Poll on my bike, need answers

[knucklebuste]

Well here it goes, and yes I am an idiot. Lets get that out of the way first. Heres my question. Should I get rid of my boxxers I just bought and put on my bike and get a pair that match? I think the grey boxxers with the black frame looks bad. Or should I completely disassemble the fork and have it powdercoated black. What do you think? I'm serious here, and yes I am insane. Below is the link to the bike. Any help is appreciated. Peace, Kevin
http://webpages.charter.net/kfarrelldba/7.JPG

[hogboy]

I think you should just shut up and ride the damn thing, dude.


;D

[knucklebuste]

so the grey doesn't bother you that much? Also due to cannondales wonderful interchangable cup design I'm only getting 6 1/2 inches of travel out of a 7" fork. Kevin

[hogboy]

dude, it is a bike.

I don't even clean my bikes....

if you are worried how your bike looks then hand it over to me I'll ride it, scrape it up, and make it look like someone gets some use out of it

my riding buds are hammering me to get a freeride/dh rig, yours would be fine. I know what to do with it. I know a rock called "The Mangler" I can ride off...also "Bride of Mangler"

[knucklebuste]

I don't get to ride much, especially with the weather the way it's been. If you paid close to 4000 bucks for a bike, would you clean it? Kevin

[Crash and Burn]

Yeah, I'd clean it, but I'd ride it first...the weather has been fine.

[I Are Baboon]

Knucklebomb, I think you're bike looks fine the way it is. Seriously, no one cares if your fork does not match your frame. In your case though, it matches. I have the reverse: Black fork, silver frame. Looks just fine.

And keep cleaning your bike. Clean parts work better and last longer than dirty ones.

Boon-tastic,

I see you're tempting fate again by re-surfacing the clean your bike question. Lycra vs. Baggies, Risers vs. Flat, Bar-ends vs. None, Chain donuts vs. Local Goodness...the debates continue. However, much like Shepard's Pie (a wonderful creation) cleaning your bike just makes good sense...especially riding in New England.

I will admit I don't give it a good scrubin after every ride, but as appropriate I hose it down and load it up with Pedro's Bio- Degreaser where it counts...then throw on some ice wax or syn lube...if it is heavily caked in mud I'll use a little extra effort...ain't I kooky?

Point is it takes very little time...just do it...

[Mt.A TODD]

knuckleduster, Those forks look Gay! What were you thinking! Sell them and destory that photo before it's too late. Why don't you buy a 03' Marzocchi Shiver DC. It would make your bike look much cooler. Not only is the color better, but the brand name will also give you some Style points. I suppose you could paint the lower part of your lame fork, but the "goldish" upper tubes are also very ugly. There is too much work involved to dress up that crappy fork you have. Do you take that bike out in public? I can't image how many people stop to rag on you about your bike, I feel sorry for you man. Do yourself a favor and buy a fork that matches your bike!

the "goldish" upper tubes are also very ugly.


I think we have submarine head teetering a bit....should pick up some PLATINUM upper tubes...

Knucklebrains -

who cares what any of us ding dongs think about how your bike looks....your getting advice from a guy who posts pictures of a clown dog (good looking K-9 by the way)

...get out and ride it...huck it...clean some climb..break it...tell us about it...

BTW - you seem like a suave up and comer...you want to put an order in for a platinum bike?...or not...gold may be your thing.

[steve_b]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you like it, get out there and give that Fox float the hammering it's designed for !



Btw: don't forget mtn vs road, Micro$oft vs world, Coke vs Pepsi and paper vs plastic in the never ending classic debate category. ;)

[Mt.A TODD]

Noo! you just had to bring up the gold issue. I think Knucklepusster would make an excellent rider for the solid gold bike! I will sponsor Knuckledumper. He will be free to pedal in bliss, unconcerned whether or not his bike components matched for they will all be GOLD! errrr...I.. I'm sorry I realize this was supposed to be a serious post to a stupid question. Let's get back on track. There is no point in Mountainbiking if your components don't match! For God's Sake, I'm afraid to even ask about Krunkerbuster's sock and shoe combo. well do they match?

[knucklebuste]

I love all the variations on my name, it's Killa, I love it, krumplebusta, knuckledumpster. Too F-n funny. Any takers? $650 for the fork. I can't take it. Any offers, fork has not been used at all. 03 Boxxer Race, $650. I'm serious. Any takers? Kevin

[johnbryanpeters]

Quit playing games and ride. ::)

J

[sizlinseagulsoup]

I cannot honestly believe that anyone could care that much about what their bike looks like. Once they get covered in mud, they all look the same anyways.

[knucklebuste]

Well, mainly it's because I'm laid off and have nothing else to think about, besides trying to find a job in this wonderful state. Kevin

[I Are Baboon]

Boon-tastic,

I see you're tempting fate again by re-surfacing the clean your bike question. Lycra vs. Baggies, Risers vs. Flat, Bar-ends vs. None, Chain donuts vs. Local Goodness...the debates continue. However, much like Shepard's Pie (a wonderful creation) cleaning your bike just makes good sense...especially riding in New England.

I will admit I don't give it a good scrubin after every ride, but as appropriate I hose it down and load it up with Pedro's Bio- Degreaser where it counts...then throw on some ice wax or syn lube...if it is heavily caked in mud I'll use a little extra effort...ain't I kooky?

Point is it takes very little time...just do it...





NUB,

I agree with you. Shepard's Pie is a wonderful creation. The Cheesecake Factory makes a great Shepard's pie, with locations in Cambridge, Boston, and Chestnut Hill. :)

[johnnyt]

All this talk of bike colors matching make me wonder what color knuclehead's thong panties are. Do you only ride that rig when the light is just right to accent subtle hues of your grips? Gorsh, I hope you don't blow out a tire, then you might have to post a message asking what color sidewalls look best with your tu-tu.
Although I am a firm advocate of a clean rig, there is NO place for Armor-all on a mountain bike unless it is the armor all around your body. Have fun looking at your bike and I hope you pick a color of lipstick to go with the shock tubes. BTW - what color purse do you have to accentuate the decals?

Dude, you can concern yourself about colors all you want, but even a platinum shock don't mean squat unless you get out there and ride it. When you are hucking that thing are you really thinking about what color it is, or are you thinking about sticking the landing?

[splat]

If Knuckledragger likes his bike to look nice, that is his buisness. How many times have you bought something and when looking at 2 similar products you picked the one cause it looked better than the other. He was just asking a simple question, I don't think he really expected the fire storm he got. Personally I think the fork looks just fine the way it is.

As for Shepards Pie , Nothing beats Mom's homemade ! Yum Yum !

[Mt.A TODD]

I may need to change my tune, I was under the assumption that money was no object. I am shocked to hear that a highly educated, well mannered gentleman like Knuckledumper is jobless. I simply can’t believe it! Kevin you should not waste what little money you have just so your bike looks good. For now wear dark sunglasses and a full face helmet when you ride that Gay looking bike. I am starting up the “Knuckledumper Fork Fund” hopefully we can solve this horrible predicament you are in.

[gungywump]

Or should I completely disassemble the fork and have it powdercoated black. What do you think?


Powder coat! Knucklehampster I think you've already spent too much of your unemployment money on powder. Are you really that high? I've seen many a fork that looks fine with retouching from a can of Krylon and a new decal set.
I hate too agree with Todd and the "Goldie Hawn Bike" crew but, He's right. Marzocchi is the only way too fly and the Shiver would look sweet. As well as a Monster T or Jr. T.
Also, any bike looks better with some mud on it. RIDE!!

Platinum Rules!!

NUB,

I agree with you. Shepard's Pie is a wonderful creation. The Cheesecake Factory makes a great Shepard's pie, with locations in Cambridge, Boston, and Chestnut Hill. :)


Tri State Mega - BOON,

You are indeed a wiseman....who ever invented Shepard's Pie got it right. The Cheescake Factory does it well and the portions are huge. The Kinsale Pub at Government Center puts a nice layer of cheese on top of their masterpiece and then covers it in a BBQ-like sauce.

At home works as well....

[knucklebuste]

Cool, few days of work came in, so I'm gonna spend 1/4 of it on a shiny new pair of Boxxer Teams in Black. So the other forks are for sale, really. $650 takes em home. I'm in Worcester if anyone wants to take a peak. My 02 Psylo Sl Tulios are for sale as well for $200
My obsessive compulsive disorder wins again.
Peace
KnucklekrumpledumpsterHampster

[Big Game]

Man what are you guys doing to poor Knucklebuster? This guy is reaching out for advice (and friendship) and all you is send passive- aggressive barbs back to him. You ought to be ashamed.

Listen Knucklebuster, I'm not like the rest of these scum. You can trust me. I'm your buddy. Heck, I'm even your pal. And I can see your problem. You don't need no stinking Shiver or a new bike or a paint job. Nor too you need to spend your hard-earned unemployment check on fancy parts that will never really fill that empty feeling inside you.

All you need a Noleen air fork.

And would you believe it? just by coincidence I happen to have one for sale.

Your pal,

Big "Honest" Game

[turch]

Knucklehead, quit learing at everyone else's rigs. What you've got stands tall amongst all of the other posers out there. If it fits you, let it make you smile with confidence. Don't get caught up in the techno-wheenie competition (you can't win). Plus what is hot today will be displaced by the new latest marvel before you know it. Relax and ride your baby into the ground. And periodically pamper her like you should with any good woman. Upgrades naturally occur when things break or stop working. (And watch out for guys with thin mustaches).

[gungywump]

Is it me or did knucklebiter already have his mind made up about the forks before he even posted this question?

Be warned Big Game is filled with as much hot air as his Noleen Fork. That is if the seals aren't already blown in both.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Shepards Pie!

[Big Game]

Be warned Big Game is filled with as much hot air as his Noleen Fork. That is if the seals aren't already blown in both.



Where is your carny code of ethics, gumpty-wumpty? I didn't tell anyone that your drove over your Kona single speed (drunk, I think) you are desperately trying to sell, so you need not disclose information (all, untrue, of course) about my excellent (did I mention lightweight?) Noleen Air Fork for sale.

[gungywump]

Sorry Big Lame! I've sold the Kona Kaboom to a fine gentleman in West Virginia who is waiting for "Deliverance". He'll be so happy he'll be squealing like a pig.

Good luck with the Noleen. It is indeed a light XC fork and I'm sure it will be a fine addition to any bike.

[Big Game]

Well that Kaboom of yours is a fine bike indeed. You always have the nicest stuff. And you take great care of it. Do you have anything else for sale? Whatever it is, I'm sure it will be a bargain at any price.

[hogboy]

I don't get to ride much, especially with the weather the way it's been. If you paid close to 4000 bucks for a bike, would you clean it? Kevin


KrinckleKoater....

THAT is all you paid ? wow I wish I could get a bike that cheap.

For your information,

My Mountain bike cost me 4800 bucks all set up new, and I do not wash it, I just add lube to the gritty parts and kick an occasional horse dooky off it before putting it away. I ride with busted spokes (well I did fix that lately) and my cranks and grips show years of wear

My road bike, ditto. that was 4500 bucks (18 lbs ;D ) hell, my sweat washes it. maybe it gets a rinse when the salt builds up. that is all.

K....when the tires are rolling (and I am not complaining) that is all that matters to me. you don't like my bike ? your problem. you gotta catch up to me first before you can bitch about how dirty my bike is.

That should be your attitude with that rig you have. Ride it like you stole it, that is what it is meant for. it is like buying a cold beer and staring at it instead of drinking it, what is the point ? use it man, your mind will thank you for it.

I dunno where you live but it hasn't rained AT ALL this year. what ? it rained last night ? don't matter me, look at the streams, all bone dry.

Laid off, well that does suck. so ride your ass off and forget your troubles. eat mac n cheese, get ripped, dominate the world.

[gungywump]

Ditto! To Big Game that is.

[I Are Baboon]

Tri State Mega - BOON,

You are indeed a wiseman....who ever invented Shepard's Pie got it right. The Cheescake Factory does it well and the portions are huge. The Kinsale Pub at Government Center puts a nice layer of cheese on top of their masterpiece and then covers it in a BBQ-like sauce.

At home works as well....



BOO, the portions are indeed quite large at The Cheesecake Factory. So large in fact, that I have to order my Heath Bar cheesecake to go.

Speaking of large, it is scientific fact that the more money you pay for a bike, the larger your penis is. ::) Especially when you go around telling everyone about it.

[gungywump]

So, I should then brag about my 19" Unit then?? ;) Please!

[I Are Baboon]

So, I should then brag about my 19" Unit then?? ;) Please!


Damn! Speaking man to man, I'm impressed!! ;D

[knucklebuste]

Well what I don't get to do a lot is ride. First a busted wrist, now I got pneumonia. When your laid off, it's weird. Little things start driving you nuts. I can't watch tv all day. All I do all day is look at mountain bike parts. Found a job luckily, severe pay cut but 10 minutes from home. Hey I'm gonna start a whole new poll. And yes the grey forks are going and I'm getting the black ones. And if no one buys the grey ones, I'll have an extra pair oboxers :o

[I Are Baboon]

When your laid off, it's weird. Little things start driving you nuts. I can't watch tv all day.

Buckleruster, there is nothing good on daytime TV. I was unemployed for six weeks earlier this year. I got lucky because I happen to be unemployed while the Olympics were going on, so I was able to watch that all day, but that only lasted two weeks. I got sick of Jerry Springer after two episodes. And those damn lawyer commercials make me want to throw something.

[johnnyt]

Krumplenutster,
Post some photos of those technicolored shox you are so anxoius to dump. I'd like to see if they match my bike...

I sympithize with the laid up scene. I haven't been riding for almost two weeks, booooo! But I think dilerium is setting in. Go get a PS2 and a motocross game, it might help you beat the jones. Throw in a pile of pie and your good to go!

JT

Ditto! To Big Game that is.


SloopyWoopy-

You forming an alliance with the enemy....remember he is a gold lover and women hater...

[knucklebuste]

http://webpages.charter.net/kfarrelldba/6.JPG
http://webpages.charter.net/kfarrelldba/7.JPG
http://webpages.charter.net/kfarrelldba/8.JPG

[johnnyt]

Show me the psylo, knuckleho

[knucklebuste]

SY LO, HERE YA GO
http://webpages.charter.net/kfarrelldba/a.JPG
http://webpages.charter.net/kfarrelldba/b.JPG
http://webpages.charter.net/kfarrelldba/c.JPG

Joe, the steer tube, like my penis, is uncut
and like my penis as well it's 9 1/2 inches. It gots all the bells and whistles, and you can turn knobs till you are blue in the face. They got less than 10 hours on them . MINT DUDE. I'm in woosta if you wanna swing by and check them out.

[I Are Baboon]

http://webpages.charter.net/kfarrelldba/7.JPG


Hey Junglerumper, what is that piece of **** exercise equipment to the left of your bike in this pic? That thing can't possibly do anything!

http://webpages.charter.net/kfarrelldba/7.JPG


Hey Junglerumper, what is that piece of **** exercise equipment to the left of your bike in this pic? That thing can't possibly do anything!


Yea what is that? Some type of ab machine that Suzanne Somers was pitching on TV.

I also just noticed that the computer in the background is logged on to some bike manufacturers web site and looks like you are looking at fram specs...looks a lot like the Santa Cruz site??

You the got the parts fever...the only way to recover is to screw the busted wrist and pneumonia and get on the slick bike of yours and ride till you vomit....

[knucklebuste]

You sit on it and do leg squats or leg crunches. It's a good way to ruin your kneecaps and as an added bonus it strengthens the same muscles you use riding your bike. I have all the bands on and usually do 4 sets of 25 on each leg, you can use both legs, but I like to punish myself. When I'm not spitting up green mucus (as I have pneumonia/flu) I usually do that regimen after I do 5 miles on the nordic track. I do that every day and it has helped my stamina unbelievably out on the trail. I don't like to get winded out on the trail so I do whatever possible to prevent that. I have to stop for my wife though as she sometimes has athsma attacks. Peace

[knucklebuste]

actually It's the cannondale site. Yeah we got the body by jake leg machine, the ab machine and the nordic track. I went from 220 back in Feb to 175 now. I couldn't ride the bike at 220, plus I was starting to look like homer simpson from the side. I lost the gut, I'm eating right and exercizing. All caus of the bike. The bike got my head out of my ass. You can't ride when you is a fat bastard. No more belt hanger for this kid and the 400 situps I do on that ab machine really work. I can actually see a six pack forming from the outside vs. on the inside. Peace

[Mt.A TODD]

The thing that cracks me up is his bike is in the house on a light colored carpet, and on the second floor of his house. My wife would ******* kill me if I did that!

BTW: Kustypampers, Your Oak computer table is ugly. And what is up with the Orange walls, Yuck. It dosen't match with your carpet color.

[johnbryanpeters]

Hey Todd@Mt.A, shouldn't that motto read "Jekyls break"? ;D

J

[knucklebuste]

Kusty pampers? Dude my wife picked the wall color so beef it up with her. As for the bike on the carpet, the tires get armoralled after every ride. There is not a scratch on my bike. I dare you to find a flaw in my bike besides the forks not matching the frame color. Kusty pampers, thats too ******* funny. Lets see a pic of your rig tough guy. I'll bet my bike is better than yours :P

[gungywump]

Ditto! To Big Game that is.


SloopyWoopy-

You forming an alliance with the enemy....remember he is a gold lover and women hater...



Well that Kaboom of yours is a fine bike indeed. You always have the nicest stuff. And you take great care of it. Do you have anything else for sale? Whatever it is, I'm sure it will be a bargain at any price.

I was merly returning a compliment. You keep your friends close and your enemies even closer. - Lao Tzu The Art of War

[splat]

That is one mighty clean Purtty looking bike ! do you amour all the tires ?
do you keep you wife's bike just as clean ? ( I hope so for her sake )

Want to clean all of mine ? :D

dropping close to 50 pounds that is impressive !

we have a guy at work who over the last year dropped 75 pounds , and is now a Mt biking maniac! he does it on a ridgid!

Kevin , How tall are you ? that looks like a pretty small frame .

[SloMoJo]

Dear DoubleKnuckledDump,
Did you know you can ride those bikes in the woods as well as the driveway? ::)

[knucklebuste]

Splat, NT does suck, especially trying to run Oracle Apps. Sun Solaris is my flavor of choice. My bike is a large, I'm 6'. I actually almost got the medium which felt nice as well. I kind of wish I got the medium as you can throw it around a bit more, but the large suits me fine. I don't know why everyone gives me so much **** about cleaning my bike. I do ride the ******* thing. I've been to franklin, leominster, foxboro, wrentham, dover, medfield and down the end of my road there is 80 acres of excruciatinly painful hills. Enough. I ride the ******* bike. Not like I want to ride it as I screwed my wrist riding my kx off a 60ft drop. I landed fine, but my wrist was too far down on the left grip and ripped some tendons. It's getting better, but I've been taking it easy. I'm just getting in shape so I can do the long rides without getting winded, but once the wrist is better, I'm going to start getting serious into the freeriding ****. I just want to make sure I have all the best **** on my rig, so I can lessen the chances of breaking stuff. Believe me, I'm a psycho on anything with wheels. I had a house in hubbardston last year and I built a 16ft high by 30ft long ramp. Attached is a photo of a jump I did. You can see the telephone poles in the background to give you and idea of the height. I'm out of the freestyle business as I've had many injuries. Broken femur, dislocated hip+shoulder, broken collar bone, broken ankles (both) broken ribs 3, 2 concussions, fractured pelvis. So to those who say I can't ride a little mountain bike, take a look at the pic.

[splat]

I have nothing against a Clean Bike, as a matter of fact , I like it ! , I wish I had the time to keep it so clean. Back before kids In the off season , I would strip all the parts off the bike , clean the frame and wax it ! then put it all back together again.

also one of these days , when your healthy again , I will take you to the vietnam. the offer is still open.

This is like a car wreck, nothing draws a croud like a croud i always say. Heres another little saying i posted on a different thread,
Don't fall into the trap of judging what is right or wrong with your bike, or yourself, by comparison to others. That can only lead to conceit or regret as people will always be better or worse then you.

Read it, Learn it, Live it. Happines will follow.

[johnnyt]

Krumplehumper,
ecolades for the belt hanger removal!

Psylo is a nogo. :(

When I broke my wrist I was able to ride with a softcast pretty well. According to the doc it actually helped the healing process by circulating blood to the break. Hurt like hell sometimes, but felt great to ride! Drops might be tough, but breathing fresh air beats the pants off Suzanne Somers! Ooooh, now there is a childhood fantasy, Suzanne Somers pants off (the Three's Company SS, not the current big-butt-botox-bleach-blondy).

Good luck with the wrist, from the sounds of your injury list, that is minor.

Knuckledonger -

You have provided some outstanding material for all us coconuts on the forum, it is Friday, Closed some business, I'm drinking a beer at work, and what can I say...I'm in good mood.

With said, I'll give a little shout out for you kicking it on the KX. It indeeds appears as though that was a solid jump and clearly that takes some sack. Good for you.

It also sucks to ride if your hurt, and if memory serves me correct you are relatively new to MTB'ing (and have clearly helped the economy with your parts purchases) and you should't ride hurt and be turned off to the sport.

It is admirable to want to get in shape to ride but don't let that stop you...even if you ride with stronger (or weaker riders) it shouldn't matter. I have riden when I was lean and fast and ridden when I was fat and slow. Currently I am somehwere in the middle bit still raced recently....just ride don't worry about superfluous crap...enjoy it!

Of course, I have ridden since October 6th due to a bad crash that banged up my ribs...feeling a little better so I'm gonna ride tomorrow am....Ft. Rock style for you NH folks..

Signed,

A content NOO