arga

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/14968-175_SETRD5-3-Parts-60-Frames/Sette-Riddik-XC-Frame-w_-Manitou-Swinger-Air-SPV-4-Way-'06.htm

That shock normally goes for >$400. The frame doesn't seem bad either. A little on the heavy side, though. Also, it only comes in 17". I've seen some similar deals on 19" frames if anyone is interested.

I just ordered this. I have a Jamis Dakar that I've been riding for about 4 or 5 years that's in need of an upgrade. Not sure yet if I'll just swap the shock into my old frame or switch everything over to the new frame. I kind of like the flat black.

miataspeed1point6

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I love riding. I have a Trek 4300 disk for dirt, and a 1972 Schwinn converted to a single speed for around town.

Not high dollar bikes, but I love em. The Trek I wanted a warranty on because my MTB's break alot. The '72 Schwinn is just old school awsome.

Al Hounos

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/xc_full_...t_128407.shtml

arga

What's the draw to single speeds? Is it just the mechanical simplicity or is there some training benefit?

y8s

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about 15 lbs of derailleur?

kotomile

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I love trail riding, used to in Jacksonville a LOT (lost 51 lbs in the process too).

Hanna Park FTMFW!

Bryce

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Psh, mountain unicycling FTW!

I really do enjoy mountain biking though. I've never actually been to any real trails, it sucks to live on the great plains.

Al Hounos

Agreed. I've ditched my front, but I can't live without the rear. My friend has though, it's nice sometimes.

miatamania

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I just picked up a decent Specialized off one of my roommates...I think together we have around 10-12k dollars in bicycles...

miataspeed1point6

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I did it mostly to ditch the parts that could break easily. I ride to work alot during the summer, and I need to get there.

I didn't want to go fixed again, the last one I had I leaned in the turn too far and the pedal hit the ground and lifted the rear wheel. I crashed hard. Around town you really only need 1 or 2 gears anyway, so I went simple and used 1. I think it's more fun, but I don't think there is any training benefit. It is slightly harder to get going and you have to pedal harder to go fast, but not by much.

turbopezz

i have a haro 8.3,hardtail hydrolic brakes,xtr derailleurs.
i beat the **** out of this bike,finally killed the front shock,i was
trying to crack the frame,but its impossible.
also work at a bike shop.

bripab007

I bought a Specialized Rockhopper w/ disk brakes (not hydraulic) about 6 months ago to replace an aging Proflex 756 (that had its elastomer suspension long since replaced with coilovers).

Rockhopper's got a huge frame (23"), but it feels like a tank compared with the Proflex. Mostly dirty/muddy, rutty, Florida forest trails where I live. Some pretty good hills on a few of them, but not what I'd call "mountain" biking. You'll definitely get a work-out, though

arga

The Riddick arrived yesterday. It's a nice, well built frame but it has a fatal flaw. The seat tube is at a 64 degree angle and none of the seatposts I have pivot enough to mount the saddle level with the ground. RaceFace sells a seatpost with a clamp that either allows enough pivot or that I could modify to make work.

bryantaylor

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im about 30 minutes from there.

i was into bmx though

arga

Black Friday sale. Hydraulic disks for $25 a wheel:

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...isc+Brake.aspx

Don't forget that the lever/shifter combo is an extra $60 and you still need Shimano hubs (or wheelset) to use those rotors. Still, if you can make it work...

BTW, I found a seatpost (Titec El Norte) for my new frame. Should be a nice bike when I'm done.