The Official Huck Bike Appreciation Thread

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The Official Huck Bike Appreciation Thread
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flag Barkit
Posted: Jul 24, 2014 at 7:58 Quote
laynehip wrote:
One of my all time favourites.
And the only picture I have ever seen of it.

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I have to admit that Huck bikes are puzzling me.

I know Bender (and there may be a few other guys I don’t know that really huck to flat) but I mean do people who own those bikes really use them for what they are designed: dropping off ridiculously high cliffs and other brainless riding stuff?
flag laynehip
Posted: Jul 24, 2014 at 8:27 Quote
Barkit wrote:
laynehip wrote:
One of my all time favourites.
And the only picture I have ever seen of it.

photo

I have to admit that Huck bikes are puzzling me.

I know Bender (and there may be a few other guys I don’t know that really huck to flat) but I mean do people who own those bikes really use them for what they are designed: dropping off ridiculously high cliffs and other brainless riding stuff?

My guess, based on little to no evidence, is that the people who own these are not using them to their full capability.
At least not doing anything on these that a modern downhill bike couldn't handle.

However, I live in the prairies were everybody drives giant lifted monster trucks they paid with the cash they found in their old jeans after working on the oil fields. They can crush small cars and drive through houses, but for the most part the only off road action they see are dusty construction sites and driving through the odd rain puddle. A Geo Metro would suit their needs fine for the most part but for them its cool to have a monster truck.

Same principle, different strokes for different folks.
flag Barkit
Posted: Jul 24, 2014 at 8:49 Quote
laynehip wrote:
Barkit wrote:
laynehip wrote:
One of my all time favourites.
And the only picture I have ever seen of it.

photo

I have to admit that Huck bikes are puzzling me.

I know Bender (and there may be a few other guys I don’t know that really huck to flat) but I mean do people who own those bikes really use them for what they are designed: dropping off ridiculously high cliffs and other brainless riding stuff?

My guess, based on little to no evidence, is that the people who own these are not using them to their full capability.
At least not doing anything on these that a modern downhill bike couldn't handle.

However, I live in the prairies were everybody drives giant lifted monster trucks they paid with the cash they found in their old jeans after working on the oil fields. They can crush small cars and drive through houses, but for the most part the only off road action they see are dusty construction sites and driving through the odd rain puddle. A Geo Metro would suit their needs fine for the most part but for them its cool to have a monster truck.

Same principle, different strokes for different folks.

Well this is understandable in a way because they are beautiful machines but at the same time it is kinda sad that true hucking has probably gone. These bikes are like dinosaurs: remnants from the glorious past of MTB I guess…

On a side note, if I may add my 2 cents to your collection:

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http://www.darksidezoo.com/produkty.html
flag HardtailHucker03
Posted: Jul 24, 2014 at 9:00 Quote
Barkit wrote:
laynehip wrote:
Barkit wrote:


I have to admit that Huck bikes are puzzling me.

I know Bender (and there may be a few other guys I don’t know that really huck to flat) but I mean do people who own those bikes really use them for what they are designed: dropping off ridiculously high cliffs and other brainless riding stuff?

My guess, based on little to no evidence, is that the people who own these are not using them to their full capability.
At least not doing anything on these that a modern downhill bike couldn't handle.

However, I live in the prairies were everybody drives giant lifted monster trucks they paid with the cash they found in their old jeans after working on the oil fields. They can crush small cars and drive through houses, but for the most part the only off road action they see are dusty construction sites and driving through the odd rain puddle. A Geo Metro would suit their needs fine for the most part but for them its cool to have a monster truck.

Same principle, different strokes for different folks.

Well this is understandable in a way because they are beautiful machines but at the same time it is kinda sad that true hucking has probably gone. These bikes are like dinosaurs: remnants from the glorious past of MTB I guess…

On a side note, if I may add my 2 cents to your collection:

Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://www.darksidezoo.com/obr/apokalypse/II/apocalypse028.jpg
http://www.darksidezoo.com/produkty.html
I dont think hucking is gone I just think everyone is more race oriented now and no one really makes a bike for hucking now I mean I'm just a teenager so what do I know but that's why I ride a bike from 2002
flag AlKalone
Posted: Jul 24, 2014 at 16:18 Quote
Tank

Found this beast surfing my computer, thought it belonged here, enjoy.
flag its-chris
Posted: Jul 24, 2014 at 17:53 Quote
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flag timrippeth
FL
Posted: Jul 24, 2014 at 18:50 Quote
Subscribed. These bikes are so rad. Takes me back to the days when I believed I was invincible.
flag timrippeth
FL
Posted: Jul 24, 2014 at 18:56 Quote
http://www.avalanchedownhillracing.com/avajm1.jpg

Sorry. No luck with the mobile post. Cortina's dh bike used to be my dream sled.
flag ProfileName
Posted: Jul 25, 2014 at 0:43 Quote
timrippeth wrote:
http://www.avalanchedownhillracing.com/avajm1.jpg

Sorry. No luck with the mobile post. Cortina's dh bike used to be my dream sled.
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flag north-shore-bike-shop
Posted: Sep 26, 2014 at 19:56 Quote
Compared to some of these monstrosities, the bike I used to huck on looks like an XC racer!

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flag laynehip
Posted: Dec 24, 2014 at 11:40 Quote
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flag mn1986
Posted: Dec 25, 2014 at 2:36 Quote
laynehip wrote:
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What bike is this ?? Can you buy one
flag laynehip
Posted: Dec 25, 2014 at 8:25 Quote
mattynewell wrote:
laynehip wrote:
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What bike is this ?? Can you buy one

The frame is a Foes.
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I have no idea what fork that is though.
flag mn1986
Posted: Dec 27, 2014 at 14:32 Quote
Looks like when I stop riding ht I am buying a dhs mono Helmet

 


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