|   Looks like passion is in need of... | TinyTank
Oct 25, 2001 5:46 PM | | some good bike post, I'll go first. Last night I took my new bike out for the first time. WOW what a ride, I'm in love... again.
I'll need to adjust to a longer stem but aside from that everything is perfect, what a great ride that bike is. I went to the trails across the street from my house. I found a new way to cross the island in double track trails to avoid the one under the power lines. It adds some mileage to the ride as it hocks off some country ski trails I didn't know about. It was fun to make an old ride a new look.
I'm going to climb Bromont with it this weekend; I can't wait to go down Bing Bang with my new Bo. I'll be like a second honeymoon with my love of mtb.
Anyway, thanks for reading, how about you, any riding lately? If not, why not talk about your best ride memory, or how about a picture war, we didn't have one of those in a long time.
Later,
Annie
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| Take that big reflector off the front wheel! | FP
Oct 25, 2001 5:51 PM | | She's a beaut!
fp |
| Very Purdy...how about a quick parts rundown? | Hollis (nm)
Oct 25, 2001 5:52 PM | | nm |
| Okay | TinyTank
Oct 25, 2001 6:00 PM | | but the long version as it's just easier to copy and paste.
Frame Ventana El Saltamontes
Fork Marzoki Marathon
Rear Shock Fox Float R
HeadSet Chris King No thread
Stem RaceFace SYStem
Handlebar RaceFace Lowriser
SeatPost Binder Salsa Flip-Lock
SeatPost RaceFace XY
Saddle Terry Fly
Brakes Hayes Full Hydro
Brake Levers RazorRock Stiffy
Grips ODI Lock-On
Shifters SRAM Gripshift 9.0
Cables Avid FlakJackets
Bottom Bracket RaceFace ISIS SX
Cranks RaceFace ISIS
ChainRings RaceFace
Pedals Shimano 545
Front Derailleur SRAM 9.0
Rear Derailleur Shimano STR
CogSet SRAM ESP 9.0
Front Hub DT/Hugi 240 Disc
Rear Hub DT/Hugi 240 Disc
Front Skewer Salsa Flip-off
Rear Skewer Salsa Flip-off
Spokes DT
Front Rim WTB Lazer
Rear Rim WTB Lazer
Front Tire WTB Mutoraptor
Rear Tire WTB Mutoraptor
Tubes WTB
He's a lot of fun.
Annie
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| how much does that baby weigh? she is definetly a beaut! (nm) | ellsworth96
Oct 25, 2001 6:19 PM | | nm |
| I didn't get on the scale with him yet... | TinyTank
Oct 25, 2001 6:28 PM | | but I believe he's under 25 pounds.
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| Hey.... | ESJ
Oct 26, 2001 6:39 AM | | I would be very interested to know the actual weight of the bike. I have a similar part spec on a Titus RX medium with an Ultralite tubeset and it weighs in at 26.4
I've been leaning towards an Elsalty but don't want to enter the 27 lb range.
If you get a chance to post the weight, let us know!
Thanks. |
| Dang! Purty and neat-o specs to boot! (nm) | Locoman
Oct 25, 2001 6:19 PM | | . |
| P.S. | Locoman
Oct 25, 2001 6:21 PM | | Think about putting a wicker basket on the bars. It wouldn't change performance, but it would blow minds. Just my 2cents. |
| Funny you say that... | TinyTank
Oct 25, 2001 6:31 PM | | I had in mind to add a basquet but with a puppy in spring. I'm getting myself a trail dog and I intend to teach him young.
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| Nice bike Annie | ScottN
Oct 25, 2001 6:47 PM | | Are you bringing it out here to AZ in the spring??
send me an email: srnowacki@yahoo.nospam.com
Take out the anti-spam.
Scott |
| email on the way (nm) | TinyTank
Oct 25, 2001 7:19 PM | | nm |
| I'm insane | Gunslinger Bird
Oct 25, 2001 7:57 PM | | ly jealous! I have an older Ventana and can't wait to upgrade to a salty eventually. Glad to hear you're enjoying it, keep coming with the updates! (Any bike pics is good bike pics, but Ventana pics are the best :) |
| Amen! And what is it about blue ones? | Ciclistagonzo
Oct 25, 2001 8:08 PM | | I still like my Marble Too much to trade her in.
OLE!
Aaron G. |
| Sigh.. | Gunslinger Bird
Oct 25, 2001 8:22 PM | | the advantages of the quiver. One day I too shall be independantly wealthy and own more than 4 bikes (collectively betwixt myself, the missus and the ankle biter(s)). Until that day, upgradeitis shall rule supreme!
(Nice MP btw!) |
| Thanks, and... | Ciclistagonzo
Oct 25, 2001 8:31 PM | | You'll get a chance to upgrade, did you know that they offer a "Trade-In" price? If you trade in your old Ventana, you get a discount price for a new one. Maybe that will help speed up the upgradeitis cure?
Aaron G.
P.S. When I wanted more travel, I like/d my MP so much I didn't trade her in, so I just got this one instead! =^D |
| Yep! | Gunslinger Bird
Oct 25, 2001 8:42 PM | | I've known about the trade-in deal for a while but a new bike is behind a few necessities first. One day...
Nice Bruja too! I saw that pic and a few others when you posted them some time ago, think I have it in my stolen Ventana pics folder too *grin* |
| What do you think of the Marathon? | DeRanger
Oct 25, 2001 9:48 PM | | I know you're in the "just getting to know each other" phase with your new flame, but any first impressions?
Great looking bike, and you've spec'd it out to the nines.
DeR |
| So far so good... | TinyTank
Oct 26, 2001 5:52 AM | | but like you said, it's a little to early to tell at this point. It's my first FS as well so now I'm playing with the adjustments trying to get it perfect for me but since I'm not sure what it is at this point so it may take a while.
However I promise to give updates since you ask for it. No one ever has to beg to make me talk bikes.
Annie
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| Thanks - I'll look forward to it. (nm) | DeRanger
Oct 26, 2001 6:35 AM | | |
| How do you like the switch... | Bonee
Oct 26, 2001 11:45 AM | | TinyTank,
I ride a hard tail myself, but I'm thinking about getting a FS in the Spring. How do you like the switch?
Bonee |
| It's a different ride... | TinyTank
Oct 26, 2001 11:55 AM | | Still got my hardtail and still plan on riding it. But so far I love it.
On the technical stuff I ride it'll certainly make it easier on my old body.
Test out a few to see if you like it yourself.
Annie
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