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Forum: Mountain Biking
06-07-02, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,659
Posted By Giantismic

Yeah, 100 milimeters seems to be the happy...

Yeah, 100 milimeters seems to be the happy medium. Now that I think of it, the next big jump in maneuverability would proabably be to a 70 mm stem.

Im not experienced enough to know, but would...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-06-02, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,659
Posted By Giantismic

Benefits of Long and Short STEMS?

I just bought a 100 mm Thimpson elite stem. I took it out on the trail and noticed that I had quite a bit more maneuverability vs the 130 mm stock stem that came on my rockhopper.

Over the last...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-29-02, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 644
Posted By Giantismic

thanks for the help. I agree that as for now,...

thanks for the help. I agree that as for now, getting a new stem would probably be just for looks, however a shorter stem would probably help me in jumping and technical.

But you see, what going...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-28-02, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 644
Posted By Giantismic

What to upgrade on my bike?

My new rockhopper comp is a very nice bike but theres a few things I think could make it nicer. There are two things right now im thinking of upgrading, the tires and the stem. Im here to ask you...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-16-02, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,766
Posted By Giantismic

whats better? clipless or clipless platform

I went to the bike shop today and was checkin out some clipless platform pedals. The sales rep I was talkin to told me how he would never ride with clipless off road. He said he did lots of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-16-02, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By Giantismic

no, it didnt come w/ a fender

no, it didnt come w/ a fender
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-02, 11:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By Giantismic

Good bike-Sweet Deal!

Well I finally found the bike for me. After going through all the bike shops in the phone book, the last one I called turned out to be the winner. For some reason Specialzied gave them a good deal on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-11-02, 01:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,277
Posted By Giantismic

Would I be right saying that a specialized A1...

Would I be right saying that a specialized A1 comp FS would be a better bike for me in that its more of an all around bike able to take some good hits and abuse.

The reason I ask is because I dont...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-09-02, 05:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,027
Posted By Giantismic

Hardrock Uno- Good FS bike?

After another trip to the bike shop and a new salesman he suggested i lean toward a full suspension bike due to my desire to give the bike a good beating.

First he showed me a 2001 trek feul 80...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-02, 11:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,277
Posted By Giantismic

thanks martin for instulting my intelligence. I...

thanks martin for instulting my intelligence. I am very aware that toyota is a Japanese car. As a matter of fact, when i read my post after i posted it, i realized my error and predicted I would get...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-02, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,277
Posted By Giantismic

thanks for the input. As far as the parts being...

thanks for the input. As far as the parts being chinese, i could care less. I drive a toyota celica, toyota being one of the most reliable cars on the road.

And if you guys read this, is their any...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-07-02, 05:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,053
Posted By Giantismic

What the huck is hucking

Im a newbie, I know, but im curious what a huckable bike is.

Does it have to do with jumping? Is a Giant Rainier huckable?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-02, 02:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,277
Posted By Giantismic

Buying a Bike - Couple ?'s

Well I've been researching bikes for the last couple months and this being my first serious bike, I want to make a good decision. My price range is 7-800 dollars and from what I have seen I have...
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