[Closed] who rides a ventana?

You used to have a Ventana didn't you?

i did, traded it a while ago.
couldnt bear to keep it and not ride it.

A nice pressie would be my X-5 frame welded back together...

You should have kept it.
It would have given you motivation to get out on it when you get better*

*Really hope you do.

*waves* coo-ee

And it's your 'fault', but I do love it. Needs a bit of tlc as it has been ragged this year, but BB, chain, chainrings, and cable set all waiting for it for post Christmas lovin.

Kev

Gratuitous love shot below
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I had a kid versions 🙄

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but you already knew that.

How's life big lad?

Dave, it is far too big for you mate.
Kev, i have a xxl ventana cycling jersey, never worn it.
mail me a uk delivery addy mate, you can have it for a chrimbo pressie.

and i am ok at present Dave, thanks for asking fella. 8)

see there is a father Christmas after all.

He just masquerades as Ton 😉

After reading a lot of posts by ton it does appear that he is that big jolly old fella. 😉

Well blow me down with a feather. Cheers Tony, Merry Christmas, and a fabulous new year to you and yours.

Kev

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Alan,
Having bought an El Ciclon off you a few years back, I'm sure the latest version rides just as well, but I have to say that you've built that up looking - how can I put this? - well, 'great face for radio' and all that.

Probably very shallow of me, but I think that if you lost the crudcatchers and put some lower-rise bars on there, it'd be a better advert for what is after all a fantastic bike.

BTW, how much for a frame with a 142mm rear axle?

Jon

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I build the bike I ride to suit my needs. Here is a pic of a test bike without mudgaurds.
The frame price is £1599.00. There is a test in What Mountain Bike Jan issue.

I know, Alan, I'm just messing with you. Sorry.

I'm guessing that WMB liked it...?
What did they say?

They liked it a lot 4.5 stars, said as it was a bargain for ride and quality of manufacture, especially as it is still built in the USA.

I love my X-5, and loved my El Salt.

Very jealous of the 2012 pics though...

i did, traded it a while ago. couldnt bear to keep it and not ride it.

Same reason I sold my El-Ciclon, but I it had way more ability than I. Current bike aside, it was the best bike I'd ever ridden. But we change, & the poor Ciclon sat watching my 29er Inbred going out the shed door every week. Amazing detail & quality.

the ventana el capitan 29r is by far the best riding and the best fitting bike i have ever owned in 30yrs of cycling.
when i get well again, i will probably buy another one, cos they are that good.

Now sold, but a sweet ride.
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