Your biggest upgrade for 2008!

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  1. mntbiker12

    mntbiker12 Quest: Singletrack

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    Okay, since it's that time of year where most of us are either reminiscing over good/bad MTB moments of 2007 or looking forward to new challenges in 2008, I thought I'd post this question:

    What is your biggest planned upgrade for 2008? I, like most mountain bikers, suffer from severe UGI constantly. However, I can only practically afford one big upgrade every year and I usually start thinking about it in January after 1. making sure I didn't get it for Christmas, 2. carefully saving part of my bonus, 3. counting on some sort of tax refund, and 4. dipping into the slush fund ;)

    So I'll go first. Since my 2007 major upgrade was a 5-Spot frame and the parts were mostly off my old bike, I need to accessorize it. My big upgrade will be:

    - 2008 RS Pike w/ 20mm thru axle (Pushed of course)
    - New wheelset: Hope Pro IIIs laced to Sun Singletracks

    That should pretty much tap me out for the year :( But I'm sure I'll be just fine with what I got! :D
     
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    mntbiker12 Quest: Singletrack

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    Yeah, I saw your post before. That looks like it's going to be one sweet rig!

    I'd love to have multiple steeds in my quiver - someday, but not today...
     
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    I hope to build some new wheels and a new niner ss rigid.
     
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    denmother Gone riding....

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    Liposuction, tummy tuck, face lift, botox, personal trainer, anorexia, followed by osteoporosis. Oh, I don't think so. I will leave all of that to the gals in the OC......;)

    After spending $20,000 + on bikes/bike stuff last year, I think I'll ride what I got and see if I can wear them out before I upgrade. :lol: Roger did buy me a new set of DT Swiss 5.10 wheels for Christmas (so I can go tubless on my DH bike), so I guess I can consider that my upgrade for 2008, eh???

    P.S. I want a 29'er FS but I will just have wet dreams about it for now.
     
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    2007 was my big upgrade year: Lyrik Solo Air, new hand-built wheels and most recently my Specialized Pitch frame.

    [​IMG]

    For 2008, all i need :lol: is a set of Formulas or Strokers and new bars, stem and headset. Then I'll be done. I swear. 8-[
     
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    cjwally I love techno.

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    20K....w0w....I thought I was addicted and I have only spent 2-3k this past year in mtbing.
     
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    Hayes Stroker Brakes

    Mostly gear, (Clothes, Gloves, maybe some new shades)

    I picked up a Havoc for $40.00 at REI
     
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    I'd like to upgrade my fitness so that I am faster.

    Other than that... remains to be seen. I'm not lusting after anything that will be affordable at all this year :)
     
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    denmother Gone riding....

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    Bikes, gear, riding, racing, hotels, food, gas, lift tickets, shuttling.......what better addictions!!!!:beer:

    P.S. I did want to see Wicked in 2008, but for $283 a ticket, I think I'd rather go to Bootleg for the weekend!!!!
     
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    cjwally I love techno.

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    No more Chocolate Rain for me!!!
     
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    denmother Gone riding....

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    Wow, you are worse than us?? Who would a thunk!!! Now, it's time to add it all up so we can compare!!!

    I know, let's start a new STR Reality Show, "THE BIGGEST ADDICTION!!!
     
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    Highline, hopefully in time for my trip to Whistler. :bang:
     
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    denmother Gone riding....

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    Goals for 2008: Ride, ride, ride, repeat...........
     
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    hopefully it will be a big wheeled bike :bang:
     
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    Me too, but I'm not talkin' about a singlespeed.
     
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    my upgrade for 2008. Take delivery late Jan. Pretty much it for me. If I get a ride in before June I'll be surprised#-o
     

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    the only question is what color will it be....
     
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