Mountain Bikes....

not on an XL frame.
i would have to mount fork on the roof to close bed. (edit: i don't think that would work either...his bike is frikin' huge. i look like a toddler on it )

looks better with the bed extender out and loaded with gear, anyways

 

I can fit my XL Stumpjumper using a fork mount and Albert's L-Bracket in my bed with the tailgate closed.

 

dang i like that mount. Did you make it? if not where did you buy it at?

 

already had to buy some upgrades for it... lol and a mount for the bed rail! here are some pics... put 10 miles on the bike already I LOVE IT!

 

Yeah, you can buy it at most sporting goods store that sells bikes and accessories. You'll need to get some bolts, nuts, and washers to make it fit inside the rail of your truck though.

 

Here is my fork mounts.
The brand is Delta. I got them on Amazon for $14.00 each.
As you can see part of the clamp on the skewer is fixed, which makes it so you can lock it (locks purchased separately), but it also makes it hard to pull the clamp open because you cannot get your finger in there. I added the rope so i have something to pull on.

As for mounting it in the rail, I got a piece of aluminum from Home Depot that was 1" wide x 3' long x 1/8" thick and cut off a piece that was the same length as the mount, drilled holes to match the holes on the mount, and put 2 bolts with locking washers through the back and a nut on the front to hold it all together. Very sturdy and can be used a tie down when needed.

At some point i will probably either upgrade the skewers to something like the Yakima ones, or get Rocky Mounts fork mounts, but i was able to build these two into my bed rail for less than one Yakima or Rocky Mounts fork mount, so i am OK with it for now..

 

i got a chance to ride today out at the sui trail. It was super fun. hit some of my first jumps/drops

heres some vids and pics.
I was going slow cause this was one of my first times using this bike and DHing. But i am completely hooked. Haha i look like such a dork, better to be safe than sorry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=focjb4euK6c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLvGS3xWrKQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okD6ghk-6QI

 

after 6 weeks on order
just got it today!!!
woohoo!!!

let the replacements begin (should've just bought a frame for all the stuff i am replacing)

as purchased (images below)

• got a new RS SID Race fork coming next week.
• already dumped the wire bead tires for kelvlar mythos xc
• seatpost/seat swapped for raceface carbon/WTB laser
• handlebars swapped for monkey lite carbon risers
• crap cassette swapped for XT
• crap crankset swapped for XT
• LX chain swapped for XTR chain
• future = wheels and brakes upgrades

 

Wow, very nice!
I just swapped a bunch of stuff too. XTR cranks, monkey lite carbon bars, race face stem, carbon post, and WTB Rocket V Team saddle.

 

Sick bike Sock! I recently got a new stumpy for graduation and I love the hell out of it

 

What kind of brakes are you going to go with? Those are hayes nines no? I always liked hayes brakes.

 

i love the Stumpjumpers.
the one this replaced was an 11 yr old Stumpjumper FSR XC Pro

no, they are Avid Juicy 3.

undecided on what to go with next.
will depend, some, on the wheel set...i guess

 

I just got some Avid elixir CRs for my DH for $300 installed. they are super nice brakes.

 

11 years?!?! what kind of shape was it in?

 

I Like the avid juicy breaks I currently have the juicy 7s on my specialized epic expert

 

Agreed I have Juicy breaks with an 8inch rotor and they have some crazy stopping power!

 

excellent

this pic is from about 2 years ago

 

Very nice bike sock!!!

 

Definitely not. Mtb shorts and chamois (ass pad basically) move the seams so you don't sit on them when you're riding, and it is a night and day difference. They're pricey, but one of the best upgrades you can make

 

So I am thinking about getting into Mountain biking it looks like fun. Any suggestions on some entry level bikes? I don't want to spend a grand on a bike just in case its not for me. Right now at Sports chalet by my house they have an 09 diamondback Response on clearance for $240. is this a good starter bike?