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Old 12-14-2007, 07:53 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I am finally going to build a new bike. I have a huge gap in my stable, and really don't have an appropriate superD bike. So it is time to fill that gap!

The bike:
Lenz Sport Lunchbox w/RS Monarch shock (tumbled finish with clear ano) (still debating a Ti sprung Fox Vanilla R)

The build:
White Bros Fluid 150 Fork
Hope brakes (M4 front, Mono Mini rear)
Hope hubs (36H, 150mm rear, 20mm Thru front)
Hope headset
Stans Flow rims (36H)
X0 Grip shift
X9 RD
X9 FD

most of the rest of the stuff will be standard fare.

i have been e-mail begging Mike Curiak to let me get my grubby hands on his new tires. i am sure he won't let me have them for any price. this bike NEEDS those tires!

i have lots of time to mentally masturbate over the build details because the frame should be delivered like 3 months from now.

soooo... lets get to it. questions, comments, drivel?
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Old 12-14-2007, 07:56 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Like this, only different:







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Old 12-14-2007, 07:59 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I am finally going to build a new bike. I have a huge gap in my stable, and really don't have an appropriate superD bike. So it is time to fill that gap!

The bike:
Lenz Sport Lunchbox w/RS Monarch shock (tumbled finish with clear ano) (still debating a Ti sprung Fox Vanilla R)

The build:
White Bros Fluid 150 Fork
Hope brakes (M4 front, Mono Mini rear)
Hope hubs (36H, 150mm rear, 20mm Thru front)
Hope headset
Stans Flow rims (36H)
X0 Grip shift
X9 RD
X9 FD

most of the rest of the stuff will be standard fare.

i have been e-mail begging Mike Curiak to let me get my grubby hands on his new tires. i am sure he won't let me have them for any price. this bike NEEDS those tires!

i have lots of time to mentally masturbate over the build details because the frame should be delivered like 3 months from now.

soooo... lets get to it. questions, comments, drivel?
should be fun to build up and ride fo sho.

I love the idea of 150mm rear wheel and 36 hole hoops for this type of bike

ps. Take the sticker off that says Lunch Box. Worst name in the history of the sport
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Old 12-14-2007, 08:01 AM   #4 (permalink)
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should be fun to build up and ride fo sho.

I love the idea of 150mm rear wheel and 36 hole hoops for this type of bike
He needs a bike that is like low 30lbs to climb and that still meets his demands for being a strong (literally) descender.
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Old 12-14-2007, 08:02 AM   #5 (permalink)
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He needs a bike that is like low 30lbs to climb and that still meets his demands for being a strong (literally) descender.

that should do it
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Old 12-14-2007, 09:51 AM   #6 (permalink)
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how did you like that rear shock justin? i'm lookin at different rear shocks for my horsie
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Old 12-14-2007, 09:52 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Old 12-14-2007, 09:59 AM   #8 (permalink)
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how did you like that rear shock justin? i'm lookin at different rear shocks for my horsie

i liked the DT Swiss shock, but have talked to Mike C and he is suggesting the RS Monarch. he also rides a Ti sprung Vanilla R.

as stated in the post, i am still debating the Van. i like the feeling of coil, but the weight would suck.
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Old 12-14-2007, 10:08 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Congrats Beshbesh!! Now you have something to ride at Noble (or than the freakin 40 lbs. Socom!)
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Old 12-14-2007, 10:10 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Congrats Beshbesh!! Now you have something to ride at Noble (or than the freakin 40 lbs. Socom!)

bike won't be ready for months.
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Old 12-14-2007, 10:11 AM   #11 (permalink)
 
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Sooo jealous Justin. That bike is going to be sick. I really want to try it out if you will let me...
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Old 12-14-2007, 10:12 AM   #12 (permalink)
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i liked the DT Swiss shock, but have talked to Mike C and he is suggesting the RS Monarch. he also rides a Ti sprung Vanilla R.

as stated in the post, i am still debating the Van. i like the feeling of coil, but the weight would suck.
ahh ok, i just saw the RS shock in the pictures so i figured you put some time in on it..
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Old 12-14-2007, 10:12 AM   #13 (permalink)
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you know I'm on board with this.... nice to see you finally pulled the trigger!
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Old 12-14-2007, 10:12 AM   #14 (permalink)
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bike won't be ready for months.
By the time we can recreationally ride Noble again, it'll be ready. I'm seeing a Lunchbox Inaugural ride at Noble!!

Who's in?
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Old 12-14-2007, 10:15 AM   #15 (permalink)
 
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By the time we can recreationally ride Noble again, it'll be ready. I'm seeing a Lunchbox Inaugural ride at Noble!!

Who's in?
Crap...hopefully in a few months, I will pull the trigger on one too. Or at least another FS 29er in the 5" range....

I'm in!
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Old 12-14-2007, 10:16 AM   #16 (permalink)
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ahh ok, i just saw the RS shock in the pictures so i figured you put some time in on it..

i stand corrected!!! i thought that the shock that was on that bike was the DT. i guess it was the RS shock that i liked so much at Ibike.

i wonder if the DT shock was on the Bohemoth that i rode.... that was a very nice handling bike as well!
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Old 12-14-2007, 10:17 AM   #17 (permalink)
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cool Justin!
tumbled finish... is like RAW?
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Old 12-14-2007, 10:27 AM   #18 (permalink)
 
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i stand corrected!!! i thought that the shock that was on that bike was the DT. i guess it was the RS shock that i liked so much at Ibike.

i wonder if the DT shock was on the Bohemoth that i rode.... that was a very nice handling bike as well!
Didn't the Behemoth have the coil DT shock???? I thought I saw that in the pics from IB.

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cool Justin!
tumbled finish... is like RAW?
Tumbled = Raw
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Old 12-14-2007, 10:27 AM   #19 (permalink)
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Didn't the Behemoth have the coil DT shock???? I thought I saw that in the pics from IB.
i honestly don't remember. all i know is that those bikes were SWEET to ride!!!
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Old 12-14-2007, 10:28 AM   #20 (permalink)
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Didn't the Behemoth have the coil DT shock???? I thought I saw that in the pics from IB.
This one did:



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