New Bike Day!

[mtnbikej]

On-line weights put the new version right around 6 pounds. The last version came in slightly under 6...

You guys are going to make me weigh it.

The L El Mariachi we had was almost 5.5 lbs..:and that was a lightweight XC frame.

 

[Faust29]

The L El Mariachi we had was almost 5.5 lbs..:and that was a lightweight XC frame.

My Salsa was the lightest hardtail I've owned!

Moreso because I had to go with heavier wheels starting with the Highball, but that steel El Mariachi with one gear was in the 23s! Narrow bars, light wheels, skinny tires, no dropper... Ahhh, the good old days.

 

[Cyclotourist]

https://www.cotic.co.uk/product/rocketMAX everything you want, all in one place!

 

[Runs with Scissors]

https://www.cotic.co.uk/product/rocketMAX everything you want, all in one place!

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Doesn't have any pedals....perhaps alternately powered???

 

[Cyclotourist]

Doesn't have any pedals....perhaps alternately powered???

That's to keep it lightweight!

 

[mike]

I'm pretty sure a scale can't measure what Steve got this bike for.

I didn't think you'd do it! Stoked to see it at close range, in action. The colors look classy. I can see it upping the fun factor on your testy DHs. While keeping the ups as painful as necessary.

 

[Cyclotourist]

New bike to match my house paint! Black Mountain Cycles La Cabra drop bar mountain bike. Kinda' burly. Splitting the difference between my monstercross/GG and my rigid 29er. I wanted a "road" bike that could fit 2.35 29er tires, and this popped up on the radar. Bike habit is cheaper than sailing.

 

[Dirtrider....]

Deposit paid and now I wait... I bet the frame is still in the Suez canal...

 

[Mikie]

New to @JoeMac !

Joe will probably not post it up. He got it off Pink Bike.
Personally I think the seller was kinda a loser... Pulled some of the deal after bucks were passed.
I wrenched his bike for him:
Bled the Brakes
Adjusted the Suspension
Leveled the Seat
Removed stupid stuff
Washed it
Lubed the Chain
Check sealant in the tires and pressurized for performance
Upon discovery of a WAYYY over torqued Steer Tube, I tweaked (not twerked) to get some smoooth steering...
Then I retorqued everything as I no longer trusted the previous mechanic...

Weighs in at like 24.5 lbs.... I now hate Joe!

 

[mike]

Deposit paid and now I wait... I bet the frame is still in the Suez canal...

No hints?

 

[scan]

New to @JoeMac !
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Joe will probably not post it up. He got it off Pink Bike.
Personally I think the guy was kinda a loser... Pulled some of the deal after bucks were passed.
I wrenched his bike for him:
Bled the Brakes
Adjusted the Suspension
Leveled the Seat
Removed stupid stuff
Washed it
Lubed the Chain
Check sealant in the tires and pressurized for performance
Upon discovery of a WAYYY over torqued Steer Tube, I tweaked (not twerked) to get some smoooth steering...
Then I retorqued everything as I no longer trusted the previous mechanic...

Weighs in at like 24.5 lbs.... I now hate Joe!

NOICE!!

 

[Sasquatch9billion]

New bike to match my house paint! Black Mountain Cycles La Cabra drop bar mountain bike. Kinda' burly. Splitting the difference between my monstercross/GG and my rigid 29er. I wanted a "road" bike that could fit 2.35 29er tires, and this popped up on the radar. Bike habit is cheaper than sailing.

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Finally! Back to the good stuff on here!

New to @JoeMac !
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Joe will probably not post it up. He got it off Pink Bike.
Personally I think the guy was kinda a loser... Pulled some of the deal after bucks were passed.
I wrenched his bike for him:
Bled the Brakes
Adjusted the Suspension
Leveled the Seat
Removed stupid stuff
Washed it
Lubed the Chain
Check sealant in the tires and pressurized for performance
Upon discovery of a WAYYY over torqued Steer Tube, I tweaked (not twerked) to get some smoooth steering...
Then I retorqued everything as I no longer trusted the previous mechanic...

Weighs in at like 24.5 lbs.... I now hate Joe!

Ohhh! Is it a Spur? I don't know my Transitions that well.

 

[Mikie]

Finally! Back to the good stuff on here!


Ohhh! Is it a Spur? I don't know my Transitions that well.

Roger that Red Rider. A Spur it is and it is awesome!

 

[Dirtrider....]

No hints?

Its a V2 and will be in Grey....

 

[Voodoo Tom]

Weighs in at like 24.5 lbs.... I now hate Joe!

Yeah Joe sucks... But he is very deserving of such a nice rig...

 

[SS Barby]

New bike to match my house paint! Black Mountain Cycles La Cabra drop bar mountain bike. Kinda' burly. Splitting the difference between my monstercross/GG and my rigid 29er. I wanted a "road" bike that could fit 2.35 29er tires, and this popped up on the radar. Bike habit is cheaper than sailing.

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@Cyclotourist looks like a very cool bike. I like that color.

 

[SS Barby]

Very cool bike, @JoeMac I am sure you will enjoy. It will be faaaast.

 

[Cyclotourist]

@Cyclotourist looks like a very cool bike. I like that color.

Looking forward to building it up. I'm going to have to pinch some of the parts from my monster cross for now. My only concern is that it's overbuilt and over stout for what I need. I basically want a 29er road bike, don't need a dirt tourer.

Giving it the King makeover right now:

 

[Faust29]

New to @JoeMac !
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Joe will probably not post it up. He got it off Pink Bike.
Personally I think the seller was kinda a loser... Pulled some of the deal after bucks were passed.
I wrenched his bike for him:
Bled the Brakes
Adjusted the Suspension
Leveled the Seat
Removed stupid stuff
Washed it
Lubed the Chain
Check sealant in the tires and pressurized for performance
Upon discovery of a WAYYY over torqued Steer Tube, I tweaked (not twerked) to get some smoooth steering...
Then I retorqued everything as I no longer trusted the previous mechanic...

Weighs in at like 24.5 lbs.... I now hate Joe!

@JoeMac has a pretty new bike.

24.5? I don't like Joe very much either.

 

[UPSed]

Hopefully I'll get to post here soon. I thought for sure I had figured out that nasty noise I've been dealing with for the past year or so was cable slap. Turns out I have a crack in my frame. It appears to be a stress crack as there's no damage anywhere near it. Vince at JRA has already started the warranty process. I know bikes and frames are scarce these days but I'm hoping to at least get it approved. I can wait for the frame.

 

[Cyclotourist]

Hopefully I'll get to post here soon. I thought for sure I had figured out that nasty noise I've been dealing with for the past year or so was cable slap. Turns out I have a crack in my frame. It appears to be a stress crack as there's no damage anywhere near it. Vince at JRA has already started the warranty process. I know bikes and frames are scarce these days but I'm hoping to at least get it approved. I can wait for the frame.

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How many miles on that do you estimate?

 

[Faust29]

Hopefully I'll get to post here soon. I thought for sure I had figured out that nasty noise I've been dealing with for the past year or so was cable slap. Turns out I have a crack in my frame. It appears to be a stress crack as there's no damage anywhere near it. Vince at JRA has already started the warranty process. I know bikes and frames are scarce these days but I'm hoping to at least get it approved. I can wait for the frame.

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Wow... Hopefully they'll take care of it. You and that bike were a real match!

 

[mountaingirl sara]

Yeah Joe sucks... But he is very deserving of such a nice rig...

He sure is! Congrats Joe!

 

[UPSed]

How many miles on that do you estimate?

I'm tempted to go through Strava and add them up but I'm guessing around 15k.

Wow... Hopefully they'll take care of it. You and that bike were a real match!

Yeah, the new wheels and recently replaced linkage bearings have made it feel like new again. Oddly, I've been looking at a Jet 9 RDO replacement frames as opposed to a new brand entirely. Guess I really love my Jet.

 

[Cyclotourist]

I'm tempted to go through Strava and add them up but I'm guessing around 15k.

Yeah, the new wheels and recently replaced linkage bearings have made it feel like new again. Oddly, I've been looking at a Jet 9 RDO replacement frames as opposed to a new brand entirely. Guess I really love my Jet.

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You found a keeper!

 

[Faust29]

I'm tempted to go through Strava and add them up but I'm guessing around 15k.

Yeah, the new wheels and recently replaced linkage bearings have made it feel like new again. Oddly, I've been looking at a Jet 9 RDO replacement frames as opposed to a new brand entirely. Guess I really love my Jet.

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Can't you go into the gear section on Strava and set the beginning date to when you got it... I back date stuff occasionally when I forget to enter it.

 

[mike]

These new additions look awesome! Always something interesting going on in @Cyclotourist's garage. Downcountry Joe Mac has a nice twang to it. And Steve's XXXXXXXX XXXXXX. Way to gear up, guys. My Ranger will be coming up soon. Let's make a pact: Do some fantastic riding on these finely crafted inline wheelchairs. Make this year memorable. AYE

 

[SnakeCharmer]

Hopefully I'll get to post here soon. I thought for sure I had figured out that nasty noise I've been dealing with for the past year or so was cable slap. Turns out I have a crack in my frame. It appears to be a stress crack as there's no damage anywhere near it. Vince at JRA has already started the warranty process. I know bikes and frames are scarce these days but I'm hoping to at least get it approved. I can wait for the frame.

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Bummer! Did you leave it with Vince?

 

[SnakeCharmer]

I'm tempted to go through Strava and add them up but I'm guessing around 15k.

Yeah, the new wheels and recently replaced linkage bearings have made it feel like new again. Oddly, I've been looking at a Jet 9 RDO replacement frames as opposed to a new brand entirely. Guess I really love my Jet.

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I know that spot!!

 

[UPSed]

Can't you go into the gear section on Strava and set the beginning date to when you got it... I back date stuff occasionally when I forget to enter it.

I don't know? Can you? If you can, I'm going to say now you tell me? I just went back and added up my MTB rides. Just over 11k miles. Barely broken in.