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- December 20, 2014 at 3:42 am
- in reply to: A2M 15" frame and fork – EBAY $80BIN = shipping
What I find to be utterly disgusting to me when I see a photo with some sh*tty rusted chain hanging off the back side like some gutted zebra with its endtrails hanging out!!! I instantly hate the seller at that point, lazy ass piece of sh*t!!!Oh yeah… HAPPY MOTHER F*CKING HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE ! ! !
- December 19, 2014 at 5:06 pm
- in reply to: Just do it !
Okay…This is a ghost post.
Who’s next?
- November 27, 2014 at 6:42 am
- in reply to: What have you been doing?
“…long travel bike and you like it that way.”Ha- it has nothing to with how I like it as much as it has to be that way for there to be any suspension under my fat ass… less want and more need my man!
The WildHares going back to the ’96 model with the dual disc Marzocchi Bomber fork all ran 100mm up front. Sherwood Gibson the man behind Ventana Bikes designed these Psycle Werks bikes, he had the 100mm designed to balance out the adjustable rear shock that has a 3 1/2″ or 4 1/2″ travel setting. Same way with my Screamin’ Demon, 120mm-130mm to balance the 4 1/2″ or 5 1/2″ travel setting. If you look at the swing arm to shock linkage you’ll see two holes, that’s the adjustment point between the swing arm travel. Tiny difference where the shock mounts equal an inch of travel at the rear axle. That’s always been a bright spot on the design for me, single adjustment that can be made at the trail head with no special tools needed.
I’ll keep my eyes and ears open for a WildHare or a Heckler in your size… if it’s a good deal I’ll buy it for you and charge you double what I paid… sucka!!!
- November 26, 2014 at 10:59 pm
- in reply to: What have you been doing?
@vpc66 wrote:Another cool build you have there ” D ” sure you will have a blast riding that one ! You like that small section of Croom, I wish I had taking pictures of the ride at Alafia….that is a hang on and enjoy the roller coaster kind of ride.
Thanks Big V. for the kind words, always nice to hear from a valued opinion!
As much as I love the bike and its current set up, I’m making another change… the White Bothers fork has to go! I’m dropping that fork for a longer travel White Brothers fork. I just picked up a SC92UL from a seller on Ebay, so I’m swapping 72mm of travel for 92mm of travel. The extra travel will be a better fit for the 3 1/2″ to 4 1/2″ adjustable travel in the rear. I originally had a 110mm fork and that was awful, so the 72mm White Brothers was on hand and provided much better control. That said, it lacked some guts and caused me to second guess my lines numerous times. The long steer tube, cut at 8 15/16″, will do wonders to raise my forward riding position and save some lower back fatigue. I can’t wait for it to arrive and get it installed, I think this last bit of adjusting will make my mango ‘Hare into the perfect XC bike!
- November 17, 2014 at 2:08 am
- in reply to: What have you been doing?
I’ve been building bikes for others trying to line my wallet with some scratch so I can finish building my Psycle Werks bikes. My gray WildHare was parted out and sold to a big fan on RetroBike UK. I replaced that bike with a newer WildHare that I really wanted to go over the top with and build a dream XC bike since I have the much more stout Screamin’ Demon for the crazier stuff. Anyway, the bike is done and I love it, it’s every bit the best cross country bike that I’ve ever ridden. There are plenty of gem parts but staying true to myself, it’s a total franken-bike with mismatched brakes and mismatched lever fingers, but riding has never been more fun!Here are the build specs:
Titec/Jones H-Bar
Magura Race Line hydraulic brakes with Altek CNC levers
XT 3×9 shifters
Cinelli Caleido bar wrap
ODI CNC bar end plugs
Kooka stem
Chris King headset
White Brothers SC70 fork
Fox Float R air shock
Salsa Flip-Lock collar
Salsa Shaft seatpost
SDG Ti/Kevlar Stars& Stripes saddle
Kooka 46/34/24 cranks
Time ATAC pedals with Winwood Decksters
XTR derailleurs
XT 9 speed cassette
Ringle hubs laced to Sun XC TCB hoops
Michelin Wild Gripper tiresIf you ever happen onto one of these bikes and the price is fair, grab the bike and run, I promise you will not be disappointed with the purchase!
-D-
- November 17, 2014 at 1:38 am
- in reply to: 93 A2L Limited rescued
Right on my fellow A2L brother, your build came out great! Certainly a trail worthy bike for sure and given those amazing trails you enjoy, I can imagine many fabulous miles ahead!The only thing I would add would be one of those NOS Zoom made “BARRACUDA” stem on Ebay. They are 25% off right now and you could have one in hand for under $20.00 and that’s including shipping. This one looks to be about the same rise and length as the stem you’re presently running. I get that it’s an extra 20 bucks that isn’t needed but it sure would looks sweet!
- November 17, 2014 at 1:27 am
- in reply to: A2R Fall Woods Tour
I agree with you Big V., those photos are amazing!I dream of riding trails like those pictured, thank you for sharing… now I’m consumed with jealousy!!!
- November 17, 2014 at 1:23 am
- in reply to: What have you been doing?
@vpc66 wrote:A few pictures from the weekend ride, my buddy kept going so I had to hurry and only took a few in the spot I stop. Need to go on my own or with my son so the ride is more of a slow pace.
Holy crap Vinny, your trails look like something out of Raiders of the Lost Ark! What an awesome area to ride, I wish we had trails like that around here! Nice brother, bring on more photos of places like that… beats the hell out of the dusty dry scrub trails around here from our lack of rain with 1 day in 8 months. I’m actually missing mud and I’m hoping for a wet winter to break up this madness!
- November 17, 2014 at 1:16 am
- in reply to: Stop the cold
Okay, my twisted brain read your posting but all that stuck with me came out more like this…@vpc66 wrote:
I need to put my undergarments on… they suck compared to short shorts and a tube top!
Guess the loss of 20 pounds of fat does not help with the cold….Feels so good to ride adult style trails though !
Whatever man! We’re having crazy hot weather for fall… hell, I think I’ll pack on an extra 20 for the holidays just to show you skinny minnies that clydesdales can love riding too. The problem for me is where you shedding 20 must be obvious, me packing on 20 doesn’t show as I’m already fluffier than your average weekend warrior! There’s an extra scoop of stuffing in my future at the family gathering… screw my girlish figure!!!
- September 6, 2014 at 2:35 am
- in reply to: My new 50 year old truck
@Derek wrote:Is that one of the old wedge motors?
I picked up a couple of things for the Stingray build today.
Hey Derek-
Yep, you know your stuff, it is a wedge motor… the hefty cousin and slightly less costly to the Hemi. As much as a vintage Hemi would be choice to have, the cost of vintage Mopar (especially Hemi) makes me thankful to have a 440 instead of a Hemi. As it sits with grooved 8.20s wide whites in the rear it’s not much more than a tap of the pedal to spin tire and/or break ’em loose with a fishtail as that empty bed doesn’t weigh much. I’m still having fun and haven’t dug too deep at this point to look for future fixes or upgrades.
What Stingray build do you have going?
C’mon man, don’t hold out on me!!!
-D-
- September 6, 2014 at 2:23 am
- in reply to: Samford’s 93 A2R
@mixalive wrote:Dang.. The elastomers in my Manitou only lasted 2 years before they fatigued.
I have some spare elasto-donuts that you are welcome to have brother Mix. When I rebuilt my Manitou Comp I used a NOS Post Moderne suspension seatpost replacement spring. It was a perfect fit! To help with adjustability I ran elastomers in the other leg. Here is a link to the spring I bought:
My buddy couldn’t find a Post Moderne replacement spring, so he ran this Avenir with some salvaged elasto-donuts:
I’m sure you can salvage a few elastomers to run opposite the spring and that’ll get your Cuda back on the trail.
Good luck!
-D-
- August 20, 2014 at 7:59 am
- in reply to: My new 50 year old truck
I figure I might as well add this drawing to this topic…I had a small bit of spare time tonight and decided to do a quick sketch, something of an ode to my hero Big Daddy Roth. Ed “Big Daddy” Roth never did do a Fink Weirdo drawing of a Dodge Sweptline truck (he did do a ’60’s Dodge A-van), I figured I’d give it a shot and sort of throw myself in it as a self-portrait. Love it or hate it, I always appreciate feedback. I’ve been critiqued my whole life… I’m not thin skinned and can take a harsh review. Thanks in advance for sharing your opinion! Remember, opinions are like A$$holes, we all have one… suckers!!!
Peace,
-D-
p.s. Southern Sweet Tea is the drink for me… cheers!
- July 14, 2014 at 1:36 am
- in reply to: A2B 18" frame for $50
The ‘Cuda is lookin’ pretty good… no obvious signs of abuse from the non-drive side photo. It’s a shame the shipping would cost more than the frame.- July 10, 2014 at 1:56 pm
- in reply to: Next addition?
? ? ?- July 10, 2014 at 1:55 pm
- in reply to: So I got in a fight today……
Right on Derek, that’s the sort of stuff I live for as I declared war on bullies back in second grade when I saw a kid in my class getting picked on by a few older kids. I’m so glad you stopped to make it happen, I guarantee that f*ckin’ loser would have eventually found someone to get over on and ruined some poor innocent person’s world. I like your choice in going for the leg sweep and straight to the throat, like any good lion or pit bull would do, a classic set of moves and of so effective! I totally appreciate the fact that you gave a damn and did something about it… shame that the fuzz showed up, never there when you need ’em and always there when you don’t!Good on ‘ya my brother, thanks for sharing… helps me feel a little more normal!
Cheers!
-D-
