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Forum: Mountain Biking
11-29-05, 02:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By vadenplas

I doubt that you would want to climb with this...

I doubt that you would want to climb with this bike. It looks like it weighs about 36-40 pounds, i ride and Enduro andit weighs 31 pounds, and that is a lot of weight. This is more of a downhill...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-02-05, 12:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By vadenplas

Absolutley, you must try old san juan trail in...

Absolutley, you must try old san juan trail in southern california. I believe that it is 30 miles in length and its not in total wilderness, however you are a good fifty miles from the nearest...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-09-05, 10:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 930
Posted By vadenplas

I hardly ever eat things such as pizza , BK,...

I hardly ever eat things such as pizza , BK, fried foods etc. However when i do it passes through me in an hour or so and i feel terrible for the rest of the day. I believe this is because my body...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-07-05, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,778
Posted By vadenplas

You will notice a difference even if you are...

You will notice a difference even if you are riding on the cement. I have an Enduro and its great, however if you love to climp and that is going to be the majority of your rides, then go with the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-05-05, 08:59 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,288
Posted By vadenplas

I would go with brown rice flour, soy flour or...

I would go with brown rice flour, soy flour or even oat flour. Unless you are allergic to flour which i doubt. If wheat seems to be the problem then go with brown rice. They are good slow burning...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-05-05, 08:46 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,821
Posted By vadenplas

On the hard tail, you might have a problem with a...

On the hard tail, you might have a problem with a lot of pinch flats because the rear tire is going to take all of the impact. Maybe im wrong?
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-05-05, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 611
Posted By vadenplas

Man you must have like eight inches in the front...

Man you must have like eight inches in the front fork, huh?
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-05, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By vadenplas

I have the 05 enduro comp and i love it. Never...

I have the 05 enduro comp and i love it. Never had any problems with it and it can handle pretty much anything. Yet with its beefeyness i have no problems climbing.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-05, 07:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,821
Posted By vadenplas

Why would you want a hardtail with that much...

Why would you want a hardtail with that much travel. It kind of defeats the purpose of the hardtail.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-05, 03:00 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,821
Posted By vadenplas

I see that the special education department sent...

I see that the special education department sent some bike designs in. Hahaha
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-05, 02:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,474
Posted By vadenplas

Wow you are a cocky son of a *****. You can bench...

Wow you are a cocky son of a *****. You can bench 185, well sorry my friend but that is not to much. I push over 210 and i dont call my self buff. Sorry man, being humble pays off.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-02-05, 11:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,101
Posted By vadenplas

Wow, please get your facts straight. Dried fruit...

Wow, please get your facts straight. Dried fruit is an excellent source of glucose which is the main source of energy burned by a body. Trust me they work.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-02-05, 11:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,474
Posted By vadenplas

Now oranges, thats pretty funny.

Now oranges, thats pretty funny.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-02-05, 09:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,474
Posted By vadenplas

What the hell is wrong with all of you? Three...

What the hell is wrong with all of you? Three teenagers, man i wouldnt hesitate before i was dropping these kids for hitting my bike. Chances are if you level one of them the others are gonna take...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-30-05, 12:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,101
Posted By vadenplas

I guess we have a buch of fat old men here huh?...

I guess we have a buch of fat old men here huh? Haha
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-29-05, 08:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,101
Posted By vadenplas

Okay first of all thank you all for the wealth of...

Okay first of all thank you all for the wealth of knowledge i now have about recovery and energy foods. I can see why the gus can be easier under racing conditions, however for someone like me who...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-27-05, 12:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,101
Posted By vadenplas

Waste of money?

I have found, through trial and error, that power bars,gu and other energy product really cannot be beat by dried fruit. Dried dates, apricots and nuts are the best energy food on the trail for me....
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-05, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By vadenplas

your brakes adjusters or the red knobs have to be...

your brakes adjusters or the red knobs have to be equally adjusted on each side.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-22-05, 12:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 707
Posted By vadenplas

I believe that spoke is the ancient greek god of...

I believe that spoke is the ancient greek god of the unicycle or the precurssor to the bicycle. : )
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-22-05, 12:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 550
Posted By vadenplas

It sounds a little to me like chain suck. Are you...

It sounds a little to me like chain suck. Are you ever getting this when you are shifting and if so are you shifting under stress?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-22-05, 12:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,887
Posted By vadenplas

I would say that the employees at super go are...

I would say that the employees at super go are definatley not the most knowledgeble people in the industry. A master link can cause a chain to break if not installed correctly, or pin error. I have...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-21-05, 12:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 664
Posted By vadenplas

Avid BB7 by far.

Avid BB7 by far.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-21-05, 12:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 707
Posted By vadenplas

Your bike is fine just ride it, and dont worry....

Your bike is fine just ride it, and dont worry. Its not weak at all.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-21-05, 12:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 707
Posted By vadenplas

The Trek 6500 is an excellent bike, and will be a...

The Trek 6500 is an excellent bike, and will be a good strong bike through whatever you put it through. I started out on a Trek 4500 and beat the hell out of it, taking it off small drops, and lots...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-02-05, 12:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 570
Posted By vadenplas

Avid BB7 is the way to go, deffinatley.

Avid BB7 is the way to go, deffinatley.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-23-05, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By vadenplas

Any of these bikes are going to withstand pretty...

Any of these bikes are going to withstand pretty much anything you can throw at them. You will break something probably before they do, haha. I favor specialized but Kona also makes a great bike. I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-09-05, 10:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By vadenplas

Wow tough crowd. I finally have the answer and it...

Wow tough crowd. I finally have the answer and it was deffinatly not my fault. My front deraliure was not adjusted properly and the chain was thrown off because of this. How it twisted under the tiny...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-09-05, 12:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By vadenplas

But you arentunderstanding there really was no...

But you arentunderstanding there really was no pressure or load. There is no reason for me to lie here.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-09-05, 12:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By vadenplas

Haha wow that was a good one huh. This happened...

Haha wow that was a good one huh. This happened with minimal stress on the crank on a paved road, on flat ground.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-09-05, 12:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By vadenplas

Enduro? Piece of ****?

I got a new Enduro Trail today, or the green one. The first time i switched to my high gears or 1st gear the chain came off the crank and twisted itself and had to be replaced. Have any of you ever...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-07-05, 12:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 558
Posted By vadenplas

I would watch what you say about fisherman. Alot...

I would watch what you say about fisherman. Alot of them bike in the summer.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-05-05, 07:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,967
Posted By vadenplas

You all should just stick with specialized. Haha....

You all should just stick with specialized. Haha. This question will never be answered. Just ride what fits you.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-05, 10:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 428
Posted By vadenplas

Also im really stupid but what do you mean by XT?

Also im really stupid but what do you mean by XT?
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-05, 10:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 428
Posted By vadenplas

I have decided on the Specialized Enduro FSR. I...

I have decided on the Specialized Enduro FSR. I am talking about more of ripping down hills ,big drops and more agressive stuff. Fire roads are no problem. So do you think im on the right track?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-05, 11:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 428
Posted By vadenplas

But the Stuff and Cowan are strictly jumps and...

But the Stuff and Cowan are strictly jumps and not downhill. What would be a good cross?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-05, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 428
Posted By vadenplas

I need major help!

I am 18 withe a slender 6'4" frame at about 190 pounds. I have been riding about a year on a trek 4500, that is mostly stock. I am going to invest about $1400 in a new bike but am thinking of...
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