Show off your Mountain Bike!!!

I am actually tempted to an absolute black oval ring next! Not sure it it will make any difference as I have not ridden one. Thanks for the advice it looks very cool on your setup!!

 

Oval rings are nice, I run one on my single speed. Is not a huge difference but if your in tune with your bike you can tell it helps

 

Thanks.....actually IIRC, the ring I got says absolute oval on the edge of those spokes somewhere but it isn't oval....like they made that ring for SRAM or something. I'll check it out tonight. I did consider an oval but just went with the one I found that was about $25 cheaper than the rest of the same ones I was seeing with 3 degree for boost and 32t. Weighs like half of what that steel one weighs.

 

all new bearings and mtn trail boss installed. Can't wait to try it out at downieville next weekend

 

thank you, they grabbed my attention and are in my top three choices.

 

This Scattante is my new favorite since it saved my noodle from some serious damage. I wish I had this on my ribs too.

 

Just finished up a 5000 miles road trip this past week. Weighed my truck and with all the gear and two adult males the truck weighed about 6000 pounds, averaging 13.5 MPG. Tennessee -> Wyoming -> Idaho -> Colorado and back to Tennessee. Finally happy with my bike set-up, too!

 

sounds like an awesome trip.

 

I use the Giro switchblade, it's a great helmet you can run it full face or remove the chin protector. I also have the bell super 2 but it's not comfortable it doesn't fit my head right

 

I bought a Bell Stoker the other day. Seems to fit good so far. I'm hoping to take it out riding this weekend or next to see how it feels for a longer period of time. I read good reviews about it so I'll see what happens.

http://www.jensonusa.com/Bell-Stoker-Mips-Helmet

 

17' trek remedy 9.8

 

Just ordered a 2018 Stache 9.7. Pics when I get it.

 

This one?.........



Looks familiar.................2017 Stache 7...lovin it. No dropper and aluminum and 11 spd but half price so I'll deal widdit. Already added eagle chainring and got eagle cranks coming for it and swapped to fizik seat, oury lock-ons and trimmed the 750mm bars down to 730mm..............

 

Yep, that's the one. Kinda ruins my Johnny Crash all-black stable, but oh well. My Stache 9 is a size too small for me (18.5), but even so I have enjoyed it. Tried to get a 19.5 last year but they ran out. I think they have too many now -- this one just came out and they gave it to me for 10% off of MSRP. I usually ask for 15% off, probably should have!

If anyone needs a lightly used (385 miles total) 2015 Stache 9, size 18.5, hit me up.

 

Yep, My Remedy is a beast! Take it to the bike park and put crazy miles in on trail as well. It conquers whatever I throw at it.

 

Bought mine from some chick on a bike forum who rides/races/works at shop. Got it for her boyfriend and MTB just wasn't his thing so I scored for little over half price. Frame is 21.5" and makes the whole thing feel oversize, not just the tires, lol. Trek site says 21.5 is for 6'1" - 6'5" and I am 6' so I'll manage. It rides really good for it's size. I don't feel it is too big. Looks like the 2018 Stache 7 is matte gray has switched to shimano with raceface cranks and dropper post. Might look better in the stable and save ya a few bucks............

 

She probably still made some money off of it if she works at a shop, markup on bikes is crazy. But good deal for you! I am 5'11", so just outside the range for a 18.5, but it felt OK during the test ride. After riding it a bit it was obvious it was a little small for me (knees getting a bit close to the handlebars on switchbacks), but not terribly off. I prefer SRAM shifting these days on my bikes that take a beating, I really want the Pike fork, and color is not really a big deal for me (as long as it's not purple), so the 9.7 it is.

 

I want to see a pic of the 4 Runner

 

Bell super 2 here, it can get a little warm in the summer but other then that very comfortable

 

I want him to remove the reflector from the seatpost, lol............