how does an intense 951 ride for dh racing?

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how does an intense 951 ride for dh racing?
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flag happychappy79
Posted: Aug 9, 2009 at 6:56 Quote
GnarlyX wrote:
happychappy79 wrote:
masterpiece, not sure what your issue is with that.

Thomson Masterpiece = lighter than an Elite and just as strong. I run them on my rides.

Some folks (trolls) are retards who offer nothing of value to the human race and are to be ignored.
i agree with u. Vouilloz rides with a masterpiece. and in my eyes they are the best posts on the market. if u look into there website it is the 2nd strongest post on the market, only behind the elite. teamed up with a ti fly seat, it only loses a couple of grames over the ibeam setup. and the ibeams hav half the strengh when it comes to withstanding a crash.
flag happychappy79
Posted: Aug 9, 2009 at 7:03 Quote
jinx wrote:
happychappy79 wrote:
jinx wrote:
There have been some issues with the 951, for instance heavier riders can't get springs heavy enough. That's why CRC Intense team went back to their m6 bikes.
Wait until they have solved that problem, I think it was the lower linkage.
just sent an email to cane creeks to make sure i have the correct spring rate. and also mentioned romours about riders 'blowing through there travel'. will be interesting to see what they say. luckily im pretty light weighing in at 76.5kg / 168.6 US pound / 12.04 stone with riding gear. hopefully a heavier spring would sort out any issues.

Why not have a go at the Intense Socom?
i like the socoms, i dont think it will be long befor they are revamped tho. the 951 was going to be the new socom, but turnt into a more focused dh bike. i had a vp free befor i started to race. loved it to bits, very similar to the socom. im hoping there will be similarities to the 951. just lower and slacker, ideal for racing.
flag happychappy79
Posted: Aug 9, 2009 at 8:20 Quote
bike18708 wrote:
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looks the nuts, any input on how it rides?
flag zack-k
Posted: Aug 9, 2009 at 8:48 Quote
i dont know its not mine but i have seen people say they take cornering nice and smooth
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Posted: Aug 9, 2009 at 9:23 Quote
happychappy79 wrote:
this was the original spec. i have laid a deposit down of $2500 US dollars. i have tweaked a few things to lighten the build up. but like i said i am know time waster. also no rich kid who gets money of parents. i am a 30yr self employed carpenter who enjoys racing. i will be in nz for there race season also riding whistler for a few weeks befor the park closes.

951, Green, CCDB Ti Green $3,560.00
Fork 2010 Boxxer WC White $1,699.00
Headset Cane Creek DXC II Flush $90.00
Headset Spacers
Rim Front Mavic 823 32h Black $105.00
Rim Rear Mavic 823 32h Black $105.00
Hub Front Chris King ISO 20mm ? $195.00
Hub Rear Chris King ISO 150x12mm ? $400.00
Spokes DT Champion 2.0 x 64 Black $55.00
Spoke Nipples Brass Included
Crankset Race Face Atlas FR 165 Crankarms Only 83mm spindle $290.00
E13e 36t
Bottom Bracket (chris king)
Pedals twenty6 ti rallye
Cassette SRAM PG970 DH $60.00
Chain KMC X9 SL Hollow Gold $60.00
Chainguide E.13 LG1+ 36T White $140.00
Derailleur Rear SRAM X0 Short $220.00
Shifter Rear SRAM X0 $120.00
Brake Front Shimano Saint M810 + rotors, adptrs 175mm $340.00
Brake Rear Shimano Saint M810 + rotors, adptrs 175mm $340.00
Tire Front Maxxis Minion DHF UST 2.5" $70.00
Tire Rear Maxxis Minion DHF UST 2.5" $70.00
Seatpost Thomson Masterpiece 31.6 Black $150.00
Seat SDG Ti Fly White/Blk $104.00
Seatclamp carbon
Stem Point One Direct Mount Limited Edition Nickel $150.00
Bars Sunline V1 745x19mm rise Grey $64.00
Grips Sunline Logo Lock on thin White $24.00
Cable/Housing Jagwire Ripcord $15.00
Labor Included

that is the exact same build a local shop had built for some dude in canada. the bike was fitted with ALL titanium bolts, and ringed up at $10,000!!! that's seriously the exact same build... sure you're not that guy?
flag happychappy79
Posted: Aug 9, 2009 at 11:11 Quote
nickf wrote:
happychappy79 wrote:
this was the original spec. i have laid a deposit down of $2500 US dollars. i have tweaked a few things to lighten the build up. but like i said i am know time waster. also no rich kid who gets money of parents. i am a 30yr self employed carpenter who enjoys racing

951, Green, CCDB Ti Green $3,560.00
Fork 2010 Boxxer WC White $1,699.00
Headset Cane Creek DXC II Flush $90.00
Headset Spacers
Rim Front Mavic 823 32h Black $105.00
Rim Rear Mavic 823 32h Black $105.00
Hub Front Chris King ISO 20mm ? $195.00
Hub Rear Chris King ISO 150x12mm ? $400.00
Spokes DT Champion 2.0 x 64 Black $55.00
Spoke Nipples Brass Included
Crankset Race Face Atlas FR 165 Crankarms Only 83mm spindle $290.00
E13e 36t
Bottom Bracket (chris king)
Pedals twenty6 ti rallye
Cassette SRAM PG970 DH $60.00
Chain KMC X9 SL Hollow Gold $60.00
Chainguide E.13 LG1+ 36T White $140.00
Derailleur Rear SRAM X0 Short $220.00
Shifter Rear SRAM X0 $120.00
Brake Front Shimano Saint M810 + rotors, adptrs 175mm $340.00
Brake Rear Shimano Saint M810 + rotors, adptrs 175mm $340.00
Tire Front Maxxis Minion DHF UST 2.5" $70.00
Tire Rear Maxxis Minion DHF UST 2.5" $70.00
Seatpost Thomson Masterpiece 31.6 Black $150.00
Seat SDG Ti Fly White/Blk $104.00
Seatclamp carbon
Stem Point One Direct Mount Limited Edition Nickel $150.00
Bars Sunline V1 745x19mm rise Grey $64.00
Grips Sunline Logo Lock on thin White $24.00
Cable/Housing Jagwire Ripcord $15.00
Labor Included

that is the exact same build a local shop had built for some dude in canada. the bike was fitted with ALL titanium bolts, and ringed up at $10,000!!! that's seriously the exact same build... sure you're not that guy?
possibly. yea all the ti bolts and ti spring gettin sprayed up ano gold. its gonna look sweeet.
flag nickf
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Posted: Aug 9, 2009 at 19:18 Quote
happychappy79 wrote:
nickf wrote:
happychappy79 wrote:
this was the original spec. i have laid a deposit down of $2500 US dollars. i have tweaked a few things to lighten the build up. but like i said i am know time waster. also no rich kid who gets money of parents. i am a 30yr self employed carpenter who enjoys racing

951, Green, CCDB Ti Green $3,560.00
Fork 2010 Boxxer WC White $1,699.00
Headset Cane Creek DXC II Flush $90.00
Headset Spacers
Rim Front Mavic 823 32h Black $105.00
Rim Rear Mavic 823 32h Black $105.00
Hub Front Chris King ISO 20mm ? $195.00
Hub Rear Chris King ISO 150x12mm ? $400.00
Spokes DT Champion 2.0 x 64 Black $55.00
Spoke Nipples Brass Included
Crankset Race Face Atlas FR 165 Crankarms Only 83mm spindle $290.00
E13e 36t
Bottom Bracket (chris king)
Pedals twenty6 ti rallye
Cassette SRAM PG970 DH $60.00
Chain KMC X9 SL Hollow Gold $60.00
Chainguide E.13 LG1+ 36T White $140.00
Derailleur Rear SRAM X0 Short $220.00
Shifter Rear SRAM X0 $120.00
Brake Front Shimano Saint M810 + rotors, adptrs 175mm $340.00
Brake Rear Shimano Saint M810 + rotors, adptrs 175mm $340.00
Tire Front Maxxis Minion DHF UST 2.5" $70.00
Tire Rear Maxxis Minion DHF UST 2.5" $70.00
Seatpost Thomson Masterpiece 31.6 Black $150.00
Seat SDG Ti Fly White/Blk $104.00
Seatclamp carbon
Stem Point One Direct Mount Limited Edition Nickel $150.00
Bars Sunline V1 745x19mm rise Grey $64.00
Grips Sunline Logo Lock on thin White $24.00
Cable/Housing Jagwire Ripcord $15.00
Labor Included

that is the exact same build a local shop had built for some dude in canada. the bike was fitted with ALL titanium bolts, and ringed up at $10,000!!! that's seriously the exact same build... sure you're not that guy?
possibly. yea all the ti bolts and ti spring gettin sprayed up ano gold. its gonna look sweeet.
are you getting it from fanatik bike shop in bellingham WA?
flag transam711
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Posted: Aug 9, 2009 at 19:35 Quote
nickf wrote:
happychappy79 wrote:
nickf wrote:


that is the exact same build a local shop had built for some dude in canada. the bike was fitted with ALL titanium bolts, and ringed up at $10,000!!! that's seriously the exact same build... sure you're not that guy?
possibly. yea all the ti bolts and ti spring gettin sprayed up ano gold. its gonna look sweeet.
are you getting it from fanatik bike shop in bellingham WA?

He is. lol I asked him in a message, this is the build everyone's been talking about.
flag nickf
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Posted: Aug 9, 2009 at 19:39 Quote
that's pretty funny. i don't think a retail setup gets much better than that thing. the weight is amazing even though nothing was skimped out on. 36'ish?
flag core559
Posted: Aug 9, 2009 at 20:01 Quote
jinx wrote:
happychappy79 wrote:
jinx wrote:
There have been some issues with the 951, for instance heavier riders can't get springs heavy enough. That's why CRC Intense team went back to their m6 bikes.
Wait until they have solved that problem, I think it was the lower linkage.
just sent an email to cane creeks to make sure i have the correct spring rate. and also mentioned romours about riders 'blowing through there travel'. will be interesting to see what they say. luckily im pretty light weighing in at 76.5kg / 168.6 US pound / 12.04 stone with riding gear. hopefully a heavier spring would sort out any issues.

Why not have a go at the Intense Socom?
yes! i love mine. it's meant for a 135 rear end, so you can get it even lighter. i've never felt a better bike. except maybe a 303RDH. that bike was sex!
flag nickf
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Posted: Aug 9, 2009 at 20:10 Quote
when you say "meant for 135", do you mean you have the option of either 135 or 150?
flag core559
Posted: Aug 9, 2009 at 20:12 Quote
you have the option, but a 73mm BB is meant for 135 rear spacing. and 83 is for 150. it just makes for a straighter chain line, and better shifting.
flag neon-freerider
Posted: Aug 9, 2009 at 20:37 Quote
its a DH race bike.. designed for racing... what do you think... and its an Intense...

 


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