Me! at My house in Elgin, Scotland - photo by rsransom

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mini-freerider (Dec 27, 2011 at 13:55)

I was thinking, Since it's like the 3rd day of Christmas, You should give it to me? Razz

Seriously though, It's really nice.

rsransom (Dec 28, 2011 at 2:23)

Haha, I think I'll keep it Wink

Cheers dude!

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norcocs (Dec 27, 2011 at 9:36)

Ah cool, working on wed/thurs/fri.

rsransom (Dec 27, 2011 at 10:51)

Damn

Weekend shred?!

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tom-cuthbert (Dec 27, 2011 at 3:57)

How are you running an rp23? Aren't the normal shocks pull-shocks?

rsransom (Dec 27, 2011 at 4:00)

God knows haha. I thought they were, but the guy I bought this off bolted the RP23 straight on..no new linkages, bolts, adapters. So I guess not.

tom-cuthbert (Dec 27, 2011 at 4:05)

Just google image'd the frame/linkage. It's like a kona 4-bar linkage just more compact, I always thought it was like a Cannondale Claymore and pulled the shaft out of the shock, not push it in.

rsransom (Dec 27, 2011 at 4:07)

Yeah. I think the only reason it was ever confusing is that the stock equaliser shock Is so compact and you can't see a shaft, it looks like it pulls out.

skawt-1 (Dec 27, 2011 at 7:05)

No the ransom is not a pull shock, why does everyone think they have a pull shock? They have a ridiculous stroke ratio, can't remember the exact figures. This means they need a small volume air shock to cope with the pressures exerted by the linkage. They also have floating shocks not 4 bar.

Shoe2190 (Dec 27, 2011 at 13:46)

The genius is the pull shock scott i belive

T1mb0 (Dec 27, 2011 at 21:10)

You've built it up real nice Rory! Smile

@skawt, its not a floating shock. Design is basically a single pivot with linkage activated shock. Oh and the RP23 on there actually has the high volume air can. If it was the low volume one, it would blow pretty quick... just like the equalizer's did/do.

skawt-1 (Dec 28, 2011 at 7:04)

Shock is connected from the rocker link to the chainstay just behind the wheel? I thought that made it floating?

T1mb0 (Dec 28, 2011 at 9:42)

Its connected to the frame just above the bb.
Smile

skawt-1 (Dec 28, 2011 at 9:46)

Sorry everyone haha, my bad!

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skawt-1 (Dec 27, 2011 at 7:05)

Awesome, love the build Smile

rsransom (Dec 27, 2011 at 10:51)

Thanks, not as popular as yours though Wink

How light did you ever build it?

skawt-1 (Dec 27, 2011 at 10:56)

Err about 32lbs I think.

rsransom (Dec 27, 2011 at 11:01)

Beaten you already Wink

skawt-1 (Dec 27, 2011 at 11:38)

Wouldn't surprise me with a carbon frame, rp23 and that front wheel. Mine might have been lighter but I can't really remember.

rsransom (Dec 28, 2011 at 2:13)

Haha, that's true. How are you liking the reign now? How light is it?

skawt-1 (Dec 28, 2011 at 7:19)

The reign is alright, not sure if the frame is a bit on the small side but its a fun bike. It's about 29lbs.

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SpecializedBonzer (Dec 27, 2011 at 10:29)

what forks

rsransom (Dec 27, 2011 at 10:51)

RockShox Lyrik R.

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FreestylerX3 (Dec 30, 2011 at 10:00)

looks so siccck!

rsransom (Jan 3, 2012 at 2:47)

Cheers!

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SpecializedBonzer (Dec 27, 2011 at 7:55)

Nice

rsransom (Dec 27, 2011 at 10:51)

STARWARS (Dec 27, 2011 at 22:23)

Wow i haven't seen this bike before Eek

rsransom (Dec 28, 2011 at 2:23)

They don't produce them anymore, probably why Smile

STARWARS (Dec 28, 2011 at 3:54)

Ah that's why Razz

cheers for telling me Beer

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norcocs (Dec 27, 2011 at 3:59)

looks sick!!

rsransom (Dec 27, 2011 at 4:01)

Thanks ceeba. Was out with Sam this morning, you need to come for a shred this week!

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nukeproofpeanut (Dec 27, 2011 at 6:09)

Sick build!

rsransom (Dec 27, 2011 at 10:51)

Thanks man!

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