New Land Shark 650b
11-17-14, 12:06 PM
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New Land Shark 650b
I just picked up this Pro Carbon Dirt Shark 650b, this is the first 650b frame John has made.
The paint was inspired by the Hamaan Maclaren:
It's a full XT build with an x-fusion velvet fork, king headset, thomson stem and post, and a groovy cycleworks luv handle though I'm considering getting the new ritchey carbon bullmoose bar.
The wheels are off of a different bike until I get my tax return so I can build up a proper set.
The paint was inspired by the Hamaan Maclaren:
It's a full XT build with an x-fusion velvet fork, king headset, thomson stem and post, and a groovy cycleworks luv handle though I'm considering getting the new ritchey carbon bullmoose bar.
The wheels are off of a different bike until I get my tax return so I can build up a proper set.
11-24-14, 11:27 AM
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This bike is amazing. It climbs really well and eats up tight, curvy trails.
Another picture because I can:
Another picture because I can:
11-29-14, 06:56 PM
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That's some sweet paint, for sure!!!
You showed amazing restraint going with a black headset!
Would be even nicer looking with white front rim, IMO.
You showed amazing restraint going with a black headset!
Would be even nicer looking with white front rim, IMO.
12-02-14, 03:14 PM
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I went with the black headset because I wasn't sure what it was going to come out looking like. Come tax return time I might order a different headset to match the king hubs I'll be getting for the new wheelset. I have @150 miles on it so far and love it, this bike really fits my riding style.
12-02-14, 05:30 PM
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It does get a lot of attention. I do have some custom ESI grips to put on it but I'm waiting to see if I can get a set of those carbon bullmoose bars first.
12-03-14, 11:48 PM
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That is one sharp looking ride you have right there. 
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I installed some thomson bars and some custom esi grips.
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Wow, nice! Love the paint job and grips!
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