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Old 11-27-2018, 04:01 PM
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just do it! i promise, you will not regret it. im going to do a full swap to mine this spring back to SS and slamming some thunderburts in there for the ultimate bad assery!! im normally the guy that first thing ditches the metal fork but im resisting with this one. its super versatile, fun, and eye pleasing no matter how you build it.
Haha! You're an enabler. I've got a Kinesis Tripster that scratches the disc itch, but I do want to try a MonsterX with cantis.

I had my Black Mountain road in the stand for a month. First, I was waiting for parts, then I was waiting to put them on. I finally got it back on the road last week. It's a really enjoyable bike.
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Old 11-28-2018, 12:55 AM
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How are you liking the Black Mountain?
Great frame. It really exceeded my expectations. I'll eventually be "upgrading" to a bike with discs in the near future, but my setup with the TRP CX8.4 Mini-V's work well enough.
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Old 11-28-2018, 02:03 PM
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Another +1 for the Black Mountain! I had a BMC Monstercross frame for about two years and genuinely regret selling it. Did a lot of touring on it, super comfortable, lots of room for plush tires, steel ride, MUSA..win win win!
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Old 11-28-2018, 04:27 PM
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Old 11-28-2018, 10:49 PM
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fun one today
[IMG]Light in the trees by Matt.zilliox, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]Gravel travel by Matt.zilliox, on Flickr[/IMG]
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Old 11-29-2018, 04:20 AM
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fun one today
[IMG]Light in the trees by Matt.zilliox, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]Gravel travel by Matt.zilliox, on Flickr[/IMG]
Great photos Matt! I'm starting to get jealous out here. It has been snowing for weeks and today is the first time in 3 days I haven't woke up to snow falling!

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Old 11-29-2018, 05:11 AM
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Great photos Matt! I'm starting to get jealous out here. It has been snowing for weeks and today is the first time in 3 days I haven't woke up to snow falling!

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Gotta get that fatbike
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Old 11-29-2018, 05:18 AM
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Gotta get that fatbike
I have one and have been out a couple of times. I actually took my kubota out yesterday and started making trails through my yard!

I'm kinda jonesing for a road or gravel ride! The Fatty is fun, but not quite the same!

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Old 11-30-2018, 06:00 PM
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Not really a gravel bike but...

Put a gravel king 35c in the front, a Ritchey speedmax 32 in the back, and voila, the Spectrum is ready to take on 60/40 road/dirt duties. Those tires roll really well, fast!



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Old 12-04-2018, 12:39 AM
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Old 12-04-2018, 09:59 AM
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Custom painted 3t exploro with di2 and 650b enves




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Old 12-04-2018, 10:01 AM
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Looks good! How do you like the ride?

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Old 12-04-2018, 11:35 AM
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Looks good! How do you like the ride?

Rides so well. Handling is impeccable on single track, and it eats up fire roads. Lots of fun !


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Old 12-04-2018, 11:56 AM
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Been a trusty all road gravel bike so far.
Clears 38's. Compass Barlow Pass.

Don't think they are selling well though. These Cervelo C series.

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Old 12-04-2018, 12:17 PM
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Been a trusty all road gravel bike so far.
Clears 38's. Compass Barlow Pass.

Don't think they are selling well though. These Cervelo C series.

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damn those seat stays are thin! cool looking bike
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