STR members made me do it...

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  1. Fullerton Mike

    Fullerton Mike I LOVE BIKES!

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    Even though my first passion is BMX, I have just as much fun racing and riding mountain bikes. I enjoy climbing as much as descending. I'd rather ride short travel bikes and hard tails than big hit bikes. A group of STR members have been hounding me about building an all mountain bike for months... As you can see, the pressure got to me..

    My goal- fast climber, good descender, comfortable on long rides, I also wanted it to be light (quality parts nothing crazy). Mission accomplished. The only thing I plan on adding is a dropper seat post!

    2011 Giant Reign frame
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    Fox Float 36 RLC
    Sun Ringle Charger PRO tubeless wheelset
    WTB Weirwolf 2.3" tubeless front tire
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    6" Maestro Suspension
    Fox Float RP23
    Shimano XTR front derailler
    Shimano XTR crankset
    Shimano XTR pedals
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    Answer Pro Taper carbon handlebar
    Shimano XTR brakes
    Shimano XTR shifters
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    The red hubs look even better in person
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    Shimano XTR rear derailler
    Shimano XTR 10sp chain
    Shimano XT cassette
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    The bike feels good. The geometry feels good. Can't wait to ride it.
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    First ride- The Luge. Climb San Juan. Chiquito. :-k

    Cheers,
    Mike / Fullerton Bikes
     
    Fullerton Mike, Mar 9, 2011
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  2. digitaldouble

    digitaldouble Member

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    Looks awesome Mike
    ! it reigns !
     
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  3. monstertiki

    monstertiki New Member

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    Awesome rig! Take it to oaks on saturday.
     
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  4. dstepper

    dstepper (R.I.P.) Over the hill

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    Very nice new bikes are fun!!!!!

    Dean
     
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  5. sxc70

    sxc70 2bz4wrk

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    Mike is that the bike that was up on the counter during the bike clinic last week???That is a beautiful bike what does it weigh in at??
     
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  6. blindman_22

    blindman_22 HAB Crew President

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    i was gonna ask the same thing. it's a beauty
     
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  7. mtnbikerfred

    mtnbikerfred Super Moderator

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    29lbs on the true weight weenie scale *cough Bannings cough*

    +1000
     
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  8. Samusick

    Samusick OI!

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    That is one nice bike Mike.
     
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  9. proraptor

    proraptor The Bikes & Brew Crew

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    This Bike is awesome....i saw it at the clinic.....its going to be a nice ride
     
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  10. Fullerton Mike

    Fullerton Mike I LOVE BIKES!

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    Freddy, 28.35... yeah! I was going to do up some specialized tires to cut some more weight but PK would have my head! LOL,, should be a fun one. thanks for looking
     
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  11. thomaswildchild

    thomaswildchild Active Member

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    That is a beautiful bike! Now if you just show up to some rides and show it off! All will be well!
     
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  12. mtnbikerfred

    mtnbikerfred Super Moderator

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    Gee. I wonder who could follow him with a GoPro??? :p
     
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  13. thomaswildchild

    thomaswildchild Active Member

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    Deal!
     
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  14. Bryguy17

    Bryguy17 A little Shaggy

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    nice stuff mike. now get rid of the weight weenie tires and put some real rubber on that thing. this ain't no BMX track, you need knobs!

    That's a sweet looking ride. I definitely got my fair share of oggling in at the clinic as well. the new XTR stuff is pimp.
     
    Bryguy17, Mar 9, 2011
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    joytron New Member

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    gorgeous, one of the nicest looking bikes I have ever seen.
     
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    herzalot Well-Known Member

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    I was going to say the same thing. Stunning. Great parts. Wow.
     
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    SDstumpy New Member

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    Nice. Love the new xtr cranks!
     
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  18. Grego

    Grego The FLB

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    Sweet ride! Now to get it all dirty.
     
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  19. Hoosierdaddy

    Hoosierdaddy I Drink Therefore I Am.

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    I could!

    Yes, that is one fine looking bike. The pictures don't do it justice, saw it at the clinic too. Looks better in person, hope to see it on the trails soon.

    BTW, thanks Mike for the deal on the GoPro!
     
    Hoosierdaddy, Mar 9, 2011
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  20. Seth Kendall

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    Beautiful bike! I've been lusting after that frame this year. The only thing I can't seem to wrap my mind around is the decision by Giant to not have ISCG (old or 05), or at least a threaded bottom bracket shell so that one might have the option of a chain guide/1x10(9) setup.
     
    Seth Kendall, Mar 10, 2011
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