| Dripping Lotus

Author Archives:

Specialized Pitch FSR Comp Review | Specialized Pitch Comp For Sale

Written on July 7, 2011 by Darren in Specialized

This bike just keeps getting better and I only had it for a year. My first bike was a 32 TALAS. The Talas frame was light while being strong and with a plush Ride. It just sucks that it succumbed to a big fork.

0 Comments - Leave a comment!

Mountain Fury Review | Mountain Fury For Sale

Written on July 7, 2011 by Darren in Mountain

I have a 2003 Truth, a 2002 IF Deluxe and now a Mountain Fury. At 40 I can already see that after 3 rides this is what all fat 40 year olds should be riding. I can’t believe what one more inch of travel does for comfort. I see myself doing more long (fat burning)…

0 Comments - Leave a comment!

Intense 6.6 Review | Intense 6.6 For Sale

Written on July 6, 2011 by Darren in Intense

After spending more time on the bike and tuning in the suspension, I now love this bike. No regrets about choosing this over a Santa Cruz blur. Yes, I can see the suspension linkages activating a tiny bit as I pedal, but I cannot feel any bobbing.

0 Comments - Leave a comment!

Pivot Mach Review | Pivot Mach 4 For Sale

Written on July 6, 2011 by Darren in Pivot

The durability is legendary as noted here, What makes it special is its handling,tracking,versitility. It rides much lighter than it is.For a burly bike it bobs and weaves through the tightest of single track, yet bombs downhill.

0 Comments - Leave a comment!

Commencal Meta 5.5 Review | Commencal Meta For Sale

Written on July 6, 2011 by Darren in Commencal

This bike does it all. Even at around 31 lbs., it can climb at a decent pace, even compared to my current HT. Lots of traction. A great handling single track machine, handles twists and turns as long as you trust the bike. On sketchy technical stuff, just trust the bike, let go of the…

0 Comments - Leave a comment!

Trek Liquid Review | Trek Liquid For Sale

Written on July 6, 2011 by Darren in Trek

This is by far the best trail/all mountain bike I have ever had a chance to ride, I love the bike so much it would be hard for me to ever sell it and buy somthing else. I bought my liquid frame in july of o8, and built it from the ground up, it has…

0 Comments - Leave a comment!

Specialized Enduro Expert Review | Specialized Enduro Expert For Sale

Written on July 6, 2011 by Darren in Specialized

I was able to get a great Enduro Expert frame with some great components within my price range. I had one panic moment when i bought the bike because every time i climbed something single track and moderately steep, i would end up wheeling out and have to walk. I dropped the stem all the…

0 Comments - Leave a comment!

Ellsworth Epiphany Review | Ellsworth Epiphany For Sale

Written on July 6, 2011 by Darren in Ellsworth

Pinch Me! Ouch, I must not be dreaming. This is the BMW of bicycles. I’m telling all of you right now, if you are considering a Epiphany, good for you….go get one! You will love it to death.

0 Comments - Leave a comment!

Cannondale Prophet Review | Cannondale Prophet For Sale

Written on July 6, 2011 by Darren in Uncategorized

The Coil is a really a great shock for this frame. Not the lightest but it doesn’t bob and I have never felt it bottom out. It probably does, I just never feel it. It’s really at it’s best when you just push it forward and don’t hesitate. The rear-end has a habit of stiffening…

0 Comments - Leave a comment!

2011 Giant Reign 2 Review | Giant Reign 2 For Sale

Written on July 6, 2011 by Darren in Giant

One of the first of the newly designed 2011 Reigns sold in the Seattle area, the bike immediately felt like I had been riding it for years. My first ride after the bike was built up was “A River Runs Through It,” one of the Whistler Valley’s black diamond cross country trails.

0 Comments - Leave a comment!