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NSMB - 2014 – Enduro / Trail Bike Thread

May 19, 2014, 7:49 p.m.
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Boat anchor.

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- Morgman

May 19, 2014, 10:20 p.m.
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my 2013 Process; pretty basic , 26" wheels , tubes in the tires , 2x10 , riser stem and bars , no fancy suspension lock outs or travel adjustments and not a single carbon part on the bike , old school and fun as hell too shred on .


"I know that heroes ride bicycles" - Joe Biden

May 20, 2014, 1:44 p.m.
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Update: 30.2lbs

Under 30 must be possible without that Magic Mary, although at a claimed 835g, its going to be hard to find anything significantly lighter that gets anywhere near the performance.

should be possible

carbon bar
lighter pedals
lighter tubes
no chainguide

WTB Frequency i23 rim, 650b NEW - $40

May 20, 2014, 1:59 p.m.
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should be possible

carbon bar
lighter pedals
lighter tubes
no chainguide

+ titanium hardware
+ smaller shimano ice tech rotors
+ trim fork steer tube
+ carbon steer tube spacers


"I know that heroes ride bicycles" - Joe Biden

May 20, 2014, 3:16 p.m.
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Under 30 must be possible without that Magic Mary, although at a claimed 835g, its going to be hard to find anything significantly lighter that gets anywhere near the performance.

although within 2 weeks the treads should start peeling off the casing and you'll lose weight with every revolution of the wheel! I took mine off the samurai to save for special gnar rides, although those tires have mega traction, it's absolutely insane at how not durable they are.

May 20, 2014, 3:18 p.m.
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although within 2 weeks the treads should start peeling off the casing and you'll lose weight with every revolution of the wheel!

even out front? damn; schwalbe's version of the hr2

"Nobody really gives a shit that you don't like the thing that you have no firsthand experience with." Dave

May 20, 2014, 3:20 p.m.
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even out front? damn; schwalbe's version of the hr2

not quite as bad on the front…I actually put hr2's on instead, loving them so far….shit, just noticed he only has it on the front….

May 20, 2014, 5:22 p.m.
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I also sold off my entire stable and now just have one it all bike. Picked up a 2014 Process 153DL and man is it sweeeeeet.


May 20, 2014, 5:29 p.m.
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Oldie, but it still rips.

2011 Specialized Pitch
2008? 66vf2 (rides like a dream)
1x9?!? Xt/SLX/Deore
Deore M615 brakes
Reverb
RF Atlas bar
Singletrack/Deore wheels
Specialized Clutch SX rubber (love these).

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May 20, 2014, 8:14 p.m.
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I also sold off my entire stable and now just have one it all bike. Picked up a 2014 Process 153DL and man is it sweeeeeet.

Welcome to the " One Bike " do it all club…. Did the same ,sold 2 to get me one.

Nice choice , Rad bike!

May 20, 2014, 8:16 p.m.
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Forgot to mention that there isn't much need for change on that bike, Kona nailed it right outta the box,
Gotta love a new , perfectly spec'd bike

May 20, 2014, 9:49 p.m.
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Forgot to mention that there isn't much need for change on that bike, Kona nailed it right outta the box,
Gotta love a new , perfectly spec'd bike

Yup! Only thing I plan on changing is the bars to 800s for my orangatang arms


May 20, 2014, 11:05 p.m.
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Yup! Only thing I plan on changing is the bars to 800s for my orangatang arms

my son has the 153 he,s changed the bars , grips and saddle and is loving the bike

#northsidetrailbuilders

May 21, 2014, 8:28 p.m.
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Stumpy for the 2014 season, Roval Traverse wheel set, RP23 Kashima and Fox 34 CTD Kashima soon to be Pushed.


is going big on a bike the only way to get you stoked on the sport? what happened to riding with your bros, travelling, and riding unique places, to get people stoked on riding?

fines are useless. there needs to be more punches to the throat.

May 21, 2014, 9:39 p.m.
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Yeah Heathen

Nice bike and thanks for adding in an action pic, this should be the new standard moving forward if you
agree and have pics to share

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