post a pic of your ride.

[Sutter]

[gnarhuckerr]

niiice is that lake tahoe?

[Sutter]

niiice is that lake tahoe?

It ain't winnipesaukee

[D(C)]

I have only ridden it for a couple of weeks, but so far so good.

[biker1213]

nice photos

[jamal]

sweet. I keep meaning to be less of a roadie and try one of those out.

[Charmander]

07 giant reign

just got 1x10 with aa 30t up front and wolftooth 42t in the back, climbs way better then the old 1x9 with a 36 in the front/

[biker1213]

so cool the bike

[backcountry1pr]

Ibis provided me with some really great C.S recently and I wound up with an HDR. Been riding their bikes for a bit now, and always so impressed with any interaction I have with them. No more 140mm mode which I am a bit conflicted about, but it will be fun to mix it up with a bit more squish. About to hit the road in the winter project (camper), and do some riding in GJ/Moab/CA. Excited.

[pureantigravity]

That looks sweet. All of them

[biggins]

^^^Zexy.

[Touring_Sedan]

[kungpow]

Nice ride smmokan! Looks like a great build. Just bought a lightly used 2014 SX the other day. It's essentially everything I was looking for in a 27.5 all mtn ride. Running a Raceface 32T, Evo lock-on grips and a pair of Maxxis, the rest is stock. Need a 50mm stem and will probably end up with a different saddle, otherwise out of the box it's an awesome machine!

[smmokan]

Kung- let me know how you like it.... unless I'm able to make a trip into UT or AZ, there won't be much riding in Colorado anytime soon with all the snow we have (and are soon to get). I was able to get it out on a quick 15-mile "shakedown" ride on the non-technical trails around my house and I like the way it pedals and feels compared to my old SC Solo. I can't wait to get it out on some real trails soon.

[Skistack]

Kung- let me know how you like it.... unless I'm able to make a trip into UT or AZ, there won't be much riding in Colorado anytime soon with all the snow we have (and are soon to get). I was able to get it out on a quick 15-mile "shakedown" ride on the non-technical trails around my house and I like the way it pedals and feels compared to my old SC Solo. I can't wait to get it out on some real trails soon.

Interesting, how does it ride compared to the Solo?

[kungpow]

Will do. Mind sending us Californians some snow? Would appreciate that! Until then, I'll be on this.

Refer above for a new photo. Had to break out the DSLR to give the bike and color justice.

[smmokan]

Interesting, how does it ride compared to the Solo?

Not sure yet, as I need to get it out on some real trails before comparing the two bikes. Might be a while here in CO.

[Hott Butt Mud]

^^^ Bad move trimming the handlebars. Unless you are only like 5'3. Should have ridden it a little with the wider bars first. Once you go wide, you' won't go back.

[smmokan]

It's a matter of personal preference, and I personally don't prefer to be that spread out on a bike.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

I am fucking STOKED. New bike arrived yesterday. Finished the build today and got to squeeze in a quick loop tonight. Thing fucking rips. Climbs like a mother fucker.




Lots of time on the road bike helped, but I still got some work to do. Hope to post some decent times this summer.

[Touring_Sedan]

I need a support group. My N+1 is getting out of hand.

[smmokan]

Sold the Trance and built this up- a combination of used/new parts to finish a Tallboy LTc. XT drivetrain (minus the cranks), RS Revelation 140mm, Flow EX wheels, etc. 27.5 lbs, I can't wait to get 'er out soon. You know, if this rain ever stops.

[kungpow]

What didn't you like about the trance? Your build was sick! Not that the Tallboy isn't sweet, but I'm over 29ers... wasn't my thing...

[smmokan]

I think the problem for me was that I was inbetween a M and L.... the M was too cramped, the L was too long and I couldn't get comfortable on the one I had. I just never got a feel for it. The bike had its moments and it was great (most of the time) going downhill, but I just like the fit and feel of Santa Cruz.

[kungpow]

Can't argue with fit! I ride a Medium and it happens to fit great, but I have friends a bit taller and they mentioned the same thing about it feeling cramped. I bet the Tallboy is amazing up and down!