View Full Version : .:THE Suburban:.
Spoolin
11-02-2006, 09:24 AM
Well, here is what I was changing to!
After riding a 24Toy4 for a while (http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=33136&highlight=toy4) and then not too long ago riding Ben's (trialsguy on farkin) Suburban, I had to have one! The weight and Geo is AMAZING!
Spec:
Frame: NS Suburban (soon to have some special paint)
Forks: Rock Shox 454 Pike
Stem: NS Moto Pro
Bars: NS Lil Sista
Pedals: NS Leg Eaters
Hubs: NS SS(R) NS Roller Pro 20mm
Rims: Mavic 721's
Cranks: Bontrager Big Earl
Chain: Shadow half link
Brakes: Saint w/Kult Ti Fasteners (gold...BLING)
Seat: Serfas
Headset: FSA
Tyres: Maxxis Holy Roller Kevlar
Weighs in at Sub 12KG!!!!!!!!!!
Enough talk.... photos!
http://www.chrisbennyimaging.com/photos/bike/ns-suburban/ns-3.jpg
http://www.chrisbennyimaging.com/photos/bike/ns-suburban/ns-1.jpg
http://www.chrisbennyimaging.com/photos/bike/ns-suburban/ns-2.jpg
Team Issue! Good Vs Evil Twins! ;)
http://www.chrisbennyimaging.com/photos/bike/ns-suburban/ns-s.jpg
Chris.
:)
Kammy
11-02-2006, 09:27 AM
awesome..................:D
shauno
11-02-2006, 09:27 AM
Oh my god!
You always get me jealous of your bikes :-P
That white one bens? :s
-DAvo
11-02-2006, 09:28 AM
whoo very sexy chris!
again great bike, great pics
MUGEN
11-02-2006, 09:33 AM
JESUS.
That is the shit, nice work. Whats with using spanner head bolts instead of allen?
olly1oo6
11-02-2006, 09:35 AM
yum. twins!:p
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
that is hot
So Nice........ :D
Im thinking of getting one, how would it be for 4x and dirt?
Sam Gardner
11-02-2006, 10:03 AM
wooah thats hot!
louie
11-02-2006, 10:25 AM
im creaming my jeans.that bike pitches a tent in my pants.
Nice one Chris, looks wayyyy too similar to Bens! Are you coming back down to melbourne with Ben again?
Spoolin
11-02-2006, 11:07 AM
Yeah it absolutely rocks! such an easy bike to ride.
almost identical to bens haha
Yeah I am going to try get down there with Ben if possible.
Just to answer a few questions there:
- Yeah its good for DJ, if you plan on 4X maybe consider the NS Bitch
- Hex Heads are used instead of allen keys because they are stronger, and have a wider flange (which really suits any sliding mount). The bolts used there are alot lighter than standard caliper bolts too.
tinto
11-02-2006, 01:28 PM
very nice - minimal with slick details.
...how is it standing up?
photoshop? :)
donthucktoflat
11-02-2006, 02:04 PM
those stays look uber short! how does it manual?
when you compare the two bike's stays they are at least an inch or so shorter.
Spoolin
12-02-2006, 08:32 AM
Standing up with a whole lot of fishing line... only joking... its really magic.
Manuals really nice, not over twitchy... just perfect.
Forgot to post this shot:
http://www.chrisbennyimaging.com/photos/bike/ns-suburban/ns-4.jpg
WINDman
12-02-2006, 08:15 PM
hey spooling so now that you have ridden both the Toy and Sub how do they compare? I have narrowed it down to either getting either one or wait for the moon..
nice shots btw
Tristan23
13-02-2006, 12:24 PM
i had a go of Ben's yesterday down the shop..take that!
nicest farkin bike ever, to look at and to ride.
The stay length makes it soo easy to manual, and cos it only weighs 11.8kg its super easy to pop.
Im saving right now:D
IM IN LOVE
brad of sydney
13-02-2006, 07:18 PM
they look mad chris.(and ben):D
Jacko Wacko
13-02-2006, 07:24 PM
:D :D :D :D :) :) :) :( :( :mad: so jealous...
Spoolin
16-02-2006, 11:54 AM
hey spooling so now that you have ridden both the Toy and Sub how do they compare? I have narrowed it down to either getting either one or wait for the moon..
nice shots btw
I loved both, but I find the Geo on the NS Suburban just perfect.
I find the NS allot better for street/tech riding, the rear stay length is so perfect, super easy to manual, but not over-twitchy. The toy was a beast, would take anything, street/dirt/dh/4x and loved it.
I just find the NS perfect for the riding im doing on it. (street/tech)
The Suburban is also lighter.
Im going to be building a dirt specific bike. (NS Streetlegal)
Hope this helps you! :)
PM me if you have any other questions.
Chris.
Im going to be building a dirt specific bike. (NS Streetlegal)
Hmmm... :p
big_pete
16-02-2006, 07:35 PM
Damn Chris that bike is puff, nice bike as usuall
floody
16-02-2006, 08:24 PM
Very nice!
Still can't fathom how its that light, bastard..haha
WINDman
16-02-2006, 08:52 PM
I loved both, but I find the Geo on the NS Suburban just perfect.
I find the NS allot better for street/tech riding, the rear stay length is so perfect, super easy to manual, but not over-twitchy. The toy was a beast, would take anything, street/dirt/dh/4x and loved it.
I just find the NS perfect for the riding im doing on it. (street/tech)
The Suburban is also lighter.
Im going to be building a dirt specific bike. (NS Streetlegal)
Hope this helps you! :)
PM me if you have any other questions.
Chris.
Thanks for the insight Chris, now I know which to get:D
LZYBOY
16-02-2006, 10:54 PM
Hmmm ... I can't quite make it out but the seatpost that youre running? I'm thinking of getting a Thomson 330mm to lighten up my Suburban (I;ve got a DaBomb Daluxe atm). I can't belive its 11.8kg. I've got to weigh my mine in ... but it will be nowhere close even though its a durace 9speed setup.
smallville
17-03-2006, 05:46 AM
Nice bike! On your Le Toy4 you had a Manitou Sherman and on this bike you got a Pike 454. Witch fork do you like best? or give some +/- on them. Im buying on of the forks and I want to hear your apinion who have ridden them both.
Nice bike! On your Le Toy4 you had a Manitou Sherman and on this bike you got a Pike 454. Witch fork do you like best? or give some +/- on them. Im buying on of the forks and I want to hear your apinion who have ridden them both.
Ive also ridden both, for me personally the pikes are very adjustable and you can set them up just how you like it, the shermans were very stiff, loved them for dirt, but the pikes are my choice
hardtail_rider
17-03-2006, 03:04 PM
trust me, go the pikes...
ovadahill
18-03-2006, 01:37 AM
Not only is the bike a piece of art - the way photos showcase it definitely raises the standard of the forum
Spoolin
19-03-2006, 11:40 AM
Nice bike! On your Le Toy4 you had a Manitou Sherman and on this bike you got a Pike 454. Witch fork do you like best? or give some +/- on them. Im buying on of the forks and I want to hear your apinion who have ridden them both.
I did love the Shermans, they were super stuff and strong, but i had problems with the steerer tube creeking, and also wanted to build up the suburban with weight in mind, so thats why i changed to the Pikes.
I love the pikes for street/dirt, there not as stiff as the shermans, but they work great.
At the end of the day, they are both great forks, but for me personally, I choose the pikes.
Ruckus_Lord
19-03-2006, 12:38 PM
I did love the Shermans, they were super stuff and strong, but i had problems with the steerer tube creeking, and also wanted to build up the suburban with weight in mind, so thats why i changed to the Pikes.
I love the pikes for street/dirt, there not as stiff as the shermans, but they work great.
At the end of the day, they are both great forks, but for me personally, I choose the pikes.
2 Weeks of riding and mine where doing the same thing, It was shocking.
I just got my Pikes too...They are a great Street fork, I couldn't be any happier with the stiffness and feel of them.
I really didn't like my Shermans, Pikes all the way.;)
ovadahill
19-03-2006, 04:20 PM
Do you think the Suburban would feel OK with 24" wheels?
brusier
19-03-2006, 06:15 PM
im just wondering how do u stand ure bike up?, i can see a stand or anything.
nice bikes too they must be super light.
Ruckus_Lord
19-03-2006, 06:36 PM
im just wondering how do u stand ure bike up?, i can see a stand or anything.
nice bikes too they must be super light.
I believe it's photoshop my friend...
That, or he sets it to timer, and then when it's about to take a picture he lets go of the bike then runs out of the shot and hopes it balances. :P
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