Thanks to Justin from Dirt Rag for the photos, http://www.dirtragmag.com/gallery/v/interbikeday4/?g2_page=10

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flag crowdog (Sep 28, 2009 at 17:33)
send me 1
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flag oneghost (Sep 28, 2009 at 17:35)
We'll have one at the Black Rock shuttle day on Oct. 17. come by and check it out!
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flag crowdog (Sep 29, 2009 at 14:24)
alright man ima try to drive up to portland i live in eugene
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flag oneghost (Sep 29, 2009 at 15:05)
check it out..

http://westsidetrailfederation.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=156&Itemid=1
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flag crowdog (Sep 30, 2009 at 12:54)
yeh looks fun...where exactly is it
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flag corsair711 (Sep 28, 2009 at 17:36)
Have you ever run into chain clearance problems due to the lower part of the rear triangle? Looks sick with those CrankBro's wheels, too.
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flag oneghost (Sep 28, 2009 at 17:37)
We had some issues with the new LG1 but the MRP G2 fits perfect.
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flag corsair711 (Sep 28, 2009 at 17:38)
Do you know what the minimum size chainring is for the chain to clear on the front? This looks like a pretty close fit.
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flag oneghost (Sep 28, 2009 at 17:41)
32 works fine. I wouldn't go smaller if you are staying with a single ring.
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flag ctd07 (Oct 21, 2009 at 8:26)
so did you fix the issues to work with the LG1 or just expect everyone to get the G2?
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flag oneghost (Oct 21, 2009 at 16:40)
we're working on it, it will be fixed before production, no worries. We like E-13, those guys rock!
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flag nishnash (Sep 28, 2009 at 17:44)
That thing is sexy......props!
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flag Hombre3000 (Sep 28, 2009 at 17:52)
Factory stock down tube design, slack chain, long chainstays, long wheelbase (Giant Glory territory), and bizarre-looking seat tube.

Overall, the idea is good, but I can't say the execution is that great. I tried to be impressed by this company but I'm just not. Big props for really going for it and making it all happen, being at Interbike, and selling frames, but I think you guys could do better.
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flag oneghost (Sep 28, 2009 at 17:58)
Wheelbase is adjustable 16.25 to 17.5. it looks long because it needs to be because of the suspension. The chain is slack because we were up until 4AM putting it together for the day and rushing around the show trying to get a chain tool to cut the chain to get it right. The DT is hydroformed as a hexagon and the seat tube is split to give us the clearance we need for the wheel travel.
Sorry you are not impressed, we can't and are not trying to be the bike company for everyone, just trying to do it our own way and offer something new and different.
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flag Hombre3000 (Sep 28, 2009 at 18:35)
I totally understand. I have faith in you guys, I'm just not blown away yet. Big up for the response, I think it's great that you're on here talking to people one on one. I understand how hard it is to be perfect for everybody but I think your frames are going to be popular! Right on for defending it, too! Proved me wrong!
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flag oneghost (Sep 28, 2009 at 18:49)
Thanks! We are trying to just make it to second base. testing and re-testing and marketing the designs that have been evolving in my head for the last 20 years. I am personally stoked that we are finally at a place to have prototypes made and have them all mostly per public ready off the (alignment) tables! Also to see so many other companies coming out with designs similar to ours at the same time helps validate my ideas as well.
OG-I isn't here to be everyone's bike, just to be a new player offering something different in a game full of (what I think) the same stuff. I love any piece of feedback, good or bad, it is all good for me and OG-I. It is by listing and learning what people want that will allow us to provide the best product and customer service that we possibly can!
Cheers!
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flag Hombre3000 (Sep 28, 2009 at 18:58)
Salute
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flag yshinots (Sep 30, 2009 at 13:59)
I like this form. Traditionally MTB design, and this color choice. very very Oneghost taste I like.
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flag Taylor16 (Oct 15, 2009 at 20:41)
the rep came into the shop today with this frame... It looked great.
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flag oneghost (Oct 16, 2009 at 6:42)
cool deal. we are taking orders and deposits now for them
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flag goober6801 (Nov 10, 2009 at 16:25)
how strong are those wheel???
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flag oneghost (Nov 10, 2009 at 16:58)
I have never ridden them myself but one of our riders has a pair on his Longbow and loves them. I have never heard of anything bad about them at all. they true up nicely if they go out too. I like them and am happy to endorse them
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Date: 2009-09-28
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