|   My new Truner RFX (link to pics inside) | Jack in the Box
Jan 9, 2002 12:11 PM | | Turner RFX
Well, not exactly new since I actually had it built at the end of Novemeber last year, but thanks to the weather and such it hasn't really been ridden yet. Besides, these are the first pictures I could take anyway.
I ordered the frame, fork and headset from Scott at Go-Ride (who was incredible, I just want to throw my hat into the ring and further recommend him while I'm here) and built the rest with spare parts and new goodies from LBS.
The bike is FUN! Can't wait for the snow to leave!!
Chris |
| Great lookin' bike... | rmSE7EN
Jan 9, 2002 12:23 PM | | ...nice parts spec too. I hated my RaceFace system DH though. Are those the 5" or 6" links you have on there? Also, is that a 6" or 7" zoke? How does she ride? |
| 6" plates and it's a 2002 Super T. so 7". (nm) | Jack in the Box
Jan 9, 2002 12:35 PM | | nm |
| beauty. size? | ohio
Jan 9, 2002 12:31 PM | | What size frame is that? It looks like you stretched the seatpost/stem/handlebar positioning bigger than it's supposed to go. Are you short torsoed? Does it work out well when you lower the seat for freeride stuff? Maybe it's just an illusion from the steep seat angle.
Whatever. I'm still jealous. |
| beauty. size? | Jack in the Box
Jan 9, 2002 12:39 PM | | Short torso, long legs.
My seatpost is 400mm long and the seat is so high because i'll be damned if I'm gonna ride the couple miles to the trails with my seat at trail-riding height, I can do that when I get there =).
The frame size (if I can remember) is whatever size Turner makes closest to 18". |
| beauty. size? | fû
Jan 9, 2002 2:00 PM | | Chris,
May I ask your height/inseam (measured by the ol' book against the pelvic bone method, if you've done that)? I too suffer from fairly long legs and a short torso (I suppose it's better then short torso/short legs, except for bike fit) at 5'11.5" and 35.2" inseam (book method) and was curious about fit on the very bike you have. Thanks.
Ed |
| I'd be happy to help... | Jack in the Box
Jan 9, 2002 6:02 PM | | ...by providing my height (5' 11") and inseam (34" on most pants, 36" on some khaki's) but don't know how to measure with the book method. Care to explain?
Chris |
| I'd be happy to help... | fû
Jan 10, 2002 6:50 AM | | Chris,
Thanks for the info. I'm feeling too stretched out on my current (first) bike with a 23.5" tt so I'm trying to get a sense of what would work better for me. I'm aware there's much more to a good fit then height/inseam, but appreciate getting a sense of the general range I should be considering, especially if I may someday want to drop the sort of change that gives something as sweet as a Turner.
Sorry for springing the "book method" on you without an explanation. I've come across it in several fit guides, and Turner mentions it on his site for determining standover: http://www.turnerbikes.com/size.htm . Basically just stand against a wall without shoes or thick socks on and have an assistant take a hardcover book with about a 1" binding, place it against the wall, and then bring it up against your crotch until you feel it pressing against your pelvic bone and it's about the same pressure as when you're on the saddle. Then measure to the top of the book, that's the inseam you can use to determine the proper saddle height, for most efficient pedaling for XC rides anyways, the RFX and bike like that are a whole other deal. Turner suggests measuring with your biking shoes on, which I've also done, since you'll have your shoes on if you bail and standover become important, but it's a good idea to have a baseline since you'll probably change shoes in your lifetime.
Anyways, this is all rather unimportant since 1) You're much more concerned with cockpit length then standover if you have long legs/short torso 2) With a RFX you're not going to be determining saddle height this way and 3) Most importantly, you can do all the measurements and calculations you want, but it doesn't mean anything until you take a bike, get some riding in, and feel comfortable on it. I'd do one of those Turner demo days if I lived anywhere near one. I just wanted to get a sense of your proportions, and when people list their inseam I never know if they mean pants inseam or otherwise.
But perhaps I've said too much, Mr. Bond. Good riding, won't be hard with that bike. Thanks!
Ed. |
| how do you like those hope brakes? nm | groundwalker
Jan 9, 2002 12:52 PM | | |
| Love them. Hope is the only brake I buy actually... | Jack in the Box
Jan 9, 2002 6:15 PM | | I used to be a regular in the Brakes Forum as Chris before the conversion (many moons ago it seems). I've been using Hope disc brakes for 3.5 years. IMHO they can not be beat. The DH4's are fantastic! |
| VERY SICK RIDE | Zonic Man
Jan 9, 2002 1:34 PM | | Nearly identical to how I would build it up! |
| re: My new Truner RFX (link to pics inside) | ReFleX
Jan 9, 2002 1:51 PM | | Very sweet ride, but what's up with all the zip-ties? Didn't your RFX come with cable guides?
I find it interesting that the cable guides on the top tubes are in different places all the time. My 19.5" RFX has the cable guides on the bottom of the top tube, my friends 21" RFX has them on the top, other friend's 18" XCE has them on the top. Wonder how Dave makes that decision? |
| re: My new Truner RFX (link to pics inside) | Jack in the Box
Jan 9, 2002 6:06 PM | | No hydraulic guides on the front triangle. There is on the rear. I'm cable tie happy though. I certainly don't need 5 on the top tube but figured "What the hell" =) |
| so very SWEEEET! -(nm)- | Nick
Jan 9, 2002 3:10 PM | | |
| re: My new Truner RFX (link to pics inside) | biker guy
Jan 9, 2002 3:40 PM | | Sick bike dude, now just drop the seat and get some dirt on it!! |
| Nice build, what's it weigh in at? | kpb
Jan 9, 2002 5:28 PM | | My RFX (16.5") is about 35 lbs. with a DJ1. I assume your super T, 321's (mine are 521s) add about 3 lbs. Here's my RFX:
http://gallery.consumerreview.com//mtbr/gallery/pictures/My_RFX_DJ1b_small.jpg |
| I honestly don't know... | Jack in the Box
Jan 9, 2002 6:04 PM | | ...but if I had to quess I'd say it's over 40lbs. It's heavy! |
| Is "Truner" anything like "Turner" or do they just sound alike? | Dark Helmet
Jan 9, 2002 5:30 PM | | |
| HAHA. I'm a tool. I meant Turner! (nm) | Jack in the Box
Jan 9, 2002 6:03 PM | | nm |
| You're not the tool, it's Dark Helmet thats the tool... | ReFleX
Jan 10, 2002 2:03 PM | | Everyone, including you Purple Helmet, knew what he meant. Don't be such a dick, Focker! Did you try to milk him? |
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