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Here's a couple of photos of me during a recent 6 hr Epic. I competed in the solo category and managed to catch (and pass) the leading rider on our last (12th) lap. What an awesome bike for epic riding: fast, efficient and comfortable....SWEET!

cheers, Thumb

 

[Zakster]

Love that last shot!

 

[tburger]

NICE! What an appropriate number... "1".

 

[pachaven]

The best part of the pic is the Led Zeppelin jersey.

 

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NICE! What an appropriate number... "1".

I don't know why they gave me that number plate, and it was especially ironic since i started the race in last place (i was off answering the call of nature when they started the race). This was actually a blessing in disguise since i needed to pace myself and starting late avoided all of that early-race, adrenalin- fueled, hammer mentality that always happens int he first lap.

Zep rules, thats my favorite jersey :thumbsup:

 

[chad1433]

The best part of the pic is the Led Zeppelin jersey.

No way - it's the purple shorts! Love it!

 

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No way - it's the purple shorts! Love it!

OK, now you're just making fun, while you're at it don't forget to mention the pink(ish) helmet or the orange gloves

obviously style is not my strong suit, but i don't care

 

[Wick]

Nice Shots

Congratulations

 

[Zakster]

What wheels you running Thumbies? They look like Crossmax XL's.

 

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What wheels you running Thumbies? They look like Crossmax XL's.

good eyes, yep they're XL's with the new non-tubeless SWS Nevegals (2.1 DTC) with Stans. The SWS (sidewall shield) is impregnated with these super-reflective particles...looks really neat with flash photography...and would probably confuse motorists if riding at night.

I'm liking this tubeless thing, though initial setup can be finicky. My next set of wheels will most likely be 819's laced to Hope Pro II (i can't stand the incessant buzzing of CK or I9 hubs).

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[rusty4x]

Could you post a still shot of your bike. Like the smoke blue and the silver pike.
Thanks....

 

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Could you post a still shot of your bike. Like the smoke blue and the silver pike.
Thanks....

I will try to remember to take some photos later today.

 

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Non-action photos

here you go Rusty4x,:
I used the flash on the second one...really shows the reflectiveness of the new SWS on the Nevegals.

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[seibukan]

Is that an M-Frame?
How tall are you?
How much does it weigh with a pike?
Are you happy with that fork?

Thanx 4 answering my questions and congrats

 

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Is that an M-Frame?
How tall are you?
How much does it weigh with a pike?
Are you happy with that fork?

Thanx 4 answering my questions and congrats

yep, medium, i am 5'10", i dunno how much it weighs but its definitely light enough for me but then again i am not a weight-weenie, i just like quality stuff that works, hence the coil Pike, Avid BB7's SRAM X-7 etc.

Yes, i am delighted with this fork. my last RS product was a Psylo and man have they ever improved! I prefer the Pike over the Fox products that i have had (3 vanillas, 1 TALAS). I especially love the Maxle, how easy it is to use and how it stiffens the front end.

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[Zakster]

yep, medium, i am 5'10", i dunno how much it weighs but its definitely light enough for me but then again i am not a weight-weenie, i just like quality stuff that works, hence the coil Pike, Avid BB7's SRAM X-7 etc.

Yes, i am delighted with this fork. my last RS product was a Psylo and man have they ever improved! I prefer the Pike over the Fox products that i have had (3 vanillas, 1 TALAS). I especially love the Maxle, how easy it is to use and how it stiffens the front end.

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Yep I find the Pike and Crossmax combo pretty good! :thumbsup:
Still holding up well despite some pretty dodgy landings.