What do you ride?

**bvibert** · Apr 27, 2006, 7:13 AM

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Originally Posted by skibum1321

I was looking at getting the Iron Horse MKIII Expert. The DW Link is a killer design. I ended up going for the Giant Trance 2, which has the Maestro (basically a rip-off of the DW-Link).

Did you get the Trance yet?

skizilla · Apr 27, 2006, 10:02 AM

I ride the GT Karakoram it is a steel frame i still like the way it rides it is very plush.

skibum1321 · Apr 27, 2006, 1:36 PM

It came in at the bike shop today but I'm heading to VT for the weekend so I'll be picking it up Monday. Hopefully the weather will be nice Tuesday and I'll be able to get out for a ride.

I also ordered some new tires for it today since I've heard that the Hutchinson Bulldogs that come stock are terrible tires. I'll be getting the Kenda Nevegals, which are supposed to be pretty good on wet roots and rocks.

Marc · Apr 27, 2006, 6:54 PM

Short of studs, I'm not so sure anything is "good" on wet roots...

djspookman · Apr 28, 2006, 9:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc

Short of studs, I'm not so sure anything is "good" on wet roots...

I've found my Nokia Gazzolodis at low pressure (15-25psi) work pretty good, but they're heavy, so if you don't mind the weight.........

dave

skibum1321 · Apr 28, 2006, 10:10 AM

Nothing is necessarily good on wet roots but there are tires that work better than others. I've heard good things about the Kenda Nevegals so I decided to give them a shot. I don't mind if the tire is a little heavy since I don't do any racing. It's always amazed me how people will complain about a few ounces extra on the frame and yet they could make it amazingly easier by losing 30 pounds of body fat.

Marc · Apr 29, 2006, 1:50 PM

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Originally Posted by skibum1321

Nothing is necessarily good on wet roots but there are tires that work better than others. I've heard good things about the Kenda Nevegals so I decided to give them a shot. I don't mind if the tire is a little heavy since I don't do any racing. It's always amazed me how people will complain about a few ounces extra on the frame and yet they could make it amazingly easier by losing 30 pounds of body fat.

Quite true. I'd have to cut off a leg to lose 30 pounds. And that would make cycling decidedly more challenging.

eatskisleep · Apr 30, 2006, 7:17 PM

I have decided to sell my K2 Zed 2.0... pretty good condition for a pretty good price. Drop me a P/M.

FunkE · May 2, 2006, 8:19 AM

Just thought I'd post a pic of my Azure and list my current set up:

'05 19" Azure Comp Frame
Rock Shox Ario rear shock
'05 Manitou Minute 2:00 (100mm)
WTB LaserDisc Lite Wheelset with LaserDisc Lite Hubs ('05)
Kenda Karma 2.0 tires
Kenda Tubes
Sram PG-950 Cassette
Shimano HG73 Chain
Shimano Deore LX rear Der.
Shimano Deore LX Front Der.
Truvativ FireX Team Cranks
Crankbrothers Eggbeaters Chromoly pedals
Hayes HFX 9 Disc brakes
Shimano Deore shifters
Ritchey WCS Seatpost
WTB Rocket V Race saddle
Truvativ XR 110mm stem
RaceFace Deus XC low rise handlebar
WTB Trail grips

Starter Jackets Rule! · May 4, 2006, 9:03 PM

my ride is a 2004 Mtn cycles san andres.
fox raceing 125 front shock fox raceing air rear shock
race face cranks and bb.
avid disk
thompson stem & seat post.
xt set up
road bike?
now that lance is out of the picture is'nt road rideing now considered gay?
(just kidding now dont get your grapes all cought up in a bunch)

Apr 27, 2006, 10:02 AM	#52 (permalink)
skizilla Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: springfield area Massachusetts Posts: 96	GT Karakoram I ride the GT Karakoram it is a steel frame i still like the way it rides it is very plush. __________________ There is no truth only coercion.

Apr 27, 2006, 1:36 PM	#53 (permalink)
skibum1321 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 1,349	It came in at the bike shop today but I'm heading to VT for the weekend so I'll be picking it up Monday. Hopefully the weather will be nice Tuesday and I'll be able to get out for a ride. I also ordered some new tires for it today since I've heard that the Hutchinson Bulldogs that come stock are terrible tires. I'll be getting the Kenda Nevegals, which are supposed to be pretty good on wet roots and rocks. __________________ Fear should be treated like fire - it's a good thing that can keep you warm but it can also burn down the house

Apr 27, 2006, 6:54 PM	#54 (permalink)
Marc I'm with psycho --> Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dudley, MA Posts: 5,505	Short of studs, I'm not so sure anything is "good" on wet roots... __________________ Making sanity obsolete since 1982...

Apr 28, 2006, 10:10 AM	#56 (permalink)
skibum1321 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 1,349	Nothing is necessarily good on wet roots but there are tires that work better than others. I've heard good things about the Kenda Nevegals so I decided to give them a shot. I don't mind if the tire is a little heavy since I don't do any racing. It's always amazed me how people will complain about a few ounces extra on the frame and yet they could make it amazingly easier by losing 30 pounds of body fat. __________________ Fear should be treated like fire - it's a good thing that can keep you warm but it can also burn down the house

Apr 30, 2006, 7:17 PM	#58 (permalink)
eatskisleep Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 753	I have decided to sell my K2 Zed 2.0... pretty good condition for a pretty good price. Drop me a P/M. __________________ http://www.skifreakz.com/forums/

May 4, 2006, 9:03 PM	#60 (permalink)
Starter Jackets Rule! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Highland Lakes, New Jersey(for now) Posts: 187	my ride is a 2004 Mtn cycles san andres. fox raceing 125 front shock fox raceing air rear shock race face cranks and bb. avid disk thompson stem & seat post. xt set up road bike? now that lance is out of the picture is'nt road rideing now considered gay? (just kidding now dont get your grapes all cought up in a bunch) __________________ 5 posts eh? Where are my tixs? http://www.worldskinews.com/reports/...e/img_p/26.jpg

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