Brian Rourke 853 (The Red One)

[Mike Muz]

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You've done a fantastic build mate, well done!

That back end looks so cool

Mike

 

[ultrazenith]

Re: Rourke 853 build

Thanks, but to be honest I've gone for a mix of what I've already had and some bits I've wanted to try out. Hopefully I can get the bar and stem combo sorted soon, because the steering was a bit twitchy.

 

[ultrazenith]

Re: Rourke 853 build

Today saw my first real test of the Rourke, in a 35 km marathon style off road event. The Rourke excelled, of course, despite the unfit rider. I was quite glad to have suspension, which saved my arse more than a couple of times when I hit an unseen cluster of roots or a surprise rock garden...

 

[NeilM]

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It's... you've, ...dirt, covered in....it's DIRTY. :shock:

Wonderful, I'm delighted to see it being used as it was intended to be.

 

[ultrazenith]

Re: Rourke 853 build

Here's the Rourke again, prepped and ready to go for tomorrow's marathon ride / race in Maia.

My phone camera and the light seems to have made the red look orange... but please trust me, the paint is still red!

A quick test on the scales gives a reading of 24 to 25 lb for its weight.

 

[ultrazenith]

Re: Rourke 853 build

And here's a shot of the Rourke in action, about 15 km into the marathon.

 

[The History Man]

Re: Rourke 853 build

Great to see it being used appropriately.

Not regretting selling it at all.

I'm not.

 

[Dare]

Re: Rourke 853 build

It looks like you hid the bike beeneth you...how tall are you?

 

[ultrazenith]

Re: Rourke 853 build

Only 6'3". But the small wheels and skinny steel tubing enhances the contrast between small bike and giant rider.

 

[ultrazenith]

Re: Rourke 853 build

I forgot to say, the Rourke rode beautifully on Sunday - as always.

Given my height, I should, perhaps consider moving to 29 inch wheels sometime.