All Things Bikes and Tacos! (...and every vehicle imaginable)

got a new build going on.
yt jeffsy 29r
dvo
light bike hoops
all xt build. like my evil it’s gonna be di2.

 

Wow! That's a dream combo for any MTB'er, all on the same week!!!

 

I did my from the bottom up.

 

I used RTZ sealant to glue the drain tube to the bed wall and make it look factory ish. And to seal up around all the holes. Didn't know if Toyota sealed them after drilling but thought I would. Just have the one front drain how now but the cover keeps the water out. Used zip ties underneath to sort of direct the water flow. Had to cut a notch out of the factory bed mat up front.

I used some adjustable clamps to hold the tube while the RTZ dried/cured

Let me know if you need anything else

 

I've got very similar body type. 6'1" as well with 34 inseam. Tested the LG SB150 and it felt perfect. 67 deg ST angle is awesome. I know its becoming cliche on bike reivews nowadays, but almost never need the climb switch unless you are doing multi mile gravel climbs.

My Evil Insurgent is awesome, but I would like some more reach and steeper ST to make it perfect. Been running the eleven-six shock for about 2 years.. very curious how it would work on the Yeti.

Keep shredding man!

 

Thanks! Appreciate it!

 

Built! So stoked on this bike. 2019 Devinic Spartan 29.

*Sorry for the huge pics

 

Nice bike and truck color match. Sweet ride!

 

Unboxed and build up is getting started. It’s a big un that’s for sure. Largest bike I have ever had in the stand.

Best part about being a bike whore is I already had a bunch of parts. Thomson setback post was in a Kona frame I had hanging. Brand new Brooks Cambium was for a project that did not get off the ground. Already have brakes and pedals, wheels are on order and might score a decent set of used studded meats for them soon.

 

My truck when it was only a few weeks old in Sedona, Az. And my "girls bike" sitting on the rack. (Juliana Roubion) Local enduro race

 

Very cool bike can’t wait to see the finished product!! What size wheels you going with?

 

26x4.6 most likely, have 80mm mulefut rims on order.

Probably going with a 1x12 GX eagle drivetrain since I am cheap. I bought a frame vs complete since I was going to dump all brakes, cockpit, and wheels/tires anyway, so a frameset actually saved me $$.

Overall plan is a 9 month bike with cheaper / value components to make a foul weather monster truck, and save the 27.5+ bike for peak of summer. I have never owned a fat bike, so I might hate it, too soon to tell

 

Nice, I think it’ll turn out pretty dam cool. I’m not a fatbike guy myself but ride a converted 29er / 27+ bike (2.8) and love it.....love every minute actually...if your contemplating it I think you’ll like it.....

 

Fresh flats. Eff winter/still gonna send it

 

For those with the 1up and back up sensors, does the rack trigger the sensors when the bike is off the the rack is folded up? I was bummed yesterday to find out that my Yakima Dr. Tray does, and I like to keep the rack on all the time for simplicity. I think it will drive me mad if the truck screams at me every time I put it in reverse.

 

I'm interested in knowing the answer to @buggravy question about the sensors as well. Additionally, do 1up racks clear the tailgate opening?

 

I have a 1up drove it both up and down for over a month and never heard the sensor go off, but I'm not sure if it detected things I'll check.

 

Used the pad on the Tacoma for the first time. The bed cover gets on the way and had to place the bike sideways on the bed. I have a 2-bike rack but the GF had the pin in her Jeep.

The ground wasn’t as dry and we ran into thick mud. Had to carry the bike back up a hill and back track.

 

I’m sure any hitch mount will. Just turn it of....
They don’t trigger the cross traffic alerts though.