Part V
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
Brent thats a pretty slick bike. I used to be big into mountain biking, and i was actually a mountain bike tech for awhile when I was younger!
What do you have for a front shock, shifters, and derailleurs?
What do you have for a front shock, shifters, and derailleurs?
Postmaster
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From: Bellingham, WA
I'm all Shimano XTR of course, and then Rock Shox Judy I think? It's kinda old school in that regard. BoXXer hubs, titanium bars, seat rails, skewers...just about anything I could find titanium....$$$
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
Nice man, I went with xt stuff myself, bought it when I was alot broker then i am now haha.
i have a rock shox psylo on the front of my bike too. Bought that from ebay one time and got a hell of a deal on it, it used to be a 1500 dollar shock haha. Not that I would ever pay that much for it.
I like the titanium stuff too, its pricey but well worth it if ya ask me.
I can tell ya another thing too, next bike I build is gonna have some killer disk brakes, the brakes i have work good, but i did alot of brake swaps from the v brake style to disks (even a few hyrdraulic) that they were just kickass!
i have a rock shox psylo on the front of my bike too. Bought that from ebay one time and got a hell of a deal on it, it used to be a 1500 dollar shock haha. Not that I would ever pay that much for it.
I like the titanium stuff too, its pricey but well worth it if ya ask me.
I can tell ya another thing too, next bike I build is gonna have some killer disk brakes, the brakes i have work good, but i did alot of brake swaps from the v brake style to disks (even a few hyrdraulic) that they were just kickass!
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From: Bellingham, WA
Yeah man, discs for sure. I looked into upgrading last season, but it costs as much as some bikes! Looked to be a better deal to save up and get a new bike altogether. Not having discs holds me back from a lot of trails, since I can ride faster than the bike wants to stop! XT stuff is awesome, remember DX and LX ? lol....I know I do...Even remember EXAGE....I've been into biking since I was about 5 and I have one of those photographic memories....
My brother and my employee have some amazing bikes... My bro's front shock was $1100 alone.... Yet I still kick their butts on the old GT..
My brother and my employee have some amazing bikes... My bro's front shock was $1100 alone.... Yet I still kick their butts on the old GT..
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
Oh yeah man i remember dx an lx stuff, i installed alot of that stuff as upgrades, and they were good upgrades! I havent even looked into components anymore so I have no idea what quality they would be now haha.
I was looking at upgrading a few things on my bike again too, but its just not worth it. I built it 5-6 years ago, and although its still a rock solid well built light bike, I could go buy a brand new one and be alot farther ahead!
Im not sure what i would get for a new one though, the choices now a days are even more then back when I was really into it, and there was a ton of choices back then lol.
I was looking at upgrading a few things on my bike again too, but its just not worth it. I built it 5-6 years ago, and although its still a rock solid well built light bike, I could go buy a brand new one and be alot farther ahead!
Im not sure what i would get for a new one though, the choices now a days are even more then back when I was really into it, and there was a ton of choices back then lol.
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From: Bellingham, WA
My bro worked here for a bit last year building wheels and such, so when I do get a new bike I may have him build it. As far as what I'd get...Not a clue...
I really enjoy the cross country stuff, so I'll keep the GT for that. Probably go with a nice downhill bike, then maybe head up to Whistler with it!!!
Drop n' Zone Mountain Bike Gear
I really enjoy the cross country stuff, so I'll keep the GT for that. Probably go with a nice downhill bike, then maybe head up to Whistler with it!!!Drop n' Zone Mountain Bike Gear
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Snowboard season cometh..
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From: Gulf Coast of Florida
I have very little knowledge of my bike.... I did all the computer work for a guy that had a bike shop, and we got to be friends. He told me (literally) "If I sell you that you'll break it in half in weeks, skewer yourself & die. I need my computers working, so you have to buy this one." OK. I paid the man and bought a Giant VT2. Freeride, so it's heavier than cross country rides, but when you get air.... plush, baby!! Only $2500 new... 
my tri bike was cheaper!!
No ti, etc. - only thing not original is the computer, seat, tires & tubes - and a chainring I mashed.
I'm off to bed. 3:30 is coming soon and I need to get some sleep. But I did get in some climbing at my gym tonight with my buddy... oooohhhh, I miss climbing. I'm bringing my gear to Wellingham bro!
my tri bike was cheaper!!No ti, etc. - only thing not original is the computer, seat, tires & tubes - and a chainring I mashed.
I'm off to bed. 3:30 is coming soon and I need to get some sleep. But I did get in some climbing at my gym tonight with my buddy... oooohhhh, I miss climbing. I'm bringing my gear to Wellingham bro!
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From: Bellingham, WA
Giant VT2 is an awesome machine and more like what I should be riding!!! Cool man..
Chris, my employees bike are like 7 or 9 speed or something??? They are strictly downhill bikes, One front gear and 7-9 rear gears and a huge pulley to keep the chain tight!
Oh shoot, wifey is telling me its time to watch "get smart" hope its good!
Chris, my employees bike are like 7 or 9 speed or something??? They are strictly downhill bikes, One front gear and 7-9 rear gears and a huge pulley to keep the chain tight!
Oh shoot, wifey is telling me its time to watch "get smart" hope its good!
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
I have a bike. It's hanging upside down in my garage. Been that way for years... It's a 10-speed, Schwinn, I think. 
I get a kick of people riding mountain bikes around here. $600-$1200 bikes meat for serious riding that see asphalt 99% of the time. I guess it's the same with the big 4x4 SUVs. Status symbols.
I'm off to the rack. Just finished up some testing, and I have to get back at it tomorrow. Sayonara!!!!
I get a kick of people riding mountain bikes around here. $600-$1200 bikes meat for serious riding that see asphalt 99% of the time. I guess it's the same with the big 4x4 SUVs. Status symbols.
I'm off to the rack. Just finished up some testing, and I have to get back at it tomorrow. Sayonara!!!!
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From: Brinklow Md
Giant VT2 is an awesome machine and more like what I should be riding!!! Cool man..
Chris, my employees bike are like 7 or 9 speed or something??? They are strictly downhill bikes, One front gear and 7-9 rear gears and a huge pulley to keep the chain tight!
Oh shoot, wifey is telling me its time to watch "get smart" hope its good!
Chris, my employees bike are like 7 or 9 speed or something??? They are strictly downhill bikes, One front gear and 7-9 rear gears and a huge pulley to keep the chain tight!
Oh shoot, wifey is telling me its time to watch "get smart" hope its good!
Im just playing around man lol
That movie was pretty good IIRC.
