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NSrider
May 23rd, 2005, 12:41 PM
Finished the build midnight on Friday, got a little, and I mean little, ride in on Saturday.

Will this rain and pathetic weekend weather ever break. I NEED to ride.

Here are a couple of pics.
NSrider
May 23rd, 2005, 12:43 PM
from the front
MTBME
May 23rd, 2005, 01:10 PM
Nothing like a brand new bike to recharge all those singletrack fantasies. Did you start with just the frame?
gnurider1080
May 23rd, 2005, 01:39 PM
that a 5-spot? looks really sweet.
NSrider
May 23rd, 2005, 01:45 PM
yeah 5 spot, and I did start with just the frame.
I'm also full of fantasies. :o
EVIL BOTA
May 23rd, 2005, 01:50 PM
SWEET!
gnurider1080
May 23rd, 2005, 01:52 PM
all these threads with nice bikes make me wish i had money. although i will have a good paying job soon... :D
off piste
May 23rd, 2005, 03:01 PM
Beautiful bike.. Now get out there and scratch the hell out of that finish!
Luckybikes
May 23rd, 2005, 03:05 PM
Nice bike man have fun on that
bike187
May 23rd, 2005, 05:21 PM
nice looking bike!

post a parts list for the gear whores amongst us!
Goldstar78i
May 23rd, 2005, 05:48 PM
Nice bike! I know a few guys with 5-spots and they are super awesome frames. Very strong, light, agile, you name it. Among the best trail frames in existence today.
NSrider
May 24th, 2005, 07:32 AM
nice looking bike!

post a parts list for the gear whores amongst us!


For all the parts whores (which I am one)

Frame: 2005 Turner 5 Spot (medium)
headset: Chris King (what else)
Stem & Seatpost: Thomson (stem=100x15)
Fork: Fox Vanilla 130rlc
wheelset: Mavic 317 w/xt hubs (this is where I cheaped out, future upgrade) I have upgradeitis!
Drivetrain: all Sram, x9 rd, triggers, x0 fd
Cranks: Race Face Atlas X-type
tires: Kenda Kinetics 2.35 stick-e f&b
rear shock: Fox RP3
Brakes: xt hydro
Saddle: WTB power V (from my old bike, love this saddle)
Pedals: Shimano 646 (I think, also from the old bike like them and used to them)

Scott
Goldstar78i
May 24th, 2005, 07:41 AM
Weight? ;)

In general five spots seem to be about 8 pounds lighter than my Cowan ( no surprise there. Large frame with DJ3 fork and heavy components).
truckboy
May 24th, 2005, 09:15 AM
You won't be dissapointed. My riding improved immeasurably when I started riding my 5spot last year. It inspired confidence on technical descents, and climbs better than my hardtail. Of course going to 5" travel with a good fork will have an effect no matter what frame you have, but this one feels solid underneath, but comfy too. Mine has the romic coil (heavy) with Ti spring. I'd be interested to know how the Fox RP3 works for you.
NSrider
May 24th, 2005, 10:59 AM
Weight? ;)

In general five spots seem to be about 8 pounds lighter than my Cowan ( no surprise there. Large frame with DJ3 fork and heavy components).


Haven't had a chance to weight, I'd guess 28 - 30 range.
NSrider
May 24th, 2005, 11:10 AM
You won't be dissapointed. My riding improved immeasurably when I started riding my 5spot last year. It inspired confidence on technical descents, and climbs better than my hardtail. Of course going to 5" travel with a good fork will have an effect no matter what frame you have, but this one feels solid underneath, but comfy too. Mine has the romic coil (heavy) with Ti spring. I'd be interested to know how the Fox RP3 works for you.


Any amount of riding improvement would be great for me.

I've aways prefered coil to air regardless of weight, but my first impressions are real good so far, real plush with almost a coil feel. All the reviews I read were quite favorable, but we'll see. I really haven't riden it really yet.

Scott