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03-10-14, 06:04 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

The risse shocks don't show up often you'll have...

The risse shocks don't show up often you'll have more luck looking for a Fox alps. The alps will show up from time to time on eBay.once you get some air in that rst it'll be decent but the alps I...
03-09-14, 07:13 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Yes sir I will let you know how it rides once I...

Yes sir I will let you know how it rides once I get a proper fork on it.
03-09-14, 07:12 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

That is quite interesting! I got this giant frame...

That is quite interesting! I got this giant frame for free last year and have been slowly building it as parts rolled in from other projects, etc. This is my first parts bin build and I gotta say it...
03-09-14, 02:16 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Here is my Giant ATX all done now.... ...

Here is my Giant ATX all done now....

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b553/andyfloyd82/Mobile%20Uploads/20140308_225514_zpslg302gu8.jpg
03-05-14, 03:23 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Hey if it aint broke dont fix it right? I usually...

Hey if it aint broke dont fix it right? I usually just upgrade stuff because I like to...haha. I see weight savings in everything...that RST is heavy and just the coil alone weighs about the same as...
03-05-14, 11:40 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

I am a lightweight guy #150...

I am a lightweight guy #150 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=150) or so. I already set the preload to be very soft because i had to do so in order to get the sag...
03-05-14, 10:39 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Nice bike you got there, haha. Im looking forward...

Nice bike you got there, haha. Im looking forward to riding mine. I just got a Ano Red 30.8mm post and a new derailleur hanger. Bike should be on the trails in a couple weeks. Gonna also have a SID...
03-05-14, 09:34 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

It is not the CU92 its Giant's 6061 Aluminum. I...

It is not the CU92 its Giant's 6061 Aluminum. I think the previous model year had the CU92, Im not sure how much of a difference there is between them but the frame is fairly lightweight this bike...
02-28-14, 04:29 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Thanks man, its turning out a lot nicer than i...

Thanks man, its turning out a lot nicer than i thought it would. Looking forward to riding it to see if it will be a keeper or not.
02-28-14, 02:43 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Just thought I would let you know....I recently...

Just thought I would let you know....I recently aquired a 1993 8700 Composite. Got it for 80 bucks....lol. Its set up as a single speed right now probably will keep it that way. Its the womans new...
02-28-14, 02:34 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Still not done with it, but here is a 1997 Giant...

Still not done with it, but here is a 1997 Giant ATX 970 that Im doing a " whatever parts I have in my box-o-parts " build. I think this bike will turn out nicely.
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02-27-14, 02:11 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Yes, that bike is AMAZING looking. That has to be...

Yes, that bike is AMAZING looking. That has to be one of the coolest old FS MTB's Ive seen. Well done sir, well done.
09-04-13, 02:09 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

I too like the voodoo bike. I have that EXACT...

I too like the voodoo bike. I have that EXACT stem on my Specialized FSR. Voodoo stuff is neat.
08-29-13, 10:10 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Did it make you faster/slower with the crank...

Did it make you faster/slower with the crank change? I find Im most comfortable on 172.5's. However I have 160's on my single speed bike and the extra spinning actually is slightly faster although I...
08-26-13, 10:06 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b553/andyfloyd...

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b553/andyfloyd82/IMAG0889_zps13d2673f.jpg?t=1377529537

1995 Stumpy FSR-Sport. Lots of upgrades, I think I finally found a Fox Alps 4 For the rear of this bike...
08-03-13, 03:48 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Thanks for the props man, I do love how the AMP...

Thanks for the props man, I do love how the AMP fork has transformed the bike into something thats still just as fast on the road but now is MUCH more capable on the trails as well. Yea I have seen...
08-02-13, 05:27 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

I know the feeling. I knew that Univega made the...

I know the feeling. I knew that Univega made the Alpina in both rigid and front suspension models. My fork came off of a 1994 Univega S6.7 which was their top of the line hardtail for 1994. It uses...
08-02-13, 05:14 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Ah thats a great question. I will compare the AMP...

Ah thats a great question. I will compare the AMP to the stock rigid fork, and a Rock Shox Quadra 21r which has 50-60mm of travel which is approx what the AMP fork has...

Amp vs Rigid fork... The...
08-02-13, 03:04 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

1994 Univega Alpina 5.5..... 23.1 lbs soaking...

1994 Univega Alpina 5.5..... 23.1 lbs soaking wet.
...
06-14-13, 03:50 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Sick splatter job bro. lol No really...its really...

Sick splatter job bro. lol No really...its really nice. I love that.
06-04-13, 03:43 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Love that bike, looks like you got it...

Love that bike, looks like you got it powdercoated at some point. I own a 1993 GT Outpost and its a nice bike. I have street slicks on it, and did some upgrades in the form of new wheels, LX rear...
05-29-13, 01:06 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

This is looking very nice, well done.

This is looking very nice, well done.
05-14-13, 09:52 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

I like your PDG70. Looks like its going to need...

I like your PDG70. Looks like its going to need some restoring. Someone left that bike out in the rain for a long time. Look at all the rust all over that poor bike. I have taken worse and turned it...
05-14-13, 09:49 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Schwinn said it was to eliminate chainstay chain...

Schwinn said it was to eliminate chainstay chain slap. Whatever the reasoning it does look neat, lol.
05-13-13, 09:12 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

It did indeed come with the Rolls saddle. I love...

It did indeed come with the Rolls saddle. I love my Suede Turbo on my Prologue and this Rolls feels almost exactly the same...very comfy for me. I got lucky with this PDG50 because it has so many...
05-13-13, 08:47 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Awesome man, I just picked up a PDG 50 the other...

Awesome man, I just picked up a PDG 50 the other day with a DX/XT m739 mix. Here are a couple pics....
04-09-13, 05:47 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

LOVE this thread. lol.... No pics at the...

LOVE this thread. lol....

No pics at the moment but I did manage to pick up a 1987 Univega Alpina Uno with Suntour XC7000. Not a bad score, its triple butted cromo.
04-03-13, 10:15 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

The suntour stuff in my experience is much louder...

The suntour stuff in my experience is much louder than the shimano from the same era. I have a XC7000 group on my panasonic and I have a Deore lx group on my Univega. The Deore group shifts quietly...
04-03-13, 10:11 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

If you ever want to offload some Suntour...

If you ever want to offload some Suntour Accushift stuff send me a PM....love Suntour.
04-03-13, 10:10 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Agreed, the Diamondback is really plain looking....

Agreed, the Diamondback is really plain looking. Its just red, and more red. Personally I LOVE fade paint the kind you see on the late 80s and early 90s bikes. Thats why I love my newest Alpina so...
04-02-13, 09:57 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Im glad you are liking it more now. I bet tat...

Im glad you are liking it more now. I bet tat once you get some lighter tires on it the bike will perk up quite a bit. Sure that diamondback might be SLIGHTLY lighter, but lets be honest that Trek...
04-01-13, 08:10 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Looks like you got a nice rider right there, now...

Looks like you got a nice rider right there, now you have your steel bike that will be sub 25lbs. The weight makes all the difference trust me.
04-01-13, 08:08 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

I agree if all things are equal in terms of...

I agree if all things are equal in terms of weight and you have steel, aluminum, and carbon which bike would you prefer? Its gotta be steel because of its ability to make the ride more comfortable...
03-29-13, 04:30 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

So the carbon frame bikes are just too...

So the carbon frame bikes are just too stiff....that sucks. I guess I never really thought about it but I do really love the way steel feels on the trails. I kind of want to add a air/coil fork to my...
03-29-13, 03:35 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Felt dead as in the frame was too stiff? Or bad...

Felt dead as in the frame was too stiff? Or bad geometry? I have never ridden a carbon bike I would imagine it would feel more flexy than aluminum or steel but I guess Im wrong.
03-29-13, 01:36 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Its Steel 969 Race-lite. The tubes are .9 at the...

Its Steel 969 Race-lite. The tubes are .9 at the ends and .6 in the middle. I think the wall thickness is the same as Columbus SL so it is pretty light. You know if we just went with some newer...
03-29-13, 01:30 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Couple of my Steel MTB rides.... 1993 GT...

Couple of my Steel MTB rides....

1993 GT Outpost Trail
DB Cromoly
Shimano Altus Group
30.1lbs

1994 Univega Alpina 5.5
969 Race-lite Cromoly
Deore LX/STX Group
03-29-13, 01:06 PM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Sweet Bike man, kinda suprised it weighs that...

Sweet Bike man, kinda suprised it weighs that much I would have thought 23-24 lbs. If you get rid of the suntour RD, or freewheel let me know I may be interested...Im a big suntour fan for some...
02-22-13, 10:31 AM
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Posted By andyfloyd

Our of curiosity how much did you pay for the...

Our of curiosity how much did you pay for the rm20's? I just picked up an old MTB that has RM20's just wondering how rare they are and what they are worth. I thought they were REALLY nice for being...
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