It took a long time, but here it is...Ventana!

[cbHarping]

I know, it's taken me FOREVER to get this bike together and photos taken, but it was worth the wait. Ridden it twice, and it feels GREAT! Thanks to Marshall Willanholly for the gallery & outdoor shots.

Ventana X-5 (semi-custom with El Ciclon geometry but with a 68º HA, and a custom top tube length). I was in-between stock sizes XS and S, hence the custom top tube length.

Gallery Shots

Outdoor shots

 

[tkblazer]

looks great carla, i've always loved the X5's

 

[TrojanInsomniac]

Wow, fantastic looking bike and build, Carla! Congratulations!

 

[ghixon]

You SUCK. Now, I have to try and keep up with THAT!!!! I'm screwed.

Nice choices.

 

[CVrider]

Very nice looking ride. great color choice. I've been wanting to give the Nobby Nics a try. How do they hook up on the trails?

 

[Kid A]

holy chit. dats a beautiful bike. prob just my ignorance but never seen welds on steered like that. not sure what is mo impressive the bike or the pics! curious- marshall a pro fotog?

btw- does everyone at the path get a custome build from ventana now - part of the beny plan

again sweet bike- enjoy

 

[cbHarping]

Very nice looking ride. great color choice. I've been wanting to give the Nobby Nics a try. How do they hook up on the trails?

Love them. I've used the Nobby Nics for a while now. Nice and grippy, lightweight tires. I hear 'em gripping in on climbs, and I need all the help I can in that department!

 

[kevinator]

Beautiful ride ya got there. Enjoy!

 

[speckledtrout]

gulp.

i think i just swallowed my gum.

 

[LncNuvue]

Beautiful bike! You'll love the way it bombs - Ventanas just want to goooo!

 

[Bryguy17]

WOW! sweet bike Carla. it looks great.

If that a high volume RP23 in back? or does it just look bigger because of the frame size?

 

[El Salt]

Trust me... You may never ride another brand again.

 

[shudder]

...time to get it DIRTY.

Nice ride (and pics!).

shud

 

[Zippo]

yep, I 2nd that!

Trust me... You may never ride another brand again.

looking good! send those pix to Sherwood if you haven't already!

and now for more Ventana gushing....

 

[OMR]

Niccccceeee!

With this great of bike are you going to have time enough for the harp!:lol:

 

[BFloFoxRider.]

YOU SUCK!

I mean, here i am trying to build my stable, then you go and blow mine out of the water thanks!

You know i say it jokingly
Sweet Rig, but i have a question...
where are you gonna put your next bike, since you probly have another one in mind... or on the list..

 

[station]

Holy crap that's a good looking bike. Although, I kind of want to see anodized blue nipples on that thing.

How super light is it?

p.s. nice gear set up!

 

[SAR_boats]

Sweet rig!!! Congrats, Carla

 

[Diamondback]

nice frame and build, Ventana is one of the few manufacturers of American-made bikes left. kudus for ventana for having the ball sacks to still build frames here
:beer:

 

[1x1clyde]

I like turtles.