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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-13, 11:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,348
Posted By jjaguar

He says he has the officer's cards, so they...

He says he has the officer's cards, so they should be easy enough to check out. Just call the station and ask.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-03-13, 08:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,418
Posted By jjaguar

Tube, tools, and such in seat bag, except for the...

Tube, tools, and such in seat bag, except for the pump, which goes in the Camelbak. I used to carry it on the frame, but it was getting dinged and covered in dirt on every ride. It's better...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-03-13, 08:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By jjaguar

This. Although I have a 32T chainring but went...

This. Although I have a 32T chainring but went with a 34T bashguard so I could go with a 34T ring in the future without having to change the bash.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-12, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,838
Posted By jjaguar

Mountain bike seat height is variable and depends...

Mountain bike seat height is variable and depends on the riding you're doing, really. For fast, smooth trails, or a long climb, you'll want the seat at about the same height as a road bike for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-12, 01:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,092
Posted By jjaguar

Last October I think it was, I was riding a tight...

Last October I think it was, I was riding a tight singletrack trail. I reached the end and decided to double back the way I came. On the way back, I caught a banana spider on the face and crashed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-12, 09:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,366
Posted By jjaguar

Here in FL, it's a combination of roads that...

Here in FL, it's a combination of roads that simply aren't designed with bicycles and pedestrians in mind, and a driving culture that's aggresively anti-cycling. This leads to:
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-28-11, 09:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 973
Posted By jjaguar

- A tent. - A passport. - A leather glove for...

- A tent.
- A passport.
- A leather glove for your shooting hand.


Seriously, I'd put hydration, along with a bike and a helmet, into the "must have" category as well. I'd pick a hydration...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-01-11, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 373
Posted By jjaguar

I agree, top tube length really is the more...

I agree, top tube length really is the more important factor. Standover clearance doesn't really matter once you're actually moving on the bike. Try putting in your measurements at the Competitive...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-28-11, 01:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 834
Posted By jjaguar

Thanks for the tire suggestions, and I think I...

Thanks for the tire suggestions, and I think I will ask around and find out what the local racers are using. Good to know that I can get a reducer for the head tube should I ever change forks,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-26-11, 04:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 834
Posted By jjaguar

Why, it's Jet Jaguar! I believe our avatars have...

Why, it's Jet Jaguar! I believe our avatars have met:

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnohu9bcD01qgckmbo1_400.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-26-11, 07:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 834
Posted By jjaguar

Little-Big Econ will be my home trail, we...

Little-Big Econ will be my home trail, we recently moved to a new house that is literally a third of a mile from my front door to the trailhead.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-25-11, 07:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 834
Posted By jjaguar

Yeah, I was going to start another thread about...

Yeah, I was going to start another thread about those tires eventually, they're likely going to be my first upgrade. The Small Block 8's seem fine on hard packed ground (not that I have any other...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-25-11, 03:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 834
Posted By jjaguar

Okay, here it is: ...

Okay, here it is:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6239/6280899941_ec237d8e82_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63253632@N02/6280899941/)
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Forum: Mountain Biking
10-25-11, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 834
Posted By jjaguar

Thanks for the reassurance, everyone. I'm just...

Thanks for the reassurance, everyone. I'm just going to ride the wheels off of it and not worry about it anymore.



Yeah, I do have the tendancy to over-think things. If I got the Rockhopper...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-25-11, 09:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 834
Posted By jjaguar

New bike, good deal or terrible mistake?

I had been shopping around for a mountain bike in the $800-ish range and was close to picking up a Specialized Rockhopper when I tried out a Cannondale Trail SL2 at a LBS. I hadn't researched this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-11, 11:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,401
Posted By jjaguar

Yup, it was called a camelback tank, and it held...

Yup, it was called a camelback tank, and it held both fuel and oil. Early motorcycles were basically motorized bicycles and were equipped with pedals, and often didn't have clutches - that meant the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-11, 01:28 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,481
Posted By jjaguar

Okay, I'm still shopping around. I think I've...

Okay, I'm still shopping around. I think I've decided against the Motobecane because even though I have that one shop near work, I think in the long run I'll have an easier time getting support for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-11, 09:16 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,481
Posted By jjaguar

That's another question. I happen to fall...

That's another question. I happen to fall exactly in between two sizes - 17" and 19". The place where I tried the Rockhopper put me on a 17.5", while I tried the 700HT in a 19", and the salesman...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-11, 02:06 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,481
Posted By jjaguar

Alright, I'm getting close to pulling the trigger...

Alright, I'm getting close to pulling the trigger and looking for some advice, and maybe a sanity check.

First, a little background. I've ridden road bikes since I was in high school, and started...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-30-11, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Posted By jjaguar

Probably a stupid question, but is there any real...

Probably a stupid question, but is there any real difference between road and MTB helmets, other than the visor? I'm a roadie looking to pick up my first mountain bike, just wondering if I should...
Forum: Introductions
09-29-11, 08:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 265
Posted By jjaguar

I've been lurking in the mountain bike forum for...

I've been lurking in the mountain bike forum for a few days now, reading past threads. I'm going to try to check out some bike at the LBS today, I'll post something there when I have more specific...
Forum: Introductions
09-28-11, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 265
Posted By jjaguar

Roadie transitioning to mountain bikes.

Hi, everybody. I'm a former roadie, riding in high school and college, then started doing tris after I graduated after being introduced to them by a coworker. I'm currently bikeless (my last bike was...
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