PhilipVega
- Member since Dec 25, 2007
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Boise , Idaho - 25 Followers
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I'll ride until I'm dead
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PhilipVega norcobicycles's article
May 1, 2024 at 9:21
May 1, 2024
Norco Introduces a New Look DH Race Division
At least they went all-in.
PhilipVega yoga15app's article
Jun 20, 2021 at 11:16
Jun 20, 2021
Make Sure Your First Ride Back Isn't Your Last With These Yoga Poses
Is she directing this workout toward Gee? Looks like it... https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/20821084/
PhilipVega vernonfelton's article
Apr 28, 2016 at 12:45
Apr 28, 2016
Santa Cruz Tallboy - First Ride
@tehllama: I agree they line up well, although I was still hoping for more travel. Of course that's just for my own selfish desires. And yes, I think the Hightower is more capable than the Bronson in all out speed. Fastest bike I've ever been on. The think mobs over shit. The thing is exciting.
Good point about SC hitting the current niches, BUT stressing top quality. Nothing is better IMO. I just received my Tallboy 3 in 29" XX1 trim today. Looking forward to getting it together and giving it a go!
PhilipVega vernonfelton's article
Apr 27, 2016 at 10:54
Apr 27, 2016
Santa Cruz Tallboy - First Ride
@mikeep: My buddy has one and it looks super solid. The reality is the Hightower in it's intended form is highly capable as it is, and more than adequate for anything I'll use it for. But I would of liked to see Santa Cruz design the Hightower as a 29" Nomad, then the new Tallboy as a 29" 5010 with 120mm (or close) rear travel. I'm a life-long Santa Cruz fan, but I agree with the other comments stating that Santa Cruz isn't currently innovating as much as they're satisfying the status quo. But you never know what they have up their sleeve...
PhilipVega vernonfelton's article
Apr 27, 2016 at 8:55
Apr 27, 2016
Santa Cruz Tallboy - First Ride
@tehllama: Here's a pic of the rub: http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/13428218/
I used a DBA Monarch with a medium Hightower in the "high" setting, which is recommended. I just took a minute to measure both the medium and XL sizes to be sure the seat tube/tire clearance was equal, and it was (approx 3"). I don't care about the rub mark itself, but if it happened on the first ride over a reasonable hit, then I'm pretty sure it would be a common occurrence and eventually destroy the frame, which would not be covered under warranty. I was definitely disheartened to discover it didn't work, because the bike was rad with the long shock and set up with a 160mm fork would of made for an awesome monster truck.
PhilipVega vernonfelton's article
Apr 26, 2016 at 14:47
Apr 26, 2016
Santa Cruz Tallboy - First Ride
@tehllama: I put a 200x57mm shock on my Hightower, and the first ride I ran my rear wheel straight into my seat tube during a semi-large g-out. That was with an Ardent 2.25" tire on the rear. I definitely wouldn't recommend that set up. Maybe it would work with an additional bottom out bumper installed, but that would defeat the purpose of having a longer shock. But the bike was awesome with the long shock and I'd be stoked if they ever did come out with a longer travel, more Nomad like 29er.
PhilipVega vernonfelton's article
Apr 26, 2016 at 14:35
Apr 26, 2016
Santa Cruz Tallboy - First Ride
@matadorCE: The alloy models are coming later this summer, from what I've been told. It hasn't been a year yet, but Santa Cruz is definitely taking their sweet time getting them to market.
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