chico DH: specialized P.1, phase 1

chico DH · 12-20-2003, 07:30 PM

this is my ride, but i have since gotten an '04 DJ1 with a dimension hub laced to a singletrack rim. i'll have a picture of phase 2 when i get back in town and pick it up. phase 3 will include an avid 6" for the rear [**** hayes mechanicals] and another singletrack for the rear as well.

StratGuy · 12-20-2003, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chico DH

this is my ride, but i have since gotten an '04 DJ1 with a dimension hub laced to a singletrack rim. i'll have a picture of phase 2 when i get back in town and pick it up. phase 3 will include an avid 6" for the rear [**** hayes mechanicals] and another singletrack for the rear as well.

if you are going to upgrade so much why didnt u just get a p3?

crashnscar · 12-20-2003, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by stratguy1618

if you are going to upgrade so much why didnt u just get a p3?

Or a frame and build from scratch

chico DH · 12-20-2003, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by stratguy1618

if you are going to upgrade so much why didnt u just get a p3?

p.3's weren't available last year in the US, i got this thing in july. i don't want double tracks or gears or hydros. building from scratch would be a hassle and i just wanted something i could ride and learn on, and upgrade to suit my needs as i went, since my last bike was a cross country. plus, i didn't have mommy and daddy buying this thing for me so i wanted something cheap but ridable. the p.2 has too many parts that i would have replaced anyway so i didn't want to pay extra for that. the p.1 was perfect. best color too. and when i'm finally done with everything, it'll still probably come out cheaper than a p.3.

chico DH · 01-31-2004, 07:27 PM

it took two months of waiting for parts and stuff, but it's finally done. new dirt jumper I with a dimension hub laced to a sun mammoth rim.

i'm off to ride.

BiKe4EvEr9489 · 01-31-2004, 08:01 PM

that's a pimp fork but how is the weight on it? aren't they around 7 pounds? pretty beefy....and er, pointless i suppose.
anyways nice bike overall, stealth black :147:

chico DH · 02-01-2004, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BiKe4EvEr9489

that's a pimp fork but how is the weight on it? aren't they around 7 pounds? pretty beefy....and er, pointless i suppose.
anyways nice bike overall, stealth black :147:

yeah i can feel the weight difference but it also gives me confidence because i know it's not some flimsy little SC fork. after a couple rides, i've gotten pretty much used to it, but i can tell my arms will be getting stronger.

Nemesis Gnat · 02-02-2004, 08:34 AM

You wanna sell or trade for the old Ditch Witches? PM me.

chico DH · 02-02-2004, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis Gnat

You wanna sell or trade for the old Ditch Witches? PM me.

i'm still using the rear one, but if you're interested in the old front wheel, let me know. it's never needed to be trued. 36h specialized QR hub.

chico DH · 02-13-2004, 10:12 PM

GOT MY EVIL BASH GUARD. IT"S ABOUT FUGIN TIME.

konabiker7 · 02-14-2004, 06:48 PM

dude, nice setup! my Sputnik is almost EXACTLY the same setup.

chico DH · 02-15-2004, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by konabiker7

dude, nice setup! my Sputnik is almost EXACTLY the same setup.

right on. i love this bike.

and all you weight weenies complaining about this fork are too quick to judge. it's been no problem for me. i hadn't ridden in 2 months and it only took me 1-2 little street rides to get used to.

konabiker7 · 02-15-2004, 05:06 PM

same, i go the '03 dj1 though... lil lighter

chico DH · 05-12-2004, 12:08 PM

i still have the best P.1 :p
just gotta get an avid for the rear then get a EA70 or .243 bar. i'm gonna get the travel upgrade so i have 130mm for summer trails. and if i have a job, a mammoth rim for the rear.

BiKe4EvEr9489 · 05-12-2004, 01:41 PM

sick. one thing though-make sure you get good levers for your brakes. i can't see what kind you have, and i don't know how well they work, but avid mech's are awesome....with the right levers and housing. just something to keep in mind :09:
i like the color scheme-black :147: