Mega-Prime AM Weapon

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Model
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Parts

Rear Shock
Cane Creek
DB Air
So unreal.
Rear Shock: Cane Creek DB Air. Misc: So unreal.
Fork
Fox Racing Shox
34 Float CTD Kashima 29
Wish it was a Pike:(
Fork: Fox Racing Shox 34 Float CTD Kashima 29. Misc: Wish it was a Pike:(
Headset
Cane Creek
AngleSet.ZS44-ZS56
1.5 degree slacker!!!
Headset: Cane Creek AngleSet.ZS44-ZS56. Misc: 1.5 degree slacker!!!
Handlebar
Race Face
SIXC
Full length baby!
Handlebar: Race Face SIXC. Misc: Full length baby!
Stem
Thomson
X4 50mm
Best Ever.
Stem: Thomson X4 50mm. Misc: Best Ever.
Grips
Race Face
Half Nelson
These grips are pretty amazing
Grips: Race Face Half Nelson. Misc: These grips are pretty amazing
Brakes
Formula
2013 RO Disc Brake
203's for wagon wheels
Brakes: Formula 2013 RO Disc Brake. Misc: 203's for wagon wheels
Brake Levers
Formula
RO
Brake Levers: Formula RO
Shifters
SRAM
X.0 10sp
Shifters: SRAM X.0 10sp
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
X.0 10 speed
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X.0 10 speed
Chainguide
Straitline
Silent Guide
Green plastics are tight.
Chainguide: Straitline Silent Guide. Misc: Green plastics are tight.
Cranks
Race Face
SIXC
Are these the saintkillers?
Cranks: Race Face SIXC. Misc: Are these the saintkillers?
Chainrings / Sprocket
e*thirteen
34t Guidering
Green? No duh!
Chainrings / Sprocket: e*thirteen 34t Guidering. Misc: Green? No duh!
Bottom Bracket
Race Face
Team DH X-Type Bottom Bracket
DH is for 29 AM
Bottom Bracket: Race Face Team DH X-Type Bottom Bracket. Misc: DH is for 29 AM
Chain
SRAM
10-speed
Chain: SRAM 10-speed
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
10 Speed
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM 10 Speed
Pedals
Shimano
DX SPD
BOMBER!
Pedals: Shimano DX SPD. Misc: BOMBER!
Front Rim
Spank
Subrosa 29
Green!!
Front Rim: Spank Subrosa 29. Misc: Green!!
Rear Rim
Spank
Subrosa 29
Green!!
Rear Rim: Spank Subrosa 29. Misc: Green!!
Hubs
Chub
DH Front Disc Hub
Hi-flange=shorter spokes
Hubs: Chub DH Front Disc Hub. Misc: Hi-flange=shorter spokes
Spokes
Sapim
double butted DH
Spokes: Sapim double butted DH
Front Tire
Schwalbe
Hans Dampf 2.4 x29
Very impressive cornering
Front Tire: Schwalbe Hans Dampf 2.4 x29. Misc: Very impressive cornering
Rear Tire
Schwalbe
Nobby Nic 2.35 x29
Holy fast batman!
Rear Tire: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.35 x29. Misc: Holy fast batman!
Saddle
SDG
Formula FXR Ti Saddle
Bel Air of the future.
Saddle: SDG Formula FXR Ti Saddle. Misc: Bel Air of the future.
Seatpost
RockShox
Reverb
Gotta have it.
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb. Misc: Gotta have it.
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Santa Cruz
OK OK, ok its not a Hope.
Seatpost Clamp: Other Santa Cruz. Misc: OK OK, ok its not a Hope.
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2013
Model Year:
2013
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
0 lb 0 oz (0 g)
Weight: 0 lb 0 oz (0 g)
Additional Info

This BIke is Unreal. Using the DH 150 rear drops and hi-flange Chub hubs gives the wheels unreal torsional stiffness and helps the ridiculous wheelbase gobble and crush all trail at speed. Being 6-4 makes this bike make sense. The short stem is crucial for DH handling and the pedaling character of the KS link is very impressive, it keeps the bike wanting more ups after destroying the downs.
On the other hand: CTD is under-impressive, period. This is the kind of bike that demands a 36 talas 140 ((w/20mm thru)) x29 fork.
If you are going to go fast and ride rough stuff, this is the weapon of choice. Straight line punishment of all obstacles and psychotic wheel strength add up to a crazy fun time at speed. Slow and tight? Meh, not so much the ideal choice.
The DBAIR is simply the answer. Dialed. The Angleset helps the already insane handling and geometry go completely to the dark side. 29'ers are so capable in garbage terrain that I just thought I'd see how zany we could get. Simply put: It worked. Combining the fit and ability of an XL 29'er with the stability and aggression of this build yields a pure AM speed attack monster!

Additional Info:

This BIke is Unreal. Using the DH 150 rear drops and hi-flange Chub hubs gives the wheels unreal torsional stiffness and helps the ridiculous wheelbase gobble and crush all trail at speed. Being 6-4 makes this bike make sense. The short stem is crucial for DH handling and the pedaling character of the KS link is very impressive, it keeps the bike wanting more ups after destroying the downs.
On the other hand: CTD is under-impressive, period. This is the kind of bike that demands a 36 talas 140 ((w/20mm thru)) x29 fork.
If you are going to go fast and ride rough stuff, this is the weapon of choice. Straight line punishment of all obstacles and psychotic wheel strength add up to a crazy fun time at speed. Slow and tight? Meh, not so much the ideal choice.
The DBAIR is simply the answer. Dialed. The Angleset helps the already insane handling and geometry go completely to the dark side. 29'ers are so capable in garbage terrain that I just thought I'd see how zany we could get. Simply put: It worked. Combining the fit and ability of an XL 29'er with the stability and aggression of this build yields a pure AM speed attack monster!

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