Recent content by HamburgerHill

Everyone is making really good points. It seems like Chevy vs. Ford, some people will always disagree. Thats being said, I am on both sides. I've always ridden flat pedals because I didn't like the idea of being "stuck" on the bike. I have a fancy pair of Flats on my Rocky Mountain which...

lmao...:rofl: Ivy- Awesome job with the weight loss and good luck with your future endeavors. It seems that most people (myself included) have a similar reaction to seeing someone play around with that much $$$ when it comes to self propelled machines. I bought my car new for $10,300 (2009...

The elbow is healing up nicely, thanks. The maiden voyage went well. Unfortunately i didnt eat shit. It felt awesome, much different than what im used to. It felt like here was an engine on the bike going up hills, whenever I pedal it lunges forward. I climbed some hills in gears I wouldn't...

Thanks everyone, I just bought the cannondale flash 1, $1899!! It fits me perfect, taking it out tomorrow for it's maiden voyage. Sitting at a bar with Portland(dan) and celebrating! Tomorrow I will be starting a new thread on how to eat shit on a hardtail.

Thanks everyone for all of the advice. This is awesome. I definately think I'm going with a Flash 1, awesome bang for the buck, and like you said Pearl, I will have to get some clipless pedals and shoes too. Genesis Bikes in Easton PA, by me, has a Flash 1 in stock in my size(M-if it fits like...

What is everyone's opinion on the new 2012 Giant XTC composite 29er 1, thing uses some new technology(chainstays are assymetrical like new road bikes). Here is the link, curt's cyclery in PA has one in stock. http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bikes/model/xtc.composite.29er.1.2012/8901/48586/

hahahaha, you are right. I can guarantee i will get slaughtered!! But i will do it in style hahaha. That shouldn't be a problem, since we are around the same height/and weight too. Seriously though, I would let you race it, but if you break something, you have to fix it!! Chandel will...

I just got off the phone with Jason from Halter's, he said that he could give me a Flash 2 carbon for ----. tax is another ----.. .....shiiiiittt, that sounds like an awesome deal, but my wife might slaughter me. Do you think its worth it? He said it is going to be hard to track down the...

I will definately take one for a demo. I Just got off the phone with Cannondale, the Forks are the same, other then that the difference in components are below Flash 1- 39/27 FSA Sun EQ 25 rims Small Block 8's c1 headshok/stem & headset elixir R brakes...

How about the Stans ZTR arch wheelset? If not, which set would you reco? How can I tell if the lefties are different? The site doesnt really specify the type on the FA1.

Those bikes look sick, but I'm afraid they are too close to my current bike. The Hifi and Salsa are actually a little heavier then my bike, and I have 6.3" (26er and it 28lbs), so I'm afraid it is too close, the geometry is much racier probably though. I think I have the FS covered and...

Is the Flash 1 "good to go" in stock set up? I would like to throw some nice wheels on it, but I also want to buy a cheap rode bike so I can do some road biking in the offseason with Dan and if my budget allowed that, my wife would be much happier.... The new wheels/parts would definately not...

Thanks, yeah I think aluminum is a good choice too because I'm used to bombing downhills and just mowing over everything. I'm sure I will take some nasty spills on this thing while learning to ride a hardtail, and learning how to be more precise with my lines. I would probably be too anal with...

What are your thoughts on the Giant XTC 29er carbon or aluminum?

The Flash you linked about looks really nice. It doesn't show the weight though, How much do you think a stock Flash 1 is? Aluminum. Also, I see the carbon Flash 3 has an MSRP of $2999, which is right under at my price range. How do the components match up with the Flash 2 and the Carbon...