Let's See Your Santa Cruz Bikes

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  1. herzalot

    herzalot Well-Known Member

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    Both you and Petex insist it's just the photo, but I am looking relative to parallel lines in the background - face it, you're nose droppers! Dirtbag87 too! Speckledtrout, ScottyWC and Badgas, on the other hand, are very levelheaded, and level-butted. (just messin with y'all, ride it how you like it)

    Infinite adjustability is certainly a mixed blessing isn't it? I didn't touch my CCDBa settings that I inherited from DustyBottoms when I bought his bike. He's the same weight and height as me. But my God, that shock is like no other air shock for sure. You will enjoy it when you get it closer to how you like it. Buttah!
     
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    Yep, mixed blessing for sure. I can't seem to get it dialed, but I have to remind myself that it's not like the instant-gratification RP23 or CTD shocks, and it's only been ridden 3 times. I'm gonna session Lynx or Rockit tomorrow with my handy dandy 3mm hex tool and shock pump and go to town.
     
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    i also run my saddle somewhat nose-down. In the long run that puts less strain on the lower back compared to "nose-up". That way one can tilt the pelvis forward instead of the back and keep lumbar spine straighter and in a more natural position; (face it pedaling/cycling is not natural); if it has too much of a forward curve for extended lengths of time that can a lot of pressure on the discs (according to my physical therapist and ortho). but dont go too far!
    It helps me out, but everyones different. some people can kink themselves all around their whole life and never have back problems.
     
  4. sir crashalot

    sir crashalot Member

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    Oh yeah, this is an sc bikes thread.

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    You cannot really use the lines in the background. Look closely and you'll notice the bike is leaning at an angle against the bin. Hence, you will have an angled point of view.
     
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    Digging the color of the frame. You also have one of the best pictures in this thread, I like the composition and the angle from which the photo was taken.
     
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    I nose down, cause I hate taint/ball pain. There's my reason, hehe.
     
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    the Bronson is sweet, Thanks
     
  10. turbomk3

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    Agreed. I threw a -1.5° Angleset on it and am really liking it. It took awhile to get the rear shock to work, but now it eats up the small stuff and still survives the bigger drops. I have yet to knock the o-ring off the rear shock.
     
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    Wow ed, Im suprised you havent sold the heckler for some hiking poles to get up mathis ;p
     
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    Maybe even a dirt bike...
     
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    My Bronson after 3rd divide in Downieville yesterday. Last run was epic misty/drizzly hero dirt!

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    Great pic, and nice bike! I'm jealous of that Pike.
     
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    Ready to ride!

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    My 06' Blur LT and my brand new Highball... photo copy.jpg
     
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    That '06 Blur's got some EPIC miles on it and still goin strong! Congrats on the new Highball- looks fast and stealthy
     
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    The Tallboy.
    XTR trail
    King BB and HS
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    shimano Pro Tharsis Bar,Post,Stem
     

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