RATE MY RIDE XC/AM - RATE THE BIKE posted above you.

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RATE MY RIDE XC/AM - RATE THE BIKE posted above you.
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flag Kidklayko
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Posted: Jul 10, 2021 at 22:10 Quote
suprapaul1 wrote:
3/10 would have given more for driveside pic that's not all bent makes the bike look knackered.
New livery curtesy of slik graphics
Took the plunge to buy a Santa Cruz after wanting one since been a teenager, absolutely love this thing

9/10 for the Santa, love the purple accents matching.

10/10 for the norco, killer hardtail
flag Kidklayko
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Posted: Jul 10, 2021 at 22:10 Quote
Kidklayko wrote:
suprapaul1 wrote:
3/10 would have given more for driveside pic that's not all bent makes the bike look knackered.
New livery curtesy of slik graphics
Took the plunge to buy a Santa Cruz after wanting one since been a teenager, absolutely love this thing

9.5/10 for the Santa, love the purple accents matching.

10/10 for the norco, killer hardtail
flag Kidklayko
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Posted: Jul 10, 2021 at 22:12 Quote
connerkuhns wrote:
To the bike above... 7/10? Looks like it could be fun, but also looks a bit on the heavy side..


My Epic Evo, punches well above it's weight for what it is, 22.8lbs as photographed.

22.8lbs of fun

Love the Evo, 9.5/10
flag MrZ32
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Posted: Aug 18, 2021 at 21:13 Quote
That Norco Torrent is gorgeous and as good as a hardtail can get so I'll give it a 9 (I cant give any hardtail a 10).

Here is my parts bin special... where I was given an early naughties or late 90's specialized stumpjumper M4 and I thought "why not??".

So I grabbed a whole bunch of bits that I had lying round the garage and put this thing together for a zero direct cost build, While doing so, it gained:
-Wider Bars
-Shorter Stem
-Newer Grips
-more modern air forks
-dropper post
-newer saddle
-4 pot disc brakes with whatever working levers I could find (was v brakes previously)
-26" wheels that have disc mounted wheels (not rim brake ones)

Will have to test it out this weekend on some mundane trails (i have my bigger bikes for the rest of it)

Where I went from this
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To this
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flag maxlombardy
Posted: Aug 19, 2021 at 11:48 Quote
Ok good work dude. You resurrected a naughty parts bin special, I’d give it a 2/10 before and a 6.5/10 after. The only thing I’d change is to go 1x just for simplicity sake.
flag MrZ32
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Posted: Aug 19, 2021 at 15:49 Quote
maxlombardy wrote:
Ok good work dude. You resurrected a naughty parts bin special, I’d give it a 2/10 before and a 6.5/10 after. The only thing I’d change is to go 1x just for simplicity sake.

Yeah.. I'm in the search for some Cranks that can support it. I have a NW chainring ready to go on but the 5 bolt stud pattern has thrown a temporary spanner in the works. Will keep an eye out for bikes on the side of the road.. or trade some parts to see if I can finish it with a zero cost outlay..

I'm enjoying the journey as much as a I'll enjoy riding it. Considering my last three builds have all been in the 10-15k mark.. i think it's nice to try to get back to my roots and just enjoy whatever clapped out ride i had.
flag maxlombardy
Posted: Aug 27, 2021 at 13:22 Quote
Bout to take this out on its maiden voyage!

SB130
Factory 36 @ 160
Factory DPx2
Turbine stem/Yeti carbon bars
XX1 AXS
Transfer post
Code RSC
EX1700 wheelset with minion 2.5WT.

The wheels are probably the first thing I’d change…

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flag gnarnaimo
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Posted: Aug 27, 2021 at 13:24 Quote
0/10
What an ugly p.o.s
flag maxlombardy
Posted: Aug 27, 2021 at 13:27 Quote
gnarnaimo wrote:
0/10
What an ugly p.o.s

Lol I rated the bike above, it’s just been a week lol
flag gnarnaimo
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Posted: Aug 27, 2021 at 13:33 Quote
OkokokokokOK
It's a 8.5/10 from me then. Yeti Turq...I've seen just alot of yeti turq. And the stem color is a bit off. Beautiful bike overall, much nicer build than what I'm on.
flag mtbman1980
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Posted: Aug 27, 2021 at 14:53 Quote
maxlombardy wrote:
gnarnaimo wrote:
0/10
What an ugly p.o.s

Lol I rated the bike above, it’s just been a week lol

Make sure to add it to your post though then it makes it easier to ridicule the next person

8/10
flag Quinn-39
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Posted: Aug 30, 2021 at 10:13 Quote
maxlombardy wrote:
Bout to take this out on its maiden voyage!

SB130
Factory 36 @ 160
Factory DPx2
Turbine stem/Yeti carbon bars
XX1 AXS
Transfer post
Code RSC
EX1700 wheelset with minion 2.5WT.

The wheels are probably the first thing I’d change…

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8/10, solid spec!
flag tomhoward379
Posted: Sep 9, 2021 at 17:07 Quote
8/10 for me too, stem and none matching dropper to stanchions/shock making my OCD flare up...

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Highlander 140, Paint by JMJ designs
Era (painted by JMJ designs)/Storia
Maxima w/Hopp Carbon clamp/shifter mounts and Intend rotors
AXS
XMC1200 w/Berd Spokes
Tune Wunderbar/GT35
EEwings/Wolftooth Stainless
Dward Design CNC Ti seat clamp and jockey wheels
Assegai/DHR
Stamp 11 large
31lb 11oz
flag Quinn-39
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Posted: Sep 10, 2021 at 8:07 Quote
tomhoward379 wrote:
8/10 for me too, stem and none matching dropper to stanchions/shock making my OCD flare up...

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Highlander 140, Paint by JMJ designs
Era (painted by JMJ designs)/Storia
Maxima w/Hopp Carbon clamp/shifter mounts and Intend rotors
AXS
XMC1200 w/Berd Spokes
Tune Wunderbar/GT35
EEwings/Wolftooth Stainless
Dward Design CNC Ti seat clamp and jockey wheels
Assegai/DHR
Stamp 11 large
31lb 11oz

Alright. That's it. There's a 10/10.

While each part may not be exactly what I'd personally choose if building from the ground up, I wouldn't change out any of them if the bike was given to me as a complete either.

Proof positive that if you throw bulk money at something you get to win the internet.

WOW!
flag gnarnaimo
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Posted: Sep 12, 2021 at 23:15 Quote
Beautiful bike, I don't think the pictures don't do it justice

 


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