New Mid Life Crisis Toy

**Trackhead** · 02-23-2008, 03:40 PM

Bought a new '07 for a fairly good price. Didn't feel like buying a used bike fearing the damage that other fat asses such as myself do to 'Large' frames.

Funny what a new toy does to your motivation to ski, and looking at the calender for spring. First new bike since riding Leaville back in the early 90's.

Looking forward to riding with some of you this summer, if I can keep up. Not likely.

**springsproject** · 02-23-2008, 03:52 PM

Looks $$$$ I've been sort of kind of thinking about riding lately too. You're gonna have a blast on that thing

**rideit** · 02-23-2008, 04:16 PM

Nice ride, good choice.
Have fun!

**Dickeymotto** · 02-23-2008, 04:34 PM

Makes me smile

**steadieflow** · 02-23-2008, 04:35 PM

Nice, my wife rides the women's version of that bike and loves it. Welcome back.....

**Trackhead** · 02-23-2008, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by steadieflow

my wife rides the women's version ....

I probably should have bought that version.

**JoshP** · 02-23-2008, 04:40 PM

Damn brotha, that red beeyotch is sexy. That bike'll do you good I think.

BTW, I am guessing those Leadville legs never truly go away, and you'll be flooring it up puke hill on the big ring by the end of June (if it has melted by then

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Looking forward to riding this summer.

**1wsguy** · 02-23-2008, 04:55 PM

Nice ride. You're gonna like the Brain assisted rear shock for climbing. (and descending!)

**altachic** · 02-23-2008, 05:21 PM

You must come bike with us!

**marshalolson** · 02-23-2008, 05:38 PM

nice dude! you will be stoked.

**Particle** · 02-23-2008, 06:16 PM

That was some gear purchasing efficiency.

Nice choice TH, looks like fun. You're gonna crush it.

**InspectorGadget** · 02-23-2008, 06:20 PM

Disregard my voice message.

I think you'll love that bike! Until you convert it to a single speed, you will now look at your rigid old Stumpy with disdain.

**Trackhead** · 02-23-2008, 06:30 PM

IG,

I appreciate your efforts today. But impatience, and wanting something soy and shiny made me purchase new.

**Vicious** · 02-23-2008, 06:34 PM

Nice...now go get it dirty.

**Ksyrium** · 02-23-2008, 06:55 PM

nice looking ride.

**XtrPickels** · 02-23-2008, 08:53 PM

Definitely a fun bike, feels light a playful on the trail.

Have fun with it

**Eldo** · 02-23-2008, 09:53 PM

That looks really awesome. I'm a big fan of FSR suspension.

Any idea of the bike weight?

**Dickeymotto** · 02-23-2008, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by Eldo

Any idea of the bike weight?

Larges are typically 27-28 pounds stock if I recall. They feel much lighter when your riding them though.

**steadieflow** · 02-23-2008, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by Trackhead

I probably should have bought that version.

Actually it looks like you did......

Seriously though you will enjoy riding that bike around the Wasatch, some really nice stuff in those parts.

**phatfreeheeler** · 02-23-2008, 10:36 PM

Nice choice. You really can't go wrong with the big S. Welcome to sprocket rockets.

**Crinkle** · 02-23-2008, 11:06 PM

yeah all the cool kids hang out here. Now that you have your weapon of choice, let it melt

**SkiingBear** · 02-24-2008, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by Trackhead

Looking forward to riding with some of you this summer, if I can keep up. Not likely.

I don't think any of us believe that we'll be close to keeping up with you on the climbs...and we're all holding on to hope that maybe we'll be faster on the descents to make up for it.

Nice ride...you gonna join the maggot contingent in Moab this spring???

**Trackhead** · 02-24-2008, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by SkiingBear

Nice ride...you gonna join the maggot contingent in Moab this spring???

Hope to.

**vanilla gorilla** · 02-24-2008, 09:41 AM

A few questions

1) How much did it cost?
2) How much did you tell Niki it cost?
3) How did you convince Niki that this fit into your new "financial plan"
4) Can I get a copy of the financial plan so I can convince my wife I need a new ride too

**Trackhead** · 02-24-2008, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by vanilla gorilla

A few questions

1) How much did it cost?
2) How much did you tell Niki it cost?
3) How did you convince Niki that this fit into your new "financial plan"
4) Can I get a copy of the financial plan so I can convince my wife I need a new ride too

I told Nik it retails for $10,000. But it was on sale ending today for far, far less. And that as a good investment, I should obviously buy it now. Not only for monetary reasons, but also mental health.