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Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by godofspeed, Mar 3, 2010.

  1. Oct 12, 2015 at 4:21 PM
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    travel_taco

    travel_taco Gentlemans Sausage

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    How much is he asking for it? Its a badass DH/freeride bike. 215mm suspension travel will soak up anything you throw at it. However that being said its going to be a heavy pig(~39lbs) if you plan on doing a lot of XC and uphill biking. You'll be able to lock out the travel to limit wasted energy but youre going to work a lot harder on this bike than a lighter, less suspension travel bike.
     
  2. Oct 12, 2015 at 6:06 PM
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    ER providers shouldn't diagnose anything specific in that type of scenario. Sling, pain meds, rest, ice and appointment with Ortho within a week.
     
  3. Oct 12, 2015 at 6:17 PM
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    AZTacoSupreme

    AZTacoSupreme Well-Known Member

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    I think that's what I'm gonna do. Just found out its a kona Kula deluxe 29er hardtail. It's got rock shocks and he's gonna go through and have it tuned for me. Thanks for the feedback!
     
  4. Oct 12, 2015 at 6:33 PM
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    -dustin

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    X-Rays were performed. We left without a sling.
     
  5. Oct 13, 2015 at 12:52 AM
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    DougDeBonet

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    Sweeeet deal! Again just make sure it's the right size frame for you!
     
  6. Oct 13, 2015 at 4:50 AM
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    My 15 Giant Trance

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  7. Oct 15, 2015 at 10:51 AM
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    StubaccaTaco Active Member

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    Ok folks...time to let my beauty go. Who wants her?

    Beautiful 2012 Santa Cruz Blur TRc - Size Large (Black/Green)
    *Never been raced or abused.
    *2013, FOX FLOAT-K 26in F-S fork, 140mm, Remote Adj (lock/unlock), FIT, Blk, Green Logo, 15QR, 1.5 T, Disc, 39mm rake.
    *2013, FOX FLOAT-K F-S rear shock, CTD-Adj BV LV, 7.875, 2.000, VTM, RTM, 250psi.
    *Easton Haven Aluminum wheels/hubs.
    *Shimano XT Drive Train (Cranks/F. Derailleur/R. Derailleur "auto"/Chain/Shifters) 30 gears!
    *Shimano XT Brakes (Brand new rotors with labels still attached)
    *2013, FOX DOSS seat post
    *SDG Circuit Mountain Saddle (Ti-alloy rails)
    *Crank Brothers Lime green pedals
    *Thompson 31.8 - 70mm stem
    *Easton Haven Carbon bars *Uncut, @ 770mm
    *SDG Lockon grips - Lime green
    *Maxxis Tires (Minion DH-f and Minion DH-r)

    $2300.00....JUST LOWERED FROM 3k. Make me an offer, the worst I can say is no.

    http://reviews.mtbr.com/2011-santa-cruz-blur-trc-review

    Thank you, and enjoy the ride!

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  8. Oct 15, 2015 at 1:35 PM
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    Nice Fing bike^^^^^ 26 or 29"?
     
  9. Oct 15, 2015 at 1:37 PM
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    Thanks...26"
     
  10. Oct 15, 2015 at 4:41 PM
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    Mostly Stock for now, 265 75 16 Falken AT3W, Tinted fronts...
    sweet bike, looks ready to shred
     
  11. Oct 15, 2015 at 6:45 PM
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    image.jpg Installed the XTs, cables trimed and bled. Big improvement over the elixirs.
     
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  12. Oct 16, 2015 at 8:29 AM
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    My only bike is a VP-Free, dressed at 42lbs. I use it for all my riding and as stated, its heavy and will make you work for every climb, the wheel base is quite long so it is very stable on the DH but makes technical climbs, turns a bit of a challenge. The VPP suspension does a great job at limiting the pedal bob. I did add a 7" single crown fork from my previous triple which added a little more firmness for climbs and lowered the front a tad.
    That said, at 2g it seems a bit steep for such an old bike, although it looks pretty fresh. If the fork is solid and the components are in working order, take it for a long spin and see how it feels. It does ride like a Cadillac.
     
  13. Oct 17, 2015 at 3:30 PM
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    Rig + ride

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  14. Oct 18, 2015 at 3:57 PM
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    NCTacoma Rather be in the mtns

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    Finally picked her up. Riding her Monday or Tuesday. dda41fbb7438dc666c8cedc9c016e03f_f11fdf64f538f6169f6848e505e9b48f2dad5045.jpg
     
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  15. Oct 18, 2015 at 5:36 PM
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    Took the new truck to Redbull Rampage this weekend. Great time
     
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  16. Oct 18, 2015 at 6:52 PM
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    Rampage! How it was? I love that shit
     
  17. Oct 18, 2015 at 7:25 PM
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    Great time as always. Those guys are all insane, and walking a very thin line between life and death. Tough seeing Paul Bas go down, and being laid up in the hospital now with an uncertain future and long road to recovery though
     
  18. Oct 19, 2015 at 9:00 AM
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    DougDeBonet

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    Ah man that's shitty. I didn't even know about it or I'd try to find the live feed. (Sad face)
     
  19. Oct 19, 2015 at 9:28 AM
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    The replay is available on redbull.tv
     
  20. Oct 19, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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