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new bike #796636 11/15/03 01:41 AM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven H Horse_dup1 OP Hard-core CEG\'er
OP Horse_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er H Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven	ok boys - i think got the one I want all picked out, specs: Manufacturer: K2 Frame: 7005 Aluminum Fork: Answer Manitou Black Elite 100, 3.1 Front Derail: Shimano Deore Rear Derail: Shimano XT Shifters: Shimano Deore Hubs: Shimano XT Disc Rims: WTB Dual Duty Brakes: Magura Clary Hydraulic Disc Tires: Geax Blade Seat: Titec Berserker Seatpost: Titec Knock Post, 27.2mm Handlebar: 1.25 Pedals: K2 alloy, chromoly axle Stem: K2 alloy 4 Bolt Headset: Cane Creek Tank Crankset: Race FAce Prodigy DH Tea 82 242Ti Proud former owner - Samantha '98 SVT #2253 Reborn Aug 21 2002 Cobra Paradise

Re: new bike #796637 11/15/03 04:06 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 4,713 The Dalles, OR D Derk-xB Hard-core CEG'er
Derk-xB Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 4,713 The Dalles, OR	What's the cost on that sucker? It certainly looks like a fun bike to cruise around on! It's interesting that they put Deore components on it, but the rear derailuer is XT. Love the name of the seat, too. (MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE A TRUCK, BERSERKER!!!) Derek Scion xB 5-spd Previous: 2000 Silver Frost SVT Please share the road with cyclists.

Re: new bike #796638 11/15/03 05:20 AM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,970 Land of the watered-down exple... S Swazo Hard-core CEG'er
Swazo Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,970 Land of the watered-down exple...	Originally posted by Horse: ok boys - i think got the one I want all picked out, specs: Manufacturer: K2 Frame: 7005 Aluminum Fork: Answer Manitou Black Elite 100, 3.1 Front Derail: Shimano Deore Rear Derail: Shimano XT Shifters: Shimano Deore Hubs: Shimano XT Disc Rims: WTB Dual Duty Brakes: Magura Clary Hydraulic Disc Tires: Geax Blade Seat: Titec Berserker Seatpost: Titec Knock Post, 27.2mm Handlebar: 1.25 Pedals: K2 alloy, chromoly axle Stem: K2 alloy 4 Bolt Headset: Cane Creek Tank Crankset: Race FAce Prodigy DH No tassels, whip antenna w/ flag or old school squeeze horn!? 2005 Ford F150 SuperCab FX4 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 1998 CSVT: 354HP/328TQ @ 10 psi, now gone

Re: new bike #796639 11/15/03 09:12 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 13 Phoenix, AZ D Doba New CEG\'er
Doba New CEG\'er D Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 13 Phoenix, AZ	I don't know man. K2 really doesn't have that great of a reputation as far as MTB goes. Plus they skimped out on some of the parts. Unless you plan to upgrade immediatly I would stay away. The Manitou Black had some oil leakage problems and the Deore shifters/front derueller are pretty much worthless on the trail. Sorry to deflate you, but that is the truth. Every hour wounds. The last one kills. Black 99 SVT

Re: new bike #796640 11/15/03 11:43 AM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven H Horse_dup1 OP Hard-core CEG\'er
OP Horse_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er H Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven	yeah but for my budget- under $700 this is about the best thing I have seen - also i talked to a lot of people and read a lot of reviews- the K2 is said to be an excellent bike- the brass monkey especially so. for $700 find me a better bike with the same or better components- you wont - ive been looking since late sept- its near the same geometry as the other bike i was looking at- the Specialized HR pro Disc but has better components and is close to 6 lbs lighter. nuff said for me Tea 82 242Ti Proud former owner - Samantha '98 SVT #2253 Reborn Aug 21 2002 Cobra Paradise

Re: new bike #796641 11/15/03 10:51 PM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 4,713 The Dalles, OR D Derk-xB Hard-core CEG'er
Derk-xB Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 4,713 The Dalles, OR	I haven't heard anything about the Black's reliability, but I sure did like the way it felt. As far as Deore goes...it's kinda bottom of the line, but you'll get by. Scot, if you haven't checked ebay out, you'll regret not doing so. Seriously, check Ebay out! It's a buyers market. I can't tell you how many pros win bikes and sell them on Ebay the next day! At least look... Derek Scion xB 5-spd Previous: 2000 Silver Frost SVT Please share the road with cyclists.

Re: new bike #796642 11/15/03 10:57 PM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven H Horse_dup1 OP Hard-core CEG\'er
OP Horse_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er H Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven	oh believe me im there about every day. anyway FYI - its been ordered - i love supergoes shipping rates too!! i got 2 day fedex and it only cost $13.50 not to shabby so bikes on the way!! and as far as the components go - i dont give a crap about it as long as its shimano and not going to fall apart- i men how many people use mobil 1 compared to those who dont- i cant afford full syn motor oil - but in MT biking everyone [censored] and moans about components- but they wont put mobile 1 in their car- see what i mean?? anyway man an I stoked!! Tea 82 242Ti Proud former owner - Samantha '98 SVT #2253 Reborn Aug 21 2002 Cobra Paradise

Re: new bike #796643 11/15/03 11:03 PM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven H Horse_dup1 OP Hard-core CEG\'er
OP Horse_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er H Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven	Quote: I don't know man. K2 really doesn't have that great of a reputation as far as MTB goes. Plus they skimped out on some of the parts. Unless you plan to upgrade immediatly I would stay away. The Manitou Black had some oil leakage problems and the Deore shifters/front derueller are pretty much worthless on the trail. Sorry to deflate you, but that is the truth. let me rewrite this for you: I don't know man. Ford Contour really doesn't have that great of a reputation as far as cars goes. Plus they skimped out on some of the parts. Unless you plan to upgrade immediatly I would stay away. The Duratec V6 had some oil system problems and the car are pretty much worthless as far as performance . Sorry to deflate you, but that is the truth. HUM - same argument could be had for an SVT as the brass monkey - but you still got one- interesting. and well your standard oiling system is junk you may as well just drop an anvil on your engine and save yourself some miles unless you plan on upgrading immediatly. yada yada yada - do you really want me to go on?? Tea 82 242Ti Proud former owner - Samantha '98 SVT #2253 Reborn Aug 21 2002 Cobra Paradise

Re: new bike #796644 11/16/03 12:17 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 4,713 The Dalles, OR D Derk-xB Hard-core CEG'er
Derk-xB Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 4,713 The Dalles, OR	I had forgotten about supergo...that's a darn good place, too. You picked a good time to shop for a bike, too. Year end sales kick butt. You'll enjoy the new bike, I'm sure. P.S. Ouch on that contour-to-bike comparo...You should have your keyboard washed off with soap after writing something like that! Derek Scion xB 5-spd Previous: 2000 Silver Frost SVT Please share the road with cyclists.

Re: new bike #796645 11/16/03 09:55 AM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven H Horse_dup1 OP Hard-core CEG\'er
OP Horse_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er H Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven	Quote: You should have your keyboard washed off with soap after writing something like that! well two things- first not a general bash - just one on whosenface with 10 posts - and second - um well - i miss Samantha a lot - but - um - my Toyota is a way better car. Tea 82 242Ti Proud former owner - Samantha '98 SVT #2253 Reborn Aug 21 2002 Cobra Paradise

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