One incoming

[joosttx]

in response to weisan's thread "Two incoming" https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=222052

I present to you one incoming. A different approach than weisan in the quest of N+1. Certainly not the most economical way of doing it but I will be getting a beautiful bike built and spec'ed by an amazingly talented builder. Support your builders....


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[paredown]

I recognize that blue door!

Should be awesome--I have huge respect for your builder's Renaissance Man skill set.

[vqdriver]

I don't know that blue door. But it sure looks like a lovely place to work

[joosttx]

I recognize that blue door!

Should be awesome--I have huge respect for your builder's Renaissance Man skill set.

RISD grad none the less

[FlashUNC]

Which color did you land on? Still pink?

[weisan]

That looks like my Merlin Agilis designed by Tom Kellogg. Every bike was built by a "builder" once.

What is 88 divided by 4?

Multiplied that by a magic number that's on my thread.

[72gmc]

I'd like to have one incoming from the same place. I find myself reading this post (http://www.44bikes.com/lets-talk-about-plus/)over and over again ...

[moobikes]

Very nice but the builder really should add a rear triangle.

[Cat3roadracer]

I picked up a Huntsman this past winter at the shop. I absolutely love it.

Kris is first class in every way.

Enjoy the entire process.

[joosttx]

Very nice but the builder really should add a rear triangle.

I requested a very compliant rear triangle. :)

[weisan]

I requested a very compliant rear triangle. :)

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[joosttx]

soon this will be in Tahoe.

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[moobikes]

Being a stay home dad with money to blow and time to ride, so sweet.

[joosttx]

Being a stay home dad with money to blow and time to ride, so sweet.

You are not going to believe this but I have less money to blow and less time to ride as a stay at home Dad. However, I would not trade it for the world.

[CDM]

Just because

[sparky33]

You are not going to believe this but I have less money to blow and less time to ride as a stay at home Dad. However, I would not trade it for the world.


Makes sense. I’m sure the kiddos like it this way too.

Nice 88*.25*Weisan-coefficient. Keep the updates coming.

[joosttx]

a lot of dimes on this frame....

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[jambee]

I see a mountain bike from New England in the making....

[joosttx]

off to paint....

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[peanutgallery]

All about wheel options and head angles. What fork?

[joosttx]

All about wheel options and head angles. What fork?


Here are the details:
I9 Trail S 29 Boost

Fox 34 Elite

69 Baby

[peanutgallery]

Acceptable for rock duty:) pardon the pun but that 69 will be playful. bring that rig east

Here are the details:
I9 Trail S 29 Boost

Fox 34 Elite

69 Baby

[joosttx]

Definitely not the XC California fire road burner. I am really stoked to get this as we are going to Tahoe right after I accept delivery.

Acceptable for rock duty:) pardon the pun but that 69 will be playful. bring that rig east

[charliedid]

Definitely not the XC California fire road burner. I am really stoked to get this as we are going to Tahoe right after I accept delivery.

Taking it on Mr Frog's Wild Ride? That would be a solid proving ground and christening. Assuming you don't knock teeth out...

:-)

Cool bike

[Duende]

Congrats! What's the build gonna be? :)

[joosttx]

Congrats! What's the build gonna be? :)

Thomson cockpit
ESI grips
CK headset
Fox Transfer dropper
Fizik saddle
Fox 34 Elite fork
I9 Trail S 29er Boost wheels
Maxxis Ardent / Ikon 2.4/2.3 tires
XT M8000 1x11 w. Raceface Turbine crank 30/ 11x42
Fox Elite dropper (external)
Time ATAC pedals
King Cage Ti

its gonna be rad. ssshhh dont tell Chad!

[joosttx]

Taking it on Mr Frog's Wild Ride? That would be a solid proving ground and christening. Assuming you don't knock teeth out...

:-)

Cool bike

Thanks I think Mr Frogs is quite a way away from Tahoe.

[Duende]

Thomson cockpit
ESI grips
CK headset
Fox Transfer dropper
Fizik saddle
Fox 34 Elite fork
I9 Trail S 29er Boost wheels
Maxxis Ardent / Ikon 2.4/2.3 tires
XT M8000 1x11 w. Raceface Turbine crank 30/ 11x42
Fox Elite dropper (external)
Time ATAC pedals
King Cage Ti

its gonna be rad. ssshhh dont tell Chad!

Ah man!!! Sounds killer.... can’t wait to see it built up. Fwiw.. I’m a firm believer in spreading the love and supporting multiple bike stores!

[zennmotion]

I think you should consider Chelada graphics for the paint scheme. And remember that 8oz cans might be more secure in a full wrap carbon bottle cage (maybe a third under the down tube for epic-ness- just make sure it doesn't interfere with your studded snow tires)

Edit: Ah yes, here it 'tis... This one made my wife blow milk through her nose laughing...

https://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/f2/nahbs-blues-stranded-kansas-31681.html?highlight=chelada

[charliedid]

Thanks I think Mr Frogs is quite a way away from Tahoe.

Ya right. Frog Toad same (kinda) thing.

Have fun!

https://youtu.be/Y6InKiTCDUo

[joosttx]

Ya right. Frog Toad same (kinda) thing.

Have fun!

https://youtu.be/Y6InKiTCDUo

Awesome thanks for the tip!!

[charliedid]

And the Flume trail was a crazy exposed ride.

https://youtu.be/gZSNLi64iVw

And honestly I walked a bunch of it and this was 25 years ago when I was mountain biking and doing some climbing. Crazy trail...

[joosttx]

I think you should consider Chelada graphics for the paint scheme. And remember that 8oz cans might be more secure in a full wrap carbon bottle cage (maybe a third under the down tube for epic-ness- just make sure it doesn't interfere with your studded snow tires)

Edit: Ah yes, here it 'tis... This one made my wife blow milk through her nose laughing...

https://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/f2/nahbs-blues-stranded-kansas-31681.html?highlight=chelada

LOL, I will not be drinking Bud Chelada or visiting Ellis, KS or drinking Bud Chelada in Ellis, KS anytime soon. However, the color was inspired by a menu for a noodle house menu.... so I guess there is a food theme.

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[cadence90]

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[zennmotion]

the color was inspired by a menu for a noodle house menu.... so I guess there is a food theme.

Something something, joke about noodly and/or vertical compliance... shoot, I got nuthin'.

Dude that's a sick color. Literally. I like it!

[joosttx]

sneak peak of the finished product....

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[charliedid]

Solid

[colker]

Great color.

[joosttx]

Profile view.


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photo credit: Kris Henry

[weisan]

that mini chainring crank looks so small in the middle of the giant wheels and sprocket. Cool!

[pbarry]

Serious and we'll thought out rig. Well done!

[Duende]

So clean and minimalist looking... but still has all the proper features! Congrats!

[joosttx]

So clean and minimalist looking... but still has all the proper features! Congrats!

I think that is the magic of Kris Henry's work. He makes a super clean and elegant bike but there is so much technology in it. What I find amazing is that there is no internal routing of cables. Coupled that with the technology (big fork, dopper post, switches and stuff) it still appears super clean. Go figure he is a RISD grad.

Cannot wait to start shredding on it.

[joosttx]

that mini chainring crank looks so small in the middle of the giant wheels and sprocket. Cool!

Yeah, its a 30T chainring with an 11x46T cassette. I may replace it the ring with a 32T as I do ride on the pavement from my home to the trails.

[bobswire]

Oh Boy, that is a sweet ride and I bet a ton of fun.

[joosttx]

Serious and we'll thought out rig. Well done!


Thanks. I gave Kris my measurements, told him what I want to do with the bike, my budget and a RAL code and he did the rest. I had very little input into what I was getting-- which I consider a good thing. He has tested all the equipment spec'ed on this bike and knows what works and does not. I put a lot of trust in him and the aesthetics look great. I am sure the ride will too as I never heard a complaint from a 44 owner.

[jtbadge]

Woah!!! One for me, please.

I have been tire kicking steel hardtails for a while, it seems like you've got this dialed in exactly how I would want it. And the paint color is killer.

[azrider]

Yeah, its a 30T chainring with an 11x46T cassette. I may replace it the ring with a 32T as I do ride on the pavement from my home to the trails.

Maybe try 32 oval.........I'm running 34 oval on my 29er and love it.

Dope bike. Ride piss outofit.....

[joosttx]

Maybe try 32 oval.........I'm running 34 oval on my 29er and love it.

Dope bike. Ride piss outofit.....

Actually, that is what I am thinking. I would like to try an oval ring out. Are you riding with an oval ring? Pros/Cons? Brand?

[PoppaWheelie]

Actually, that is what I am thinking. I would like to try an oval ring out. Are you riding with an oval ring? Pros/Cons? Brand?

I've been running a Wolftooth oval 32 on my hardtail in your backyard. Seems that for cranking up hills and powering (relative term, in my case) through technical stuff it works. I notice when I put the bike on a trainer and try for high RPM/spin that it makes my pedalstroke choppy...so maybe not the best choice for smooth XC-type riding like Sea Otter...?

[azrider]

Actually, that is what I am thinking. I would like to try an oval ring out. Are you riding with an oval ring? Pros/Cons? Brand?



I’m running 34 oval from absolute black currently and am loving it. I’ve got 10-42 in back so I’m geared perfectly for terrain around here but am swapping to 30 oval from Wolftooth for TahoeTrail and Leadville.

I’m an idiot and took it on my regular fast “road” group ride this weekend for some intensity and I couldn’t feel any difference or “pulsing” as they say, as the chainring was under constant load....seated OR standing. Slow, flat recovery rides you might be able to feel a tiny difference but again.....very minimal.

Where I think it really shines is on climbs. I feel like it helps during dead part of pedal stroke and I have lot less slipping and much more constant power.

They also say it’s “easier” on the knees but I would give it a break in period and not go balls wall. I went from putting crap ton of miles on road bike and tried to go do an 80 mile climbing ride on MTB and next day my knees were little pissed. So just ease into it like anything else.

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[joosttx]

in the studio. lucky no. 666 . this baby is on its way to california.....


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[dogrange]

Go Absolute Black - I have a 38 in my Open and it is “brilliant”. Have their 46/30 on my Winter and is also brilliant.


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