Need a man's bike again....

[FoShizzle]

Yes, I am still a loser......

Here I am sorely missing my killer X5 I had to sell.....

Here I am with my riding time WAY the heck down and as usual, pacifying my frustration with wanting to buy more bike stuff......

Sold my only geared bike after realizing that for every single ride that is either XC or even all mountain-ish, I will ALWAYS choose the single speed, period, so no mas.....

Now, I have "convinced" myself that the only geared bike I really want is a longer travel bike where for certain rides (ie, Shuttle runs with the STR gang) I would not bring a single speed hardtail. Though I am a girly-man (no offense STR Ladies ), I really would love such a bike for those rides/certain riders I sometimes join.

I definitely dont want to bling it out which is why I am scared to buy the frame first and build it up cause most of us know that even though deals can be had on parts if you are patient, some of us NEVER can stick to the plan and every part becomes more chi chi than planned and when complete, the bike cost a fortune....not this time.

I just got a promotion Friday so I am gonna hit the wife today with with the sympathy left hook and convince her "this is the bike I really need that I dont have"......or, "i dont feel safe on certain rides without the appropriate bike"....."it is cheaper than hookers and a bad cocaine habit".....basically, whatever works.

 

[ShinKen]

you're one sick puppy!! lol did u sell the niner?

 

[jfromlv]

Yes! You have the right idea Fo. I've been married 14 years, and I understand where you're coming from. Make sure you have the hidden video going when you put it out there for your wife, it might look something like your avatar!

 

[SScheetz]

Now, I have "convinced" myself that the only geared bike I really want is a longer travel bike where for certain rides (ie, Shuttle runs with the STR gang) I would not bring a single speed hardtail. Though I am a girly-man (no offense STR Ladies ), I really would love such a bike for those rides/certain riders I sometimes join.

I’ve been thinking about a full squishy too. For some of your reasons ... and others.

I have been riding full rigid for a few years now thinking this hard core stuff is so cool. I’m beginning to have second thoughts on the full rigid thing.

Two weeks ago I broke my frame. I believe it’s from the pounding it has to endure from the rigid fork. In yesterday’s race I was definitely squishy bike envious. The course beat me up real bad and I flopped over the bar twice. Both instances were due to carrying too much speed over deep bumps causing complete lose of control sending the bike and me off the trail. By the last lap my body was totally fatigued from the pounding ](*,) , not so much from the climbing.

Gears? :?: I might setup a 3 speed squish.

So … you didn’t sell the Niner?

 

[FoShizzle]

I’ve been thinking about a full squishy too. For some of your reasons ... and others.

I have been riding full rigid for a few years now thinking this hard core stuff is so cool. I’m beginning to have second thoughts on the full rigid thing.

Two weeks ago I broke my frame. I believe it’s from the pounding it has to endure from the rigid fork. In yesterday’s race I was definitely squishy bike envious. The course beat me up real bad and I flopped over the bar twice. Both instances were due to carrying too much speed over deep bumps causing complete lose of control sending the bike and me off the trail. By the last lap my body was totally fatigued from the pounding ](*,) , not so much from the climbing.

Gears? :?: I might setup a 3 speed squish.

So … you didn’t sell the Niner?

Kept the One 9 for sure.....I realized I love having a fully rigid single speed and the fact that the One 9 had every part chosen by me and as such, is perfect for what I want. Also have a front sus 29er single speed for the AM riding I do.

Sold the Salsa Dos Niner geared bike instead, for the reasons stated (ie, will never choose a geared XC bike over my single speed).

3 speed would be cool except I dont want a XC FS geared bike so I am looking at bigger hit bike thus, will want 9 speeds out back as it will be heavier.

Have a bike in mind but am looking at a couple others this week....

 

[Chaos]

If I hadn't picked up this 06 RFX blowout special... I'd be waiting for the new Ventana La Bruja! That thing is the sexiest big bike i've seen. I haven't even begun to build it so you never know :-k I know you stated this should be a budget build but i think you know it won't end up like that :lol:

 

[FoShizzle]

If I hadn't picked up this 06 RFX blowout special... I'd be waiting for the new Ventana La Bruja! That thing is the sexiest big bike i've seen. I haven't even begun to build it so you never know :-k I know you stated this should be a budget build but i think you know it won't end up like that :lol:

I am afraid you are right about the budget build....that is why I am REALLY trying to focus on complete bikes through my contacts. Having said that, i am waiting feedback on bikes from these contacts to include a Nomad, 6.6, Bruja, and another bike, though all complete. A frame only purchase scares the heck out of me since each part will be better/more expensive than my original plan calls for resulting in too much bling and too much coin.

As for complete bikes.....I would probably end up getting a Kona Coilair. I can get one at a pretty good price....a couple hundred more than retail on a 6 Pack (ignoring the current blowout) or Ventana. That would prevent me from going too crazy for sure and would be more than I would need for a bike that will not be my regular ride.

Cheers

 

[Shannon]

Try crying Fo. Works every time....

 

[spookydave]

You could pick up a used Bullit cheep.
Not the perfect bike but seems to do every think "ok". I built one a few years ago on the low down. For what it is and what I have invested into it I really like it.

 

[FoShizzle]

Try crying Fo. Works every time....

thanks for the words of wisdom B.O.B....I knew I could count on you

You could pick up a used Bullit cheep.
Not the perfect bike but seems to do every think "ok". I built one a few years ago on the low down. For what it is and what I have invested into it I really like it.

no doubt.....I thought about that and may consider one. I had a 2003 Bullit and loved it....should have never sold it 8-[

 

[TURNERob]

Dude, you know you want the Turner........just get one on blowout while you still can and come to accept you won't be happy unless it has blinged out parts on it and hide it from the wife in everyway you possibly can :read:

 

[tkblazer]

eric, how about you buy a medium size frame this time so i can buy it off you when you're gonna put it up for sale. all kidding aside a coiler wouldn't be too bad of a longer travel FS bike.. I really like my reign so far as it pedals a lot better than i thought it would.

 

[FoShizzle]

Dude, you know you want the Turner........just get one on blowout while you still can and come to accept you won't be happy unless it has blinged out parts on it and hide it from the wife in everyway you possibly can :read:

i know....i know. i talked to aquaassmunch today to get my weekly Homer preaching. he was out riding the new Turner 29er in Noble....would have been sweet to hang with that crew.

I really dont have much $ at all this time around but with the 6 pack blowout (I can get about 15% below blowout price at least) it sure is tempting. Build would have to be VERY, VERY crude and basic but woudl not matter in the long run I suppose. we shall see.....