OTHGbronco82
RCC Addict
It's an X7 rear derailleur right? The X7 is a really good group set for the money, or at least the newer type 2's are. If anything you could just go with an X9 and upgrade the shifter pods them selves.
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It's an X7 rear derailleur right? The X7 is a really good group set for the money, or at least the newer type 2's are. If anything you could just go with an X9 and upgrade the shifter pods them selves.
Yeah they are X7s and they are "okay". I'm just used to the higher level components on my other bikes. And I am not a snob, by any means.
Overall, I wasn't expecting much for a $1100 fatbike. Its actually better speced then other $1100 fatties... The fact it came with 120tpi H-Billies and lightweight tubes is good enough for me. A few hundred dollars in upgrades and I will be very happy with it!
Another bonus, I grew up in Minnesota, so as it's Branded "The Minnesota" was enough marketing hoopla for me.
OTHGbronco82
RCC Addict
:lmao: I had an X7 on my kona and now have an XT on my specialized. But there's like a 3 or 4 year difference in model year for the components. I don't even have the clutch on and it's still super quiet.
OTHGbronco82
RCC Addict
Just got my light. It's pretty bright, but we will see how well it works out on the trail. Also got my 3M protective film for my carbonz frame.
hpiguy
Rock Crawler
New tires, tubes, and pedals showed up today. Shaved 3lbs for $150, show me anywhere else in cycling that you can do that! Bike now sits at 31lbs as is. Probably won't get to ride it till next week as I'll be gone for a long weekend this upcoming weekend, wouldn't you know it. :roll:
Tires (with Q Tubes superlights installed)
Trying some flats, should work well for winter since I can wear my nice warm dry hiking boots.
Tires (with Q Tubes superlights installed)
Trying some flats, should work well for winter since I can wear my nice warm dry hiking boots.
Derek Larsen
Quarry Creeper
It is, but the frame specs aren't. The Pugsley and most others use a 135mm hub up front, with a 170 in the back, and a 100mm wide bottom bracket. Even at the low low low price of 399, I'm still thinking about upgrades.:ror:
hpiguy
Rock Crawler
Thanks, I'll let you know how I like 'em.
True, but they'also around $2k staring price. I did upgrades before I ever even rode it. Ordered a new saddle last night as well, not a fan of the WTB model they chose for the bike, even though I like WTB saddles. Leaving work early tomorrow to try out the new shoes also. "thumbsup"
We got dumped on here in Vermont. Went out for a trail ride. It was probably the most fun I have ever had in the woods... The scenery, the single-track, the fattie. So fun. Converted to a 1x10 also. No regrets. I want a carbon fork bad...
Isn't this what it's about?
Isn't this what it's about?
hpiguy
Rock Crawler
^^NICE!!
I had a great day at Tsali today! It was a bit cool as the wind was howling off the lake, temps were in the 60s, but felt like 40s.
Started out a little rough, as I took a spill at the creek crossing at the 3 mile mark on the left loop. I was up the rocks and roots on the other side, or so I thought. Somehow I slammed forward (hit a root with the front that was buried in leaves is my guess) into my stem, then continued on over the bars in sort of slow motion, onto the tire, then down to the roots and rocks below. After making sure I was OK, then I was pissed and proceeded to attack everything there.
I made all the little rock garden and stump section by the lake for the first time, made the uphill switchback going to the overlook, and even the loose, rutted climb full of baby heads that's been my nemesis every trip there. I felt strong, fast, unstoppable. This was probably my last ride of 2014, so it was a good one to end on. "thumbsup"
Also, the tires and tubes made a HUGE difference. None of that feeling of dragging an anchor around today, nope, today pigs were flying. :lmao:
This is the climb I always struggle with, it's worse at the bottom, very rutted, full of baby heads and loose soil with a covering of dry leaves right now. I spun the tire more than once coming up. There's an arrow pointing to the bottom.
I added my rock to the totem after cleaning the climb.
I always go to the overlook for a break and a snack. I may grow tired of it eventually, but I doubt it.
Set a couple more PRs on the fatty too
I had a great day at Tsali today! It was a bit cool as the wind was howling off the lake, temps were in the 60s, but felt like 40s.
Started out a little rough, as I took a spill at the creek crossing at the 3 mile mark on the left loop. I was up the rocks and roots on the other side, or so I thought. Somehow I slammed forward (hit a root with the front that was buried in leaves is my guess) into my stem, then continued on over the bars in sort of slow motion, onto the tire, then down to the roots and rocks below. After making sure I was OK, then I was pissed and proceeded to attack everything there.
I made all the little rock garden and stump section by the lake for the first time, made the uphill switchback going to the overlook, and even the loose, rutted climb full of baby heads that's been my nemesis every trip there. I felt strong, fast, unstoppable. This was probably my last ride of 2014, so it was a good one to end on. "thumbsup"
Also, the tires and tubes made a HUGE difference. None of that feeling of dragging an anchor around today, nope, today pigs were flying. :lmao:
This is the climb I always struggle with, it's worse at the bottom, very rutted, full of baby heads and loose soil with a covering of dry leaves right now. I spun the tire more than once coming up. There's an arrow pointing to the bottom.
I added my rock to the totem after cleaning the climb.
I always go to the overlook for a break and a snack. I may grow tired of it eventually, but I doubt it.
Set a couple more PRs on the fatty too
canadianbacon
RCC Addict
Brandon Semenuk's Rad Company. Pretty decent freeride video I saw on RedBull TV, it came out last week I think.
hpiguy
Rock Crawler
Great pic Cliphead!!
rupps5, I have a friend that's racing in it.
rupps5, I have a friend that's racing in it.
NorCal 2500HD
Rock Crawler
This frame hasnt seen dirt since about 96'. I rode it for 3 years, parted it out and kept the frame.
The old mans been in the bike business since the early 70's. Big roadie, raced criteriums and velodrome..... would also ride around lake tahoe once a week when he was at his peak. Once I came along, 78, he quit racing and got into frame design and built custom frames. Late 80's moved to taiwan for a couple of years, came back for a year and then went to work for Kastle Ski in Austria and Italy starting their bike line.....
This was their top of the line XC frame at the time ( early 90's). The Tour Randonnee Pro. The old guy built this one by hand. Frame #1. Had the full Shimano XTR group on it, wheelsmith 32 spoke wheels with ritchey hubs and had some Rock Shox Mag 21's on it....100% chromoly
The old mans been in the bike business since the early 70's. Big roadie, raced criteriums and velodrome..... would also ride around lake tahoe once a week when he was at his peak. Once I came along, 78, he quit racing and got into frame design and built custom frames. Late 80's moved to taiwan for a couple of years, came back for a year and then went to work for Kastle Ski in Austria and Italy starting their bike line.....
This was their top of the line XC frame at the time ( early 90's). The Tour Randonnee Pro. The old guy built this one by hand. Frame #1. Had the full Shimano XTR group on it, wheelsmith 32 spoke wheels with ritchey hubs and had some Rock Shox Mag 21's on it....100% chromoly
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jsowens
RCC Addict
That's a really cool frame. Any chance you have pictures from when it was built up?
hpiguy
Rock Crawler
Norcal, that is so cool! My favorite bike has a frame made of Tange prestige tubing, and it's a modern bike. Funny how some things are timeless. As the old saying goes, steel is real, and nothing else rides like it. "thumbsup"
NorCal 2500HD
Rock Crawler
I dont. But, a guy from Poland contacted my dad about 2 weeks ago asking him if he was the frame designer for kastle. He has the same frame that I do. Wanted to know the history on the frame. Very few made themselves to the states. Most of the frames here now were brought over from europe. He did however send some photos of his and his gf's bikes. Not sure why he wanted to go single speed but this is pretty much how they came from the factory.
His gf's bike is one of 18 titanium frames they produced. For some reason the Italians didnt want to build them there, so a buddy of his up in Seattle did all 18 frames. A few bits were changed on the bike but its still in excellent condition..Shes pretty cute too....
Yup. Old school steel frames are making a comeback. He still has some lugs that he wants to build a frame with again when he retires.
Thats Lucciano Benneton and that one dictator guy
