah SB8 out back. I weighed both the tires and the 2.1 SB8 was 600gms and the 2.3 Rampage was 770gms.
nice tire combo, i ran that on purple haze and loved it. build is looking good eh.
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Old 12-13-2007, 09:29 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Well I got all the parts needed for the rest of the build Monday night but I have been sick and didn't touch it till today. All done, weighs 28.3 lbs and it is a sweet lookin ride! Here are a few pics I snapped tonight in the garage, I'll get some better ones tomorrow.
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Old 12-13-2007, 09:31 PM   #35 (permalink)
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So when is this "mystery" person going to reveal themselves?

Nice bike btw
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Old 12-13-2007, 09:33 PM   #36 (permalink)
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So when is this "mystery" person going to reveal themselves?

Nice bike btw
Hmmmm, maybe Saturday night
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Old 12-13-2007, 09:34 PM   #37 (permalink)
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Grip shifters could be a clue? What kind of pedals are those/
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Old 12-13-2007, 09:36 PM   #38 (permalink)
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i have my theories too, but the brake choice is throwing me off...

dean, look again, those arent egg beater pedals you wascally wabbit!
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Old 12-13-2007, 09:39 PM   #39 (permalink)
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Nice looking build Rob, I like that you got the cables cut short. To me a bike does not look finished with long brake and shifters lines.

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Old 12-13-2007, 09:42 PM   #40 (permalink)
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Nice looking build Rob, I like that you got the cables cut short. To me a bike does not look finished with long brake and shifters lines.

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Thanks Steppie, yeah excess brake/shifter cable bothers me. Got lucky with the brakes, the lines were perfect length for once!
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