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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Rad_Mattrix
Bike looks sick Low, the gold really sets off those wheels! How has the bike handled for ya? I have a 23" coming and have decided to try it out before i look at getting some raked trees from HHi.

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Thanks! It handles a little heavier due to the 200mm rear and 3.75" front. I came from a 16" 150mm rear and a 2.15" skinny 21" front so the 23 is not as nimble of course, but it does feel more planted for sure and stable in turns. I like how it rides. I didn't have to change up my riding style to get used to it.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by sLow5Rider
Thanks! It handles a little heavier due to the 200mm rear and 3.75" front. I came from a 16" 150mm rear and a 2.15" skinny 21" front so the 23 is not as nimble of course, but it does feel more planted for sure and stable in turns. I like how it rides. I didn't have to change up my riding style to get used to it.
I was wondering about the riding as well. It is a great looking bike. Often the things you do to make it look great are at the expense of the bikes ride. Glad you got it done and still have a good riding bike.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 06:54 PM
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Nice Shot , have you started to Drag the Pipe Yet .



 
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dennyo

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X2 - really like the look of this bike.

The tasteful gold wheels REALLY set it apart IMO.

Looking forward to seeing more updated pics!

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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by dennyo
Nice Shot , have you started to Drag the Pipe Yet .



Yessir, been scraping since I put these on. I already knew it was since I researched the hell out of the pipes before I bought them. But I'm stubborn, bought them anyways, and scrape on 90% of my right turns. I have a new setup coming in time for summer though!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SKT
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X2 - really like the look of this bike.

The tasteful gold wheels REALLY set it apart IMO.

Looking forward to seeing more updated pics!

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Really appreciate it, man! I won't be putting anything new until April but here's a shot from last week:

 
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 03:17 PM
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Dude- We need to get together and do a ride...I can get a few folks to go as well.
 
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Originally Posted by sLow5Rider

Really appreciate it, man! I won't be putting anything new until April but here's a shot from last week:
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Thanks for the new pic - that bike is fresh!

Any upcoming winter mods planned?

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Dude- We need to get together and do a ride...I can get a few folks to go as well.
I'm down! I might have a few folks as well. Let me know!
 
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Thanks for the new pic - that bike is fresh!

Any upcoming winter mods planned?

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Got a bunch planned, just nothing for winter! I started the build in the middle of summer last year so I missed out on all the good weather. I'm just catching up on all the riding right now so I'll probably start on the the projects later this spring.
 
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