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Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-02, 05:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,815
Posted By ofroading347

Well, I did it again!!! I upgraded my Raleigh...

Well, I did it again!!!
I upgraded my Raleigh M600 to a -yes, you guessed it- a Raleigh M800, and I'm really happy with it, since it's noticeably lighter than the M600.
After another 3 months with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-02, 05:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,398
Posted By ofroading347

Even though I'm only 30 years old, I suffer of...

Even though I'm only 30 years old, I suffer of Rheumatoid Arthritis. I necessarily have to ride my bike at the recommended seat (straight leg) height, otherwise my knees swell like crazy. :crash:
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-02, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 659
Posted By ofroading347

I'm sorry: I forgot to mention, they were MTB...

I'm sorry: I forgot to mention, they were MTB shoes.

By the way, how would you rate NorthWave against other shoes?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-02, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 659
Posted By ofroading347

Northwave shoes stolen. Which new shoe for my wide feet?

My Northwave shoes were stolen while drying them on the condo roof.
My problem is:
I have very wide feet, and these are the only shoes that I know will fit, since they are the only ones my lbs...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-20-02, 08:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By ofroading347

Yes, it seriously affected performance, and I had...

Yes, it seriously affected performance, and I had to take it to the shop. They cleaned them and put grease.
I wonder if putting grease was what caused the trouble in the first place, though.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-19-02, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 952
Posted By ofroading347

Which oil to use on RockShox Duke C Upper tubes?

The Rockshox manual recommends to oil the upper tubes with teflon oil before every ride and bounce it a few times, so the seals get the oil.
If I don't do this, the fork "squeaks" from the rubber to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-19-02, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By ofroading347

How do I avoid dirt and grime getting into cables?

For the first time since I've been mountain biking, my brakes and derailleurs' cables got all full of mud and grime after riding under the rain this weekend.

What to do to avoid this in the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-02, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 618
Posted By ofroading347

Don't worry. I ordered the wrong headset for...

Don't worry.

I ordered the wrong headset for my bike!!!!!
I followed my mechanic's advice, who told me to order an "Aheadset", without looking at the bike.
When I read your post, I called, and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-02, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,952
Posted By ofroading347

I finally rode my bike with the front tire in the...

I finally rode my bike with the front tire in the non-recommended direction under extreme conditions of mud and rain, and two things happened:

1. It lost stability under deep mud.

2. It threw...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-02, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 618
Posted By ofroading347

Cane Creek C-2 Aheadset: Is it so terrible?

I ordered a Cane Creek C-2 Aheadset from Pricepoint to replace the OEM headset that came with my Raleigh M800. I'm supposed to receive it tomorrow.

http://pricepoint.com/product474.html
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-17-02, 05:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 790
Posted By ofroading347

Yes, the Crud Crud Catcher is similar to the...

Yes, the Crud Crud Catcher is similar to the T.H.E. Shroud Fender:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/crud%20catcher.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-17-02, 05:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 790
Posted By ofroading347

Since I won't always be riding under extreme mud...

Since I won't always be riding under extreme mud and rain conditions, I decided to purchase a T.H.E. Shroud Fender, which anyway covers my face from sand and stones during the dry season....
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-02, 07:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 790
Posted By ofroading347

And, by the way, my bike is a Hardtail with Disk...

And, by the way, my bike is a Hardtail with Disk Brakes, so V-brakes won't be on the way.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-02, 07:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 790
Posted By ofroading347

Which brand/model of "crud catcher", and where...

Which brand/model of "crud catcher", and where did you purchase it?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-02, 05:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 790
Posted By ofroading347

Oh, yes, and: Which front fender would you...

Oh, yes, and:
Which front fender would you recommend for my Raleigh M800? (RockShox Duke C fork).
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-02, 05:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 790
Posted By ofroading347

Anyone use fenders for XC?

Yesterday I rode through the worst hard rain and mud conditions I've ever ridden, and I don't know if it was because of my front Hutchinson Alligator Gold tire running in the opposite direction, but...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-14-02, 05:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,952
Posted By ofroading347

Yes, the casings are directional. I will...

Yes, the casings are directional.

I will change them to the recommended direction, since I think this way the front tire will clear water better. I noticed the directional tires on my car are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-13-02, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,952
Posted By ofroading347

In other words, what happens if I put both tires...

In other words, what happens if I put both tires in the direction recommended for the rear tire?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-13-02, 12:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,952
Posted By ofroading347

Hutchinson Alligator Gold: Front/Rear Rotating Direction?

I just purchased a pair of Hutchinson Alligator Gold for my Raleigh M800, and even though they are not front/rear specific, they have arrows pointing in opposite rotating directions for front or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-06-02, 12:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,090
Posted By ofroading347

How about EarthGuards? Since Slime is difficult...

How about EarthGuards?
Since Slime is difficult to get into Presta valves, I have Earthguard liners on my tires.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-16-02, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,815
Posted By ofroading347

The handlebar, stem and seatpost are not...

The handlebar, stem and seatpost are not Chrome-Steel as you supposed.
They're 6061 Aluminum alloy.

This makes me wonder: How much weight be reduced by replacing these parts?

Also, which Stem,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-22-02, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 482
Posted By ofroading347

Opinions about WTB EnduroRaptor tires?

What opinions/experiences do you have about WTB Enduroraptor tires?
How do they perform on:
-Hard packed dirt
-Pavement
-Gravel
-Mud

The only two things I've seen is that they grab dirt to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-22-02, 07:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,815
Posted By ofroading347

Raleigh M600 is too heavy!!!!

Following my friends' advice, I traded in my Raleigh M50
for a brand new Raleigh M600 18" at my local bike shop. It uses the same frame as the more expensive Raleigh M800.
The only thing I replaced...
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