Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Notices
 
Search: Posts Made By: Dirtbike
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
Search took 0.84 seconds.
09-20-06, 06:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,942
Posted By Dirtbike

Go to Barnett's before you try to learn on your...

Go to Barnett's before you try to learn on your own so you dont develop bad habits.
08-12-06, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 734
Posted By Dirtbike

It is for the shop I work at. The serial number...

It is for the shop I work at. The serial number on it is #19. As for a home shop, kinda. It belongs to the shop but I am welcome to use it at home.
08-11-06, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 734
Posted By Dirtbike

Phil Wood Spoke Cutter

Does anyone know where I can find some adjustment or use instructions for one? I left Phil Wood a message and am waiting for a return call.
03-19-06, 09:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,138
Posted By Dirtbike

I would stay away from the Lizard skins (or...

I would stay away from the Lizard skins (or automatic stanchion wetsanders).

Those RST forks are usually just packed with grease from the factory. The topcaps are not sealed, and if you were to...
03-07-06, 12:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By Dirtbike

You need a snap ring tool. ...

You need a snap ring tool.
http://www.chain-auto-tools.com/pics/PLN011B-INS.jpg
03-07-06, 12:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 611
Posted By Dirtbike

Learn how to ride. I, and plenty of my friends...

Learn how to ride. I, and plenty of my friends use these brakes (8" Rotors F/R) on their bikes, deal with it.
03-04-06, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 811
Posted By Dirtbike

The bling blings are pretty much the ultimate...

The bling blings are pretty much the ultimate hardpack DS/4x tire. Holy rollers are ultimate urban tires. 'Nuff said.
03-04-06, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By Dirtbike

It may seem like there is a weight savings, but...

It may seem like there is a weight savings, but extra mass has to be used in the upper tubes and crowns to achieve more clamp surface to resist flex. Conventional forks generally have the best...
02-28-06, 12:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,086
Posted By Dirtbike

Its beautiful!

Its beautiful!
02-28-06, 12:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 475
Posted By Dirtbike

Yeah, there is great riding around here. Im in...

Yeah, there is great riding around here. Im in Danville, and while Im mostly a Downhiller, I get the occasional XC ride in. In the Las Trampas hills, there are some pretty good loops, and some fun...
02-15-06, 11:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 792
Posted By Dirtbike

They are exactly the same, except for the lack of...

They are exactly the same, except for the lack of a pad contact adjustment, and split perch clamp. Same pads, caliper.
02-15-06, 10:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 792
Posted By Dirtbike

Right now Im running the Juicy 7s on my DH bike,...

Right now Im running the Juicy 7s on my DH bike, and am waiting on a set of 5s for my Yeti.
02-15-06, 09:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 792
Posted By Dirtbike

They run on energy crystals. Actually,...

They run on energy crystals.


Actually, they have great stopping power and are easily adjustable.
02-12-06, 11:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 473
Posted By Dirtbike

Tricks are for kids.

Tricks are for kids.
02-03-06, 12:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 626
Posted By Dirtbike

Duct tape and Shoe Goo.

Duct tape and Shoe Goo.
02-02-06, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 339
Posted By Dirtbike

I've been running the DH tubeless ones. I like...

I've been running the DH tubeless ones. I like them.
02-01-06, 09:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,580
Posted By Dirtbike

You probably shouldnt be jumping a bike that...

You probably shouldnt be jumping a bike that comes with a kickstand.
01-31-06, 11:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 660
Posted By Dirtbike

Trust me, you dont want oil on your pads. It...

Trust me, you dont want oil on your pads. It does more than "lessen your modulation."





Judging by the way you described it, it sounds like you just have a slightly bent rotor, not a warped...
01-31-06, 06:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,538
Posted By Dirtbike

Not to sound like a dick or anything, but.....

Not to sound like a dick or anything, but.. Seriously.. who cares?
01-31-06, 06:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 772
Posted By Dirtbike

How old are you? 12? (Uhoh!...

How old are you? 12? (Uhoh! :rolleyes: )



*Raiyn, dont read the rest of this post*
01-25-06, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By Dirtbike

Ive got an 06 Pike on order for the yeti.. should...

Ive got an 06 Pike on order for the yeti.. should be here monday or so.
01-19-06, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 399
Posted By Dirtbike

I'll keep an eye out if it ever makes its way...

I'll keep an eye out if it ever makes its way down to NorCal. :)
01-19-06, 06:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,061
Posted By Dirtbike

I would go with the new 66 RC2X.. Its a very...

I would go with the new 66 RC2X.. Its a very tuneable fork. Its a dual-coil setup, so you can mix springs to tune it properly (X-firm/X-firm, or firm/X-firm). Its also got the new RC2X damper that...
01-17-06, 10:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,118
Posted By Dirtbike

Be careful that you get the right lines though. ...

Be careful that you get the right lines though. The first juicys (the ones with the black reserviour cap) used a large 1.0mm thread pitch. Goodridge makes the #109 kit for these brakes. The later...
01-16-06, 01:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,694
Posted By Dirtbike

In a hydraulic brake, the leverage creates a...

In a hydraulic brake, the leverage creates a large amount of pressure at the caliper. Take the amount of pressure it takes to stop you with a caliper and a 6 inch rotor, and put the same caliper on...
01-15-06, 09:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 692
Posted By Dirtbike

Try inflating the tire 'till it bursts, then back...

Try inflating the tire 'till it bursts, then back off 10 lbs.
01-15-06, 09:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,694
Posted By Dirtbike

That looks like the ultimate trials brake.

That looks like the ultimate trials brake.
01-12-06, 10:29 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,751
Posted By Dirtbike

Pass, thanks. I have school on weekdays, and I'm...

Pass, thanks. I have school on weekdays, and I'm probably doing some shuttle DH this weekend.
01-12-06, 09:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,751
Posted By Dirtbike

Oakland is in the Bay area..

Oakland is in the Bay area..
01-12-06, 09:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,751
Posted By Dirtbike

Danville/San Ramon area here.

Danville/San Ramon area here.
01-10-06, 10:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 519
Posted By Dirtbike

The Blackspire ring that came on my Demo 8 was...

The Blackspire ring that came on my Demo 8 was heavier than the E.13 I replaced it with.
01-10-06, 09:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 519
Posted By Dirtbike

I've been using E.13 rings on my bikes. They are...

I've been using E.13 rings on my bikes. They are crazy light and last forever. Made out of 7000 series aluminum.
01-09-06, 06:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,293
Posted By Dirtbike

I've been loving my Crank Bros pedals.

I've been loving my Crank Bros pedals.
01-09-06, 06:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,066
Posted By Dirtbike

Well, have you actually seen it for yourself? ...

Well, have you actually seen it for yourself? Can't go blabbering on how good it is if you haven't seen it yet...
01-09-06, 03:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,468
Posted By Dirtbike

Actually, "MOZO" suspension is pretty much as bad...

Actually, "MOZO" suspension is pretty much as bad as it gets.

Look along the lines of a Fox DHX, Avalanche, Cane Creek/Ohlins Double Barrel.
01-09-06, 03:25 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,167
Posted By Dirtbike

I've been running a Hadley 108pt and really like...

I've been running a Hadley 108pt and really like the fast engagement. It has a nice smooth loud buzz too.

Basically the hub body has 36 engagement points, but the freehub is a 3-pawl, which are...
01-09-06, 03:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By Dirtbike

I have to agree with the M4/Mini setup. Great...

I have to agree with the M4/Mini setup. Great combo.
01-09-06, 05:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,066
Posted By Dirtbike

Are you a VAS rep or something?

Are you a VAS rep or something?
01-09-06, 05:03 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,959
Posted By Dirtbike

Juicy 7's on the DH bike, Hope Mono Minis on the...

Juicy 7's on the DH bike, Hope Mono Minis on the hardtail.
01-08-06, 10:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,359
Posted By Dirtbike

Actually, they do. The ODI ones completely cover...

Actually, they do. The ODI ones completely cover the outermost clamps. They also have a little notch so the clamp screw sticks out a little.
01-08-06, 10:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 505
Posted By Dirtbike

Kinda ugly if you ask me, but I'd rather look at...

Kinda ugly if you ask me, but I'd rather look at something along the lines of a Thomson.
01-07-06, 01:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 555
Posted By Dirtbike

The Junk & Bargain (J&B) rep gave our shop an...

The Junk & Bargain (J&B) rep gave our shop an Inbred to try and sell, but I discovered that the headtube was not round. Pretty crappy quality if you ask me.
12-29-05, 01:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 350
Posted By Dirtbike

Most bashrings dont clear the top guide, but the...

Most bashrings dont clear the top guide, but the Truvativ one does, because it has an offset to clear it. You can take part of the topguide off though to fit some other bashrings. Ive seen...
12-25-05, 10:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 819
Posted By Dirtbike

I would just ride them until spring comes around,...

I would just ride them until spring comes around, when people are looking into getting a bike built up to start riding.
12-25-05, 01:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 712
Posted By Dirtbike

Shuttle runs tomorrow morning! :D Merry...

Shuttle runs tomorrow morning! :D

Merry Christmas all!
12-25-05, 01:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 444
Posted By Dirtbike

E.13 makes GREAT chainguides. Dropping chains is...

E.13 makes GREAT chainguides. Dropping chains is pretty much unheard of when running a correctly setup E.13. Im running Gamut guides to save weight though because the E.13s are a bit heavy.
12-19-05, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,679
Posted By Dirtbike

Oh dear... The 2005 170mm 66RC's...

Oh dear...

The 2005 170mm 66RC's Axle-to-Crown height is only ~13mm shorter than the 2005 200mm Dual Crown 888.

Basically, putting the 66RC on your bike is like putting on an 8inch travel dual...
12-19-05, 02:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,012
Posted By Dirtbike

How much does the frame alone weigh?

How much does the frame alone weigh?
12-19-05, 02:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 672
Posted By Dirtbike

The SX is their 4x/slalom frame. If I remember...

The SX is their 4x/slalom frame. If I remember correctly its got 4.2 inches of travel.

The SX Trail is the 6" trail/light freeride bike.
12-18-05, 03:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,314
Posted By Dirtbike

Hella fast.

Hella fast.
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
 


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.