OMG.... (Dino FINALLY pulled the trigger)!!!

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  1. Jmoe29er

    Jmoe29er Member

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    Wow Nice New Weapon old friend.... Enjoy!! Hope your well!!
     
    Jmoe29er, Apr 24, 2013
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  2. Wrecker

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    Dino got some bling bling! Beautiful bike! I'm not sure I'm cool enough to ride with you...like I ever was.

    Congrats!
     
    Wrecker, Apr 24, 2013
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  3. Fullerton Mike

    Fullerton Mike I LOVE BIKES!

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    for the record it was xxs
     
    Fullerton Mike, Apr 24, 2013
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  4. project_d

    project_d Steve Peat Wannabe

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    Hey Dino, good to hear you got a bike again, and a pretty sick one at that! Next time you want to ride the Gabes, lemme know, an we'll get a group together!!!
     
    project_d, Apr 24, 2013
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  5. AlphaMog

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    good looking ride, congrats.
     
    AlphaMog, Apr 24, 2013
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    Congrats homie! Pretty bike! Looks like a beast of a ride!
     
    armenjc, Apr 25, 2013
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  7. Fullerton Mike

    Fullerton Mike I LOVE BIKES!

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    This might have gone to far! He even has his own special parking spot in the back

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    Untitled by Fullerton Bikes, on Flickr
     
    Fullerton Mike, Apr 25, 2013
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    As every Mayor SHOULD have their own reserved parking spot ;)
     
    Revalimage, Apr 25, 2013
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  9. shudder

    shudder no big deal

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    You sure it wasn't XXXXS???? ;)

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    shudder, Apr 25, 2013
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  10. Pain Freak

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    Why the HD over the SL? I'm seriously considering the Mojo myself. The SL looks a little more versatile to me. The head angle is only .5 different. I guess I'm trying to figure out why would they build bikes so close together in sizing and geometry??? Any how I love how yours came out and white would of been my preferred choice too but now that you have a white Mojo how can I do it and not be called a poser by copying the Mayor?
     
    Pain Freak, Apr 25, 2013
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  11. Dino Brown

    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    Mr. Freak:
    -I chose the HD for one reason... Versatility!
    (140mm, 160mm rear, 140mm-180mm fork, XC, AM, FR, 26, 27.5", Heavy, Light etc.)


    -The HD and the SL-R are quite different!
    -The SL-R is one pound lighter
    -The SL-R has a lower bottom bracket
    -The SL-R head angle is much steeper than a HD160
    -SL-R's are generally built lighter than HD's (25-27lb average)
    -I can't install my 160mm factory-tuned shock, freeride fork or DH wheelset on a SL-R!

    My opinion: The SL-R better suits "most" people's needs (than the HD)

    With regard to frame color:
    People would ask me why I copied you.. Not the other way around! :)


    Hope to post my two week analysis soon!
     
    Dino Brown, Apr 25, 2013
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  12. Chewyeti

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    sick ride Dino! Welcome back to the dirt
     
    Chewyeti, Apr 25, 2013
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  13. proraptor

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    Just cause he got a new bike doesnt mean he is going to ride it. lol
     
    proraptor, Apr 26, 2013
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    The HA difference is 2 degrees when in 160 mode and three in 180. The HD is also significantly stiffer and I believe has less anti-squat built in to the spring curve. There is also no difference in the climbing speed between 140 and 160 mode according to Ibis. I would argue that most people should be buying HD's rather than the SL-R. If you are ever in SD you are welcome to take mine for a spin around La Costa.
     
    Salespunk, Apr 27, 2013
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  15. OMR

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    I leave the state and Dino gets a non Iron Horse bike... two momentous events! Sorry I'm not there to see that beauty.... nice choice, grasshopper.... you have my blessing....
     
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  16. Bryguy17

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    Nice dude! We should totally go test it out on some epic rides in the Gabes or something.

    Also, I have a few questions:
    1. when are the red links arriving for the suspension? Black links with red hubs and seatpost accents just doesnt seem right.
    2. What's with the mixing XTR and XX1? That's a bike building fashion faux pas, like wearing a striped shirt with plaid shorts...

    just messin though, the rig looks sweet. I'm interested to see how you like the 650B stuff too...
     
    Bryguy17, Apr 28, 2013
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    Very Pimp. Congrats!
     
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  18. Fullerton Mike

    Fullerton Mike I LOVE BIKES!

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    Lets all be happy Dino did not see this photo before he built his ibis.

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    Fullerton Mike, Apr 28, 2013
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  19. Dino Brown

    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    The bike is under construction!!! :)
    -The original plan was go go 1x11 (twist). The XTR cranks were installed to buy me some time (Do I need 1x11?... Am I happy with 1x10?... Do I need a granny ring?)

    -No matter what changes are made in the future, the bike will have Shimano XT brakes and SRAM Twist shifters!!! (Don't care if the fashion police call me out... lol) :)

    -There is NO DOUBT about it... I am a fan of the 27.5 wheels!!!
    (Still tweaking my suspension... Will post my overall thoughts in a week or so)

    With regard to the red links....
    They are sitting in a cabinet waiting to be installed. I'm kinda' diggin' the black links.
     
    Dino Brown, Apr 29, 2013
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  20. doublewide

    doublewide Ride Life....Ride GIANT

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    Dino, Just do what you do! Don't listen to guys like FryGuy! :lol:
     
    doublewide, Apr 29, 2013
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