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Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-16, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,816
Posted By ToddSantora

Congrats on the score! Jamis makes great bikes! I...

Congrats on the score! Jamis makes great bikes! I would clean it up and ride it! The forks on it are fine and will make for a comfortable ride. Its all good stuff back in the day!
And I love...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Phantoj, Linear of course will bottom out...

Phantoj,
Linear of course will bottom out like anything else. They do make progressive springs as well. It felt great to me. I now have them tore down changing oil. They look great inside,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-16, 08:05 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

youve never been to a bike shop where they have...

youve never been to a bike shop where they have forks lined up with stems and bars on them**********? then you can push down on each one of them and compare...........
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-16, 09:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

I feel really fortunate to have found such nice...

I feel really fortunate to have found such nice parts at great bargains!!! The forks are coming apart tomorrow. I am thinking these are extra heavy duty springs. Need to compare to the ones in the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-16, 09:04 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Fork overhaul tomorrow. I need a 26mm wrench or...

Fork overhaul tomorrow. I need a 26mm wrench or socket which no one seems to have!!
Mock up so far.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x122/65bug_01/IMG_20160927_174619499_zpsho1up35r.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-16, 09:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Brand new springs too Never used. Progressives? X...

Brand new springs too Never used. Progressives? X heavy duty? Anyone know?
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x122/65bug_01/IMG_20160927_141124687_zpswhhnv3gx.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-16, 08:55 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Hit the jack pot...

Hit the jack pot today!!!!!!!:thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:
These Marzocchi forks are AWESOME!!!! Butter smooth and super plush and linear right down to the bottom!!...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-16, 09:45 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Also the guy who sold me the shocks is sending me...

Also the guy who sold me the shocks is sending me extra springs. I'm hoping I have at least a heavy duty spring. I weigh about 245 and I want the least amount of preload on the forks as possible.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-16, 09:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

No forks today. Our wonderful post...

No forks today. Our wonderful post office!!!!!:foo::foo: not sure whats up. I am basically waiting now for parts. Tomorrow I am hoping to get marzocchi forks and Easton stem. At least if I get the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-25-16, 06:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

I think im going to love these pedals! The more I...

I think im going to love these pedals! The more I look at that platform the more I like it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-25-16, 06:56 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

hig4s, I have all XTR/XT components....

hig4s,
I have all XTR/XT components. Thanks for the great info. Those are really good prices. I am going to take a look anyways. Im up to about 650.00 now in the build. I also have Mavic wheels...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-25-16, 09:35 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Bombers are here finally! Next city over! I...

Bombers are here finally! Next city over! I should have them tomorrow and maybe overhaul them tomorrow night! The headset is here as well. Goal this coming week is the following:
1. Overhaul fork...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-23-16, 06:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

I measured all body parts and the frame is a...

I measured all body parts and the frame is a exact match. I dont want to deviate too much from the cockpit layout. I will have rise bars on it though. Should be alot of fun!!
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-23-16, 06:00 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Hi guys, Been pretty busy. Picked up a few...

Hi guys,
Been pretty busy. Picked up a few nice items for the bike:
Easton 85mm zero rise Stem. 50.00 free shipping. Its a beauty!
Easton carbon fiber Seatpost NOS!!! 38.00
Heres my bike...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-21-16, 07:38 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Good news today: Headset in route!! Forks are now...

Good news today: Headset in route!! Forks are now coming the right way. Should have them in no more then 4 business days!
I have decided to keep the front end a bit lower, as the headtube is so...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-20-16, 06:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Good new and bad news today: Forks are still in...

Good new and bad news today:
Forks are still in Ohio $&&#:*-";$:*:*!!!!!!!!
Sometimes I wonder about the us post office!!! At any rate they are in route. Probably another week.
bad news #2.... I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-19-16, 08:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Reading the Marzocchi rebuild data. Not sure why...

Reading the Marzocchi rebuild data. Not sure why they got away from this design. Could have been a multitude of factors, weight, cost, etc....
Here's a paragraph on how the bombers work. Total...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-19-16, 05:54 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Downloaded the PDF file to overhaul the forks....

Downloaded the PDF file to overhaul the forks. Looks very simple. Seems they have rebound damping adjusters inside each leg. Happy they have them, just wish they where outside the legs like the newer...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-19-16, 03:47 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

New fork seals showed up already!!! Just waiting...

New fork seals showed up already!!! Just waiting on the forks now....
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-19-16, 10:24 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Thanks gsa103. Its nice to have confirmation on...

Thanks gsa103. Its nice to have confirmation on these things!!! I have been out of the scene for quite a while.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-19-16, 10:20 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Also, The bombers may come in the mail today....

Also, The bombers may come in the mail today. This is going to be a fun build!!!! I am pretty excited to say the least! :thumb:thumb::beer::beer::ride::ride::ride::beer:
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-19-16, 10:07 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Good Morning guys, Called Cane Creek this...

Good Morning guys,
Called Cane Creek this morning. I have 2 choices: The 40 series which is standard bearings and not as nice seals or...........the 110 series with stainless bearings and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-16, 07:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Went to the bike store today. The kid did not...

Went to the bike store today. The kid did not know crap! Pulled out a headset and it was not the right one. He said I needed the fork to match it up correctly. I am calling Cane Creek in the morning....
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-16, 11:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,423
Posted By ToddSantora

My 2 cents: I am building my own K2 Razorback...

My 2 cents: I am building my own K2 Razorback with Fox rear shock. There are 2 of these bikes fully built on ebay for less then 600.00 with nice quality parts on them. I would go that rout for sure....
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-16, 11:35 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Hi guys, Took the Fox shock off the frame...

Hi guys,
Took the Fox shock off the frame last night and checked everything out. I am amazed at how smooth this shock is for a air shock! Buttery smooth! Everything works exceptionally well!...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-16, 09:30 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Do you think this is...

Do you think this is real.................................LOL
https://youtu.be/EGC8vzkIOQk
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-17-16, 10:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Thank you sir! Straight and to the point....

Thank you sir! Straight and to the point. Alright, I will stick with my Shimano Hollowtech 2 BB and Deore XT cranks. I think they will suffice nicely.
Alright, heres my next question. Frame came...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-17-16, 02:34 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Are these fancy pants bottom brackets with...

Are these fancy pants bottom brackets with ceramic bearings worth the money.............
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-16, 09:25 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Just so you all know, im leaning towards the...

Just so you all know, im leaning towards the Renthal Fatbar light. 40mm rise in gold anodized color. Seems really tough and I like the 40mm rise of it. 780mm width. Its looking pretty good right now,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-16, 09:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Hi guys, I am trying to decide on a new...

Hi guys,
I am trying to decide on a new bar and stem. What do you guys think? I am 6'1"-6'2". I dont want to be hunched over very much at all. This will be a do all bike.
I know I want...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-15-16, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,275
Posted By ToddSantora

Wow! If you have a few beers you better bust on...

Wow! If you have a few beers you better bust on the training wheels for that Mongoose! You could hurt yourself falling off of that thing!! That is one BIG frame!
I had a Mongoose when I was a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-14-16, 09:10 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Forks where in Ohio...

Forks where in Ohio yesterday.....:cry::cry::cry::cry:. Im in California! Probably wishful thinking for Friday. Thats ok though, Enduro seals are not here yet either. Its all on its...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-14-16, 07:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Phantoj, Thank you for the input and help! I...

Phantoj,
Thank you for the input and help! I do want a more all around, do everything well bike for sure. I dont like the hunched over XC riding position at all.
My brakes will be Shimano...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-13-16, 08:24 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Was looking at the frame today and noticed there...

Was looking at the frame today and noticed there are 2 shock adjustments on the rear Fox shock. A is for 3" and B is for 4" so I have some adjustments to the rear end as well. Very nice shock. I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-12-16, 09:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Hey guys I got the frame today. It is awesome!!...

Hey guys I got the frame today. It is awesome!! It is no noodly weight weenie frame. Very heavy duty and it looks very well built.
Wow. I am fired up I got this frame!!! Finall.
Now...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-12-16, 07:21 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Alright I picked up a marzocchi z3 light with I...

Alright I picked up a marzocchi z3 light with I think 70mm of travel. Should match my rear just fine as the rear I think is 80mm.
They are very clean, but look to need new seals. I will start...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-16, 02:20 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

That's why I was very interested in marzocchi. I...

That's why I was very interested in marzocchi. I heard they had the best ride out of My fork. Oil bath with spring
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-16, 02:17 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

I read really good reviews on them. What I really...

I read really good reviews on them. What I really want is very plush or really nice riding front forks. And I don't like the hunched over xc style. I like the bars up higher.a much more upright...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-16, 01:39 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Thanks for all the info! I may just keep my duke...

Thanks for all the info! I may just keep my duke xc!! It will fit right away and it's got rebound adjustment..
I really liked it 15 years ago and I bet they have less then 200 miles om them. They...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-16, 12:48 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Ok what would you recommend? Original fork was a...

Ok what would you recommend? Original fork was a Sid xc 80mm. I thought with my weight the dirt jumper may be pretty good.however with nearly 100.00 for a headset maybe a nom tapered steering tube...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-16, 10:55 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Here a few more pics: ...

Here a few more pics:
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x122/65bug_01/122%20shock%203_zpsytcme44n.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-16, 10:46 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Here is a pic. of the 1 1/8 head tube ...

Here is a pic. of the 1 1/8 head tube
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x122/65bug_01/K2%20Razorback%20team%202_zpsitfe21fv.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-16, 10:43 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Wow! Thank you for all the help Canker and...

Wow! Thank you for all the help Canker and everyone! Yes, the frame is a 2003 with a Fox Pull shock. The frame was barely used as you can see. They are awesome XC and or trail frames. They are super...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-07-16, 01:39 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Canker, Thank you very much! I did not know...

Canker,
Thank you very much! I did not know that. Ok then I would think my 15 year old Shimano XT derailler would be just fine. Have there been any major differences in close to 15 years for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-07-16, 11:58 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x122/65bug_01/K...

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x122/65bug_01/K2%20Razorback%20Team_zpsfjtfwoyw.jpg (http://s182.photobucket.com/user/65bug_01/media/K2%20Razorback%20Team_zpsfjtfwoyw.jpg.html)
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-07-16, 11:57 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,608
Posted By ToddSantora

Need some advice, PLEASE HELP ME BUILD!

I am getting back into riding! I am now 50 but still feel pretty young. I want to lose some weight too. I am 6'2 and about 245. Would like to get down to 215. I am pretty active still.
My bike...
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