Like A Drug

[rubberchiken]

I felt it was about time i posted my morphine, had her since christmas...my present to myself :D

Speclist:

Frame: 2004 Banshee Morphine
Fork: 2005 Sherman Flicks
Headset: FSA The Pig DH
Stem: Azonic Aggro
Bars: Azonic Doublewalls
Pedals: Snafu
Front Wheel: 26" Doubletrack on a Specialized Stout hub, 36 spoke
Rear Wheel: 26" Atomlab DHR on a Sun Ringle Abbah hub, 32 spoke
Crankset + BB: FSA X-drive Xtremes
Chain: Kool Chain
Brakes: Avid BB5's, usually front and rear, just running rear at the moment.
Seat: Azonic Hot Seat
Tyres: Minions, 2.5" slow reezay compound

I have to say, this bike makes me quite confident; i have had a history of breaking bikes, but when i jump on the banshee i know i'll break before it does :D

Has anyone run a similar setup with 24" wheels, front and rear? I've been considering picking up a pair. I use it for most things, skateparks, street, dirt jumps, DH and freeride. Thoughts?

[johnny]

That's a tough arse bike you got there mate! Do you chuck a front brake when you DH/FR?! :eek:

Answered my own question when I read properly. As I said, solid farkin ride mate!!

[rubberchiken]

Thanks! Yeah, it's off because everytime i barspin the front brake locked up...I could put longer cables on, but i haven't been bothered.

[johnny]

I'd sooo love to have a DH specific HT, it's have to be either a Morphine, Nicolai or Scab. I've heard that the Morphines are such a tough frame that they put some componentry at risk, Can't see that baby cracking in the near future! Go hard mate!

PS, stealth rules.

[-DAvo]

lookin good mate!

i see youve opted for a new chain.. good move ;) now you wont be snapping it every 2 revolutions hehe

will have to hook up for a ride again soon.

[rubberchiken]

Yeah, fixed the chain problem just a few days after that, and i havent had any problems since. We should definatly organize a ride sometime, i'd like to see that nicolai of yours in the flesh (or aluminium).

[emcgough]

I'd sooo love to have a DH specific HT, it's have to be either a Morphine, Nicolai or Scab.
My Scab has been particularly good on the trails on the few occasions I've taken it downhill.

Morphine looks sweet BTW.