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2007 Rock Lobster

Paul built this bike specifically for the 2005 Crossroad Bike Festival.  When he decided to attend the event and realized that he didn't currently own a mountain bike, this was the result.  While we were riding in the Pisgah National Forest, Paul revealed that he was planning on skipping the 2006 model year and that this was the result!  He cleverly used 2004/2005 parts to throw off the scent of  the spy photographers with their "belt buckle" cameras.  Remember, you saw it here first.

Nicely machined wishbone w/ square seat stays

Proprietary Lobster drop out (somewhat Breezer-like)

Lightening holes make it whistle at 63mph ( I heard it on the down hill)

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Frame Easton 7005 Ultralite and Elite aluminum tubing
Fork Fox F80 RLT
Rear Shock NA
Rims Mavic X717
Hubs Shimano Deore XT front, XTR rear
Spokes  Black Stainless Steel
Tires Ritchey Z-Max WCS
Pedals Ritchey WCS
Crank Race Face
Chain SRAM PC69
Rear Cogs Shimano XTR 9 speed 12/34
Bottom Bracket Shimano sealed cartridge
Front Derailleur Shimano XTR M952
Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR M952
Shifters Shimano XTR M952 pods
Handlebars Easton Monkey Lite SL
Stem Ritchey WCS
Headset Chris King 1 1/8 "
Brake set Shimano hydraulic disc brakes XTR M965 calipers
Brake levers Shimano Deore XT M756 hydraulic
Saddle Selle San Marco Strada Hi Pro
Seat Post Easton EC70
Colors School Bus
Size Custom
Serial #   AC70


Parts marked with as * are known to be non-original parts.  Bikes were often customized at the time of purchase or were different as shown in the catalogs so exact specifications were subject to change.