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Well that one in the pic is my old Jekyll 800; it had Hayes hydraulic discs front and back. My Jekyll 1000 (which I have now), has the new XTR discs. Real nifty. 
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I like Hayes. Haven't used the XTR's, but have some experience with the 1st generation XT's and they were great stoppers!
I take it you got rid of the Jekyll 800 or are you like my friend that is a total bike
and has something like 6 or 7 bikes?
I take it you got rid of the Jekyll 800 or are you like my friend that is a total bike
and has something like 6 or 7 bikes?
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Well, ya.
No point in getting rid of my Jekyll 800 - basically the only thing original no that bike was the frame itself! From crankset to pedals to seatpost to saddle to derailleurs to you name it - they were aftermarket.
The Jekyll 1000 is a new bike for me and thus far only has the XTR discs.
As for bike whore...
My good bikes:
'00 Ellsworth Dare
'02 Jekyll 1000
'01 Jekyll 800
'98 GT Karakoram
My OK (read: POS) beater bikes:
Pacific Titan
2 Huffy's
and an old GT
My gone, but not forgotten bikes:
custom-built chromoly freestyle with 19x4.7in Dunlop dirt bike tires and full suspension
'00 Scalpel 1000 - lost to the Rio Frio
No point in getting rid of my Jekyll 800 - basically the only thing original no that bike was the frame itself! From crankset to pedals to seatpost to saddle to derailleurs to you name it - they were aftermarket.
The Jekyll 1000 is a new bike for me and thus far only has the XTR discs.
As for bike whore...
My good bikes:
'00 Ellsworth Dare
'02 Jekyll 1000
'01 Jekyll 800
'98 GT Karakoram
My OK (read: POS) beater bikes:
Pacific Titan
2 Huffy's
and an old GT
My gone, but not forgotten bikes:
custom-built chromoly freestyle with 19x4.7in Dunlop dirt bike tires and full suspension
'00 Scalpel 1000 - lost to the Rio Frio
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Hey Alex my Son has a Specialized Big Hit I posted a pic of him not too long ago jumping over my car! Did you see it? He is into downhill Free ride style riding. Do you ride downhill or just mountain biking?
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Poo IS fast!! Oddly enough, it's never been weighed, but when it still had the somewhat heavy aerobars on it it was still around 19lbs, I would guess. Not the lightest in the world, but the steel frame is SO comfortable for a bike with pretty aggressive geometry! 
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I really would like to get a Jekyll. I'm bummed that my friend doesn't sell Cannondale anymore. That 800 looks sweet. Let's see a pic of the 1000.
I'm also thinking of buying a cyclocross frame and just building up a bike in my spare time for some frisky cross country trail riding...
Redline frames are pretty cheap and I would probably get the steel fork from Kona (Project 2 fork, I believe).
jI really would like to get a Jekyll. I'm bummed that my friend doesn't sell Cannondale anymore. That 800 looks sweet. Let's see a pic of the 1000.
I'm also thinking of buying a cyclocross frame and just building up a bike in my spare time for some frisky cross country trail riding...
Redline frames are pretty cheap and I would probably get the steel fork from Kona (Project 2 fork, I believe).
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Mom, ya I remember! That's the first time I "met" you. I typically ride cross country but sometimes when I'm in a suicidal mood I'll ride freestyle/downhill. I pretty much ride everything... except BMX! 
Brant, I generally prefer chromoly frames over titanium/aluminum. A properly-designed steel fram can perform just as well and weigh as little as a titanium frame - and have the added durability!
The Jekyll 1000 is back home and I have no digicam here at college.
Those two pics I posted were taken awhile ago. It's really hard to tell the different between the two though, other than color scheme.
I typically ride cross country but sometimes when I'm in a suicidal mood I'll ride freestyle/downhill. I pretty much ride everything... except BMX! Brant, I generally prefer chromoly frames over titanium/aluminum. A properly-designed steel fram can perform just as well and weigh as little as a titanium frame - and have the added durability!
The Jekyll 1000 is back home and I have no digicam here at college.
Those two pics I posted were taken awhile ago. It's really hard to tell the different between the two though, other than color scheme.
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What's the color of the 1000?
I have always preferred steel (Astrid the mountain bike is steel, too). My ideal would be a good ti bike, though, as it can be tuned to feel like steel but harder to break if designed well.
I'm also contemplating rebuilding Astrid, but can't decide if it's worth the money and if I would bother putting on a suspension fork or just go with a retro fully rigid bike...
I have always preferred steel (Astrid the mountain bike is steel, too). My ideal would be a good ti bike, though, as it can be tuned to feel like steel but harder to break if designed well.
I'm also contemplating rebuilding Astrid, but can't decide if it's worth the money and if I would bother putting on a suspension fork or just go with a retro fully rigid bike...
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The 1000 I stripped to the bare frame and painted it jet black. It was a HIDEOUS color when I got it - some fake wood crap. Good God it was ugly!
As for Ti bikes - I've ridden several and they were not fun. They flex sooo much under hardcore pedaling. It didn't feel right.
I say rebuild the Astrid. And put on a suspension front fork. Even though it's a hardtail it should be a great touring/cross country bike. They're great for climbing. My Karakoram is a hardtail and is my favorite bike for light trails and cross-country. Both my Jekylls have lock-out suspensions front and rear, but when you lock them out it is 100% stiff - not good.
On the Karakoram, it has decent suspension up front and a nice "rubber" seatpost with about an inch of travel. It's lightweight and works beautifully over the light stuff. Did I mention it's a badass bike for climbing?
As for Ti bikes - I've ridden several and they were not fun. They flex sooo much under hardcore pedaling. It didn't feel right.
I say rebuild the Astrid. And put on a suspension front fork. Even though it's a hardtail it should be a great touring/cross country bike. They're great for climbing. My Karakoram is a hardtail and is my favorite bike for light trails and cross-country. Both my Jekylls have lock-out suspensions front and rear, but when you lock them out it is 100% stiff - not good.
On the Karakoram, it has decent suspension up front and a nice "rubber" seatpost with about an inch of travel. It's lightweight and works beautifully over the light stuff. Did I mention it's a badass bike for climbing?
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The biggest problem with Ti bikes is not enough strength in the bottom bracket, but that's relatively easily solved.
There's a place here in Seattle, Ti Cycles, that makes a pretty sweet Ti cyclocross frame I would love to own.
I have a feeling I WILL rebuild Astrid. I've had her for so long she's like family.
There's a place here in Seattle, Ti Cycles, that makes a pretty sweet Ti cyclocross frame I would love to own.
I have a feeling I WILL rebuild Astrid. I've had her for so long she's like family.