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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: catamountrdr on December 13, 2004, 05:37:23 pm

Title: 856 build
Post by: catamountrdr on December 13, 2004, 05:37:23 pm

Just wanted to thank those on this forum who answered the few questions I had about 856 specs. I finished the build last Friday using a frame and all parts bought at auction on Ebay.  Bike turned out exceptionally well and I spent the weekend riding.  I was amazed at how well the bike handled.  Guess I'll have to retire my Ventana for a while and play with this more.
I tried to post a couple of pictures in the galleries section, but although it told me the pictures were downloaded successfully, all I saw was the red X of death when I went in to check them out.  

Title: Re: 856 build
Post by: uk856 on December 13, 2004, 07:43:40 pm

Hi

Looks fantastic, I am about to do the same thing, actually same colour. How or where did you get the decals, I have been trying to get some for a while.

Neil

Title: Re: 856 build
Post by: will on December 14, 2004, 05:01:42 am

Very nice buildup!
Looks like you have a pretty light package? What's the total tonnage?
What kind of riding will you use it for?
How'd you find and rig the rear shock?
BTW, are you a Vermont Catamount? (I'm originally from the Upper Valley)

Cheers,
Will

Title: Re: 856 build
Post by: kiwi on December 14, 2004, 05:49:03 pm

(http://idriders.com/proflex/galleries/catamountrdr/856_front_view.jpg)



pic looks fine to me!







wow the frame looks brand new!.where did you get it?Did it come with the shock(i presume so)Did you get the crosslink off e discount or did that come with the bike too?