NSMB - 2015 – Hardtail Thread

could do a clear powdercoat. clear wet paint just doesn't adhere that well to raw metal.

edit - actually seems like clear powders are susceptible to rust migration under the finish as well.

i go the idgaf route - strip it bare [HTML_REMOVED] let it rust.

i go the idgaf route - strip it bare [HTML_REMOVED] let it rust.

know more than a few guys on that program! I don't really mind that much either, gives it a bit of character!

know more than a few guys on that program! I don't really mind that much either, gives it a bit of character!

A Dekerf or Truelove Chromag is way too nice of a bike for a finish of rustfull neglect!

You could get it masked and painted so it is two-tone? Leave the clear finish in spots where durability isn't an issue and have the high wear areas painted a colour?

interesting thoughts on the hardtail vs. fully thing, from an elite xc rider's perspective:

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/rider-perspective-what-do-you-choose-dual-suspension-or-hardtail-2015.html

interesting thoughts on the hardtail vs. fully thing, from an elite xc rider's perspective:

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/rider-perspective-what-do-you-choose-dual-suspension-or-hardtail-2015.html

not that much new there

interesting thoughts on the hardtail vs. fully thing, from an elite xc rider's perspective:

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/rider-perspective-what-do-you-choose-dual-suspension-or-hardtail-2015.html

Well no wonder I suck! I need full suspension! :)

I even sucked on a full-suspension bike…..now that I totally embrace my suckiness, I can ride and feel free.

And on a hardtail my suckiness feels awesome.

I even sucked on a full-suspension bike…..now that I totally embrace my suckiness, I can ride and feel free.

And on a hardtail my suckiness feels awesome.

This. The only race that happens when I'm riding is the one in my head. Sometimes I'm winning, sometimes I'm losing. Got a new drivetrain for my Stylus so hopefully it'll be up and running tonight.

It's funny because I am now riding a Chromag. So somebody with a touch of mountain bike knowledge or more see the bike and assume I must be a bad ass. And they assume incorrectly.

I got a new orange bike. According to sums, it is 11.5% more fun than my old orange bike.

I got a new orange bike. According to sums, it is 11.5% more fun than my old orange bike.

Oh now that is lust worthy.

^ sweet upgrade of the day

Anyone here ridden both a Surface and a Rootdown? Care to comment on the differences? I know the geo is the same and the Surface uses higher end steel and is lighter, but any observations on how it translates to feel/fun?
;)

12% more fun, 5.7% more feel.