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Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by Gunshot-6A, Aug 10, 2016.

  1. Jan 12, 2021 at 7:05 AM
    113tac

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    Yeah if it had all the parts it wouldn’t be a bad deal. But wheels are expensive relative to the rest of the bike haha. And I’m sure 26” rim brake wheels are getting harder to find
     
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  2. Jan 12, 2021 at 7:14 AM
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    like others said, if you have the parts on hand already, it would make a winter commuter or loaner bike for bar runs. looks like the rear has mounts for discs. if you threw a hundred or so on a new fork you could get disc mounts up there too.

    if youre upgrading your main bike and have the extra parts after then sure. but unless you need it for something, it may make more financial sense to buy a lower end complete
     
  3. Jan 12, 2021 at 7:21 AM
    mrtonyd

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  4. Jan 12, 2021 at 7:26 AM
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    honda50r Not a Mallcrawler

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  5. Jan 12, 2021 at 8:54 AM
    ginseng27

    ginseng27 who knows?

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    not enough.
    I'm with @levie125 . sounds haunted and cursed. I would echo what everyone else said. unless you have the parts already, probably not worth it. those v-brakes alone would make me say "no!". make it into a piec eof art! a lamp maybe? That's what I did with an old front triangle.

    LOL. arm and leg hairs were definitely existant. hah!
     
  6. Jan 12, 2021 at 8:55 AM
    Gunshot-6A

    Gunshot-6A [OP] Prime Beef

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    They were intimidated by your kung-fu ponytail and my Yukon Cornelius lookin mug.

    Me: "Where's the clydesdale start at?"

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  7. Jan 12, 2021 at 9:26 AM
    ginseng27

    ginseng27 who knows?

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    not enough.
    haha! the ponytail's even longer now. Imagine next time we ever do a cross race. lolol. It adds 1/2 HP to my riding. :D:D
     
  8. Jan 12, 2021 at 10:06 AM
    E-Paz 732NJ

    E-Paz 732NJ Well-Known Member

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    Good idea! Maybe ill just strip it down and repurpose it as a functional decoration lol
     
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  9. Jan 12, 2021 at 10:13 AM
    abacall

    abacall Life's too short

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    Old frames make great gates. Use the head tube as the swing portion. Seen them in a few shops.
     
  10. Jan 12, 2021 at 11:44 AM
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    This makes me excited, but I be damned if trails are closed weekend I go to Asheville.

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  11. Jan 12, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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    not enough.
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    Here's 1 I built and installed at my local bike shop. The frame was part of the recall and had to be destroyed and was gonna get thrown out. So I tooke it and repurposed it.

    Those LED's even light up and react to sound. :D I even did the modern thing and had all the cables routed internally. And the triangle is held to the backboard using old bike chains.
     
  12. Jan 12, 2021 at 12:29 PM
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    Rumor we may be getting an asphalt pump track along with this, similar to Knoxville. They still haven’t finished the single track course though which is irritating...

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  13. Jan 12, 2021 at 12:36 PM
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    I can't skateboard, but that looks awesome!
     
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  14. Jan 12, 2021 at 12:37 PM
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    I can’t either. I used to some when I was young. But I used to roller blade haha. Because Brink was the coolest movie ever of course...
     
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  15. Jan 12, 2021 at 12:48 PM
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    Gunshot-6A [OP] Prime Beef

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    Time to N+1 a Dirt Jumper :D
     
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  16. Jan 12, 2021 at 12:48 PM
    Gunshot-6A

    Gunshot-6A [OP] Prime Beef

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    Brink STILL is the coolest movie ever
     
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  17. Jan 12, 2021 at 12:50 PM
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    I knew we were friends for a reason.
     
  18. Jan 12, 2021 at 12:51 PM
    Gunshot-6A

    Gunshot-6A [OP] Prime Beef

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    Bikes, X-tigers, love of cake, Brink... the list goes on!
     
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  19. Jan 12, 2021 at 12:59 PM
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    :cheers:
     
  20. Jan 12, 2021 at 1:24 PM
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    Alright I know I’ve been a noob the whole time but school me here. What makes a dirt jumper a dirt jumper? Besides the stupid cocked back low down seat? Lol
     

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