I'm selling my Patriot, after proving far to jey to ride it to anywhere near its full potential! To my knowledge, it's a 2005 frame, with some newer and some less-new parts, but should all be in good working order. The forks seem smooth, as does the shock. Brakes are very sharp (were new last year). It seems in pretty good condition, although I'm sure it has the odd scratch here and there.
To be honest I've hardly ridden it as I also built up a Cotic Soul around the same time, and that's suited my riding much better. I did take it to Cwm Carn for an uplift day, and it handled well in my inexperienced hands there! Unfortunately I have neither the skill nor the confidence to do it justice, and really need to downsize the stable....
Specs:
Orange Patriot 7+ with 5th element shock
Manitou Sherman 7", 1.5" head tube forks
FSA Orbit Headset
Hope Pro2 hubs on Mavic D321 rims
Shimano Saint rear mech (with 10 mm bolt-through rear axle)
Shimano XT 8" disc brakes f+r
Shimano Deore front mech
Shimano Deore shifters
SDG Belle Air saddle
Easton EA50 seat post
Raceface Evolve chainset and BB
Raceface Diablous stem
Raceface Diablous bars
E-13 Chain guide and bash ring
Maxxis 2.5 / 2.7" dual ply minion DH tyres
Spare pivot bearing kit
£800 or offers. Local pickup from Bolton only I'm afraid, cost of postage given its size would be astronomical.
Photos here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mark_farrell/sets/72157623875386533/
I also for sale: (All clicky for pictures)
Barely used 2.5" Maxxis dual ply Super Tacky DH Wet Scream mud tyre £10 + £4 p&p
Barely used 2x 2.35" Maxxis Swamp things £15 / pair + £6 p/p
Barely used 2x 1.8" Continental Edge folding mud tyres £15 /pair + £6 p&p
Unopened NEW XT / Ultegra 9-speed chain £12 + £3 p&p
All open to offers. Photos also here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mark_farrell/collections/72157624000015030/
If nothing in a few days, I guess the lot will find its way to Ebay...
Payment by cheque (not dispatched until cleared), paypal gift, or cash on collection. Of course all items are available for pick up.
Thanks for looking,
Mark
