RIP to the RIP9

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by J_Sims, Jul 14, 2008.

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  1. Code Blue

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    Or Ventana..........


    your only two choices:bang:
     
    Code Blue, Jul 14, 2008
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  2. J_Sims

    J_Sims tattooed scumbag !!!

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    Or a blue ft triangle for the old bike would be pretty cool:beer: Don't hate me but I am thinkin BOX as well;)
     
    J_Sims, Jul 14, 2008
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  3. Pho'dUp

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    Dang Jeff. Looks like you get to move on to a dw link Pivot 429...
     
    BrewMaster, Jul 14, 2008
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    el cappy would be the shiz and they come in giant size too
     
    tkblazer, Jul 14, 2008
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  6. J_Sims

    J_Sims tattooed scumbag !!!

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    I thought about this as well... When I got my RIP I never saw another on the trails now they are everywhere, so maybe a Pivot would be fun...

    TANI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    J_Sims, Jul 14, 2008
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  7. Code Blue

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    No hate.......


    just concern;)

    There is no fork for that frame#-o

    Oh and a Lenz:lol::lol::lol::lol::drunk:
     
    Code Blue, Jul 14, 2008
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  8. J_Sims

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    Only has .5 inches more travel than the RIP... May just sag it a bit homey and run the DUC for now....
    :-k:-k:-k:-k:-k

    Pivot


    Ventana


    I would be happy with a new Ft Triangle and have my bike back:drunk::drunk::drunk::drunk::drunk:
     
    J_Sims, Jul 14, 2008
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  9. GeorgiaOfTheJungle

    GeorgiaOfTheJungle THE Penultimate Mtb'er

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    Breaking a frame is hot ;)

    Good luck with your new endeavors and with the choices that you now have to make.
     
    GeorgiaOfTheJungle, Jul 14, 2008
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  10. Code Blue

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    I hear ya

    If I ever get tired of the performance and dependability of my Sultan it maybe time to try something new.;)

    ps. getting your bike back would be great:)
     
    Code Blue, Jul 14, 2008
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  11. foofighter

    foofighter Ride More Talk Less

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    you're a dirty scumbag frame breaker...yah...that's what you are.
     
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  12. J_Sims

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    This was my first thought:bang::bang::bang:

    Then reality set in #-o


    Then the opportunity of a new ride:drunk::drunk::drunk::drunk:

    Then the loss of an old friend#-o

    Hopes of a replacement[-o-][-o-][-o-]

    Kinda like SART lots of up and downs...............

    Dirty Scumbag Mother Hucker....:bang:
     
    J_Sims, Jul 14, 2008
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  13. thephat

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    I was just wondering if the top tube on the large 429 is long enough...
     
    thephat, Jul 14, 2008
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    1FG rider The G is for Gear

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    Uh oh. Hope that's only an issue with the silver frames. Maybe the glow in the dark paint made mine stronger;)
     
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  15. J_Sims

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    .25" shorter....:-k Probably heavier... .5" less travel... Lots of options at this point. See you tomorrow:wave:
     
    J_Sims, Jul 14, 2008
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    Just as I've been saying...29ers can't hold up to abuse. :-k:lol:

    Wasn't this the bike you were contemplating selling? If so, congratulations; you get to sell a new frame! (hopefully)

    I'm sure warranty will take care of it. Hopefully they'll give you a new front and rear triangle (or new complete frame).

    Well, that's one way to break up your ride - at least nothing happened to you.
     
    2wheel_lee, Jul 14, 2008
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  17. dstepper

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    That seems to be a common place for many bikes to break. I have seen many Truths break there and my Turner 5-spot broke there. I was able to lower my seat post thru the frame as a splint and slowly ride out. Let us know how Niner deals with the failure.

    Dean
     
    dstepper, Jul 14, 2008
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  18. J_Sims

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    I have been contemplating selling them all and starting over... The DOS is gone and now the RIP:-k The SOCOM stays(I just can't part with it), the SS is my ride until I figure this out... So I will be the guy on the ONE9 dying but getting stronger again until this issue is resolved...
     
    J_Sims, Jul 14, 2008
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  19. davidB

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    that's not a known problem on that frame right?

    and if warranty works out fine, why's there talk of other frames? [-X

    niner for life!
     
    davidB, Jul 14, 2008
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