Comments on: First Look: Bombproof Bike Project http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/ Mountain Bike Reviews, News, Deals and How Tos Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:42:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Grant http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-99867 Grant Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:07:14 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-99867 Great build! That bike could end up being a family heirloom, it looks so tough. I look forward to reading about the rest of the test miles. Great build! That bike could end up being a family heirloom, it looks so tough. I look forward to reading about the rest of the test miles.

]]> By: jeff currey http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-99860 jeff currey Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:53:18 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-99860 Tim, I love the concept, love the bike! Since we ARE talkin' blue collar, will you tell us what it all cost? Like add costs to the Parts List? I will keep checking back with your excellent project. Almost forgot- what was you final decision process on the fork? later, Jeff http://bikemoscow.org/ Tim, I love the concept, love the bike! Since we ARE talkin’ blue collar, will you tell us what it all cost? Like add costs to the Parts List? I will keep checking back with your excellent project. Almost forgot- what was you final decision process on the fork?
later,
Jeff
http://bikemoscow.org/

]]> By: Rob L http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-99135 Rob L Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:34:04 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-99135 Ha, I just realized while loading the bike to go to the LBS for a brake upgrade I thought my seat looked a bit off. I wheel in my ride and my mech takes one look at my bike and says I've crushed the hell outa my seat, which I realize he is right! The seat rails are now entirely hidden by the saddle sides when viewed from the side! hahhaa. Not a bomb proof seat. Damn WTB Speed V..;..Can't take my 220lbs I guess. Chris - DAMN! That is scary as hell a friend of mine has a redline and I fwd'd him your comment to check his out! I'll post on the seat if I go for the Titec Hellbent. Someone else recommended the Terry TI Fly but it's not very blue collar....damn expensive gear...oh well whats a posterior to do... Ha, I just realized while loading the bike to go to the LBS for a brake upgrade I thought my seat looked a bit off. I wheel in my ride and my mech takes one look at my bike and says I’ve crushed the hell outa my seat, which I realize he is right! The seat rails are now entirely hidden by the saddle sides when viewed from the side! hahhaa. Not a bomb proof seat. Damn WTB Speed V..;..Can’t take my 220lbs I guess.

Chris - DAMN! That is scary as hell a friend of mine has a redline and I fwd’d him your comment to check his out!

I’ll post on the seat if I go for the Titec Hellbent. Someone else recommended the Terry TI Fly but it’s not very blue collar….damn expensive gear…oh well whats a posterior to do…

]]> By: Chris http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-99125 Chris Sat, 07 Jul 2007 22:28:16 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-99125 Looks really cool!! But, here is just something for you to ponder about that seat post. I own a Redline MC29er. A green 2006 to be exact. I have owned it for about 1 year now. I have rode it a bunch both on road commuting to work and rolling single track and crushed limestone rail trails. Recently after a weekly ride I was siting back coasting with my hands off the bars at about 15mph. All of a sudden I heard a crack and I was on the ground. My allen bolt that holds the saddle on sheared off at the base of the seat post cradle that holds the saddle on. I was riding a WTB Pure V with Chromo rails. I was sitting a bit back on the saddle, but I didn't think it was anything to crazy. I weigh about 195lbs loaded up, give or take say 5lbs. I hit the concrete hard and bruised up my right wrist real good. It is swollen pretty good. I also smacked my back pretty hard. At least I had some padding as I had a back pack on. Now, I am not trying to say there couldn't have been multiple different issues contributing to my failed seat post. But I will never ride another Redline seat post. I did go and buy another single bolt seat post to replace the RL post (because that is all I can afford right now), and the new post looks much beefier than the RL post. When I get the cash I will be looking to upgrade to a decent two bolt seat post that way if I eve do break a bolt again I will at least have to break TWO bolts at the same time to end up on my back and my butt. I suppose one should read this post knowing that I am now a little paranoid about my seat posts. Most local riders I have talked with about the situtation say that is the first time they have ever heard of such a thing happening. Maybe just a freak accident, but like I said above, as soon as I have the cash to go and get a two bolt designed seat post, I am going to do so. Peace out. Looks really cool!!

But, here is just something for you to ponder about that seat post. I own a Redline MC29er. A green 2006 to be exact. I have owned it for about 1 year now. I have rode it a bunch both on road commuting to work and rolling single track and crushed limestone rail trails. Recently after a weekly ride I was siting back coasting with my hands off the bars at about 15mph. All of a sudden I heard a crack and I was on the ground. My allen bolt that holds the saddle on sheared off at the base of the seat post cradle that holds the saddle on. I was riding a WTB Pure V with Chromo rails. I was sitting a bit back on the saddle, but I didn’t think it was anything to crazy. I weigh about 195lbs loaded up, give or take say 5lbs.

I hit the concrete hard and bruised up my right wrist real good. It is swollen pretty good. I also smacked my back pretty hard. At least I had some padding as I had a back pack on.

Now, I am not trying to say there couldn’t have been multiple different issues contributing to my failed seat post. But I will never ride another Redline seat post. I did go and buy another single bolt seat post to replace the RL post (because that is all I can afford right now), and the new post looks much beefier than the RL post. When I get the cash I will be looking to upgrade to a decent two bolt seat post that way if I eve do break a bolt again I will at least have to break TWO bolts at the same time to end up on my back and my butt.

I suppose one should read this post knowing that I am now a little paranoid about my seat posts. Most local riders I have talked with about the situtation say that is the first time they have ever heard of such a thing happening. Maybe just a freak accident, but like I said above, as soon as I have the cash to go and get a two bolt designed seat post, I am going to do so.

Peace out.

]]> By: Tim Grahl http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-98755 Tim Grahl Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:18:44 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-98755 Fred: The parts list is mostly complete and can be found on the main Bomproof Bike page here... http://bluecollarmtb.com/blue-collar-bombproof-bike-project/ James: Not sure on the total weight yet... will post when I get it. Fritz: I'm guessing it wouldn't standup to that... it can't REALLY withstand a bomb blast :) Sue: The pedals are a personal preference because they are affordable and clear the killer east coast mud. What's a better suggestion that fits those two categories and is also bombproof? I've put about 30 miles of singletrack on it this week so far and it's holding up well... even with several crashes. I'll be glad to get some front suspension and better tires on there in the near future, but I'm really enjoying it so far. Fred: The parts list is mostly complete and can be found on the main Bomproof Bike page here… http://bluecollarmtb.com/blue-collar-bombproof-bike-project/

James: Not sure on the total weight yet… will post when I get it.

Fritz: I’m guessing it wouldn’t standup to that… it can’t REALLY withstand a bomb blast :)

Sue: The pedals are a personal preference because they are affordable and clear the killer east coast mud. What’s a better suggestion that fits those two categories and is also bombproof?

I’ve put about 30 miles of singletrack on it this week so far and it’s holding up well… even with several crashes. I’ll be glad to get some front suspension and better tires on there in the near future, but I’m really enjoying it so far.

]]> By: Rob L http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-98478 Rob L Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:59:56 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-98478 A series of tests with M80's????? Looking pretty sweet to see it all together. Definitely curious to see how the components hold up vs the frame. I love that red paint job....vroom it looks fast even leaning against a tree! A series of tests with M80’s?????

Looking pretty sweet to see it all together. Definitely curious to see how the components hold up vs the frame.

I love that red paint job….vroom it looks fast even leaning against a tree!

]]> By: Sue http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-98465 Sue Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:03:51 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-98465 I've also heard many tales of the vulnerability of those pedals - it pretty much shot the credibility of the project as far as I'm concerned... I break things. I’ve also heard many tales of the vulnerability of those pedals - it pretty much shot the credibility of the project as far as I’m concerned… I break things.

]]> By: Fritz http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-98346 Fritz Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:40:07 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-98346 Do you think you can get the <a href="http://mountainbikemilitia.com/stuff/headshok.html" rel="nofollow">Mountainbike Militia</a> to test the bombproof-ness of this bike? Do you think you can get the Mountainbike Militia to test the bombproof-ness of this bike?

]]> By: TrailBadger.com - Mountain Bike Trails in Northern Ireland http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-98275 TrailBadger.com - Mountain Bike Trails in Northern Ireland Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:14:28 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-98275 That looks really sweet. Bring it over to Northern Ireland, and we'll have a go!!! Thanks, Rick That looks really sweet. Bring it over to Northern Ireland, and we’ll have a go!!!
Thanks,
Rick

]]> By: James http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-98255 James Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:55:25 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/02/first-look-bombproof-bike-project/#comment-98255 Glad to see you upgraded the Tektro brakes to Avid SD's.... What is the total weight of the bike? Glad to see you upgraded the Tektro brakes to Avid SD’s….

What is the total weight of the bike?

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