21/22 Bikes That Make Your Shorts Tighter.

[grinch]

I assume you mean my joke about DOT regs for Rec Site's trails?

Any idea to change the headtube on about 90% of the bikes ever build is still a stupid idea. ANY Lynsky isn't in that 10% where it's a good idea.

Can't remember exactly but it was an out of the blue popularity pile on anti eeb comment. A lot of the whataboutism above is just a further reaction to people being wrong on the emtb discussion and then launching non factual attacks. I called them out on the basis of facts. Pretty ez when youre opinion isnt clouded by peer pressure

#factsmatter

I'll take the pussy thanks. You can have the man. Anymore stupid questions or advice?

It's on you gnarbro. Call Dekerf or Lynsky and ask. I'm the one disagreeing with your bad advise for that twisted Ti frame.

We've established they replace headtubes. If the headtube can be replaced an angle set can be installed. Lengthening the reach is another thing but it should be added to the conversation in case thats a further possibility. Not my frame so im not calling. Id rather watch you spin your wheels

#yourwelcome
#rueventakingnotes
#nobcausesimpleton

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[toast2266]

Lengthening the reach is another thing but it should be added to the conversation in case thats a further possibility.

Just gotta weld some shims in there. Dekerf could do it. Easy.

[grinch]

Distracting to avoid admitting the facts......again. please continue

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[toast2266]

Distracting to avoid admitting the facts......again. please continue

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I never actually disagreed with you (or anyone else, for that matter).

I agree with you that it's entirely possible to weld on a new headtube to that frame. I agree with simple that the major guys aren't gonna take that job - it's complicated and not worth their time. And I agree with myself that regardless, it's not worth bothering on that Lynskey.

I do, however, find it entertaining to point out that your style of arguing on the internet is... counterproductive.

[simple]

#counterproductive

I found a forum post on weight weenies that Seven quoted $1025 to replace the headtube for a 44mm sized one...back in 2010

[grinch]

Theres no convincing anyone so just bombard them with facts to further prove how "simple" they are. I could go find a bunch more ti repair guys that do it or have done it.
If simpleton had of done a 1 minute goggle search my original comment would have just slid by . Id say my arguing style was in direct response to simpletons condescension. I my as well enjoy ramming that home

#imright

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[simple]

You keep talking about picking up the phone for quotes but you don't. Just do it already chicken shit.

[simple]

Mosaic just told me $1500

Your turn

I haven't talked to James Bleakley in a while so maybe I'll ask him. Chris Sulfrain would probably do it for a few beers that taste better than Oskars. I could call Mike DeSalvo he likes to chat.

Maybe go back and read dimwit. No one ever said it can't be done.

[grinch]

Mosaic just told me $1500

Your turn

I haven't talked to James Bleakley in a while so maybe I'll ask him. Chris Sulfrain would probably do it for a few beers that taste better than Oskars. I could call Mike DeSalvo he likes to chat.

Maybe go back and read dimwit. No one ever said it can't be done.

You go back and read simpleton. I only posted builders that had/have that service as part of their business. And i highly doubt it would cost 1500usd. Thats just ridiculous fot you to post. Get real. Unsurprising response at this point though

#youdoyou

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[shirk]

And i highly doubt it would cost 1500usd. Thats just ridiculous fot you to post.

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hahaha from the Dekerf link you shared.....S&S couplers in ti are $1500....a headtube is going to be equal or more work, certainly not less.

https://www.dekerf.com/frame-repairs-modifications/

So yes it's going to be $1500 or more.

[El Chupacabra]

In case my post gets lost in grinch's bullshit...

If this is a large frame, and that Lynskey is for sale, send me a PM. I still haven't replaced my old cracked SS 29er.

[VTskibum]

Wow go out for a ride w/ my son and come back to a shitstorm I created by casually saying I'd look into getting a new headtube (being more courteous than serious). Not gonna happen, whole reason for this line of questioning is feeling out what one of these (or pivot) is worth as I'm picking up a modern HT/SS. I'll likely keep the Lynskey (as is) or maybe sell it to my brother to ride it on pretty mellow XC trails he has nearby.

El Chupacabra it's a Medium ~610mm ETT I think.

[toast2266]

In case my post gets lost in grinch's bullshit...

Please. The proper terminology is "fact bombardment."

[t.odd]

Please. The proper terminology is "fact bombardment."

#factbombardment

[El Chupacabra]

Wow go out for a ride w/ my son and come back to a shitstorm I created by casually saying I'd look into getting a new headtube (being more courteous than serious). Not gonna happen, whole reason for this line of questioning is feeling out what one of these (or pivot) is worth as I'm picking up a modern HT/SS. I'll likely keep the Lynskey (as is) or maybe sell it to my brother to ride it on pretty mellow XC trails he has nearby.

El Chupacabra it's a Medium ~610mm ETT I think.

Dammit. Oh well.

[grinch]

hahaha from the Dekerf link you shared.....S&S couplers in ti are $1500....a headtube is going to be equal or more work, certainly not less.

https://www.dekerf.com/frame-repairs-modifications/

So yes it's going to be $1500 or more.

What? You dont just get one coupler and a $1500 bill. It'd be 2 or 3 couplers minimum and each is more work than cutting/mitering/welding a joint , and your quoting cad. Lynskey would probably do it cheaper if its something he built.Now we're looking at well under 1k usd genius. I say do it!

#hackswillhack
#sniffthisbsbud

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[Andeh]

#factbombardment

Read that as #fecalbombardment at first. And I think I like that better.

[t.odd]

Read that as #fecalbombardment at first. And I think I like that better.

yes that also works

[smartyiak]

I don't really want this...but it seemingly has every "Cool kid" buzz word incorporated:

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/trinit...ride-bike.html

Steel - check
High pivot - check
Gearbox - check
Freeride (which, I guess, is sorta like DH) - check
Anything they missed?

I'm actually sorta surprised at the weight. I was expecting it to say: 22.8kg (to keep in line with PR-NSFW guidelines).



(Note: Not actually for sale. Maybe in the 2023 thread?)

[bagtagley]

Freeride is dead. Must be a mistake.

[grinch]

Read that as #fecalbombardment at first. And I think I like that better.

yes that also works

How sweet, you 2 just drop in to suck dick

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[nickwm21]

I’m not normally someone who comments on fit and finish but there are some pretty hideous welds on that bike. That headtube gusset is basically tacked on.... There are plenty of ways to clean the oxide staining on the stainless. Maybe those stains are helping to hide how shitty those welds truly are?


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[smmokan]

I’m not normally someone who comments on fit and finish but there are some pretty hideous welds on that bike. That headtube gusset is basically tacked on.... There are plenty of ways to clean the oxide staining on the stainless. Maybe those stains are helping to hide how shitty those welds truly are?


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If you read the article, it says this specific bike was built in order to hack it apart in order to test different specs, geo, angles, etc. Thats why it looks like #fecalbombardment.

[El Chupacabra]

If you read the article, it says this specific bike was built in order to hack it apart in order to test different specs, geo, angles, etc. Thats why it looks like #fecalbombardment.

So the head tube CAN be changed, easily and cheaply?

[grskier]

I’m not normally someone who comments on fit and finish but there are some pretty hideous welds on that bike. That headtube gusset is basically tacked on.... There are plenty of ways to clean the oxide staining on the stainless. Maybe those stains are helping to hide how shitty those welds truly are?


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That bike looks 85% ready for darkfest... One of the few places I can think of it'd be great for... because freeride. But yeah, case a landing and that gusset becomes a projectile!