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This ATX-DH isn't all it was hyped up to be.

March 23, 2004, 11:42 p.m.
m33p
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Make sure to check the chainstay at the bottom where it is welded about 3-4 inches from the frame. My buddy whos 120 pounds and rides light snapped his there easily.

2000 VPS Custom Travel sz. medium w/ Raceface BB, Blackspire chainguide, Axiom Seatpost, Tank hs… $400. Champagne Hayes w/rotors… $299/pair. Front 20mm Formula laced to 26" Doublewide w/ 2.8 Michelin and dh tube… $150. Rear Formula laced to 24" DX32 w/ XTR 8spd Cog, Highroller 2.7, dh tube… $200. 8spd XT derailler/shifter…$100. FUNN FatboySlim/Serial Killa 31.8 Combo w/ Odi Lockons… $100. Dainese Legs and Arms sz. med… $100. Magura HS-11's… $50/pair. Or take it all for $1200 and

March 23, 2004, 11:51 p.m.
Loopie
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Ya, there's definitely no cracks at least…..at least not yet:( All I ask for is it to make it till sept/oct. After that, it can live in a dumpster hobo style for all I care:)

March 24, 2004, 11:27 a.m.
white-ri0t
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such a step down from the V10 :friend:

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March 24, 2004, 1:12 p.m.
Loopie
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I wanted to step down from the V10:)

March 24, 2004, 1:29 p.m.
Bryce
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when I do the math I get just under 6" of travel. And the 1" of i2i difference will be about 3" at the back wheel. Definitely gonna drop the BB and rake out the front. It might also slightly change the suspension characteristics (more or less progressive)

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March 24, 2004, 1:32 p.m.
trail-worker
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have you contacted the people you bought it from to let them know how badly they shafted you?
that would be the first i would do. I love tearing a strip off someones ass when they "forget" to mention something like an incompatible shock,or a shot set of bearins.

March 24, 2004, 7:03 p.m.
UFO
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your frame probably uses the same size shock as 01/02 norco team dh's. 8.5x2.5 is a pretty common size

sucks about your deal though

March 24, 2004, 7:07 p.m.
marksnet
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Joined: Nov. 22, 2002

is it the blue and green atx? did you buy it from nanaimo? soundsike neils brothers bike he ran those 2 shocks. probly not though

March 24, 2004, 7:22 p.m.
Crazy-Mofo
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Joined: Dec. 1, 2002

that sucks man but u gotta remember its not the bike faults its how the last owner took care of the frame.
I use to own a Giant ATX Team DH(the red and yellow one) and it served me auwsome

Banshee Bikes

March 25, 2004, 9:40 p.m.
Loopie
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The frame is from the NorthVan area. I sent her an e-mail about the situation, but I was WAY too nice. I'm giving her a few days to reply, she what she says. I know she can get "Pro" deals….

So I got the shock measurements figured out. The factory travel is 7.5" with an 8.5X2.75 shock, this is a unique size however.
If I get a 8.5X2.5…this will give me factory geometry but 6.8" of travel. Not bad:)

March 25, 2004, 10:17 p.m.
UFO
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or you could run 9x3 and a little bit more sag ;)

March 25, 2004, 10:29 p.m.
switch
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Originally posted by Loopie
So I got the shock measurements figured out. The factory travel is 7.5" with an 8.5X2.75 shock, this is a unique size however.
If I get a 8.5X2.5…this will give me factory geometry but 6.8" of travel. Not bad:)

Think you could get a 1/4" longer i2i shock in there? The Fox 8.75 x 2.75 shock is very common.

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March 25, 2004, 10:45 p.m.
Loopie
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ya, I forgot….when I get the frame back from the shop and back together(bearings are getting installed)….I'm gonna measure it up and see if an 8.75 i2i will fit. The swingarm comes down from above the bb shell, like an RM7….it can only drop so far. The longer i2i will drop the swingarm closer to the shell. A 9.0 is definitely a no-go.

March 25, 2004, 11:19 p.m.
ThE-NoRcO
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interesting derek…another new frame? ;)
and here i am with the same frame since 3 years ago. man I feel technologically obsolete

Sun Peaks is Rockin

March 25, 2004, 11:49 p.m.
Loopie
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Ya, but your bike's a death trap Mark:P
I'm trying to go old school and save some money this yr(I didn't spend much at all last yr either actually…the V10 was a straight up trade for my '02 ride….I took a little loss on the '03 Monster to get out of it though…but ya:)….well, it seems I'll be investing more than thought on this old ride:(

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