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Eric W. replied on September 27, 2009 21:49 to the idea "The New San Andreas Classic." in Mountain Cycle:

I don't know Shawn. I've learned that people develop prejudices based on looks.
Even with a redesign, people will still see a DNA waiting to break.
People have developed a prejudice to monocoque frames over the years.
They associate them with:
Trail noise.
Dept. store bikes.
Unified Rear Triangle bikes. (Mantras, Y - bikes etc.)
Breaking.
Tis sad but true.
I've even developed my own dislike, reactions to crosswinds here in the desert.

I'd like to see some version of the "Classic" come back just for nostalgia.
I don't however, think it would make the company's bottom line go up significantly.
Then again, you never know. If it's done right, it just might take off.

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Eric W. replied on June 01, 2009 01:26 to the question "Looking for parts & information San Andreas" in Mountain Cycle:

When those types of things are used for electrical and cable applications, they are called "cable straps".
Usually.

Eric W. replied on April 02, 2009 00:23 to the question "How can I purchase a derailleur hangar for an 06' San Andreas ?" in Mountain Cycle:

Here is the page at Mountaincycle.com.

http://www.mountaincycle.com/our-bike...

You can contact John@mountaincycle.com

Eric W. replied on April 01, 2009 23:57 to the question "San Andreas shock options....?" in Mountain Cycle:

This is to correct a little typo.
I meant 165 X 38mm shock above, not 165 X 50 which is incorrect.

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Eric W. replied on March 21, 2009 00:41 to the question "San Andreas shock options....?" in Mountain Cycle:

Hmmmm.
Well to start with, the DHS came with 7.5' (190mm) eye to eye shocks not 200mm. Switching to the shorter shock will help some.
The fork is too long as well. It really shouldn't have something with more than 140mm travel and an axle to crown height of about 518mm at the most.
In special circumstances, the San Ans are okay with a 190 X 50mm shock, but they are best with an 6.5' X 1.5" (165 X 50mm) shock.
Special circumstances can be described as high obstacle's in the trail.
By todays standards, the San Andreas Classics are a hard core trail bike.

You will be best served by an platform style shock.
Coil or air Manitou Swinger 3-way.
Fox RP-23.

I know the Marzzochi Rocco should work well, because it works well on the Fury, but we don't know if the piggy back reservoir will fit under the subframe on a "Classic".

Risse Racing has made shocks for San Ans for years, but I don't know anyone that has bought one in recent years, so I don't know what Risse's quality is like nowadays.

Eric W. replied on February 13, 2009 08:59 to the question "Can you polish a San Andreas?" in Mountain Cycle:

There are a couple of guys in this forum at MTBR.com that can help you.
One of the guys "Shawn" has done an incredible job with his 96.

http://forums.mtbr.com/forumdisplay.p...

Eric W. replied on January 15, 2009 02:38 to the idea "The New San Andreas Classic." in Mountain Cycle:

I figure a Classic, with a 120mm fork and about 110-120mm rear travel would be cool.
That would allow the VPS a wide range of adjustment.
If someone needs a slacker head angle, they can install a 140mm fork.

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Eric W. replied on January 07, 2009 01:10 to the idea "The New San Andreas Classic." in Mountain Cycle:

I agree with Gus' points.
I'd like to see the bike come with a good 6.5" (165mm) eye to eye shock.
A Swinger or Rocco probably.
It could keep the current shock mount on my 06 that way, and have a lot of adjustment range.
I don't mind if it has a higher BB height, like 14.5" (368mm) that is great for the riding I do, but the current 15.25" (387mm) is a bit to high.
I must admit, I can pedal over some pretty high things. :D
I still want it to be a trail bike, just a little more nimble in the corners.
Maybe actually come out with a large, that has a 1" longer top tube. I can make mine work with 22.5", but It takes a longer stem.
I'm 6' 1" .
I must admit though, the shorter TT length, does make the bike more nimble in tight single track.
Maybe reintroduce the "R" moniker. That's retro.

Polished San Ans anyone?

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Eric W. replied on December 25, 2008 03:39 to the question "? year of just bought San Andreas" in Mountain Cycle:

Something about that bike, makes me think it might be somewhere around 2000.
You can post this question at http://forums.mtbr.com/forumdisplay.p...

There are more San An owners there to answer your question.

Eric W. replied on December 14, 2008 03:40 to the question "1998 San Andreas" in Mountain Cycle:

I do believe it's 6.5" (165mm).

Eric W. shared an idea in Mountain Cycle on December 09, 2008 06:07:

The New San Andreas Classic.

I'd like to see the new San Andreas, come in a monochromatic paint scheme.
I also think MC should consider limiting the travel. The DHS is a little long legged.