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 Post subject: Official 650b Thread
PostPosted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:31 pm 
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this little guy decided to leave the 29ers to the taller punks. Going 650b now :D Where do we show it off? :thumbsup:

Since I am the first post here, I might as well show my slow bike build.


For my 19th Anniversary, my wife gave me a bike frame :D
although she only budgeted for a cheaper road frame, I managed to get a hold of this Intense Carbine 275 frame.

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I decided to go with Blue and Red anodized parts for the purpose of bling.
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I didn't have any stans but just for the heck of it. I decided to pump up the tires to apply pressure on the Stan's rim tape I just installed.
The back tire leaked but the front tire stayed sealed without any stans.

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Got my Pressfit BB from Taiwan.

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Carefully installed the Headset.

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Bling Bling :D

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Guestimate the weight of bike.

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Looks like this for now Until I change the bars and stem.

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She should be ready in a couple weeks.

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Bought my 1st 27.5 as well, a Pivot mach 6. It's still in the box. Hope to get it built up during this rainy weekend.

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 Post subject: Re: Official 650b Thread
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Alright then. This is now the "taint" thread*.









*taint: neither here nor there.


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 Post subject: Re: Official 650b Thread
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Here's a sneak peek. Just need a couple more parts before I install the Dropper post and Derailleur housing.

Check out my 1972 Leather Saddle :thumbsup:

Hope my $199 Fox Talas Fork works well :|

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for the Spec heads.
2013 Intense Carbine 275 Small
Fox Racing Shox 34 Talas 27.5" 150 CTD-Remote
Stan's ZTR Flow with Chris King Hubs
Chris King Headset
XTR Crankset, Front Derailleur, Rear Derailleur, Brakes, and 11-36 cassette.
Rockshox Reverb Stealth (to be installed)
Spank Spike Bars and Stem (to be installed)
Maxxis High Roller II front and Ardent rear tires.

weight Guestimate, 29.25 pounds.

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 Post subject: Re: Official 650b Thread
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Thanks. it's actually a bear. I wonder if it will keep bears away though.

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/grizzly-be ... -2014.html

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 Post subject: Re: Official 650b Thread
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 Post subject: Re: Official 650b Thread
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Everyone seems to be going for the Rockshox Pike.

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Yep, thing is awesome. I have experience on a lot of other forks and not much else on the market I would even consider.


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 Post subject: Re: Official 650b Thread
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Rode my Pivot Mach 6 for the 1st time over the weekend up in Idyllwild. It was pressed into service after I broke a couple spokes on the rear wheel of my Tallboy on thursday night at Calavera. Since I knew we would be climbing alot at Idyllwild, I was initially bummed that I was going to have to ride my heavy 27.5 lb Pivot. It would also be the 1st time riding with a dropper post.

Anyway, at age 49+ and a lifelong technical XC type rider, I know I'll never be pushing the full potential of the Mach 6 like Salespunk does. However, after riding in the bike parks at Mammoth and Snow Summit last year, I knew I needed something other than my Tallboy to have the most fun possible. My ride report/bike comparison is simple: I love the plush suspension of the Mach 6 and it climbed great overall. On my Tallboy, I can be lazy when getting up and over rough terrain/rocks. I learned that on the Pivot, I need to be more on my game but when I am, it performed great....loving the Contio Trail King on the back so far. As for the Tallboy, it's better at getting up to speed in a hurry, railing around smooth berms and pretty much every facet of climbing. There's definitely room in my riding life for both bikes. :)

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 Post subject: Re: Official 650b Thread
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Took her out for a quick spin. Needed a few more links on the chain. Almost forgot about the rear travel chain stretch. Need to torque the bolts and install the dropper post.


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 Post subject: Re: Official 650b Thread
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