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Record
February 11th, 2004, 09:33 AM
Well, I haven't been able to break my '01 Bullit frame yet. :P
If it ain't broke don't fix it, right?
Been upgrading components since late last season and finally have it the way I want it.
This bike will go anywhere, do anything, up or down ;D

New since the beginning of last season:
Marzocchi Z150 FR
Progressive 5th element
WTB Laser disc DH wheels
Race Face Diabolous 31.8 Stem & Bars
WTB 2.5 Weirwolves Race
Hayes HFX Mags
Titec Hell-Bent post
Bontrager seat

And I still have a few legacy components off my Raleigh if any of you might remeber that.

Here are some pics:
http://www.bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs2751.jpg

http://www.bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs2752.jpg

http://www.bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs2753.jpg

http://www.bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs2754.jpg

http://www.bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs2755.jpg

Big thanks to Josh D & Wheel Power in Exeter for their help.
Support your LBS!!
CouchingTiger
February 11th, 2004, 10:04 AM
Nice! Now you'll break it ;)

-Couch
narlus
February 11th, 2004, 01:42 PM
sweet!

yeah, i can't believe that frame or swingarm haven't developed any cracks yet, the way you put the beatdown on it.
EVIL BOTA
February 11th, 2004, 03:23 PM
Nice! I can't wait to do mine NOW!


Good luck!
AGENTGRAPE
February 16th, 2004, 12:09 PM
is that a titanium spring on your shock? i put one on my bullit late last summer.i didnt notice any difference in ride its just a lot lighter. how much change in weight is there in this setup. mine weighs 40.5 lbs but it only feels heavy on long climbs.
narlus
February 17th, 2004, 07:21 AM
all the steel springs for the 5th look like ti, but it's a color thing. the only way you can tell is either by picking it up, or checking the part # on the spring.

yeah, it's a big weight difference though.
Record
February 17th, 2004, 10:58 AM
Mine is a steel spring. I'm not sure what the bike weighs, but I love the way it rides up, down and off. I might consider putting a ti spring on it, if it would mean significant weight savings.
narlus
February 19th, 2004, 05:41 AM
Mine is a steel spring. I'm not sure what the bike weighs, but I love the way it rides up, down and off. I might consider putting a ti spring on it, if it would mean significant weight savings.


on a $ per gram wt saving basis, it's a pretty good deal. the spring is pricey, but you do save a lot of weight and it's a lot easier than changing a bunch of pieces to get a similar weight savings, which *may* compromise strength (like bars, rims, cranks, etc).
Rip
March 11th, 2004, 01:32 PM
Nice. This is my new setup, went from Full Suspension back to hardtail though.