Recent content by semi-school

You all make me feel so much better about my 5 bikes and 2 frames. I was trying to get to 3 and the frames, though - just my favourite bikes and future options. But it looks like something nice is heading my way, so by the summer I'll be good with stopping at 4.

Re: Original or 'trick'? I look at that question as, stock or hot rod? That question needs to be answered by the frame and your intended use. If your project bike isn't going to have a hard life after the build, original parts are a nice touch. But if the bike is to be ridden like when we...

Re: I'm a total victim for those Manitou FS rigs and normally I'd break out in hives at the sight of blue and red on the same bike. However, that Dagger rocks in a big way. Nice one.

Yep, more pics to come. Honestly I prefer rapid fire shifters but I'm running out of 7 speed pods.

I built this one a couple years ago. Great looking bike and such a nice ride. The frame's too big by one size so I sold it to a friend. After a year in Alberta it's back in my hands. It still feels too awkward to throw around on technical stuff, but it's ok for mellow trails and booting...

Re: obed That's rock n roll. But hey, it's such a nice build, find where the sweet spot is for your handlebar height and hack off the top of that steerer. It's a much cleaner look. You could do different stuff with that build, but you can't make it any nicer. And I mean that in the good way!

The nicest pics had some bike in the way. I did notice a pretty cool bike though.

Re: WTB My god!

Re: I'm glad it's not my size. I've always wondered where all the non-team 95's ended up. Oak Bay and James Bay it seems! That reminds me, I gotta get a couple new stickers. If I could find another one in my size, I'd build it stock. One stocker and one hot rod. Lovely bike, dude...

Re: That's sooo nice. Good work.

Re: too steep Yep, nice frame, nice Suntour bits, and I understand the idea as well, but I just couldn't do it. Even accounting for suspension sag, it's gonna turn out something like 72/74. The head tube might even end up as steep as 72.5 degrees. For the cost of the forks you're aiming...

Re: Yo! Simple XT has never looked so nice or so right.

True, but I always regarded some of my friends' bikes as more exclusive for some reason. Ok, compared to say, a YBB, OCLV, Klein, or even Merlin, the Altitude is a damn nice ride and still my personal favourite. Not even Merlin captures that feeling you get on an Altitude when you stand up on...

Re: Score! My '95 is still my favourite bike even when compared to more exclusive kit. The Altitude has the right balance of stiffness, steel ride quality, and handling. I keep looking for another one, but I keep seeing them in too big sizes as well. Good find. Congratulations. It's...

Re: We really did notice that you put different tires on 'er. That's much better. Thank you.