Corey

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Very nice bike Bob, what are you going to run for pedals?

My Cateye Micro Wireless came yesterday along with a wall rack.
Rack is setup, but I need to buy a stud finder so I can lag in a bolt in the top tube to the wall.
It sits in it now, but they recommend the lag screw they included to keep the rack secure.

Found my old helmet too, a 1995 Giro Ricochet.
Only six vents on top, and it is black.
I think it is time for an upgrade, and also one in silver for lower heat on the brain.

Very nice bike though Bob.
I may look at 29ers next year after I test ride a few.

Corey

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Here is the computer that came yesterday along with the rack.
Cateye Micro Wireless



Racor Pro PLB-2R Two-Bike Gravity Freestanding Bike Stand



No cadence on the computer, I did not want it this time.
My old one had it though.
Wireless is pretty cool, no more wires around the frame.

BT17R

Corey, nice rack!

I'm going to recycle a pair of Shimano SPD pedals and shoes:




http://www.shimano.com/publish/conte..._mountain.html

algranger

This is just a response to your first post, i'm too lazy to read the whole thing :

I'm a big fan of kona, i got my first a few years ago and i will never buy another bike. They are a tad heavier however they are built like a tank.

As for the suspension, if you want to spend a lot to get a rear end with a lockout (hardtail and softtail in one) that would obviously be the best of both worlds. For street and light trail riding a hard tail is definitely the better choice.

The locking pedals are great too, i ran some Frog II's (i think they are outdated nowadays) a few years ago, its great to be able to pull on the upward pedal stroke as well as the normal downpush

Here is my Kona


Pretty well stock Kona Shred. Does great on difficult trails with logs, water, mud, drop offs (ok not the GREATEST for drop offs) does well on the road too. Has a quick adjustable front end
I jump it a little and do a lot of urban trials along with difficult trails and city cruising.
There is another model, the Scrap, that is identical but it has hydraulic brakes instead of cables, i really wish i had sprung for those.

Edit: Just scrolled back a bit and saw you got the Specialized, also an excellent bike.

BT17R

algranger, where do you mount the pipe?

Simon

Well since everyone is posting up their new bike pics here is mine in Moab. Some of you should recognize the spot.


-Simon

algranger

Do what?

Corey

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Nice bike Al.
Good pedals Bob.

Yeah Al, I really like the Rockhopper.

Picked up a Specialized Air Force 3 during lunch today.
http://centercycle.com/itemdetails.cfm?libid=50317



Went with the white one too, they were out of silver.
I think the white will offer more visibility too.

I like the adjustment system in this for head size, very easy with two hand.
I tried on a Giro with the thumbwheel adjuster where you have to push down an unlock button first.
Newer models for Giro coming out soon will scrap the button, and you use use the wheel.
It however did not feel as good on my head as the Air Force 3 helmet did.
Even the chin straps on the Specialized helmet felt more comfortable than the Giro helmet.

http://www.mtbr.com/cat/mtb-apparel-...70_126crx.aspx

PS, found a two year old review of it.
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/928539/3913163

For the price it is very nice.

algranger

Yeah thinking about it unless your really pushing the limits of your bike's structure you dont need the extra beef the Kona has to offer. Specialized was probably the better choice, a stout bike with the benefits of it's light weight

Where do you ride around here? I havent been out much since I moved from Utah

Corey

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I use to go up to Greenwater a lot long ago.
I posted earlier in this thread a lot of trails up there, and they have one that is pretty famous.

On my vacation coming up here soon I will be hitting the forest service roads up off of 73, and there are plenty of single tack trails around there too and wider bike trails (not big enough for vehicles) to ride on up there.

I am sure there are some in Yelm.
That link I posted earlier should show some areas closer to you.
https://www.yotatech.com/51190069-post58.html

http://www.dirtworld.com/trails/Wash...Biketrails.asp

BT17R

Thanks for the dirtworld link, Corey. It'll save alot of trial and error, maybe bumps and bruises too. I knew a few places nearby, but now I'm really pumped with so many more choices rated by difficulty level.

Corey

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You are welcome Bob.

Another heatwave here, it was 91 in my home when I came home today.
Not sure why my three pictures here have distortion in them showing the TV stand, end table, ect...but the bike came out good

Could be the heat here, as the camera has been in my hot bedroom all day.
Can not leave the air-con on when I am not here, as you have to leave the patio door open for the exhaust hose to vents hot air.

Drilled one hole near the top of the stand in the wall.
Borrowed a stud finder from one of our carpenters at work, and he showed me how to use it.
It even shows live hot wires in the wall, pretty cool.

BT17R

Looks like a modern art wall hanging.

If possible, I'd hang it gear side out so you can admire the (for now) shiny cogs and gold chain.

mytruck

Nice bike and setup, Corey. I like the color. Are those wheels 29" ?

Corey

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Thanks Jim.
No, these are the old standard 26".

From reading up on the 29ers though, they can offer smoother ride being taller.
Not a lot out there though in all models.
If this model I got had that option, I may have gone for it.

I have an empty spot on the rack, so down the road I may have to test one out and maybe bring one home to keep this one company

The model I got is the Pro, is the top of the Rockhopper line.
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...9223&gold_ses=



It lists the other Rockhoppers there, with a few 29ers, but not the Pro model.
Here is one, the Rockhopper Expert Disc 29.
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...jsp?spid=39225

Corey

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Night riding anyone?
http://niterider.com/prod_pro1200.shtml
$600 though, but it is as bright as most vehicles, 1200 lumens.


Program it over the Internet too.

I hope the price drops, as I want that bad boy



My new Surefire flashlight I just bought for camping will light up my whole room at night, as it is bright at 80 lumens.
I can only imagine what 1200 lumens looks like mounted on a bike.

Corey

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My youngest son just dropped off some homemade ice cream for me.
He rises a lot both street and off road, at least he use to.

He saw my Shimano pedals I bought years back.
http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-PD-M32.../dp/B001AT33CW

He said the nice thing about them it you can clip into one side, or use them as normal pedals.

I called the shop where I got the bike, and they can swap these in for me, and the guy suggested these shoes, the Specialized Tahoes.
http://centercycle.com/itemdetails.cfm?libid=50427

I may head down there tomorrow and get setup with these.

Bob, these pedals you are going to use on your new bike
https://www.yotatech.com/51194456-post83.html
would those be good for me to upgrade to after I get use to the Shimanos I am swapping over to tomorrow?

That shop has more shoes too, but I am trying to stay under $100.
http://centercycle.com/itemlist.cfm?category=139

flashkl

Noooooo dont get the Tahos. At the very least get the Specialized Sport Mountains, my shop sells them for around 110. Tahos are designed with a soft sole like a hiking shoe, it is fine for spin class and people who dont bike for real, but you will regret it hugely. Take it from me, I bought those same shoes as my first pair, and I was NOT happy with them. Obviously, standing and walking in them is gonna feel more comfortable since they are closer to a walking shoe, so if you try both on at the shop you will probably like the taho better. But dont fall for that initial reaction. Its how they feel when youre riding the bike that matters, and the Sport Mountains, or any other real biking shoe, will be so much better on the trail.

As for niteriders, I have a barely used Firestorm HID setup for sale. PM me if youre interested, Im looking to get like 250 for them.

flashkl

Noooooo dont get the Tahos. At the very least get the Specialized Sport Mountains, my shop sells them for around 110. Tahos are designed with a soft sole like a hiking shoe, it is fine for spin class and people who dont bike for real, but you will regret it hugely. Take it from me, I bought those same shoes as my first pair, and I was NOT happy with them. Obviously, standing and walking in them is gonna feel more comfortable since they are closer to a walking shoe, so if you try both on at the shop you will probably like the taho better. But dont fall for that initial reaction. Its how they feel when youre riding the bike that matters, and the Sport Mountains, or any other real biking shoe, will be so much better on the trail.

As for niteriders, I have a barely used Firestorm HID setup for sale. PM me if youre interested, Im looking to get like 250 for them.

BT17R

Corey, a couple suggestions:

Stick with the PD-M324's, your old pedals, for now until you become comfy clipping in AND OUT which is more important. Practice by clipping in your strong leg, shoving off with a mighty heave and clip in the other leg. Do the opposite well before coming to a stop.

I've had those shoes you're considering. Forget them, the lacing system is tedious and nowhere near as adjustable or comfy as a slip-on type. Here's something close to what I have now:

http://centercycle.com/itemdetails.cfm?libid=50426

The three straps make adjustments super easy on the trail and hold the shoe together longer than the laceups IMO.

I don't recommend my pedals. I've switched to a platform type and it spreads the load much better. Mine feel like stepping on a golf ball all day and it becomes painful after awhile. I saw a new pedal on the Shimano site that accomodates standard SPD cleats and has a platform built in, very cool improvement over the $$$ platform only pedals:

http://bike.shimano.com/publish/cont...e-pd_road.html