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Official 650b Thread
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Author:  MiLo [ Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Official 650b Thread
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.

NYREE
Author:  Ld00d [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Where's the 650b tread?
Start one in MTB and I'll stick it
Author:  k2rider [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 2:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Where's the 650b tread?
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.
Author:  CVrider [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Where's the 650b tread?
Have a frame coming in middle of next month as well
Author:  Ld00d [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official 650b Thread
Alright then. This is now the "taint" thread*.









*taint: neither here nor there.
Author:  MiLo [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official 650b Thread
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.
Author:  jSatch [ Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Official 650b Thread
way cool, especially the handlebar compass.
Author:  MiLo [ Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Official 650b Thread
Thanks. it's actually a bear. I wonder if it will keep bears away though.

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/grizzly-be ... -2014.html
Author:  Salespunk [ Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official 650b Thread
I will hold the record for a little while of the Most 275's in One Picture

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My Mach 6 in La Costa

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And in Santa Barbara

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Author:  MiLo [ Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official 650b Thread
Everyone seems to be going for the Rockshox Pike.
Author:  Salespunk [ Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Official 650b Thread
Yep, thing is awesome. I have experience on a lot of other forks and not much else on the market I would even consider.
Author:  Dirtyboy [ Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official 650b Thread
My old school HD with 26" wheels eats wagon wheels for dinner!
Author:  k2rider [ Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Official 650b Thread
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. :)
Author:  MiLo [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Official 650b Thread
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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Author:  ozzer [ Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Official 650b Thread
26 for life!
However, basing on that big stupid smile on my fat face, I might have been convinced with this wheel debate thingie with a proper purpose built geo and numbers. :)
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