Umm, of course? The I9 hub is proprietary, meaning that it can only be laced with I9 spokes as well. They do make a conventional hubset as well, but it's easy to tell from the picture that these are the more common center pull I9 wheels.

That doesn't make it right to put it in the wrong section just because it gets traffic. When I'm shopping for a DH bike, I don't want to see a motorized anything. I'm pretty sure I'm not alone...

I'm confused - it looks like you have 5 gears back there, but that those 5 gears take up the full width of the freewheel... what am I missing?

It came off of an Intense 951.

No trades, thanks. Well, unless it's for a large works blue M6 Evo or a large works blue 951

You too could be a lucky SoB for the low, low price of $1849.99!! But call now, because quantities are limited, and when they're gone, they're GONE!!!

Because I'm parting out the bike for money.

So is it "brand new" or was it "used for 3 months." Your description is confusing...

So is it "brand new" or was it "used for 3 months." Your description is confusing...

That freehub doesn't look brand new... was this picture take before it was replaced?

Contact Nicolai directly - keep in mind they're ridiculously expensive and usually frame only - you have to buy the shock separately, so the retails prices are even worse. Plus, the M-Pire isn't made anymore, which is a huge bummer, because it was the best hardcore DH frame they ever made.

Nicolai is a company in Germany, but they do have a US presence as Nicolai USA. All the manufacturing and engineering happens in Germany though - the US branch is just a distributor essentially.

Mine!

Just an FYI, but the older D321 (what you have/what is pictured) is the same as the new EX729, not the 721. The new classification is that it's "7" series of rims, which are the highest performance non-tubeless rims they make, and that the internal width of the rim is 29mm (which translates to about 38mm or so of external width).

Wow, I actually enjoy juvenility. I can't believe that MarcR is so childish. Dude, he has an 9 series BMW, you have a Civic. Stop wasting your time, the BMW is out of your league. The more you talk, the stupider you appear. Sure, for a Civic, you have a cool car, but it won't ever compare to an 8 series BMW. No, I am not suggesting you spend/waste all your money on a car, that would be dumb. Try being happy with what you have.

LOL - I don't ride them all! Not even close.

No joke, why the F would you want a Big Hit over that?? Just strip it and repaint it to your favorite color, get the shock overhauled, and bam, that is one cherry ride.

Nice focus on the box in the background

I thought I'd chime in. I bought a pair of these last fall, and I really like them. They're not ultra-durable like the seller says (they don't look almost new after a year's worth of use), but I wouldn't want them to. They're grips, and they're supposed to be soft and wear! I have been using mine on my DH bike, and while they have worn off the texture in certain areas, they still grip great and look good, and they're even lighter than before! So yeah, for this price, get them. FYI, they are not the squishiest grips, but if you want squishy, don't get lockons, get regular grips as there's a lot more rubber for cushion. Lockons have a plastic sleeve that adds clampability, but reduces the squish. For the best in control, I'd get these again. Surprisingly fast shipping too.

I buy them.

They look used...

Have you never heard of this fork before?

Seriously. Are you retarded in the literal sense of the word? If so, my apologies. But if you're just some punk lying teenager, then read on. You can't say "never used" if it's been used. Used means that it's been installed on a bike and ridden. It's got mud on it, so it's obviously been used. Take "never used" out of your title - people know that you're lying, and because it's so obvious that you're lying, no one will trust a word that you say because you're obviously a stupid liar. It's douchebags like yourself that make the used bike parts market more dangerous. Your selling privileges should be revoked for misrepresentation. On a side note, if anyone wants to buy used parts from an honest seller, I have lots of stuff for sale. And I don't lie.

On a side note, I really don't think that Fox ever made an 8.5" x 2.0", but I have been surprised by some custom sizes. I'd be willing to bet that Nomade20000, who actually liquidates a lot of Santa Cruz stuff, actually has 8.5" x 2.5" shocks, which were stock on the Nomad, and put on clearance on the SC website a while back. I know for sure that the Float exists in an 8.5" x 2.5" because I have a PUSHed one right next to me.

Okay people.
Different bikes are designed for different length shocks. The two "lengths" of a shock are Eye to Eye, which is the distance between the eyelets on either end, and usually ranges from 5" to 10.5". The other length is "stroke" which is the length that the shock can be linearly compressed. This usually ranges from 1" to 3". Your frame's rear wheel travel is dictated by the leverage ratio of your linkage. Your frame's leverage ratio is the amount of linear (vertical) rear wheel travel to the length that the shock compresses linearly. Most bikes are between 2.5 and 3.5. So, for instance, if you have a leverage ratio of 3, and the stroke length shock on your bike is 2", then your bike gets 6" of travel, because for every inch that the shock compresses, the rear wheel travels 3x that. Compress the shock 1", and the rear will travel 3". Each shock gives each bike a different amount of travel, depending on the leverage ratio of the bike and the stroke length of the shock. The Eye to Eye (or i2i) length usually not very flexible on your bike. With most bikes today, if you have a 7.5" i2i shock right now, you won't be able to put an 8.5" i2i shock on - it won't fit. Plus, manufacturers design bikes around a specific shock, so even if you can squeeze in a longer shock, it'll mess up your leverage ratio curve, which might lead to bobbing, strange topping out, horrible feel off drops, etc. etc... just because it fits doesn't mean it's going to work well. Unless you can map your leverage ratio curve on graph paper, you're not knowledgeable enough to stray from the "stock" size shock on your bike. If you need more travel, get a different frame.

What if? Nothing would change the outcome of the election. I think that more than anything, American's wanted a change from Republican policies.
What would have been interesting is if Obama was on the GOP ticket...

Mark,
I have the frame listed in the Buy and Sell - search for an Ellsworth Moment with a picture that looks like the one above. Yes, I'll ship to APO, it was barely ridden at all (seriously). This is not a fragile frame.

Are you seriously offering me $7.40 USD for a $65 tool?

I might be, but my experience tells me that any trade suggested on Pinkbike isn't worth my time.

No, I'm sorry, I don't. I tend to sell bike parts, not completes. I do still have this frame though, and a number of parts that might get you started.

Is this a joke? If not, you might want to include more details. Right now, it looks like a beat up piece of cheap plastic that wasn't worth more than $20 new. If it is, you're going to want to make that obvious.