thats right…the speci deviant is definitely NOT for all day up and down…

two mates have the casco right now….
it looks a bit odd but for my/our opinion its far better than switchblade or parachute….

would love to try one in the alps in august..

I had a switchblade years ago and really liked it ….
until a friend of mine directly in front of me failed on a medium size drop and crashed on the chinguard of his switchblade….the guard collapsed, the foam inside popped out and the sharp edged plastic caused a 2 inch cut on his cheek…..
..since that experience and seeing the scar and the stitches.. I decided to wear a regular giro (xen)..being aware of the risk or an speci deviant…..

34,9 and top pull..

it was a blast with lyric`s…but for allround use the pike is my favorit..
first production run frame, and still so much fun…brilliant !

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I wrote an email to CRC…
but so far no answer..

and…I used my card only at CRC since I got it last year, so it is evident that the issue comes from CRC..at least in my case

will change to paypal for my next purchase…

+1…just joined the club…..

apple online store usa tried to charge my card…transaction was blocked by the card company and card is now cancelled…last CRC order was just a few days before…
never had anything to do with apple stores or itunes…

I have a swinger 4way…since 2005..first it was on my freerider for 3 years …now its on my orange 5 ..with nukeproof ti spring..
I´m really happy with it , works perfect and very reliable !!
as far as I know..manitou had some problems with QC and tolerances..
so there are good ones and really bad ones on the market…
luckily I got a good one…
if the frame is fine ..I would give it a go….

good place for a warning…

… unitybikes.de

article was not in stock as shown on the website, discontinued by the manufacturer than,.. now I try to get my money back since 10 months..

be aware..

+1…for a titanium sovereign !

….heckler in the old santa cruz “gangbanggreen” ….

since 2005 I´m running a 24″ rear wheel on my (meanwhile old) freerider..
really liked the swampthings for the muddy rides , and the 2.7 highroller 60 for dry trails with roots and rocks..
for some time I was running a schwalbe big betty in 24″..was very good,rolls easily and has enough grip..as long as it is not too muddy..
don`t know if these are still available

last year I had some problems with a frame I ordered from CRC…
two emails later it was sorted…they changed the used frame for a new one and added a discount on my next purchase….
it couldn`t be any better…perfect service..another happy customer

thanks to the monster !!

this thread needs pics…6`2 and an 18…

+1 for the gravity dropper…..

had on my other bike (31.6)first a speedball and later a KS…both didn`t work properly after a while..burned money !

like liftman says ..GD fugly but works…in any condition..

two mates just bought these directly from formula…and they are very pleased with performance and price…

http://store.formula-brake.com/items/brake-set-mega-3

+1 for the connex link….even on a nightride with frozen fingers easy to open…

+1 for the gravity dropper…
its exactly like northwind says !

used to ride a patriot 66, which is now hanging on the wall… a year ago I wanted to go for a new frame and had to decide what comes next….
tried a nomad for 2 days but ..for me .. it didn`t feel right, and I wanted to go for another orange..
so the 160 was at first my favorite..but for mostly riding it in the alps, and for the sweaty hours of seated climbing..I finally decided for the 5..and didn`regret it for a second !
run it with 160mm lyrik and an old manitou swinger coil shock with ti spring..and it is fantastic..light enough for the long ups..and strong enough for the rough…
for more lift assisted riding like PS or verbier the 160 would maybe a bit better..but for the type of trails around chamonix and exploring new trails between unknown (for me) summits and valleys the five is just perfect….

amos….
really like the bfe…but not the blue and black…
couldnt resist if there would be the option for an orange bfe…

no pictures right now…
but it works fine..
had a cut-out section of an old maxxis tyre before, with zip ties..as on my other bikes…but finally couldn`t resist to have a “nice” solution on my 5..

bought one of these…think it was size Xl…works perfect !!

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18092

feeling like you are riding…..??
still my favorite….one of the best..

also had an heckler..
now an 2010 five…with similar robust build….and lyric u-turn..
perfect !!
a months ago I changed the RP23 to an (older,well used) manitou swinger 4-ways with ti-spring…what a difference…real fun !!

whats your favorite colour..?

word…

while seeing this I always get the 29er thing…
http://www.vimeo.com/2450355
and now I go to play in the snow with a 24 inch rearwheel….

wheelz…please.. what size is your blue one…?

I wish the old battleship grey would be still available ….

+1

it was first issued on zapiks.com…
the original version should be somewhere here..
http://www.zapiks.com/_dominique-gobel-1/

+1 for the hope stainless…have them on both bikes since nearly 2 years..still smooth and going strong

snowslave ..totally agree !!

I have one of the first SS frames, raw, preorder frame without ISCG..
run it with pike and absolutely love it!!!

would never sell it…

after several winters with nokian spikes I would seriously recommend spikes on front and rear..
if it is really icey traction and predictability are much better !!

Ash….fantastic !!!

just came back from a 3 hours ride with a good friend of mine..
she is still riding her 1991 YETI ULTIMATE,
accutrax fork,campagnolo mtb-parts,factory turqouise powdercoat..
complete bike is original as I build it for her back then…
(except tires,chain and brakepads)…

ash…the trail is called besame mucho and starts near “bad herrenalb”,
there are some more trails like this around there..
if you want I sent you more details by mail..
will be back in this region soon..

15 seconds of a famous trail more in the north …..

rode it a couple of times some time back, but its not me..

6.1 and had a large…size was perfect..50mm stem and inline seatpost..

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?p=7257316

angles were estimated ..???….mmmhhh

+2 for the ti alpine

wrong…the treefrog has 20# wheels of course..
more here..
http://www.yetifan.com/body_bikeography_ht.html