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mike said:
Dayum, stoked!!!!!!! Sheer depravity, I say! :thumbsup:

What's the wait looking like? I guess you'll be sort of occupied... :sneaky:
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Depravity is right. There is no doubt an impending hangover from today’s decision, but I figure if I was ever considering doing it, there would never be more incentive. TBH I didn’t even ask ETA. Size 3 frames are currently available, and since there’s no powder coat I assumed 3-4 weeks, but that could be presumptuous with the seemingly high demand. Like you said, I’ve got something very special to focus on in the meantime, so if it’s longer than that it might actually be a blessing.
 
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Buy a T-Shirt and get a free frame!
And here I did it the other way around....

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mike said:
Nice work. That would have been completely lost on me.

I'm frankly surprised at this brand departure, but it works for me – I'd never buy a snoop record or a short-travel 275. :cool:
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In a way I can see it. Not sure how old the GG peeps are, but I’m 44. As a dyed in the wool metal head I was a big fan of Snoop’s first record (along with Dre’s The Chronic) when they came out, at least in part due to the fact that it was a really dire time for rock and metal. Nirvana hangover period. Pantera’s Far Beyond Driven and Sepultura’s Roots were the only memorable metal records from that time period for me. Those Dre and Snoop records were some of the few that had that rock and roll defiance to them. Maybe the GG folks remember those times and experienced that music similarly. As a terrible aside, in my drinking days I was known for a formidable karaoke of “Gin & Juice”.
 
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In a way I can. Not sure how old the GG peeps are, but I’m 44. As a dyed in the wool metal head I was a big fan of Snoop’s first record (along with Dre’s The Chronic) when they came out, at least in part due to the fact that it was a really dire time for rock and metal. Nirvana hangover period. Pantera’s Far Beyond Driven and Sepultura’s Roots were the only memorable metal records from that time period for me. Those Dre and Snoop records were some of the few that had that rock and roll defiance to them. Maybe the GG folks remember those times and experienced that music similarly. As a terrible aside, in my drinking days I was known for a formidable karaoke of “Gin & Juice”.
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Haha... we did survive the mid-90s "death" of R&R. A bunch of my go-to bands were long broken up by then, or fruitlessly rotating personnel, or on reunion tours. I think you're right in there with GG guys, so not surprising. Much as I like to headbang, I could never be a true metalhead. Too much like for alt and other flavors.

The brand amalgam of rock and MTB is a great one. Mostly just because I like both. :geek::thumbsup:
 
Oh man, had so much fun on The Smash today. The difference in being on an appropriately sized bike (previousbike was too small) was very noticeable. I rode more technical stuff than I’ve ridden before, mainly by virtue of the trail being jacked up from rain, and felt super confident given how long I’ve been off the bike. Cleaned a couple steep, rocky, and rutted ascents that I had not been able to previously, despite them being in worse condition than when I rode them previously. Really really stoked on this new steed, and can’t wait to spend more time on it.

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buggravy said:
Oh man, had so much fun on The Smash today. The difference in being on an appropriately sized bike (previousbike was too small) was very noticeable. I rode more technical stuff than I’ve ridden before, mainly by virtue of the trail being jacked up from rain, and felt super confident given how long I’ve been off the bike. Cleaned a couple steep, rocky, and rutted ascents that I had not been able to previously, despite them being in worse condition than when I rode them previously. Really really stoked on this new steed, and can’t wait to spend more time on it.

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Great update, great pic! Not a bad early ride :thumbsup: Have fun getting acquainted, Matt. It’s a stunning bike. :inlove::geek:
 
buggravy said:
Oh man, had so much fun on The Smash today. The difference in being on an appropriately sized bike (previousbike was too small) was very noticeable. I rode more technical stuff than I’ve ridden before, mainly by virtue of the trail being jacked up from rain, and felt super confident given how long I’ve been off the bike. Cleaned a couple steep, rocky, and rutted ascents that I had not been able to previously, despite them being in worse condition than when I rode them previously. Really really stoked on this new steed, and can’t wait to spend more time on it.

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Sweet first ride! This sounds like it's all you thought it was, which is awesome.
As you get used to Smash it'll probably only get better. Looking forward to reading about some more of your rides.
 
buggravy said:
Oh man, had so much fun on The Smash today. The difference in being on an appropriately sized bike (previousbike was too small) was very noticeable. I rode more technical stuff than I’ve ridden before, mainly by virtue of the trail being jacked up from rain, and felt super confident given how long I’ve been off the bike. Cleaned a couple steep, rocky, and rutted ascents that I had not been able to previously, despite them being in worse condition than when I rode them previously. Really really stoked on this new steed, and can’t wait to spend more time on it.

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That pic is something else, wow
 
buggravy said:
Oh man, had so much fun on The Smash today. The difference in being on an appropriately sized bike (previousbike was too small) was very noticeable. I rode more technical stuff than I’ve ridden before, mainly by virtue of the trail being jacked up from rain, and felt super confident given how long I’ve been off the bike. Cleaned a couple steep, rocky, and rutted ascents that I had not been able to previously, despite them being in worse condition than when I rode them previously. Really really stoked on this new steed, and can’t wait to spend more time on it.

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SUPAH CLEAN!
Liken it!
 
Yo @mike it seems your boys are doing pretty darn good:thumbsup:. Not gonna lie I prefer the sexy curves and hand built by a real craftsman look of they aluminum rigs they produced but this is impressive. Colorado manufacturing is no slouch and the guys from the little hole in the wall bike building shop should be proud. Hope they sell the crap out of em.

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