[rshalit]

thanks for the reply!

 

[cmarshack]

i just got the Ergon SME3 Pro because it has the right width fot my sit bones...not too heavy and Ergon is known for, er, ergonomics.

i have zero time on it because I am still waiting on my HD3...

 

[Andrew8404]

I'll echo your thoughts on carbon rails just don't last. I've been pretty happy with the Silverado saddle and weights 190 for the TI or 210 for the Pro.

 

[CrashTheDOG]

i just got the Ergon SME3 Pro...

Ordered mine last night. Hopeful it will be at least as comfortable as my Specialized Henge it replaces.

 

[washedup]

Got out for a shakedown ride on the HD3. A few photos of my XL build. I minimized the NASCAR factor by doing away with most logos, modified the port for Reverb, modified chain guide which is now just a bash guard, I9s, and a carbon railed Regal saddle are a few bits that aren't standard fare.

 

[SLOracer]

Got out for a shakedown ride on the HD3. A few photos of my XL build. I minimized the NASCAR factor by doing away with most logos, modified the port for Reverb, modified chain guide which is now just a bash guard, I9s, and a carbon railed Regal saddle are a few bits that aren't standard fare.

This ride looks good!

 

[Betarad]

Nice! I’m digging’ the all-black, and the urban assault vehicle setting.

 

[VO2 Lax]

Tell us how you got the graphics off?That's the exact route I'm going with mine.

 

[benja55]

noyce

modified chain guide which is now just a bash guard

Hott Stuff. Nice whip. I'm going to be doing the same with my AMP guide/skid plate too. Don't think I need the guide, but I've had a couple of close calls recently where I almost hit my ring so I like the idea of the extra protection, even if I rarely need it.

 

[washedup]

Thanks for the kind words. As much as I would like to have removed the logos altogether, I just covered them with nicely cut Gorilla tape, which is about a close a match as you will get to the frames finish, and will also help protect the frame. fork stickers peel right off. head tube badge is two screws.

Here we have the HD3 in its natural environment .



looks like i forgot one on the fork

 

[fuenstock]

Picked up my frame just before the weekend and had my personal mechanic get on building asap! Got to get in some good rides this weekend! What a great bike!

 

[pastajet]

I have been riding my HD3 in some snow, mud and sand, and when I tore it down the other day I saw some cosmetic damage by the upper link. I'll fill in the gouges when I have a chance, but I added a small flap to prevent crud that the tire flings up from entering that location.

 

[jon123]

Seeing a lot of greens being posted lately, more than matte and almost no blues.
Is it a supply issue (ie lots of greens available) or are you guys preferring that colour?

 

[fuenstock]

I wanted and ordered blue, with an eta of mid May. Got a call that green was available "now" so I jumped on it! In the end I'm just glad to be riding the bike!

Seeing a lot of greens being posted lately, more than matte and almost no blues.
Is it a supply issue (ie lots of greens available) or are you guys preferring that colour?

 

[Betarad]

I ordered Green.

 

[Udyr]

Still waiting on my Large green from Comp Cyclist. At this point I'd almost take any color :/

 

[Andrew8404]

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I have been riding my HD3 in some snow, mud and sand, and when I tore it down the other day I saw some cosmetic damage by the upper link. I'll fill in the gouges when I have a chance, but I added a small flap to prevent crud that the tire flings up from entering that location.

I think the gloss paint job is going to be my only beef with this bike. I already have scratches and dents through the clear coat from rocks flying up hitting the frame.

 

[k2rider1964]

People with the Pivot Mach 6 are having the same issue but I've never seen one with that much paint finish damage. I've had my Mach 6 for 16 months and have VERY minor damage compared to that.

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I have been riding my HD3 in some snow, mud and sand, and when I tore it down the other day I saw some cosmetic damage by the upper link. I'll fill in the gouges when I have a chance, but I added a small flap to prevent crud that the tire flings up from entering that location.

 

[ibismojo09]

I've been on a mojo since 2009 and now I have an hdr. I guess that's typical cosmetic damage for an Ibis because of the link design.

 

[baltik]

Here's the build on the first shakeout ride.

I didn't get the chance to use it in anger but so far I am beyond happy with how she rides. The one upside of the long wait is that I really got to shop around for the parts and really get the cost down.

Rims : Light Bicycle Carbon rims 38mm 32h UD AM layup
Build/spokes/nipples/tape/valve stemsave Thomas speeddream.com
Hubs : MTB180/MTB270
Brakes: Guide RSC
Rotors: Centerline 180mm
Cranks: Next SL Cinch
BB: Raceface Cinch
Chainring: 32t raceface Narrow Wide
Cassette: Sram x01
Seatpost: Reverb stealth 125mm 31.6 Right
Fork: Pike 160mm
Seat: WTB
Handlebar: RaceFace Next 35
Stem: Easton Haven 35
F Tire: Specialized Butcher Control
R Tire: Specialized Slaughter Control
Grips: Santa Cruz Palmdale
Shifter: Sram X1
RDerraileur: Sram X01
Chain : Sram X1
Headset: Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56

Was targeting a mid 27s build with no nonsense parts and was happy to weigh in at 26.68lbs ready to ride