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MTBME
March 6th, 2005, 05:51 PM
I figure this should be ready when the trails are good and dry. Did the shock and headset this weekend. Next weekend should see the Race Face bottom bracket and crankset. Avid mechanical disk brakes will follow and then I'll have to start thinking about wheels real soon.
MMcG
March 6th, 2005, 08:33 PM
That'll be nice!!
gnurider1080
March 6th, 2005, 08:38 PM
not really my style of bike, but it still looks sweet. i have heard a ton of good things about the slayer series so that bike will be really nice once you get it built up.
MTBME
March 7th, 2005, 08:29 AM
"not really my style of bike"

Rocky Mountain defines this model as "all mountain ". In between their xcountry racers and big hit freeride bikes. I'm looking at it as a xcountry bike that will take bigger hits than I'm currently getting with my Fox Float 80, and provide a plusher ride at the same time. The frame came with a nice promo DVD showing the building process along with some great footage of extreme riding in British Columbia.
radair
March 7th, 2005, 08:53 AM
Nice ride, Norm. I currently have 3 Rocky Mtns, including a new Slayer - great bikes!

I'm sure you will love it.
EVIL BOTA
March 13th, 2005, 07:12 PM
Norm ,Bill @ Foxco will be upset!...lmao!

I hope to buy a new SX Trail from him in the spring!
MTBME
March 14th, 2005, 08:32 AM
Actually I ordered the shock, headset, stem, bottom bracket, and crankset from Bill. He's bending over backwards to be competetive with the pricing, and he's installing all parts at no additional charge. He doesn't mind, things are slow right now along the Dracut, New Hampshire line. I'll also get my derailers (sic) from him because I hate to adjust those things.
nhiker
March 14th, 2005, 09:26 AM
Very Nice Norm! I am jealouse as hell! Aw well maybe this fall or winter....... :)
aveski2000
March 14th, 2005, 09:52 AM
Nice, my new Slayer 50, http://www.bikes.com/bikes/2005/slayer/slayer-50.aspx
should be arriving at Crums in a few weeks. I'm looking forward to the "all mountain" smooth ride.
MTBME
April 8th, 2005, 01:09 PM
aveski2000, did you get your new bike yet? Post a picture. (I want to double check that I am routing my cables the right way) ;)
w900l
April 8th, 2005, 05:45 PM
rear brake in left chanel,rear derailer in rite chanel front derailer in center,thats how it is on 02 slayer
radair
April 8th, 2005, 08:51 PM
aveski2000, did you get your new bike yet? Post a picture. (I want to double check that I am routing my cables the right way) ;)



Ah, you can't screw it up, Norm. Here's a pic of mine. Yes, I know you're supposed to shoot the drive side, cranks horizontal or whatever. This is just how it happened to be standing.
Slider
April 9th, 2005, 09:33 AM
So this is a good "all mountain" choice? Might be looking that way later this year. I'm not an aluminum fan, but I sure can't afford any of the Ti versions out there. I'm kinda torn between saving up for a Litespeed and jumping in both feet using something cheaper.

I guess my fallback is to make the NRS do more than it was intended for. Only a matter of time before it breaks, though. Maybe it'll serve as the parts for whatever I do end up with.

Slider
aveski2000
April 9th, 2005, 09:45 AM
I picked up the bike on Thursday. The cable routing is differant on my bike. I'm really busy today. I'll email you some pics tomorrow.
MTBME
April 10th, 2005, 07:00 PM
Almost done. I need to adjust the rear derailleur, Add a chain. Install and adjust the front derailleur. Right now this weighs 28.5 lbs. That's a pleasant surprise 8)
EVIL BOTA
April 11th, 2005, 10:05 AM
Nice rig Norm. I'm bringing my Iron Horse down to BilL

Gonna make him feel better by asking him to order new handle bars and stem for mine .