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Oh, yeah. After months of reading, researching, comparing specs, agonizing (not really) over the "on-paper performance" of a bunch of high-end frames, a near-perfect situation presented itself. That's right, I bought the 2002 RFX that defconfour was selling. Man, am I stoked. I drove 4.5 hours each way from PA to NJ today to pick it up. (I think he thought I was a little nuts 
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Anyway, it rides real nice, I think the bushings need to be replaced because I was experiencing a little "stiction" in the rear...oh, wait, it's not even built up yet and the frame is sitting naked on my couch right now. I just wanted to try and sound technical about my new ride. I know, it didn't work.
Speaking of which, the obligatory pic (I know you've all seen this frame already, but this time it's on my sofa):
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In case you're wondering, I feel good about my status as a snob and poser. Well, actually, does purchasing used disqualify me from snob status? I can certainly be a poser, since the damn thing isn't built up yet and won't be for months (at least). Yeah, I'm afraid this is going to be a Crazy Fred-esque build time. For budgetary reasons. So I'll be asking lots of questions about what components to build it up with over the next few months, I'm sure.
Thanks to the homers I pm'd who answered my questions about the frame and gave me valuble input. This forum (and specifically the people who participate) really is a valuable resource, and not just a place that the guys come to josh around on the internet. I think it's sometimes easy to forget that when threads start to turn south with flames and trolls.
The frame came with a Fox Vanilla RC, King Steelset headset and both 5" and 6" rockers. On my bathroom scale it came in at 9lbs with the King Steelset, SP clamp, 6" rockers and old school tire tube chainstay guard.
My plan is to run it in 5" mode to take advantage of the lower leverage ratio. Some of you may remember that I asked a bunch of questions about the RFX and it's ability to handle a larger rider (I'm pushing 265lbs). Based on the responses I figured the current 6" model RFX was out of the question, and I was kind of bummed. The 5 Pack was still on the list, but to be honest I was a little concerned about the strength of the Spot rear, it's ability to handle a larger rotor, etc.
I was also looking a the Ventana X-5 because it's a strong (and well-liked) frame and available with a heavy duty swingarm and 5" or 6" rockers. The Titus Motolite and Supermoto were under consideration, as well. I was also (very) interested in the Knolly Delerium T (well...who here isn't ), but the price of the frame seemed to put it out of my budget in the near or distant future. An older model year RFX seemed to be the perfect solution (with 5" rockers) because they were so overbuilt, but I knew my chances of coming across a used on for sale were small. Well, lucky me, I guess.
So, I'm sorry to say I'll be sticking around this forum because now I actually have a reason to be here. Pass the Kool-aid.
Patrick
).Anyway, it rides real nice, I think the bushings need to be replaced because I was experiencing a little "stiction" in the rear...oh, wait, it's not even built up yet and the frame is sitting naked on my couch right now.
I just wanted to try and sound technical about my new ride. I know, it didn't work.Speaking of which, the obligatory pic (I know you've all seen this frame already, but this time it's on my sofa):
In case you're wondering, I feel good about my status as a snob and poser. Well, actually, does purchasing used disqualify me from snob status? I can certainly be a poser, since the damn thing isn't built up yet and won't be for months (at least). Yeah, I'm afraid this is going to be a Crazy Fred-esque build time. For budgetary reasons. So I'll be asking lots of questions about what components to build it up with over the next few months, I'm sure.
Thanks to the homers I pm'd who answered my questions about the frame and gave me valuble input. This forum (and specifically the people who participate) really is a valuable resource, and not just a place that the guys come to josh around on the internet. I think it's sometimes easy to forget that when threads start to turn south with flames and trolls.
The frame came with a Fox Vanilla RC, King Steelset headset and both 5" and 6" rockers. On my bathroom scale it came in at 9lbs with the King Steelset, SP clamp, 6" rockers and old school tire tube chainstay guard.
My plan is to run it in 5" mode to take advantage of the lower leverage ratio. Some of you may remember that I asked a bunch of questions about the RFX and it's ability to handle a larger rider (I'm pushing 265lbs). Based on the responses I figured the current 6" model RFX was out of the question, and I was kind of bummed. The 5 Pack was still on the list, but to be honest I was a little concerned about the strength of the Spot rear, it's ability to handle a larger rotor, etc.
I was also looking a the Ventana X-5 because it's a strong (and well-liked) frame and available with a heavy duty swingarm and 5" or 6" rockers. The Titus Motolite and Supermoto were under consideration, as well. I was also (very) interested in the Knolly Delerium T (well...who here isn't
), but the price of the frame seemed to put it out of my budget in the near or distant future. An older model year RFX seemed to be the perfect solution (with 5" rockers) because they were so overbuilt, but I knew my chances of coming across a used on for sale were small. Well, lucky me, I guess.So, I'm sorry to say I'll be sticking around this forum because now I actually have a reason to be here.
Pass the Kool-aid.Patrick
