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For sale is a 2009 or 2010 (don't remember which- I bought the fork as a new take-off in 2011) RockShox Pike Dual Air U-turn fork with 20mm Maxle thru-axle. Travel adjusts from 140 - 110mm. Straight 1 1/8" steel steerer tube cut to 8". The fork is in good condition- it does not leak from either chamber, and all adjustments work. Missing rebound adjuster on lower leg, but rebound can be adjusted with an allen key. One minor scuff on the right slider - this did not gouge the anodizing and feels smooth. A couple of minor paint scratches on the lowers, but these are only cosmetic. Probably due for an oil change - oil and seals were both replaced a couple years ago, but ready to ride as is. This is an awesome fork- I replaced it with a coil-sprung Marzocchi for my steel hardtail, but it worked great on my 125mm trail bike which I've since sold. The fork is more than stiff enough for all-mountain riding, smooth and the adjustability is great for long climbs, etc. Buyer pays shipping, US or local pickup only

Size M Salsa El Kaboing frame for sale. Salsa only made this frame for a couple of years, and it is the last (and only) 26" full suspension frame they made. This is a great trail bike - comfortable, quick, and more stable through the rough stuff than the geometry might suggest. http://salsacycles.com/bikes/archive/el_kaboing I swapped over most of the build to an On-one 456 frame to try something different without spending multiple paychecks on a new bike. The frame has normal wear from cable rub, some minor scrapes from chain suck on the drive side chainstay, but no dents or gouges - see pics. Shock is original Fox RP2 - needs a service, but holds air and rides just fine. Pivot bearings are original Enduro bearings - these were re-greased about a year ago to fix a minor creak, which returned but can be silenced by dripping a bit of chain lube on the pivots. New pivot bearings should be relatively inexpensive if you do the work yourself, and the bike is totally rideable as-is. Frame includes a Syncros seat post, Salsa QR seatpost clamp, a working Shimano BB, Blackspire double chain guide, and I'll throw in a SLX front mech too if you want it. Buyer pays all shipping costs.

For sale, my custom Salsa El Kaboing, size medium. Built from a new frame in Spring 2011, great condition with some minor cable rub and scuffs but no dents or gouges. Unique bike with lots of high-end parts including: -Hope Pro 2/ Mavic 521 wheelset w/ Maxxis Ardent 2.25 tires -Rock Shox Pike 426 Dual Air fork, travel adjusts 110-140 mm, 20 mm thru axle, new seals and oil -Formula RX hydraulic disc brakes -Shimano SLX drivetrain, 2X9 with bashguard and chain roller, new cassette and chain -Syncros 7075 seat post, Crank Bros. Iodine 3 saddle w/ leather, kevlar, replaceable Cr-Mo rails -Thomson Elite 90mm stem, Race Face Turbine handlebar, 31.8 X 680 mm. -Answer Rove flat pedals This is a great all-around trail bike, climbs and descends very well, the only reason I am selling is to finance a trip to another country. The suspension uses a unique flexing seat stay (no pivots at the dropouts) and is made of a scandium-aluminum alloy, 125mm rear travel. Pivots use sealed Enduro bearings. Still under warranty from Salsa for three more years, it has been well maintained and never abused. Give me a call at eight zero five, three zero five, eight two five four for more info.