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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-19-06, 12:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By mrk

What's a good degreaser to use to clean my chain...

What's a good degreaser to use to clean my chain with if I'm not suppose to use dishwashing liquid?
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-18-06, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By mrk

New Chain + Maintainence Question

Just got a new chain and it seems to be coated with a thin layer of grease. Am I suppose to wash this off and relube it or do just use it as it is? Also, is dishwashing liquid okay for cleaning...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-21-06, 06:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 981
Posted By mrk

Get slick tires.

Get slick tires.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-14-06, 11:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 917
Posted By mrk

Can I have your Wellgo's then?

Can I have your Wellgo's then?
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-05-06, 07:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 553
Posted By mrk

$135.

$135.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-31-06, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,302
Posted By mrk

Trektro disc brakes are bad. Save your money and...

Trektro disc brakes are bad. Save your money and go with some good V-brakes.
Look up the Specialized Hardrock. It's a pretty good bike around the same price as this one.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-26-06, 04:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 685
Posted By mrk

I think I caught a bear in the woods with those.

I think I caught a bear in the woods with those.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-26-06, 03:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 685
Posted By mrk

What kind of pedals do you ride on? Do you run...

What kind of pedals do you ride on? Do you run over hot coals a lot?

[edit] Oh yeah, good job.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-23-06, 12:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 630
Posted By mrk

I actually learned how to bunnyhop a curb before...

I actually learned how to bunnyhop a curb before I leanred how to wheelie (for more than a second), so it can't be that hard to learn.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-22-06, 11:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 630
Posted By mrk

When you go off a jump, you're actually suppose...

When you go off a jump, you're actually suppose to bunny hop off of it, in a way. The motion of the bike in a bunny hop keeps the pedals pushed up against your feet (at least for me anyways) so you...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-10-06, 10:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,973
Posted By mrk

16? Missed the age group by 1...

16? Missed the age group by 1...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-09-06, 12:58 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,971
Posted By mrk

BB7s on my Hardrock Sport.

BB7s on my Hardrock Sport.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-05-06, 02:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,000
Posted By mrk

A F/S under $1000 can't be any good. Swap for the...

A F/S under $1000 can't be any good. Swap for the Hardrock immediatly!
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-01-06, 08:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 783
Posted By mrk

Yeah.^

Yeah.^
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-28-05, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 616
Posted By mrk

I use Jagwire Ripcord. I like and would recommend...

I use Jagwire Ripcord. I like and would recommend them.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-26-05, 05:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 533
Posted By mrk

Same thing happened to me. I put a spacer...

Same thing happened to me.
I put a spacer (1/16th of an inch) through the quick release inbetween the hub (left side) and the frame. I guess it solved the problem.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-26-05, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 501
Posted By mrk

Ebay! I got my BB7 brakes and SD7 levers...

Ebay!

I got my BB7 brakes and SD7 levers for $140 shipped.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-21-05, 10:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,061
Posted By mrk

Bunny hop: Yes I don't see any uses for the...

Bunny hop: Yes
I don't see any uses for the other "tricks" when I ride.

I can also ride with no hands. :D
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-20-05, 11:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 694
Posted By mrk

Massachusetts, B+. Meh.

Massachusetts, B+. Meh.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-05, 08:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 993
Posted By mrk

Added spinning weight. Higher diameter rotors...

Added spinning weight.
Higher diameter rotors tend to warp easier than lower diameter rotors.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-05, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By mrk

That's a diet I never heard of. Drink lots of...

That's a diet I never heard of. Drink lots of Green Tea.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-05, 06:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 628
Posted By mrk

Yes. That is correct.

Yes. That is correct.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-05, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 993
Posted By mrk

1. 6 inch rotors are all you'll really need for...

1. 6 inch rotors are all you'll really need for your type of riding, unless you want your bike to look super hardcore, then get 8 inches for the front and rear.
2. I think any generic teflon coated...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-05, 12:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By mrk

How about the Wellgo B-27 Pedal...

How about the Wellgo B-27 Pedal (http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/359/pbpic359790.jpg)? Would that be good?
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-17-05, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By mrk

Grippy Platforms

Can anyone recommend some good platform pedals. I can't really care about the looks of it. (i'd prefer black though) I just want some pedals that I won't slip off of. I'd like to spend as little as...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-16-05, 09:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,227
Posted By mrk

Wow that must've been embarassing.

Wow that must've been embarassing.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-15-05, 07:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,043
Posted By mrk

Hah. I'd like to see it too.

Hah. I'd like to see it too.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-15-05, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 763
Posted By mrk

It's lighter. The difference in the performance...

It's lighter. The difference in the performance of the X.0 and the X.9 is not worth $100. Plus, the X.9 is more durable than the X.0.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-14-05, 10:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 259
Posted By mrk

Rotor clearance

Bike: 06 Hardrock Sport
Brakes: Avid BB7
Hubs: DT Swiss Cerit

I recently bought a new wheelset and when I installed it on my bike, the rotor, which is true, has less than a 1mm clearance between...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-13-05, 06:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 553
Posted By mrk

Both.

Both.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-13-05, 05:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 553
Posted By mrk

You probably have the 2006 BB7. It has the...

You probably have the 2006 BB7. It has the "roundagon" rotor, as you described.

Yes, it needs to be broken in before the full stopping potential is obtained. The rear brake would generally weaker...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-13-05, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By mrk

*orgasm* I still prefer all black wheels...

*orgasm*

I still prefer all black wheels though. :D
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-12-05, 02:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 636
Posted By mrk

Yup. I got Mallets thinking that I can ride the...

Yup. I got Mallets thinking that I can ride the platform without cleats, but it turns out that it has absolutely no grip and the clip mechanism in the middle bulges out. It's better to get two...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-05, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By mrk

As long as they are the same size, then they...

As long as they are the same size, then they should work.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-05, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 299
Posted By mrk

I made a post similar to this. Use the search...

I made a post similar to this. Use the search feature.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=156259
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-05-05, 11:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,690
Posted By mrk

DT Swiss Cerit vs XT Hubs

Are DT Swiss Cerit Hubs comparable to Shimano Deore XT hubs? I can't find anything on Cerit hubs online. The only thing I found was that it comes stock on some mid-range FS Giant bikes.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-05-05, 03:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,844
Posted By mrk

mmm... gatorade. Looks like a fun place to...

mmm... gatorade.

Looks like a fun place to ride.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-05-05, 12:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By mrk

Turner 5 Spot I don't think Santa Cruz has the...

Turner 5 Spot
I don't think Santa Cruz has the horst link or whatever you call it that Turner Frames have.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-05-05, 12:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 559
Posted By mrk

Stinky, simply because I like the name better.

Stinky, simply because I like the name better.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-04-05, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 392
Posted By mrk

You're going to grow out of your bike really...

You're going to grow out of your bike really quick if you're 13...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-04-05, 03:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,089
Posted By mrk

Is it even safe to put a Z1 on a Hardrock? It's...

Is it even safe to put a Z1 on a Hardrock? It's has 130mm travel.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-02-05, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By mrk

Old Avid Speed Dial Ultimates in purple anodized.

Old Avid Speed Dial Ultimates in purple anodized.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-02-05, 10:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,868
Posted By mrk

Yeah, it was a joke. I assume it would be warmer...

Yeah, it was a joke. I assume it would be warmer than the normal air since the air is going through the buring cigarette.

Smoking is bad.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-02-05, 08:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,868
Posted By mrk

"What are the temperature ranges that the...

"What are the temperature ranges that the Exchanger can be used?

The Exchanger has been used in temperatures ranging from 40 degrees F to <50 degrees F. Whenever you start to feel cold it is time...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-01-05, 11:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 540
Posted By mrk

I go to JRA Cycles in Medford (www.jracycles.com)...

I go to JRA Cycles in Medford (www.jracycles.com) for emergency parts and I go to Back Bay Bicycles (www.backbaybicycles.com) for getting work done on my bike that I can't do myself.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-01-05, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,868
Posted By mrk

Cigarettes?

Cigarettes?
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-30-05, 06:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,124
Posted By mrk

How old are you guys?

How old are you guys?
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-29-05, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 398
Posted By mrk

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-29-05, 01:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 398
Posted By mrk

New World Disorder Music

Does anyone know where I can find the titles and artists of the songs that are played in the NWD videos? (particularly NWD5)
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-27-05, 11:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By mrk

I don't think you need a new derailleur for a 9...

I don't think you need a new derailleur for a 9 speed, but you do need new shifters, cassette, and chain.
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