I got a new bike!

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
10/27/2016 at 22:12 • Filed to: None

Can’t wait to ride it, but it’s been pouring down rain lately. It’s kind of a fluorescent red which is good during hunting season in Montana. I need to figure out a mod to my bike rack so it will fit but otherwise good to go.

It has hydraulic disc brakes, a 120 mm front fork and a carbon fiber frame. The down tube has a hinged opening at the water bottle cage and you can stuff it with spare tubes and tools and stuff, it’s pretty cool. They call it a SWAT box.

DISCUSSION (18)

bob and john > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
10/27/2016 at 22:16

1by11? its a nice set up. I’ve been out of the bicycle world for about 6 years now. I kinda want to get back into it, but thats another 9 grand (i have 2 bikes, a roadie and a mountian) that I really dont want to spend and I can spend on motorcycles.

Frank Grimes > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
10/27/2016 at 22:17

wow that bike is freaking nice. send me some aluminum tubing and i can weld you a rack.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Frank Grimes
10/27/2016 at 22:21

All I need is a 15mm x 110mm fork mount adaptor and it will work. I sold some other bikes to get it.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > bob and john
10/27/2016 at 22:23

I’m ridding the same road bike I got in 2008 and it is still relevant for what I need it for. Mountain bikes have evolved a huge amount in the last few years. This is basically a slack angle all mountain hard tail. Should be a hoot to ride.

bob and john > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
10/27/2016 at 22:24

yea, i bought a Fuel EX 8 right when the 29er crazy started. it was a AWESOME bike for the time...but years of racing have worn it down a bit.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
10/27/2016 at 22:29

Carbon hardballs are fun as hell. They climb like road bikes but are shitty when going downhill...but still fun. I’m wary about the lack of a chain guide, despite the narrow-wide...

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
10/27/2016 at 22:31

I rode one before I bought it. I PR’d a downhill segment on the HT that I had ridden on my 120 mm dual suspension bike about 20 times previous so I’m not to worried.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > bob and john
10/27/2016 at 22:55

You should! if you’ve already got bikes, why do you need to spend nine grand?

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
10/27/2016 at 22:57

Seriously nice bike! I wish I could do a hardtail, so much less money than 140+ travel full suspension. That’s basically what I need to be comfortable on my local trails. But I’m sure you will have a blast on it!

bob and john > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
10/27/2016 at 22:59

because reasons.

want the latest and greatest. plus my trek might need the fork totally rebuilt.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > bob and john
10/27/2016 at 23:03

My trek definitely need the fork rebuilt. But fuck it. it still mostly works. It’s still fun. Or you can find killer bikes for about a grand used.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
10/27/2016 at 23:16

Thanks! I’m hoping it isn’t too rough. The 3" tires should help a bit. Funny you say that because the salesman was like are you sure you want a hard tail?

Cash Rewards > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
10/27/2016 at 23:34

That is my ideal setup. Hard tail, no front derailleur, big hydraulic discs. Looks like an awesome ride. Enjoy it!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Cash Rewards
10/27/2016 at 23:38

I just checked, 200mm front and 180mm rear discs, wow that’s some stopping power.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
10/27/2016 at 23:42

Haha I actually ride a hardtail right now. it works, but I’m a lot slower than everyone else because of it. If I tried harder to keep up on my bike I would die. But on a comparable bike to what everyone else in my group rides I’m one of the fastest.

valsidalv, reminding you that infiniti is an option > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
10/28/2016 at 01:04

Nice machine, congrats! The pics are a bit blurry so hard to tell - but did you replace the stock pedals with clipless?

Spoon II > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
10/28/2016 at 03:18

Nice! Love a good hard tail!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > valsidalv, reminding you that infiniti is an option
10/28/2016 at 09:26

Yes, I use shimano XT or XTR clipless pedals on my bikes. It ended up being really hard to photo in the garage, the artificial light coupled with the bright color, the camera was very confused.